Weekly Update 3-11-09

Well it has been a fun and exciting week here in Louisana! Ashley has been with us since May 8 and Kenzie has had a blast with her! It sure has helped mommy out too. I have been able to spend more time with Madi and also Daddy and I have been able to run a couple of quick errands, THANKS ASHLEY!

Of course, the girls have been spoiled as usual. They have received gifts of clothes, gift cards, toys, and love. Kenzie still is loving being the big sister and helps out as much as we will let her. Sometimes she is a little too much help! LOL.

Madisyn is doing well also and growing like a weed. I think she is going through a growth spurt because she seems to be at the breast 24-7! She is a good eater and has already surpassed her birth weight. A feat which took McKenzie quite some time unfortunately.

Speaking of McKenzie and weight, she has filled out quite a bit and is finally starting to gain weight again. We were stuck at 30 pounds for a long time, but she has gained a few pounds over the last couple of months. We are also full time potty training her. She is wearing big girl panties and occasionally will "leak" a little in them, but she is doing pretty good!

We love and miss you all. Take care!

2 weeks old

Well Ms. Madi will be 2 weeks old tomorrow morning. Time flies! Aunt Ashley Reed came down on Friday evening and is here for 12 days. It has been wonderful having a second set of hands to help! She keeps McKenzie well entertained and gave me a well deserved break on Mother's Day allowing me to get a nice long shower in! It was wonderful to be able to take a long shower and relax. Daddy and Kenzie made me breakfast in bed and let me sleep in, well when Madi was sleeping. All in all it has been a wonderful two weeks. Madi is a good baby and only shows real attitude when she is being changed or hungry. She sleeps for about 4 hours at a stretch through the night.

Daddy has gone back to work and starts his driver's training class on Monday even though he does not have his gear. Imagine this, still problems with the Indiana National Guard! They have not released his clothing records because another unit in Greenfield is claiming him. So until things are straightened out, he remains without his necessary equipment to do his job down here!

Big sister is doing wonderful. She is a big help. You have to watch her though because today she tried to pick Madi up and take off with her. Fortunately mommy and aunt ashley were both right there to jump all over that! Other than that she just likes to love on her, lots of hugs and kisses. She really likes to help feed her when "mommy squeezes her boobies out" to a bottle. She is LOVING having Ashley here to play with her. God only knows what we will do when our Ashley is back home!

We love and miss you all.