Double Trouble

After experiencing the craziness of dealing with two kids at the doctor's office by myself before Lydia started MDO, I wanted to avoid doing it again. Well, Sophie had her six month old doctor's visit today and I brought Lydia along to get her flu shot because the vaccine had not come in yet during her two year old visit last month. Okay, so it was hard enough with just Sophie crying from her shots, but TWO kids crying...AHHH!!! Actually, it was not that bad since Sophie got over her shots quite quickly; Lydia, on the other hand, was apparently too hurt to walk and needed to be picked up. Carrying a toddler and a baby carrier? Yeah, didn't happen. Somehow we made it to the minivan and home without drowning in tears.

Sophie now weighs 15 pounds and is just over 21 inches long. The girls can actually share the same size diapers now, which upset Lydia at first because Sophie was using HER diapers. Speaking of Lydia, I think taking her to MDO may have its negatives as well (besides the germs). We have been missing sippy cups, bowls, and even sunscreen around the house because Little Miss Priss learned in MDO to throw things in the trashcan. I wouldn't be surprised if we found Sophie in there one day! Also, Lydia has become picky eater. She will just look at her food and refuse to eat it; she used to eat everything! I've heard that some kids just suddenly become that way one day, but I think it's because at MDO, they don't make her finish all her food before giving fruit (her all time favorite "food"). Both Trung and I naturally have low iron and have passed it on to Lydia, so it is very important that she especially eats her meats (her least favorite "food"). Nap times and bath times have now become crying sessions; I really hope that she is just going through a stage. Please pray for patience as I get frustrated pretty easily and am quick-tempered at times.