A few weeks ago we asked Andy's cousin take some pictures of Alexis and our family. I really wanted some cute naked baby pictures of Alexis like we have of the twins when they were born. But Alexis was not grooving on that plan. She does like to be naked and lets it be known! Fifteen years from now I will certainly appreciate that quality. On the day of the photo shoot, however, it was very frustrating. Amanda is very talented and still managed to get some great shots despite all of the crying. Here are some of our favorites:
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
My Wish
Oh how I wish I were an octomom. No, not THAT one. Not THE octomom, but AN octomom with a couple of extra arms and legs. I was contemplating how nice it would be to have a few more appendages with which to get things done today as I was sitting on Makenzie’s bed, rubbing her back with my right hand while holding and rocking Alexis with my left arm and rubbing Brayden’s back—who lately has been insisting on sleeping on the floor between the two beds—with my right foot, trying to get them all to take an afternoon Nap. (I have decided to capitalize the word “Nap” henceforth because as a fellow mother of twins puts it, it is the holiest of all times to mother’s everywhere, especially mothers of multiples.)
This isn’t the first time I have resorted to using my feet to get things done. In the early days, I frequently found myself rubbing one twinfant’s back with my foot while feeding the other. More recently, I have played Crocodile Dentist with Makenzie and Brayden by using my toes so that I could tend to a crying baby.
If only I had a few more hands. Just think of what I could accomplish. I could tuck my dynamic duo and their half-pint side kick into bed while blogging about it AND eating a brownie. Or I could fold the laundry and give myself a pedicure at the same time I was helping my little ones roll out their Play-Doh. Oh how I wish I were an octomom. Wouldn’t that be nice! Until then, I guess I will simply update my resume and move “able to multi-task” to the top in big, bold letters
This isn’t the first time I have resorted to using my feet to get things done. In the early days, I frequently found myself rubbing one twinfant’s back with my foot while feeding the other. More recently, I have played Crocodile Dentist with Makenzie and Brayden by using my toes so that I could tend to a crying baby.
If only I had a few more hands. Just think of what I could accomplish. I could tuck my dynamic duo and their half-pint side kick into bed while blogging about it AND eating a brownie. Or I could fold the laundry and give myself a pedicure at the same time I was helping my little ones roll out their Play-Doh. Oh how I wish I were an octomom. Wouldn’t that be nice! Until then, I guess I will simply update my resume and move “able to multi-task” to the top in big, bold letters
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
2 Weeks Old
It is hard to believe that little miss Alexis is already two weeks old! I took her into the pediatrician yesterday for her well visit. She is growing like a weed! After dropping almost an entire pound the first week she has gained it all back and then some.
Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz (20th percentile)
Length: 20-1/2 in (50th percentile)
Head Circ: 37 cm (75th percentile)
Weight: 7 lbs 1 oz (20th percentile)Length: 20-1/2 in (50th percentile)
Head Circ: 37 cm (75th percentile)
Me & My Girls
The twins are very cute with their baby sister. Makenzie frequently asks to hold the baby and squeals with delight whenever Alexis opens her eyes. Brayden is my little helper and runs to get his baby sis a binky if she is crying or a burp cloth for me when I am feeding her. They had a few issues with the amount of attention she was getting at first, but I think that has passed.
Who's Who?
Andy & I were amazed at how much Alexis looked like Makenzie when she was born. Can you tell who's who?
The photo on the left is Makenzie when she was just one week old. The photo on the right is Alexis the day she was born. The biggest difference is the height of Makenzie's forehead. Otherwise, they have the same eyes, nose and chin.
The photo on the left is Makenzie when she was just one week old. The photo on the right is Alexis the day she was born. The biggest difference is the height of Makenzie's forehead. Otherwise, they have the same eyes, nose and chin.
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Coming Home
Alexis and I got to come home from the hospital yesterday. Here are a few more cute pics I had to share.
The twins are so precious with their baby sister. I makes my Mommy heart grow three sizes every time they say or do something cute with her. In fact, even before she was born they were very concerned about her. I had very strong contractions for three long days before she was delivered. One day Brayden wanted me to get out of the recliner and play with him. I asked him to wait just a minute because Mommy hurt right then. He got a very concerned look on his face and asked, "Baby hurt too?" I assured him that the baby didn't hurt and was OK. He uncrinkled his brow, smiled and said, "Oh, good." Aaaaaaaw!
The twins are so precious with their baby sister. I makes my Mommy heart grow three sizes every time they say or do something cute with her. In fact, even before she was born they were very concerned about her. I had very strong contractions for three long days before she was delivered. One day Brayden wanted me to get out of the recliner and play with him. I asked him to wait just a minute because Mommy hurt right then. He got a very concerned look on his face and asked, "Baby hurt too?" I assured him that the baby didn't hurt and was OK. He uncrinkled his brow, smiled and said, "Oh, good." Aaaaaaaw!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Announcing. . .
. . .the long-awaited, much-anticipated arrival of ALEXIS ELAINE RHODES!
January 5, 2010 @ 5:20 am
6 lbs 10 oz
20-1/2 in long
20-1/2 in long
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