Motherhood = going crazy one day at a time!

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Milestones



So the girls are 8 1/2 months old now and they are just starting to sit up regularly. They still like to lay back, and Lydia just likes to roll all over the place. Audrey is content to just roll once onto her belly and stay where you placed her. They are both really sweet and happy girls. They don't cry that much, and they are content with a few toys for a long time. They are really great babies, thank heavens. I don't know how I would do it if they were really "needy" babies.

Anyway, the girls are hitting all their mile stones, just a little slow. I figure it's mostly my fault. I just don't have the time like I did when Myles was a baby. If I had hours to sit on the floor and help them learn to sit up, or crawl, or walk then maybe they would be on schedule, but I don't. Oh well, they'll get it eventually. Heck, I haven't even finished unpacking all the way yet. I can't figure out why it's taking sooooooo longgggggg. It's crazy around here. Add to that, I'm sick and tiered of being fat so I've started exercising. Well guess what? That takes a lot of time. I walk for an hour, but there is the time getting everyone ready to go and then the time when we get home to get everyone out of the stroller and into the house and fed again! Not to mention the time it takes me to get into the shower and dressed and ready for the day. The price mommy's pay for trying to look good. We have a great trail near our home and we try and walk/run there three to four times a week. Some weeks are better than others, but we do our best. I recently started running half of it. Can I just say it's really hard running with three kids in front of you to push. I have a GREAT stroller, but it's still tough. I better start seeing some pounds melt away or I'm going to have a melt down.

6 comments:

Melissa said...

Join the club mate, I'm the president.

Glad the girls are doing well.

Kristin said...

lol. can I be a member too?

that picture is soooo cute. they are darling.

I'm still waiting to see photos of the house, and that little bit of living room is not satisfying my need...

beautifuldey said...

OH Brooke, I'm feeling ya'! My body is a horrible mess now. Not sure if it will ever go back. Plus, aside from being fat I just feel weak and sore still all of the time. I need to break out the yoga videos and get flexible again. I think maybe after we're done having kids I'm going in for a tummy tuck and lipo! Good for you for getting out there, and just think, as the kids get bigger you'll burn even more calories! good luck:)

Leslie said...

Brooke, it will happen. Just keep after it. You don't realize that as hard as it is, pushing those kids around makes a big difference in your resistance. I know how you feel though, I'm depressed myself hanging out at an all time high. Good luck! Love the smiley picture of the girls!

Darci said...

You make me laugh, Brooke! We are going through so many of the same things:) I, too, am tired of being fat so I am starting an exercise plan as well. Don't worry about the girls and their milestones...they will achieve them at their own pace. One of my friend's over here has a daughter the same age as Max and she didn't start walking until she was 19 1/2 months!!!! She's totally normal just a little later than most. The girls look so sweet sitting there with each other. Best friends for life!

Angela said...

I am so glad that they are sitting. IT is so much easier when they sit. keep up the good work on the working out. It will happen,besides your all ready look great.