Fashion Fridays From Lillian

Hi! I'm taking over Mommy's blog today, and posting something myself. She is always telling me what she wants to blog about, but I don't think she ever gets around to it because Mommy is always working,washing bottles, feeding me, changing me, playing with me, rocking me, cleaning house and rarely sleeping. I thought I would help her out today and post a little about me. I figured she would want this to be about me since I'm all she ever talks about and Mommy is always telling me how much she loves me and how God has blessed her and Daddy by letting me be their little sweet baby girl. It's obvious they are crazy about me...in fact I think most people are because when I look at people they smile at me and talk to me in this really crazy voice. I don't get it, but I think they are silly and normally smile back.

I'm growing up every day, and I love being able to play. I mean just sleeping all day is sooo one month ago...I mean I am 2 months old now, and I love that some of my day is now spent playing.
Okay okay I know this is supposed to be about my fashions this week. Unfortunately Mommy was really busy this week and since I don't know how to work the camera yet we don't have pictures from every day. I do know that I got some really fun, snugly warm winter clothes in the mail today and I can't wait to wear them really soon. Check them out...

Harper has these hats. Harper and I don't know each other but if we did we'd probably be friends. She smiles a lot too. Mommy reads Harper's mommy's blog and found the hats there.Mommy got me this really warm and snugly fleece jacket. I really want to wear it today, but Mommy says she has to wash it in dreft first...rats!

These are two sweater jumpers that I got, and they look really warm. I have a feeling Mommy is going to try to coordinate her outfits with me when I wear them.

I keep hearing Mommy tell me that shopping is so much fun, and I can't wait until we can go together. It will be our thing.

Enough about my new clothes...here are a few things I did wear this week...

This is a really cozy sleeper that I was supposed to wear one night to bed. I don't get why everyone thinks I'm always sooo cold (when I'm in the house with the heat on). Mommy and Daddy didn't get my subtle hints so I had to pitch a fit to let them realize I was H-O-T. Then this is what I was wearing for the next hour. Ahhh....relief.

As you saw earlier, I am often playing. I also like to make a few phone calls sometimes.

I don't get why so many of my clothes have "ruffle butts." Even this sleeper had them. Whatever!

Hopefully next week Mommy will get her act together and take some more pictures of me, and I share them with you. I'm worn out...I need to take a nap.

Adjusting

Mr. Gallup took Lillian to Mrs. Wanda's early this morning, and I was able to get a few things accomplished before going into work this morning - ahhh.

The past week has been full of adjustments. I have experienced a level of exhaustion I didn't know existed. Now I know what people mean when they say once you have kids you will never sleep well again. I am mentally, physically and emotionally exhausted. Everything is taking the back burner a.k.a. not getting done AT ALL to the day to day things (taking care of Lillian, working, eating, drinking water, taking a shower, and at least telling Mr. Gallup "hi"). Our house is an absolute wreck, laundry is piling up, I have thank you notes to write, things I want to blog about, scrapbooks that need updating, dogs that need long walks and time to play, Christmas shopping to do (start), cooking that needs to be done, books to read, exercising, grocery shopping, and a cook book to finish. I'm sure I am forgetting many more things I need to be doing.

This is my second week back at work and something has been wrong with me ever since. Last week I mysteriously lost my voice, and now have this horrible cough, and today I got mastitis....AGAIN!

Thankfully being back at work has been great. I love my co-workers, and they have helped make my transition back very smooth. Lillian seems to be getting used to going to Mrs. Wanda's. I think she is a little sassafras for Mrs. Wanda (Lillian is used to getting all the attention), and I pray all day that she will be sweet and calm and not give Mrs. Wanda too many problems. I know Kiki and Aunt Carrie loved taking care of sweet pea last Thursday and Friday, it just showed on their faces.

I'm sorry to be complaining so much, but I am humbled by all of this. I realize I can't do everything. If only one other person reads this and it helps them realize too that it's okay if everything on their plate will not get accomplished, then I will be happy.

One thing I know for certain is that God loves me and he will not give me more then I can handle, and I praise God for that. Happy Tuesday!

Fashion Friday's

This is two days late, but I am going to do my best to start a "Fashion Friday" post each week. Lillian has received the most precious clothes, and I have to share.On Monday I wanted her to be in a newborn sleeper just because. Lillian thinks Mommy is silly.

Every girl should have a little black dress, and this is Lillian's - ha. This onesie says "This is my little black dress."

I love these sweet smocked overalls. Of course she poopied all over them in the first hour of wearing them.

This is a very silly outfit...the onesie says "Does this diaper make my butt look big," and this is a ruffle skirt. Very funny.

Go Gamecocks...ready for the game.

Wearing the tutu I made for her months and months ago.

Halloween Fashions

Little Miss Lillian has a wardrobe that many ladies could only dream of. We are so blessed with many friends and family who have showered her with all of her clothes. Kiki and Aunt Carrie have given her probably about 90% of her clothing. We all know how fun little girls clothes are to buy...who can blame them. Lillian had so many outfits for Halloween I just had to share all of them with you too. Here is our little pumpkin...

Creepy Crawlers

Mommy's Little Witch

Fall Smocked Dress

Kiki reading Lillian her Halloween books.

Ruffle pants...my favorite.

"This is my costume"

Cute Kissy Kissy "Trick or Treat" pj's

Pumpkin bath mits.

Sweet pea in the pod - Lillian's halloween costume

Lilian's candy bag

Mommy's candy bag

Daddy's candy bag

Two Months Old

On Tuesday Lillian was two months old. It's hard to believe that she's already two months old. Lillian is such a mess, and we are getting to know each other better and better.

I realized that I never posted her one month old pictures. So here are both her one month and two month old pictures. I did manage to squeeze her into the same outfit again, but she will not be wearing this newborn outfit again (it was very hard to get this onesie off of her).

- Lillian, you weigh 11 lb.s 14 oz. and are 23 inches long.

- You wear some of your newborn outfits, but you are mainly wearing size 0-3.

- You love eating your hands, and always have them near your face.

- You love your baths and just kick your legs and wave your arms around. This is mommy's favorite time too.

- You enjoy having your diaper changed, and smile and coo almost every time we lay you on the changing table. You are too cute.

- You can now grab and shake your silver rattle around like a pro.

- You spend about 20 minutes at least two times a day on your play mats. You look around at all of your toys, listen to the music and hit the toys with your hands.

- You are a little wiggle worm, and move your legs all over the place.

- You recognize Mommy and Daddy's voices and look around for us when you hear us.

- You love resting on our chests and snuggling.

- You eat 4 ounces about every 3 hours.

- You usually go to bed at 10 p.m. and wake up about 3 a.m. to eat and have your diaper changed, you go back to sleep and wake up again at 6 a.m.

- You are a paci girl, which will be one more thing we have to take away from you later -ha.

- You are throwing fits a few times during the day. It's either because you have taken a long nap and are starving when you wake up or because you are very sleepy and can't fall asleep.

- You have brought more love and joy to Mommy and Daddy's lives. We love you soooo much!

I really have so much to blog about, and my hope is to do this tomorrow. Stay tuned for lots of updates on Sunday.

First Day Back

This morning we woke up bright and early to get Lillian to Mrs. Wanda's and me to work. Today was Lillian's first day at Day Care and my first day back at work. It was very hectic getting everyone ready and packed in the car and to Wanda's by 7:20 a.m. (We had a lot of stuff to take over there, and I wanted to get to work by 8). Lillian was sleeping when we left. I was very busy all day...if you can only imagine after being out of the office for two months exactly, but I cried several times. Mrs. Wanda said Lillian was a little fussy, but did pretty good for her first day. She didn't sleep very well because she is not used to all the noises. She has pretty much been sleeping since we got home...she is worn out!

One highlight of my day was receiving these beautiful flowers from Lillian (aka my sweet adorable hubby). I have to admit I cried my eyes out when I read the card. My eyes are still dry and red.

Mr. Gallup knew it was a very difficult day for me. The thought of leaving our little one was hard, but actually having to do it was really hard. Isn't he too sweet?!?

The biggest highlight was picking up our little one at 4:30 p.m. Never has getting off of work been so exciting...knowing I was minutes from hugging and kissing Lillian. Can you blame me?

Happy Halloween

Lillian had a great Halloween. She dressed up as a pea in the pod. We went to a neighborhood party on Penny Lane and then trick-or-treated at Granddad's and Kiki's.

Happy Halloween!