Some updates for all of those of you who ask every time we see you, "how much do they weigh now?" (for that matter - are we that odd for not knowing how much they weigh? or simply lucky that we don't see the doctor very often?!) I've also tried to recap some of their favorite, and not so favorite things... for the week!
Ryann Gale Miles
Sweet, sweet Ryann... This girl just makes us smile. Miss Ryann voluntarily shares when she sees one of her sisters without something she has - not because we ask her to, but because she just likes to share sweet. She randomly will come up to Travis or me for a hug or kiss, and has a hard time not smiling. That's not to say she doesn't have her moments - because boy can she whine like it's her business. But overall, if this was all that 3 was about - piece of cake. She of course not only volunteered, but was volunteered (by Bryn and Hads) to go first at the doctor's office. That's usually the best bet anyway - she's a little braver than her partners in crime. Ryann stepped right up on the scale weighing in at 28 lbs 9.6 oz (nope, not yet 30 lbs - 28th percentile) and then went over to get measured (she did hunch a bit, but what can you do?) where we found she's grown almost an inch in a month! 36.9 inches (46th percentile). After she was done Bryn made sure to tell her how brave she was (seriously, that kid cracks me up). Ryann was also first to get her blood pressure taken, eyes checked, etc. She also drew the tiniest circle known to man (I honestly wasn't sure when the nurse asked if they could draw a circle - intentionally... turns out they all can, we've been working on H's!). Ry is still obsessed with wanting to know who buys what at our house - but at least now recalls and recites who bought what (always assume Mommy!)! Sometimes I think she feels a little left out of Bryn and Hadley's play, but then again, sometimes I think she's relieved not to be involved (it typically ends with someone in timeout). I am already worried about her going to school - not in fear of her making friends (she doesn't know a stranger) or learning (smart little cookie), but for lunch purposes... this girl takes FOREVER to eat! She can pack it away like nobody's business, but sit at the table for another 15+ minutes after I let Bryn and Hads down (there's only so long I can make them wait). All in all, Ryann is daddy's girl... our biggest challenge with her is getting rid of the pull-up. She's been accident free for 4 days or so (again), but naps/nightime - it's a deal breaker. Not sure how to approach it, but 1 out of 3 isn't too shabby! |
| Can't get much cuter than this! |
Brynley Cade Miles
Oh my Brynley... my stubborn, stubborn, stubborn Brynley. It's taken me 35 years to get this stubborn, yet this child puts both Travis and I to shame (which is saying something). Mama-Bryn is also a little parrot... not only does she repeat what Travis and I say, she also remembers everything we say (double crap). Bryn was the first one to swear (Travis is proud she used "dammit" in the right context - me, not so much) and we've realized that I don't think it's from Travis and I so much as from Annie... two swear words in that movie and she knows them both (did I mention double crap?!) Luckily she hasn't seen our giggles or we'd really be in trouble, and she knows that there are two words she isn't supposed to say - I heard her lecturing her dolls about it earlier today... oh boy. Brynley is also in love with babies - can't get enough of them! It's pretty sweet - and she really is a pretty good Mama-Bryn - aside from the fact that her sisters do NOT want her to be their mom. Bryn has also gotten much braver as of late - and she's pretty proud of herself ("I so brave" has been known to come out of her mouth more than once). At the doctor's office, she demonstrated her bravery by volunteering to go second. Bryn weighs 26 lbs and 6.4 oz (8.7th percentile - yes, we know they're light - thank you) and is 35.8 inches tall (21st percentile - also had some slouching going on). I don't think she stopped talking the entire time we were at the doctor's office... she actually pretty much doesn't stop talking/singing while she is awake (it's exhausting). Bryn is the only one who is completely and impressively potty-trained (no accidents since November!). She does give play-by-plays when she poops (it's kind of hilarious) due to the trouble we've had with that (some constipation ergo Mom and Dad's encouraging words... which she now repeats - heavy sigh). She knows how many M&Ms she gets if she pees/poops and will not let you give her more than that (rule follower there - but pulling hair is A-okay). Bryn is full of contradictions and as sweet as she can be, she is also the most dramatic of the bunch, meaning lots of full-blown temper tantrums. She tests our patience daily...  |
| Bryn & Manga Soup... cheerin' on the Hawks! |
Hadley Marie Miles
Miss Hadley is full of energy... super full, as in never stop moving type of energy. Though not as dramatic as Bryn, she is a very close second! She's also mastered the take-away - and the fact that she's quick gives her a definite advantage. She likes to take toys that her sisters are playing with and run... such a fun game. Hads is definitely an instigator - and can turn on the water-works like it's her business the minute someone does it to her! Hadley eats like a horse, the girl loves soup of all things and eats close to two bowls every time we have it. We know why she eats the way she does - did I mention she never. stops. moving. ever.! For as energetic and hilarious as she can be, Hadley has also been our shy one as of late. It takes her a bit longer to warm up - though once she's warm, it's game on! Despite many predictions (Aunt Bre & Manga Sue), Hadley weighed over a pound more than Bryn at 27 lbs 12.8 oz (19th percentile). She's also taller at 36.2 inches. It's funny to me, she has almost always been taller than Bryn, it's just the 'how much taller' that changes... Bryn almost catches up, then Hadley goes through another growth spurt. Than Bryn almost catches up, then another growth spurt - and so it goes. Hadley is currently Mama's girl - not sure why, but she's really sweet to me (the hugs she gives are the best - all that energy into a giant hug, nothing better). However, to Travis - well, they're currently in a love-hate relationship... She knows how to get under his skin like it's her business! Between Bryn and Hads - we have our work and patience cut out for us... They are so much alike at times, and at other times they're so different. I get asked all the time how I/we tell them apart, and I honestly can't answer. They don't look alike to me - I don't know that I see them as they look, I see their personalities which are definitely distinct. However, in pictures - totally get why people get them confused! | |
| Hadley - in action... she couldn't just stand there! |
