Miss Independent... Miss Self-Sufficient

Wow, can you say humid weather? Yuck. We didn't play outside much this weekend, it was basically storming out, or too humid to be outside! I get it, this is summer...but ewwww.
This week Craig and Paisers had 3 days to spend together, and I worked... a ton. Otherwise, it was a pretty low key week.

(This is about the only time her hair doesn't look like a mullet. I just can't cut it yet...even thought I very much frown upon mullets, somehow it's okay that Paisley has one. Soon enough the top will be a little longer, then we can trim it all to one length. Until then...business in the front and party in the back people.)

Thursday night, the Lokken girls came over for a few hours. Paisley absolutely adores her big cousins. She imitates everything they do, and Kyah and Cams are so good to her! Here they are in a band, on stage. Although, Makyah was not too happy when anyone else interrupted her solo. Excuuuuuse us! :) Paisley's instrument is on the floor. She didn't understand the concept of actually bringing it on stage with her. Whatevs.

With tons of showings on our house lately, we've been hauling the high chair back and forth from kitchen to garage. Our kitchen is small, most of the reason I want to move...so now we've decided to just put Paisley at the table with us. Every day something changes and I can't believe how big she is. Too big for her own sassy britches....that's for sure.

My friend, Brianna, and her 11 month old, Avaya came to play for a while. I know we said that next time we were going to "play" without the kids...but you know how that goes. Next time, for sure!! :)

So, Paisley has eased up a LITTLE on the tantrums this week. However, MAN is she independent. I know, this is a good thing. She's gaining her autonomy, and growing up...but it's so frustrating too! Every day she picks a few toys that must go everywhere with her....whether it's eating, sleeping, in the car, whatever. And let me tell you, it's not worth the fight when she has to bring her big monkey pillow, blanket, driving toy and her 500 stuffed animals with! Bedtime is getting hard too. We had such a nice routine...now, it's full of Paisley, and only Paisley reading the book---and mom trying to hang on to Paisley and seriously 10 animals/babies. But, of course I wouldn't trade it for the world.

Miss P is also quite the comedian. I'm guessing if you asked Craig, he would say her "funnyness" comes from him....but since he's not here right now....I'm pretty sure it comes from me. I mean, have you not heard my mom, grandma and I laugh at our own jokes???? That's what I thought. Anyway...here is a picture of Paisley...on a typical day...she seriously just goes about her daily business wearing these Mr.Potato Head glasses! Love it.

I'd also like to say congratulations to two of my friends who had babies this week! Emily and Jason welcomed baby Carter, and Kari and Trent welcomed baby Max! Congrats!!

We're also sending out extra prayers for great grandma Marian, as she broke her leg this week and will be recovering in the nursing home for a few weeks. We're looking forward to bringing her favorite great grandchild to visit her this week, Oscar!!

Twin Update: 12 weeks

Last Thursday, I had my 12 week check up. The doctor says that everything looks great! We did get to hear two heartbeats...although he said he couldn't be 100% sure that each time we were hearing different babies, but he really thought they were different. One sounded really loud, the other more faint. So, we'll go with that, and hope that at our next appointment it's a little more distinct. They were both in the 160's. For those of you who love to guess gender based on heart rate, I think this would say girl(s)...however, at this same point with Paisley, hers was 176. The doctor said I am measuring (my uterus) at a bit over 16 weeks. AHHH. Do you know what that means?? Basically....I'm going to be huge!!! My pants are getting a little snug, but I don't think I look pregnant yet.

The babies eyes have moved from the sides to the front of their head, and the ears are right where they should be. (pray to God they are Craig's ears!) From crown to rump, our babies are just over 2 inches long..about the size of a lime, and weigh half an ounce each.

Enjoy the week!

~The Berg's