We've been getting excellent packages around here lately! The first was a package from my mom with a few books and a baby blanket for Big Willy. My mom has made all of our receiving blankets for my babies and I just love them. Quincy still sleeps with the same two blankies every night and they are titled, "My Blankie" (the purple one) and "My Two Blankie" (the pink one)...and when I had to pry them from her the other day and put them in the wash (finally), we gave her a substitute pink and purple blankie, which is now affectionately called "My Nuther Blankie". Once My Blankie and My Two Blankie were out of the dryer, I was able to sneak My Nuther Blankie back into the linen closet where it will live until laundry day next week. Having to track down two blankets every nap and bedtime is enough...we don't need a third in the mix.
Anyway, these little flannel hemstitched blankets are The BEST. I love them, especially for newborns as they are the perfect size for swaddling. I was a little distraught that Big Willy would have to settle for the two gender neutral blankets I have from back when Reese was a newborn. After being used for two infants they are looking a little shot, but I still love them.
Grandma's hands have been hard at work and Big Willy now has two BOY blankies that look just like the ones that were used and loved by his big sisters, minus all the pink and purple. Yay for grandmas! Oh, and of course, they have matching burpies! Thanks!
Also, Reese's little prayer was answered this week. She came to me SOBBING when she pulled at a loose string and unraveled the knit hat Grandma had made her for Christmas. Of course, there was NO WAY to rescue it, but I told her Grandma would make her a new one soon. That night she prayed that Santa or Grandma could come fix her broken hat so we could take it out of the trash can. I forgot to tell my mom about the cute prayer or the broken hat, BUT...
Only 2 DAYS later did these little cuties arrive! LOVE THEM! With scalloped edges and big obnoxious flowers! I love them! Reese just couldn't believe it..Grandma is officially sharing rock star status with Santa right now in the eyes of my year old. Oh and I know you love their "outfits"....the girls have been dressing themselves lately. It's going...well I am realizing that I saved nearly NOTHING from Reese's wardrobe to be used by Quincy at this age for summer. I'm guessing it all got covered in little kid grime and wasn't worth salvaging. Quincy's idea of a perfect outfit includes a stripey tee and a pair of pj bottoms crammed on over her jeans. It is the ONLY way she is happy...otherwise, well she just strips out of what I've dressed her in and kicks it naked. It's not even worth breaking a sweat to wrestle her down and put something remotely cute on her right now...she takes it off, and I'm just left there all schwetty. Be warned that you will see some interesting outfits from her in future posts, I am sure. Maybe I'll take her shopping WITH me and let her pick something out. Since when did my 2 yr old start caring about what she wears?! Sad!The other package we received was from Auntie HolleeAnn, Uncle Paul (aka Fonzo), and cousin Jordan. Well all I can say here is THANK YOU!!! It was complete with a crusty t shirt with a nasty beat up trailer on it for me...seriously, as far as crusty t shirts go, it is RAD. I'll be sporting it as soon as my belly is big enough to make the trailer a double wide...gotta make sure we fit in around here. Don't be jealous.
For the girls, little felt valentine purses FULL of goodies, which Quincy devoured immediately.
(don't get too excited about the "big girl undies" Q is sporting...they are over her diaper, and we are just glad she is no longer wearing them as Nacho Libre-style face masks. I am 90% sure they are a clean pair)
Reese wore the candy necklace as a COLLAR for Ash for a few hours before she gave in to it's sugary goodness and ate it. Check out the awesome cold sore that takes over her bottom lip. Thanks for the genes, Grandpa Hal! I hope I don't get one from her.Also, a HUGE thank you to Jordan for passing on her Tickle Me Cookie Monster for Big Willy, AND her Polly Pocket Collection! My girls ARE. IN. HEAVEN. Seriously. Reese woke up before the sun this morning, and played with the polly pockets in the living room until Quincy woke up 2 hours later, and I SLEPT IN! WHoop! Whoop! It was fantastic. We didn't have any Polly Pockets of our own before Jordan's contributions, and the girls are LOVING IT! They have quite the collection already! Thanks J!
The final gift to arrive to our house last week came to the front door. A Valentine Balloon from Neighbor Ross. He and Marge were SO excited to bring it over to the girls, and they squealed with delight. I had to hold back a laugh when he asked me "if Aaron and I have any big, romantic plans coming up for Valentine's Day this weekend, and if we are going to go anywhere special, or celebrate at home." I wanted to say, "Yeah, um...it's MARCH and Valentines Day was 3 weeks ago."
...But who am I kidding? I freaking have CHRISTMAS lights on my roof, so I have NO ROOM to talk about which holiday we should be celebrating up in here. They ALWAYS bring a holiday treat over for my girls. It is so sweet. Sweet enough to make up for the WIND CHIMES that have been added to their yard ornamentation.
So thanks to all for the massive love being sent our way this week. I got a beautiful note in the mail from a friend today (you know who you are) that made me (cry, I know...I'm all hormonal) and appreciate having good friends and family to share my life with. Your words were so thoughtful and kind and totally made my day! I was reminded of how important it is to express our appreciation and gratitute to the people who bless our lives, and I will be putting a little something in the mail today, too!
Isn't it cute? HolleeAnn, this is comin' your way! 2009 has already been FULL of emotional events for your family, and I made you this little bracelet to remind you that we may far away, but are always thinking of you, praying for your situation, and are FULL of HOPE that this year will be the year that you are granted with the things you've hoped would happen for so so so long. We love you. I promise it is much cuter in real life...but now you have something to look forward to opening when you return from NYC! Wear it with faith. Things will turn out better than "fine"...I hope they will be great.
