Oh the wonderful world of two

The two in the title refers to both the number of children we have and Izebelle's age. Both things are fun and both leave me exhausted. Izebelle has an insane amount of energy. Luckily there are times when I can harness that energy and use its powers for good. Like having her help me do things around the house. I love it when she picks up and helps with Kaelie. Unfortunately Izebelle has turned her cleanliness into somewhat of a negative by throwing away things that we actually use/need. Lately we have found toy storage bags in the trash and I know its only a matter of time before its something important, like Marty's wallet or my wedding ring. I just hope we continue to catch it and that it doesn't escalate into her flushing things once she's potty trained.

I absolutely love watching the girls interact. Today Ize was dancing and jumping around on the couch and Kaelie was just laughing at her. It was so cute. Its definitely moments like those that make all the hard times seem pointless.

Speaking of times that are somewhat difficult. I mentioned in an earlier post that Izebelle learned the word "no" (side note: she is starting to talk so much- YAY!). I was ok with hearing "no" especially when I would ask her what she wanted for lunch or what movie to turn on, but then "no" become a way for Ize to start lying to us. She doesn't know she is technically lying. She thinks she is just being funny and if you know Izebelle at all you know she is full of personality and that she is absolutely hilarious. Still though, it is lying and we are trying to nip it in the bud. Its simple things though, like we ask if she has a dirty diaper and she says "no", but we can tell that it is. I know they aren't big lies, but I think no matter their age, it is never too early to teach the importance of being honest. I'm a realist and I understand that she might not always be honest with me, but I hope that she understands that she can be and should be.

Look at this little stinker. She always looks this crazy. I love it!

(Her hair looks short because its in pig tails)

Here is a better shot of her hair

Sorry these pictures are a little blurry. Its hard to get her to stay still

So happy!!!

You know sometimes people say that they think your baby is so cute and they say to the baby, "you can come hang out with me." Kaelie is such a great baby that I actually think they would want to keep her. Its really amazing how wonderful she is and laid back. I love both girls so so much, so don't interpret this as me saying I love her more, I'm just saying that she has a great temperament and we are so lucky that she is such a terrific baby.

So Kaelie tried solids for the first time the other day and she did ok. She spit a lot out, but ever since then she sits on the couch and moves her mouth like she is eating. I hope she starts actually getting most of it in her tummy.

I guess I should have tried to explain that the objective is to actually keep it in and not all over the bib

Happy its over.

I should mention that Ize was eating vegetables and pointed at Kaelie's food and made it apparent that she wanted some. Despite us telling her it wouldn't taste good she kept insisting so Marty gave her a bite. Needless to say she didn't like it.

I had to include this picture because I love it so much. Izebelle is starting to accessorize and I absolutely enjoy it (note the necklace and hair barrette)

We just submitted plans to the HOA for landscaping our front yard. Hopefully they get approved tomorrow and we can start to really renovate it. I'll post pictures soon.

Marty's mom comes in Thursday, so I might post pictures next week of things we do.

Have a great week!