January

I am sitting down to write the post on a day that forever changed my life. On this day, Feb 23rd, 3 years ago, Jack came home. I vividly remember rooming in with Jack and while Tony and tossed and turned on that little couch bed, Jack slept soundly in his bassinet. I didn't know if Tony and I would be able to manage our little man at home, but he came home and started growing and thriving and he hasn't looked back since. Happy homecoming my little Jack-man! I love you!

On to other news...old news, but still news. The Frisco Colletts have been doing all sorts of things since the beginning of the year, and I thought I would update everyone on our January comings and goings.

We started the first week of 2016 with two sick toddlers...that didn't change much though the month of January. Jack battle bronchiolitis and Harper had a double ear infection and pneumonia. Between the coughing, nose wiping, breathing treatments, humidifier cycles, and endless doses of sticky sweet medicine, our house looked like an infirmary as we welcomed in 2016.

We were lucky enough to share a New Year's Eve dinner with some good friends, our "fam" before Harper and Jack got sick. The kids ate dinner and cupcakes and had a little slumber party with their friends. The adults were amazed that despite laying down and watching a movie, the girls ended up making it to midnight. After some quick "Happy New Year" hugs, we whisked the kids home and off to bed.

My big news for January was a trip to Walt Disney World and a challenge I never thought I would see myself completing. My wonderful sister-in-law, Jennifer, and I ran the Walt Disney World marathon- 26.2 miles. I had fun, I astounded myself with my determination, and I finished. After the race (and an ice bath), Tony and I got to spend some time with the Colletts in Florida theme park hoping and enjoying each other's company.

While Harper and Jack did not go to Disney World, they did enjoy the gifts we brought them :)

We rounded out the remainder of our January with some much needed haircuts, some visits to see Pop (who is doing very well) and we finally- woo hoo!- got well.

We got to visit Pop with Wyatt, Sloane, Aunt Kiki and Great Granny:

The next visit we got to play in Pop's wheelchair:

I got brave one afternoon and took the kids by myself to visit Pop. I was impressed with the kids and we hung out with Pop for about an hour- just the 4 of us, until Nana got there. Then we went outside to see the turtles in the courtyard.

Jack was so worn out after our visit, he crashed on the way home

Poor Harper had to take two shots a day for three days to finally get rid of that stubborn ear infection, but thank goodness that is behind us. I can't tell you how frustrated we were with the sickness running rampant and how excited we were when the last fever broke, the last cough stopped, and the kids both started sleeping through the night again.

So, that was our January- next post will catch up to present day and all the adventures we've been on- and here's to many more adventuresome days to come- check out a few extra pictures of January.

Going through hand-me-downs

A boy and his dog

Look who we found!

Dancing in the kitchen with Mom

First run post marathon with the crew- 4.5 miles and I got to be serenaded by two sweet voices.

Our first full month with three year olds has been wonderful- we love you, Harper and Jack!

Three Year Olds

To say that I'm a little behind on this blog is quite the understatement and I promise I will get to the things we did in January, but first I have to take the time to celebrate my two little miracle babies turning 3 years old.

Three years old- wow!

I am speechless when I look at Harper and Jack and think about all they've overcome in such a short amount of time. We still have some weight to gain (Harper), but the kids got an A+ at their 3 year old well-check and I wanted to take this opportunity to give some updates on these growing little monkeys.

Jack:

Height- 37.5 inches (36%)

Weight- 29.8 lbs (63%)

Favorite Color- Orange

Favorite Toy- Mickey Mouse

Favorite Book- Goodnight, Darth Vader

Favorite Food- French Toast Sticks

Favorite Stuffed Animal- Petter Rabbit 

Favorite Song- the Notre Dame Fight Song

Favorite TV Show- Lion Guard/ Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Favorite Thing to Do-Play with Peter; Sword Fight

Harper:

Height- 35 inches (16 %)

Weight- 22.6 lbs (<3 p="">

Favorite Color- Yellow

Favorite Toy- Little People "All of them"

Favorite Book- Knuffle Bunny

Favorite Food- Macaroni and cheese

Favorite Stuffed Animal- Panda

Favorite Song- "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star"

Favorite TV Show- Doc McStuffins

Favorite Thing to Do- Play/ Color with markers

I am overjoyed that these two little ones are doing so well, playing so hard, laughing so loud, and making our lives so hectic, exhausting, joyous, and incredible.

Here's to you, Jack and Harper, my big three year olds, and all the adventures yet to come! Momma and Daddy love you very much!