I have to start with today’s funny event. I was changing Lyla and Miles decided he wanted to watch. The pack-n-play changing table is about eye level for Miles. He was standing on his tip toes watching at Lyla’s feet. Sure enough she let loose a strong stream and hit him square in the face. He stood there for the full peeing with a stunned look on his face, then stuck his fingers in his mouth and tasted it. I did what any good mother would do and laughed my behind off before drying his face and changing his clothes.

On to the good stuff! This has been a busy week. Miles spend yesterday puking every hour. Eric and I worked very hard to keep him away from Lyla since a fever for her could mean hospitalization. Thankfully today he seems MUCH better. Lyla seems to have avoided it.

Last Tuesday my mom and I got up at 5:15am, loaded up the kids and drove to Dallas for a quick day trip so Lyla could meet her great grandparents. First, we had a fun gathering with my dad’s side of the family and I even got to meet my new cousin, Hunter, who is only a few months older than Miles.

Then it was off to meet my mom’s parents, whom I refer to as Gama and Bapa.

Miles was a champ for the entire trip. Thank God for my mom’s DVD player in her car. I only wish we had more time to spend with everyone. We made it home by 9:45pm that night and were incredibly exhausted.

It was so worth it, though.

Last Sunday our good friend, Marisa, brought her twins and an awesome thai dinner over. Miles had a great time playing with Mischa and Tasha.

All in all we are doing great. Lyla gained a full pound in 2 weeks.

I’m actually taking the advice I never took when Miles was a newborn and am napping when Miles naps. Sure the house is a disaster but at least I’m sane. For all those people who think having 2 kids is three times as hard as having one – I have to disagree. I think going from no kids to one kid is SO much harder. It’s been a lot easier to adapt to life with Lyla than it was adapting to life with Miles. Of course, she has been a sweet, little, perfect angel so I think that has A LOT to do with it.

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