Baby Turns 7 Months Old! [MOMLIFE]

'Mama, I love our baby!', she came into my room exclaiming.

'You do?', I asked, only because she once said in the past she didn't want a baby because her best friend at school didn't have one. I knew she didn't mean it but it still stung a little.

So to hear this without prompting filled my heart with such happy.

I know my kids won't always be satisfied with the family I made but you know I will try my best to get them on this unconventional bandwagon of love I created and so very much believe in.

My oldest proceeded with, 'Happy Birthday, Baby!', and snuggled in close to her.

Today, baby turns 7 months old!

New Years Day Morning 2016! [MOMLIFE]

We started off the year right. Late in the morning, in bed, together with giggles. xo

Merry Xmas 2015!

Happy holidays to you and your loved ones!

Feeling so very thankful for all that I have and all that I've achieved since one year ago. My girls are my everything. This is the dream. xo



Outtakes :>

Baby Sister Learns Who Is Big Sister

When I gave birth to Nui Nui (my first-born), I remember the lactation consultant at the hospital teaching me to take my baby's hand and rub (or tap) it along my chest and face, as a means to teach baby about mama via touch. 

I do this now with my second baby, who, at two months, knows how to hit my chest to get my attention.

This said, I taught Nui Nui to do this when she held baby E yesterday.

I'm convinced baby E knows her big sister already, by voice from the womb, but continue to try to strengthen the bond. It's not hard. Nui Nui loves baby E, and vice versa.

Baby E follows Nui Nui's voice, is always now curious to look around her to see what's going on (making me hold her facing out vs. in), and listens to my and Nui Nui's conversation as she patiently waits for us in the bathroom as we brush teeth, as I help Nui Nui put on her lotion etc., post-shower, or as I put Nui Nui to bed.

Baby E is getting stronger and stronger by the day-- better able to sit and stand up, as well as turn her head side to side to see what else is around or going on aside from what's in front of her. Mornings continue to be happy times together and my belly a comfy pillow to sit on :> xo