Trace

There are few words to describe Trace. Gene says he is “mean”, but I say he is “determined”. He is a kid that knows what he wants when he wants it. He is extremely independent and smart. He has a very kind heart, but there is no in between with him. He is either super sweet or super mean. We just do our best to let him know when he is doing something wrong and reward him when he is being good. Lately he has been talking a lot. I don’t know if it’s because he is home with me all day or if it’s just the age. He has a lot of words and really understands most anything you ask him to do. He loves to help clean. He will mop the floor for hours during the day which is nice if I am feeding Peyton. I look forward to spending a lot of alone time with Trace and Peyton when Trenton goes to school. I think Trace needs the time.

This is what it looks like when Trace is running full speed at his sister. Isn’t it a look of fear from someone so little!

Oh that smile. It gets me every time!

99% of the day you will find Trace standing, sitting or climbing on the table in some way. It’s too bad he doesn’t eat EVER since that is what you are suppose to do at the table.

We laid grass in our back yard and that is where Trace spends his time. He plays outside for hours by himself. He is very much a loner. He likes to explore and climb. He and Slugger have a great time playing and it’s nice to just let him go and have fun. The Princess and I go out there during the day, but he usually tells us to go back in. INDEPENDENT I tell you!

Peyton 3 & 5 Weeks

So I am a little behind on Princess P’s progress, but adjusting to 3 kids while trying to nurse is not easy. Our lives are revolving around 3-4 hour feedings. The house gets torn apart my Tasmanian Trace while I feed her. Peyton is doing great. She has a few bad nights here and there, but for the most part is a great eater and sleeper. She is still on the same 3-4 hour schedule and on occasion will sleep 5-6 hours (mostly during the day). At 3 weeks she had a bit of thrush which the doctor gave us medicine for. She is still wearing newborn clothes only and size NB diapers!

My how a couple of weeks make a difference. At 5 weeks old Peyton is really starting to change. She is starting to adjust to all of the crazy noise of the house. Really starting to take interest in her swing and bouncy. I think we can get a full 8 minutes in the bouncy and 15 in the swing if Trace doesn’t stop it every 2 seconds to kiss her or steal her paci! She has moved into size 1 diapers (because we ran out of NB in the middle of the night ) and has moved into 0-3 month PJ’s. My little one is going to be petite! We can get out and about more. I am a lot less stressed about nursing while we are on the go and she is really good if I put her in her sleepy wrap (thank you Amy Crisp!). We have managed to run a lot of errands, walk brother to school and much more. The adjustment to 3 is getting better for me, now when she is walking that will be a totally different story!

She is really starting to give us BIG GUMMY smiles to which I can never catch on camera! She is also starting to coo at us. The boys get so excited when she smiles at them. They really are pretty good big brothers. Trace is so sweet with her (most of the time)

Look she is starting to get so meat on her bones! Whenever I think she is starting to get big I will see my neighbors niece who is a day younger and realize how little she is. She will be small and mighty like her Mama!!

Just so I can remember this moment (bad or good they should be recorded right): I was getting ready the other day and Peyton was screaming on my bed. She requires being held 24-7. Trace decided to help Mommy and picked her up and tossed her gently laid her in the pillows on my bed. Then he said “It’s ok Pey Pey” and started jumping on the bed around her! Needless to say she was a little scared and Mommy had to fuss at Trace. Sweet girl is going to have to be tough with a brother like Trace!

Peyton–2 Weeks Old

The princess is 2 weeks old. I cannot believe how quickly the time is going. I am really enjoying being home with the kids! Peyton had her 2 week check up.

Stats:

Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz   Height: 20.5

You are back to your birth weight! The doctor said you are growing great and commented on how alert you are. She said an alert baby is the sign of a smart baby! Well of course you are. All the Flores babies are smart! In my opinion! You are nursing really well and my milk supply seems to be perfect for you. You usually eat every 3 hours at night and every 4-6 during the day. I haven’t felt too sleep deprived because you are so good to eat and go right back to sleep. You are still sleeping in your pack n play. We will probably move you to your bed in a couple of months. You are still to little.

After your 2 week check up we headed to the AMAZING Aimee Fuller’s studio for your newborn session. We got there early which was great because I got to nurse you. You were nice and full for your session. You slept great and she got some incredible shots. The picture above is one of my favorites. I cannot wait to see them all. Here is a sneak peek http://www.aimeefullerphotography.blogspot.com/. I highly recommend this photographer. We did the baby grow up plan so we will go back at 6 and 12 months!

Your brothers still adore you and love to hold you. You are not a fan of the bouncy seat, swing or car seat, but I know you will adjust. Sometimes Mommy doesn’t want to put you down, but I have to so I can help your brothers.

Peyton–12 Days Old

I can’t believe my sweet girl is almost 2 weeks old! Where has the time gone! I love how alert she is lately and how she doesn’t mind letting me dress her up and take pictures of her. I’m sure by the time she is 1 she will be able to pose and say cheese on command just like her handsome brothers!

My friend Gretchen made this sweet onsie for Peyton immediately after we learned we were having a little girl!

Hello World!

My pretty girl!

Nights like these

This is a typical evening in our house right now. Trenton has been really interested in watching the Olympics with us and Trace simply follows suit to Trenton. I think it’s cute that they fight over who is going to sit next to sister. I have tried to convince them to sit on each side of her, but they never listen.