09-08-10

I must say that motherhood is an incredible thing. I have been saddened this week by some court cases that I have read concerning children being abused to the point of death. Will it ever end? Honestly, I don't see the difference in murder and child abuse. Often times, the child abuse leads to murder. When you abuse a child, you take away a large part of that innocent soul. So it is like killing them on the inside. I just don't understand how someone can hurt a being of such innocence. I completely understand that a baby or toddler or even teenager could stretch your patience til a breaking point. However, it does not give anyone the right to hit that child. I just can't talk about it without going into a very angry state. I have a whole new outlook on the care of children. I saw a dude carrying a baby across hwy 53 in Hoschton. It was in 90 degree weather and the child, probably 1 1/2 years old, was wearing only a diaper. Now, I am not sure how long that baby was outside but I assure you the way it was dresses or lack there of it was not wearing sunscreen. Granted, I don't care that much for myself to not remember everytime I go outside. But I will no matter what care enough for my girls to at least put sunscreen on them. Needless to say, it fired me up to see that baby in a diaper outside in 90 degree weather and knowing it was not properly lathered in sunscreen. Aaarrggghhh!

Well, as far as the girls, they are doing wonderfully. I don't have any new updates on their weight. I forgot to weight them last night, sorry. However, I will say that they are growing so much. They are changing everyday. They are talking with us now and it is spectacular.

Last night, after their bath, they were laying on the bed together. Richard and I just stood back so they couldn't see us. Well, Quinn was turned to Brooklyn and talking up a storm. And by talking, I mean her cooing with the occassional laugh. Brooklyn was turning her head back and forth and would laugh at Quinn. I am willing to bet that Richard and I just witnessed a sisterly conversation between the two of them. Whatever Quinn was saying was funny to Brooklyn. I started recording it but of course it was over when I got the camera ready.

I will say that Miss Brooklyn is eating just as much if not more on some feedings than her Porky sister. She really is taking strides in her eating amounts. Next week we start cereal...JOY!

The girls are now sleeping in their "big girl beds." They take naps and sleep up there at night. Yes, we do have video monitors to keep our sanity. Richard has one on his night stand and I have another on my night stand. They are doing really well sleeping in their room. And they are sleeping most of the night. Last night, they slept eight hours. It was bath night but previous nights they have slept six, seven and eight hours. It is quite a change in our house. But we welcome the change around here.

I wonder if I can upload a video of Quinn talking to you. She is quite a sight to see. Brooklyn is starting to talk as much as Quinn. But it is so much fun to talk with her. A couple of days ago, we talked about some other baby doing crazy things. I told her that I couldn't believe that baby would do such things. She would stop talking enough to laugh at what she said or I said. I know it sounds silly but it truly is great for the heart. I just talked with Brooklyn earlier about the day she had today. I think she was telling me jokes because she didn't stop laughing. Too much fun.

Oh and probably by my next post I will annouce that one or both of them have rolled over. Quinn was trying really hard yesterday to get that chunky butt turned over. Brooklyn will try hard too and almost gets there. Eventually, they get mad and don't want to enjoy tummy time anymore.

I think Quinn is training to run in a baby marathon. Her little legs never stop. Right now, she is swinging and her swing is bouncing up and down along with swinging left and right. Why you ask? She is kicking her legs so hard and fast that her entire swing is bouncing. Silly girl.

Just a little proud moment: We went to my Pop and Nanny's house on Sunday for lunch. Quinn was fussy with my Nanny and then still fussy with my Mom. I decided to see if I could calm her down. She cuddled up on my shoulder and went quiet. She fell asleep shortly after that and I felt amazing. I have always witnessed a mother's touch and comfort with friends and family. But right then I actually felt it. I felt like I could conquer the world that that very moment. She knew who I was and I was her calming agent. I cannot put into words the magnitude of that feeling.

Right now, Brooklyn is being walked around with her head on Richard's shoulder as he is talking on the phone. He is comforting her because she was be a little fussy. His comfort puts her at ease and I love it. I love to see it happening in front of me. This further irritates me on the abuse in the world. I just don't understand. I can only pray for those sweet babies and kiddos.

Quinn is calling for me to remove her from the swing. She doesn't like Brooklyn getting attention when she isn't. Yes, I believe she is a bit jealous sometimes.