Allergy Alert!

  Last week, Kiley was taken to the doctor for an ear infection.  After about 7 days on Augmentin, Kiley broke out in hives all over her  body (including her face).  She was extremely itchy.  Like a good mama (ha ha) I sent the poor girl to school because I had convinced myself it was a reaction to the antibiotic.  After school, we visited the doctor and confirmed my thoughts.  However, it was a lot worse than I first thought.  I felt so bad because at this point, Kiley's fingers, hands and feet started swelling.  She was in so much pain at dinner time that she actually asked me to feed her!  Poor baby!  Started her on steroids this morning....this should be fun!

They just keep growing up!

Each milestone with my girls, just reminds me how quickly life is passing by.  Although I am enjoying watching them grow--I'm realizing that I no longer have a baby....

Last weekend, JC officially decided it was time to buy Ally some big girl panties.  She had been putting on Kiley's undies and occasionally peeing and more in the potty.   I don't really think of us potty training, it seems so early, but I guess she is ready.  On Monday evening, I put panties on her after school, and she kept her panties dry until bedtime. Yay Ally!

I think Kiley is the true "trainer".  She is such a big cheerleader for Ally.  After Ally pottys, Kiley rewards her with treats.  (Something I guess we did for Kiley and she remembers!)  My poor Ally has had more candy than Kiley ever did at this age.  In fact, I would go as far to say that chocolate is Ally's favorite food...and food group.  Anyway, the point is that Ally is doing an awesome job at being a big girl!

And it is bittersweet, to watch the girls grow up. Love being the momma of these two sweet girls!

Growing up too fast....

For three weeks now, Ally has been sleeping in her big girl bed.  She is doing awesome!  She climbs up in it and actually goes to sleep!  We are so proud of her....now if she would just sleep through the night!  To be completely honest, I really don't mind when JC brings her into our room around 3 in the morning.  She is such a cuddle bug!