Santa Claus

Can you guess who Santa is?

Leah doesn't have a care in the world that a stranger has her.

Clare on the other hand, wanted nothing to do with him. Grandma had to quickly place Clare in his lap so we could get a picture. She wasn't his biggest fan. Clare kept saying all night, "Santa bye-bye, right? Santa bye-bye, right?" We asked her if he could come on Christmas and she said, "No Santa come, he stay home."

Leah 2 Months

Leah is the best baby anyone could ask for. She is sleeping about 6 hours straight at night and only cries when she is hungry. The biggest issue we are facing is her not taking a bottle. She only will drink a couple of ounces all day. Her doctor's appointment went well and she is right on target. The Doctor wasn't too concerned about her not eating because her weight gain is fine, however, it isn't anywhere close to what Clare weighed at two months. She is very petite. She seems to be having some of the same skin issues Clare has but fortunately we know what to use and once we started them it cleared up. She is so mellow you wouldn't have even know she was in pain with her skin ailment. Here are her stats:

Weight -10lbs 5oz (34%)

Height - 21 1/2 (17%)

Head - 38 3/4 (49%)

Leah two months old with Grandma Bonnie.

Leah loves to be cuddled.

Of course, Clare couldn't be left out.

Lights On, Lights Off

Mitch and I were reading when the lights started to flicker.

Look who the culprit was!
I asked, "What are you doing?"
Clare said, "NOTHING."

She thought she would try it one more time.

Oh, Christmas Tree

We continued our tradition of going up into the hills to cut our christmas tree since it only costs $5 for the tree permit. We went with two other families and had a great time. Sometimes I'm amazed at what Mitch and I do with the little ones. Clare rode in the backpack and I had Leah in the front pack. Of course, Mitch wanted to hike up a steep hill but it was well worth the trip up. Thankfully, this year we had other people to help carry the tree back down the hill.

The Happy Family before hiking the hill.
Finally, at the top of the hill with our tree.

The Mahugh Family

Clare unable to move in her snowsuit.

Still willing to give us a smile even though she can't move.

Enjoying some snacks with Mackinley.

Ready to go home with our tree.

Mommy's Girls

These two little girls are the light of my life. I have enjoyed the last two months home with them and I'm not looking forward to going back to work. Time has gone by too quickly. I'm just trying to cherish this last week at home.

Our Little Leah

Leah is such a good baby and I definitely don't want to go back to work. It has been so enjoyable spending time with Clare and her. I have been so much more relaxed with the Leah so it has been so enjoyable. I can't believe she is almost 2 months already.

• Leah is a great sleeper. On most nights she is asleep by 10 and then wakes up between 4 and 5 in the morning. She will then go back to sleep until 9. We do still have those occasional nights where she gets up a couple of times.
• She loves to eat. Breast feeding came a lot easier this second time around, which has made it more difficult to transition Leah to a bottle. She has taken a couple of bottles but still prefers to be breastfed. Hopefully, she gets better at taking the bottle since I have less than a week until I return to work.
• She is starting to smile all the time, which I have yet to get a picture of. Her smile is so precious and her whole face lights up when she smiles. Mitch and I love to be the first to hold her when she wakes up because that is when she smiles the most.
• She is a very content baby and laid back. She only fusses when she wants to nurse or has a dirty diaper. Most of the time she is content sitting in her swing or bouncy seat watching Clare.
• She loves Clare. Leah becomes so alert when Clare is around and moves her head to try to find her. Leah smiles the most for Clare especially when she dances for her.
• She loves to take baths. She just lays there enjoying the warm water and is happy until you take her out.
• She is doing well with her belly time. I think it helps that Clare entertains her while she is laying on the ground.
• She is becoming so cuddly. Her little body is getting rolls all over it and I'm loving it. I can't wait to see how much weight she has gained.

So content sleeping.
Loving her bath time.

Trying to figure out what Mom is doing.

She loves to be held and talked to.

Our little cupcake resting in her bouncer.

She is starting to stay awake longer and becoming more alert.

Sisterly Love

Clare has adapted so well to being a Big Sister. I was a little concerned that she was too young and that the adjustment would be very difficult for her. I spent the first few weeks worry about not being able to spend as much time with Clare but she absolutely loves having a little sister. The other day I was in the store with the two of them and Clare kept saying hi to everyone and would introduce her sister by saying "Sister Leah Sleeping." It was so precious. Clare calls her many different names sissy, sister, sister Leah, and Leah. Everytime she leaves Leah she says, "Wuv you sister Leah." and Leah is the first person who Clare wants to see in the morning. I often find Clare standing up on the side of the crib telling sissy to wake-up. She is constantly bringing Leah toys to put in her bouncy or swing. I just know they are going to be the best of friends. Clare is even a little a mommy who will often tell me "Sister Crying" and "Sister Stinky" while holding her nose. Clare loves to kiss and hug on sister as evident in the photos below.

The girls ready for church.
Clare loves kissing Leah on the lips. Lets just say that we don't worry about germs as much with the second one.

Clare so proud that she is reading to sister.

Clare sharing her toys with Leah.

I'm suprised Clare hasn't knocked Leah out of her bouncer since this is a common occurrence about 15 times a day.