Cooper and Kyleigh meet Molly

Last weekend Daniel, Lauren and the kids came down for a visit and to meet Molly.  It was so nice to visit with them and spend time with my family.  I hadn't really gotten out much at all since Molly has been born so it was nice to just go to my parents house and see everyone.  Last week was a rough week with Molly and she wasn't sleeping much at all at night and during the day she would only sleep if I held her so I was exhausted by the weekend.  My mom has been so nice to come and watch Molly while Layton is napping so I can nap too.  I wouldn't make it without those naps here and there.

 Nana with her two girls

 All the cousins at Nana and Papa's house.

Here is Molly getting her first bottle from daddy.  I ended up pumping and giving her a bottle for the first time in the middle of the night last week because I was struggling to feed her myself.  I have never felt pain like that.  Let's just say breastfeeding has been a challenge this time.  Now I understand why people give up at the beginning.  I've been to see the lactation consultants at the hospital twice now and have gotten so frustrated with everything.  I think Molly and I are finally figuring things out and I've learned some different techniques to help her with her sensitive tummy and acid reflux.  We are going back this week for a weight check to make sure she is gaining weight like she should and hopefully things will start going smoother for us soon.  Everything with Layton was so easy so I just assumed it would be with Molly too.

 Headed to our first trip to Dairy Queen Layton's favorite place to eat.

 Layton loves to hold Molly.

Jackie Comes to Visit

Last Thursday my friend Jackie was in town for a club volleyball tournament so she hung out with Layton, Molly and I on Thursday afternoon.  We loaded up the kids and went and picked up Subway for lunch and then enjoyed a nice relaxing afternoon at our house.  I was exhausted that day because Molly hardly slept the night before so we even took a short nap while the kids did in the afternoon.  Jackie was so nice to watch Molly for a little bit so I could get a little sleep.  Once Layton woke up we sat outside it was a gorgeous day and watched Layton drive his Ford truck around the yard.  I'm so glad she made the trip to see us so she could meet Molly and see Layton. 

Telling Amanda and Jerrod Goodbye

Last Thursday Amanda and Jerrod got on a plane and headed back to Kenya until next Christmas.  We went to my parents house on Wednesday night and celebrated my sister's birthday because it was this Monday.  It was hard telling them goodbye especially because it will be almost a year before we see them again.  My poor sister was so sad to tell Molly goodbye because she will be so big and look totally different next time we see them.  Thank goodness we can skype with them throughout the year and talk to them on the phone occasionally.  Layton didn't quite understand why everyone was crying and he very quickly told them goodbye and we were on our way home.  That night was a rough night for Molly and I and she was up multiple times crying and crying so it was an emotional night for me too as I thought about Amanda and Jerrod leaving the next morning.  I'm so thankful that God called them to do this though and they are truly living their dream.  So many people have come together to support their ministries and it is amazing to see what God has already done through them.  I'm so excited to see how He will use them this year in Kenya.  It is not easy to leave your family like they have and start a new life across the world.  We love you Amanda and Jerrod and we are so thankful for all the time we got to spend together during the holidays.  We made lots of great memories!  Amanda you were a huge help to me with both kids and I wish you were still here so you could hold Molly while I get some stuff done around the house :) 

Tummy Time

We started doing tummy time with Molly last week and of course at this point she is not a fan.  On this particular day she was sporting her Air Jordan socks courtesy of Uncle Jerrod.

 Love her little baby toes.

 Here she is resting after her hard work out :)

Play time With Layton

I've been trying to set time aside every night to play with Layton.  It is hard to juggle my time between feedings and I feel so guilty at times because Layton doesn't get the attention like he used to.  He is doing great and has been so patient but it still bothers me that I have to constantly tell him in a minute I'll be there.  Here are a few pictures I took of Layton and I just playing one night in his room.  I feel like he has grown up so much in the last few weeks.

 

A Fun Night with Amanda and Jerrod

One night last week Amanda and Jerrod came over to hang out and help us with both kids.  Amanda held Molly so I could get a few things done.  Layton adores his uncle Jerrod so he had more fun playing with him.  Jerrod bought him this cute Air Jordan outfit a couple of weeks ago so Layton had to wear it so he could see him in it.  Layton thought he was so cool because he had clothes like Uncle Jerrod.  He wanted Jerrod to do everything that night for him even help him brush his teeth.

 

Meeting Great Grandma Hill

Molly finally got to meet her Great Grandma Hill last week.  Her and my mom came over one afternoon so I could nap a little bit while they watched Molly.  I'm so thankful we are around all of our family so much so their grandparents and great-grandparents can watch them grow up and be a part of their lives.

A Visit to Grandpa and Granny Leigh's House

Last Sunday we went to lunch at Clifton's dad's house.  It was nice to get out of the house for a little while and Layton had so much fun playing with his cousins and riding his tractor out there.  Here are some pictures of our fun afternoon.

Molly's 2nd Week

Layton has been so good with Molly.  He wants to hold her every morning when he wakes up and every night before bed.  He has been very patient with me when I'm feeding her which is all the time and always tells her how much he loves her.  The second week was tough because Molly started spitting up a lot after every feeding and became extremely fussy.  We haven't gotten much sleep at night she has periods of about 2 hours where she just cries after I feed her.  It has been exhausting and frustrating but I know these days will be over and gone soon so I'm trying to enjoy the newborn stage.  I didn't realize how easy of a baby Layton was until now :)  We went to her two week check up earlier this week and discovered she has acid reflux.  I'm so glad my pediatrician is being proactive and gave us some Zantac for her right away.  I think it has gotten a little better but it has only been a few days so it is hard to tell.  Molly weighed 9 lbs. 14 oz. at 2 weeks so she is passed her birth weight.  Here are a few pics from Molly's 2nd week.

 Layton playing with his sticker book.

 Molly got to meet her Great Grandmother Fannie Grace Hindes who she was named after.

 Aunt Amanda bought her this little tutu so we played dress up one morning with it :)

 Layton wanted to wear his fireman costume the other night while we played tractors.

 Holding Molly first thing in the morning.

 Sweet baby sleeping so peacefully.  This is where she sleeps the best propped up on someone.