Sophia is TWO!

Sophia turned two on Saturday, June 23. I cannot believe how quickly she is growing up! She is quite the character and has her daddy & me constantly laughing and smiling. She is at such a fun age and I'm having a blast staying home with her (and Olivia!) this summer.

At 2 years old Sophia:

*weighs 25 pounds (25%) and is 34 1/4in (50%)

*STILL wears a size 3 diaper

*wears a size 6 shoe

*wears size 18mo and 24mo clothing

*has 10 teeth, 2 that have broken through, and 2 more that I can see poking at her gums. She might finally have a full mouth soon. ha!

*LOVES the Bubble Guppies

"It's Goby, Mommy!"

*really enjoys being a big sister. She is constantly hugging and kissing Olivia, getting me diapers, burp cloths, her pacifier, and anything else I ask her to do.

*Talks. a lot. Her vocabulary amazes me and she far surpasses any language milestones for her age. At her check up Monday when the nurse was going through the standard well-check questions she said "Well, I'm not going to go over the questions for language. I heard her talking in the waiting room and I'd say she's got that part down!" then when the doctor came in he said "she's quite the talker isn't she?" ha! If I had to guess, I'd say she knows at least 250-300 words and talks in sentences the majority of the time. Most of her sentences are around 5-8 words.

*Although she's quite the talker, she's also pretty shy. It usually takes her awhile to warm up to anybody (family included) and gets very nervous and whiny when in large crowds. Hopefully this is just a stage she's in.

*She can count to 12, sing her ABCs, and she sings lots of songs like: Farmer in the Dell, Twinkle Twinkle, Itsy Bitsy Spider, Baa Baa Black Sheep, and a few more. She's beginning to recognize some colors: orange, red and blue

*She has shown interest in potty training here and there. She goes through spurts: one day she pee'd 4 times and poo'd once then wouldn't sit on the potty again for about a week. I'm not pushing it. She'll learn when she's ready, I'm just following her cues. 

Sophia Faith, I am so so SO blessed that you are mine! Your daddy and I prayed fervently for a child and we were given more than we ever deserved when you were born. You are such a joy and have such a sweet and caring demeanor and I pray that you never change. I'm so proud of you and the big girl you are becoming. We love you!!

Her "cheese" face stage. So silly!

Such a good sister! She was trying to help me get Olivia to look/smile for her 2month photo

 

<3

Olivia Grace~ 2 months

Miss Olivia Grace you're TWO months old! Here's what you're up to:

*Wear a size 1 diaper

*At your dr. appt Monday (2mo 2days) you weighed 11 lb 8oz (75%) and were 23 3/4in (80%)

*Wearing mainly 3 mo clothing. Some is 0-3, some 3-6, and some just 3 months.

*Still nursing like a champ! It only takes you about 20 minutes to nurse both sides...you are serious about your food! You are beginning to eat about every 4 hours during the day and 6 at night. You eat 3 oz of pumped milk every 3ish hours when at the babysitter.

* You are a great sleeper like your sister was...and your momma thanks you! You usually only get up once at night to nurse and you go right back to sleep. You like to be swaddled but you prefer your right arm to be free so we keep it out of the swaddle. silly girl!

*You are happiest in the morning. That's when I get the most smiles and "coo's" out of you. Your smile is so sweet. I wish you'd show it more!

*You still have a lot of hair and your eye lashes are absolutely gorgeous! Your hair has a reddish/auburn color, but I think it might change like Sophia's did. I hope not, though!

*You LOVE to stick your tongue out. We have dubbed you the "lizard" because you've always got your tongue going.

*You also love taking baths and hate it when we have to take you out. We usually put your bath at one end and then fill up the tub and let Sophia bathe with you. You love watching her play in the tub and she loves helping give you a bath.

*You aren't too fond of tummy time on your mat, but you have great head control and love to "sit up" in someone's lap or be propped up near a shoulder so I don't push tummy time too hard.

Olivia, you have been an absolute blessing! I feel like my heart may burst at any moment because I am just so proud of my two girls. I can already tell how much you adore your big sister and you are always keeping your eyes on her. I pray that you have a strong relationship throughout your entire lives and are always there for one another. I look forward to watching you grow and learn but I'm not wishing time away...it's already going too fast! I love you little girl!

LOVE

Check out those jowls ;)

When we go to get Sophia out of bed, she always wants us to lay you down next to her so she can snuggle you for a few minutes. Love love love it!

"talking" to mommy

got that tongue going!