We did it...something big again!

So as of approximately 10 am this morning we are no longer using our pacifiers. We must share the story because one day we will find it funny, though the moment it happened and the entire hour following, laughing about it was the furthest thing from our mind. We apologize to any neighbors who also had their windows open and could hear double doses of high pitched screaming and crying! Look at these sweet faces below...could they behave in such a manner?!?!

Mama was giving Theodore a bath in our bathroom while we were supposed to be wathing TV in Papa and Mama's room. Mama heard the toilet seat go up in their bathroom so knew someone had to go potty, but all of the sudden she heard screaming and crying from both of us. She quickly wrapped Teddy up and met Madelaine in the hallway, running from the bedroom with Eleanor's nuk in hand screaming and crying "It fell in the potty, it is dirty" with Eleanor close behind screaming and crying "Clean it Mama"!!! Ugh, gross and no way, so it was decided they both would go away.

The toughest time is bedtime (or other points in the day when tired or upset) when we request them and are reminded "you are big girls" to which we respond "No, I don't want to be a big girl anymore". But overall we are doing an amazing job and have again made Papa and Mama very proud!

And in case you are wondering, only this last picture was taken since it happened with the other 2 being a couple weeks prior. However, Mama wanted to post happy pictures being we soon will look upon this experience and we will laugh!
Smiles, ME

Happy 4-months to Teddy!

This past month has brought many changes which at times seem to occur daily. I am rolling onto both sides and extremely close to going onto my tummy. I also pivot on my back and during tummy time I try to use my big toes to push me forward but haven't gained much distance yet.


My 4-month MD stats had me weighing close to 16 pounds and 25 inches long, both putting me in the 75th %.

I love to blow raspberries,"chat", and giggle and especially love to do these things with my big sisters. In fact, I can often be found looking around trying to locate them in a room and when they do come into my vision my face immediately lights up! This really is quite adorable and Papa and Mama need to get this videotaped.

And just to be consistent...yes, everyone still says I am such a good baby!

Love, Teddy

Lazy summer weekends!

There is something about being home all weekend with nothing going on, and of course nice weather, which makes summer time even more enjoyable. When blessed with this opportunity, we take advantage of staying in our pajamas a bit longer in the morning, letting Papa make breakfast and dinner for us, and find ourselves having much fun together as a family. A few of our favorite activities have included going on bike rides with Papa (note, Eleanor you only made it into the street before you wanted out and exclaimed "Papa needs to go slowly")...
Having fun out on the deck, either with bubbles or our own fireworks display after dinner...


Cooling off outside in our backyard or at the local pool...





As you can imagine, all of this activity wears us out and where better to take a nap than with our Papa...
And you little man, just go with the flow of everything and are as cute as a button...
Papa and Mama would not have considered these weekends pre-children days "lazy" but now they wouldn't trade them for anything...

Love from MET!