The Russell Life

Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Happy Holidays!

This is too funny! Thanks Giorgettis! http://elfyourself.jibjab.com/view/0PCfI8aOi3kUAm9MhrGy

We keep getting asked how Ryan and Haley are different. In same ways they are very alike (loving the outdoors) and in other ways so different (water in the face). The BIGGEST difference has been their schedule. Ok, they are alike in the way that they slept through the night at an early age (thank you kids!) and are consistent with bedtimes. They both had a bath, had a story and a song, and fell asleep on their own. The days are SO different. With Haley she had a set schedule with naps during the day. It was consistent and predictable with no crying involved. it made it easy to make plans because it was so set! Ryan is not the same story during the day. If he happens to fall asleep in the morning, then it may mean a series of 3 small naps during the day. If he doesn't fall asleep, then it could mean having to put him down for a nap which does involve tears. Also, if he falls asleep in the car sometimes he does transfer right into his crib and other times he wakes up. I am not good at the "cry it out" but I've done it and after 10-15 he is out cold. It is hard for me to have the inconsistency because Haley made it so easy. Right when you think you may have something figured out, the next kid throws you off! :)
Ryan loves to be held and Haley always had to face out (she still doesn't really cuddle). Ryan loves the water and Haley tolerated it (though never in her face).
And both babies LOVED to eat!
I love having another soul and personality in our family.

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

5 Months

We honestly cannot believe that Ryan is 5 months old today. He is getting so big so fast! Right now he is "talking" a ton, sitting up in the Bumbo and getting more steady on his own. He is putting his weight on his legs as he stands and batting at toys while he is on his back. He gives no warning signs of being upset or hungry. One second he is laughing and literally the next second he is screaming. He likes to be held and LOVES being outside. He loves playing with Haley and finds her hilarious. He so enjoys being in the bath and splashing around. He also gets a kick out of being misted with a spray bottle. 5 months...can't believe it.

Sunday, November 2, 2008

Halloween Quote of the Year

"Lollipops are good for your tummy. They make your tummy happy."- Haley Rose Russell

Happy Halloween!

We had a very fun Halloween! What a difference a year makes. Last year the girls were shy and hesitant to approach doors and this year they were sprinting from house to house exclaiming, "we got candy!!!!" They even walked through a haunted house. It was so fun to watch. Ryan dressed up but was home with his grandparents by bedtime. He was a good sport (pardon the pun) about wearing his costume. The Garcias hosted another fun Halloween night!