One year with Plexus!

I can't believe it's been so long since I've updated about Plexus and my progress. Plexus has changed my life completely!!! I love it and willl do it for the rest of my life! I've lost around 35# and gained so much freedom. I have more energy, I sleep better, and feel healthier. I've overcome an addiction to Coke a Cola and have learned to make healthier choices. I've also supplemented my income. I started Plexus while working full time. (Three 12 hour shifts a week) I first cut down to part time, then PRN 2, and now PRN 1. That means I only have to work 3 shifts a month!!!! Do you have any idea how awesome that is??? I LOVE staying home with my girls while still making enough money to live life! This product, company, comp plan, and other ambassadors is more fantastic then I could ever explain on writing! I looke forward to taking this opportunity to the next level. Right now I'm making enough money with just Plexus to pay our rent and utilities each month. 

Brinkley is One!!!

I am so late on writing this post but better late than never! Brinkley turned one March 4,2014! What a year it has been with so many changes. Brinkley has been such a wonderful addition to our family! A little bit of a surprise but totally worth it!

~Weight- 18.5#

~ height : can't remember the exact measurement, but you are in the 6% for height. (Short little girl) 

~ she's finally walking!!!! I thought she would walk so early but she waited until the month of her birthday to really take off! 

~ she's starting to play with her sister more and it's been fun to watch! 

~ she sleeps around 12 hours a night! 

~ she is still very shy and very attached to mom but has starters going to a few other close people. 

~ still love eating most everything but are starting to get a little pickier. 

~ we are done with formula and drinking whole milk. You still LOVE your bottle and paci! 

~ you celebrated your first birthday and did pretty good despite being a little stuck up and not really liking most people. :) 

How to fly with 2 babies.

It's simple really. I'm sitting on the plane drinking a coke, writing a blog post while my 2 year old and 1 year old snooze. How did I do it?? Well it takes some preparation and a lot of organization.

 First off plan your flight for around 1pm, if possible of course. Then, beginning two days before your flight make sure your 2 year old wakes up at least 10 times throughout the night coughing for 2 nights in a row and make sure she misses her nap both days as well. This might cause a little crankiness, but it's worth it. Don't have your 1 year old skip her naps though...  That would result in chaos. However, make sure the 2 little ones sleep close enough that the crying 2 year old wakes up the 1 year old a few times through the night. (Oh and make sure your brother comes home and makes enough noise to wake up the 1 year old for an hour or so... This is key.)

On the day of your flight go about your day as normal except make sure the 1 year old does not get her morning nap. (That would completely ruin the plan) Get to the airport plenty early so you have enough time to eat lunch and take everyone potty and change diapers (if you can get them to poop now that is preferable) and get back to hear them call your name. (Oh ya, make sure you are flying standby... It adds much needed stress) And don't forget after all that is done and you are sitting down that the 2 year old will again tell you she has to poop. Which means packing back up the stroller, bags, and babies and heading back into the bathroom. Then walk back out just in time to hear your name called. Hallelujah!!! 

You get your seat assignment which has your 2 year old sitting by some stranger and when pointed out to the gate agent he tells you to ask to switch once you get on the plane... (Lovely) The lady agreed after pointing out that she does not like the window seat but would still trade. Thank you? 

Next get settled in, tell the 2 year old at least 16 times that she has to sit down and keep her buckle on... Kind of like your carseat except that you are capable of escaping. Fiddle with both kids while trying desperately to keep them quiet and from instantly annoying every person on the plane. Cave in and give the 1 year old her bottle while taxiing so it's gone before the flight ever takes off. Listen to the 1 year old cry as she poops.... Again!!! Debate whether the poop stinks worse or the guy in front of you that showered in his cologne this morning. Set the 2 year old up with her pillow and blanket and watch her fade into oblivion as the 1 year old squirms and whines because she's tired but is being kept awake by a certain stench. Wait in a line to use the one lavatory which does NOT have a changing table. Squeeze into the tiny potty sit on the toilet and attempt to change the poopy diaper without getting any on yourself. SUCCESS! Go back to your seat snuggle up the 1 year old and enjoy the rest of the flight. Even get a coke if you have a free hand. 

Follow these steps to a tee and you will have a successful flight with a 1 and 2! year old. Good Luck! 

Brinkley is 11 months old!

Just like just like every month I can't believe how fast ti, e keeps moving. I cannot believe that next month you will be 1 years old. We love you more and more each day. You've gone from a fussy baby to a fun little girl who loves to dance, play, laugh, and follow your sister around. A few knew facts about you.

~ Weight 18.25#
~ Height 27"
~ You are STILL crawling.  I really thought you'd be walking by 9 months, but you are very cautious!!! You love
pushing all the walking and non walking toys around but you are scared to ever let go,
~ You are an excellent sleeper! You sleep 12 hours most every night and you still take 2 naps during the day.  Plus you never fuss about going to sleep.

~ You still love to eat anything and everything. Also you are now just taking formula. I thoughg we would have enough frozen breastmilk to get us to one year but we flew through my supply and are short about a month.
~ You love to laugh, especially when someone else is laughing. 

~ You are finally saying a few words, mamma, dadda, night night, and you sign "all done", and "please" and wave hi and
bye.
~You started sharing a room with your sister and both of you have done surprisingly well.

~ You got to watch your football team go to the Superbowl unfortunately the outcome was not fantastic.
~ You took your first trip down the stairs... Oops

~ You moved into your third home.
~ Layla our dog moved back in with us and you like her as long as she's laying down being calm but if she's up and moving around she scares you.

~ You decided 2 teeth weren't enough so you popped 6 more through to make a total of 8 teeth,

You are such a delight and I absolutely love being your mom! Guess I better go start planning that big 1year old bash!!!

She was not too excited about her picture being taken! :( 

Brinkster is 10 months old!

As is the same each month I'm shocked at how quickly it goes by and the new things you choose to do! It's so much fun watching you grow and learn new things and especially fun to see you interact with your sister. You love your sister but my oh my are the two of you different. A few new things. 

-you celebrated your first Christmas, which you enjoyed despite having no idea what was going on. 

- you are getting closer to walking. You walk around anything you can and have been caught standing alone for long periods. 

- you are finally getting a few more teeth. 

- you LOVE LOVE LOVE to eat, anything and everything

- you cry when it's time to be done eating, so hard sometimes you turn blue and pass out. You are quite the drama queen. 

- you also cry during baths... You hate them. (Which could be because you were standing holding the cold handle when you slipped and turned the cold water into your face as you went completely under)

- you love to follow your sister and get into her toys

- you can out eat your sister as well. 

- you are no longer the youngest cousin since Baby Ashton came along

- you finally stayed in the church nursery for more than 10 min. 

- you still love to cuddle and love your paci. 

- you still like mom the most but are finally opening up to a few other people