Tale of Two Sisters & A New Brother

Happy Halloween! What a night! The girls were excited to take their costumes to school. Keira had a parade in the morning and Caileigh had one in the afternoon. Eamon wasn't feeling that good so he just went to school in his pumpkin sleeper. Too bad the weather didn't cooperate - it rained & was cold so Keira aka Dorothy only made it a few houses and then she helped me hand out candy. Well at first she cried b/c she wanted to go back out but after I gave her a piece of candy she was happy to hand it out - one at a time to each person that came to the door. Meanwhile Caileigh and John scoured the neighborhood until 7:45 and came back with a huge bag full of goods. Add that to all the stuff they got at school and we have enough to last until Easter!

Time is flying by for our little boy! 4 months old and a month into daycare. Unfortunately he has a cold and is pretty miserable so we didn't get a good 4 month picture to share so we'll have to fudge it later.
Smiley Eamon is doing good otherwise. His sleep is for the birds, like a newborn again but hopefully that will work itself out. The ladies at daycare love him & say that he is always smiling! He's still a crier esp. when he's tired but otherwise is doing great. Always grinding his hands and putting them in front of his eyes and then shoving them into his mouth. I seem to recall reading Keira doing the same thing!

We'll bring out the bumbo soon so he can sit up with us instead of the bouncy and also the exersaucer! Exciting times ahead!!

Fun day at the Duffy house for Caileigh's 6 birthday party! It was a backyardigans theme this year complete with the Uniqua pinata (much to John's dismay!). All her cousins came and the Riordans, her grandparents and aunts & uncles. Too bad the weather was chilly but the kids were still outside beating the pinata. She got lots of awesome gifts and had a great time!

The fun continues for the birthday girl. I picked she & Syd up after school so they could get their nails done at a local salon! They were so funny talking to the ladies that were doing their nails! So sophisticated!! Then we all went to California Pizza Kitchen with Jack & Aunt Kelly for dinner and then it was back to the house for a sleepover!! Complete with watching Spooky Buddies (which I think was a bit scary since both Keira & Caileigh ended up in my bed!). Fun times with the cousins!!

Happy Birthday Caileigh!!

I can't believe my little girl is 6! She's been looking forward to her birthday for weeks! The house was decorated and she was really excited. I surprised her by working in the cafeteria (hard work!) and then after we had dinner (tacos) and opened her presents before gymnastics. She got a selena gomez boom box, hangman game, shirt from wicked & game for her IXL. The day ended with cake & ice cream ! Lots of changes in store for my 6 year old - I can already tell she's getting smarter every day! I love you sweet Caileigh!!

History was made Saturday when Caileigh freely went to cheer with the rest of the pep squad! She had a great time (which we knew she would) and was excited the whole time. Sorry no sound on the video - we'll get some better shots this week. Poor Keira was dying to cheer as well.

The game followed a fun day with Aunt MK for the girls as they started Friday at Build A Bear where Caileigh got the bear she has wanted for months plus a sleeping bag for her bear. Although Keira desperately tried to get Aunt MK to buy her a new bear, she settled for a small kitty as her aunt said she had to wait for her birthday (so no one get her one beforehand GRANDMA & GRANDPA TALKING TO YOU!!)

Then it was dinner at the mall, Diary Queen for ice cream and a sleepover & movie at Aunt MKs. The next morning they met Lynne at the Waffle House (rainbow & chocolate chip pancakes) and then went to Animal Treasures in New Castle. I got a picture of everyone riding a camel (!) and feeding kangaroos & goats & pet an alligator!! They had a great time - thanks Aunt MK & Lynne !! You're the best!

Well even though our little "2 & a half" year old refuses to go on the potty she's still doing all kinds of fun things that I need to remember.

She's a singing machine - her favorites are "oh the Lord is good to me (thanks Aunt Molly) and so I thank you Lord", while strumming her guitar
Also favorites are Noah's Ark song "Give God the Glory Glory - while flashing her hands.

She loves to play school & store with Caileigh = sometimes she's the teacher (Mrs. Sobien) and sometimes she's the student - call her Dora. But everyday its "Mom you wanna play school with me".
But Keira doesn't like to listen or do her lessons very well she usually just likes recess. She does know many of her numbers colors & shapes & letters & is a puzzle wiz but not that interested in coloring. Usually whatever Caileigh is doing at the moment she will do.

Sleeping in her own bed - some nights- others she's in with us.

Only likes to wear shirts aka skirts or dresses. Occasionally pants but usually there are tears involved.

QUestion question questions! Where's Dad, when's Dad coming home, where are we going repeat repeat!

Can I kiss Eamon & hug him? Usually when he is in the middle of eating or sleeping!

Loving Caileigh except when they fight - which they are starting to do more often!

Loves to run esp. when we go on walks around the neighborhood

And loves loves her lipstick. Every morning in the car I have to give her her chapstick for her lips!

She's as sweet as ever but is testing us all the time!!

and many more to go! Eamon seems to be adjusting well so far. The one girl told me she had to hold him all day on Monday- oh no. But then she said it was because he's so cuddly and every time she looked at him he'd smile at her! Awwww!

Keira is her usual funny self going to day are Aunt Molly's & with GramaGrampa (as she calls them - say it really fast). Still refuses to go on the potty stubborn child!

Caileigh loves school and lives after school care - she's such a latch key kid! I thunk we have already gone through 2 boxes of crayons with all the coloring she does. She's really getting good too. All both of the girls want to do is play school - every day! Caileigh is getting excited for her birthday- next week already!
Have a great weekend everyone!

Happy Anniversary (a few days late) to my wonderful husband of 8 years!! It's been a roller coaster ride from the beginning and we're still on the first hill! Love you sweets!