I know many kids have security items, but do my children have to carry around 3 foot long blankets?? These blankets go everywhere with us. In the van, stroller, and all around the house. I agree that it is handy to wrap them up warm and snug while we read or cuddle, but as we walk around the house I am always forced to drag three feet behind. This can be especially frustrating when I am in a hurry! Hopefully Mikayla will take to something smaller!


For the first 6 weeks of Mikayla's life, she slept on my chest in our bed. I was starting to feel really stiff in my back and neck so decided to take the plunge and move her into her playpen. I also put the playpen in her new room (our closet) and figured that although I may lose sleep at first, in the long-term it would be a better solution. Well, I have been delightfully surprised that she is sleeping better!! Around 7-8ish I wrap her up in her Miracle Blanket, nurse her and put her to bed. She has then been waking only once or twice until morning (6ish). I really love her swaddle. I borrowed one from Rachel for Caileigh and so I knew how great they were. I was so pleased that my friend Bree got me one for Mikayla. Does Jax use his Rachel?


During the day, Mikayla likes to sleep in my arms, her sling, or in her swing.

Caileigh just loves to pretend she is a baby too!

Has anyone ever second guessed their child's name or it's spelling??
I sometimes wonder if we should have spelled Mikayla, Makayla. I like nicknaming her Miss Mik and prefer Mik to Mak, but I still think that Makayla looks nicer. I suppose she can always change it when she is older if she has a problem with it.