Here Are the Details for Mia : )

My cousin Mia left this comment on my last post:

So give us details on yours, how much does he weigh now, how is the breast feeding going, are you getting any sleep, how are the big sisters adjusting to the new boy in the house...what is it like being a mom of 3?

OK, Mia, I aim to please....

1. He weighs about 12 pounds already. Can you believe it? I took him into the pediatrician last week and her words were, "His weight gain is phenomenal!" I guess the "girls" are working. : )

2. Breastfeeding: Well- It's a miracle to me that I've made it six weeks and there are parts of it I love so much. I love the cuddle time, I love how much more convenient and cheap it is compared to formula and bottles, and I love the view I have when I look down and see him. I'm so thankful that it is working, but the thrush is still a problem and painful and I get discouraged. I'm thankful for all of the tips from everyone and I'm hopeful it will go away soon so we can get back to enjoying the nursing.

3. Oh sleep, glorious sleep. Isn't it funny how we don't appreciate the good things in life until they are gone? I can't wait to sleep again. There is hope. He's sleeping longer stretches and we have a pretty good routine and schedule down, so maybe he'll surprise me someday soon. (I hope, I hope, I hope....)

4. My girls ADORE their little BenBen. I wondered if there would be any jealousy issues, but thankfully it hasn't been a problem. They get frustrated with me for not letting them mother him and kiss him and hug him and hold him as much as they want to do.

5. Being a mom of 3: Sometimes it is a juggling act, but I have it pretty easy with the girls being older. They are pretty independent and do a lot to take care of themselves. Plus King Charming is a huge help. He makes them breakfast and gets them off to school. The hardest time of the day for me is the bedtime routine or the times when they all need me and I don't know who to help first. It's weird how much it feels like he has always been a part of our family. I can't believe it has been six weeks, because it has gone so fast, but I also can't believe it has only been six weeks because it feels like we've always had him with us.

I've got a cold right now and it is hard to be the responsible one. I just want to crawl into bed and say, "See you all when I feel better." : ) The house is a mess. I have NO IDEA what the girls are going to wear to school tomorrow because we are totally out of clean clothes. And I often feel housebound. I live for about 8:30 at night for that short window of time when all three kids are asleep, and I can have some me time. The good thing about this being the third time is knowing that this is all temporary. When you have your first baby you think, "My life is over." This time I remember that at about the three month mark life will feel normal again, so I just do my best and hang on until we get to normal again.

It helps to have the cutest, sweetest, bestest kids in the universe, too : )
(Remind me I said that tomorrow night at bedtime)

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OK...I Have to Brag a Little

Take a look at what my nephew can do...
This kid JUST turned three.
Two months ago he was only two years old.
Never underestimate the power of needing to keep up with your two older brothers. : )

Actually, Zac has many talents. Check out his cartwheels, it will bring a smile to your face. : )

Happy Monday!

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Tonight's Verses

I was reading Psalm 116 tonight and these verses were tonight's verses for me. They spoke to me:

1 I love the LORD, for he heard my voice;
he heard my cry for mercy.
2 Because he turned his ear to me,
I will call on him as long as I live.

And this one, too:

12 How can I repay the LORD
for all his goodness to me?

On a night when I was feeling the "Sunday Night Blues," I was reminded to go pray (which I'm going to go do right now) and reminded to count my blessings....actually they are too many to count. Thank you, Lord.

Love,

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Isn't He Beautiful?????

Just like I promised...the one month photo shoot.


I had a hard time picking my favorites to show you. Isn't our miracle beautiful? : )

I couldn't believe we caught it on film, but this is his actual, real, first smile.






My friend is so talented with her camera! She is hoping to have her own photography business someday and needs encouragement. Would you mind stopping by her blog and letting her know how good she is? : )

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A Few Things From Our Everyday Life

ALWAYS ON HER MIND:

My future vet is at it again. Look what I pulled out of her backpack after a trip to the school library:


Dogs, dogs, dogs...Always on her mind.

QUEEN FOR THE DAY:

Her little sister got to be Queen For the Day in Kindergarten last week. She got to wear a crown and sit on the red throne while the rest of her classmates sat on the carpet. She loved every minute of it!

NOW THIS IS WHAT I CALL HOMEWORK!

Part of her Kindergarten homework was to sort laundry. Thank you, teacher! She sorted by color (pink of course) and then counted how many shirts, pants, skirts, etc. we had of each. It's amazing how much pink there is in this household. : )

At the bottom of the worksheet it asked if she enjoyed this math activity. She answered an emphatic NO!!!!

I CAN'T LEAVE OUT MONSTER TRUCK:

Our little MT has had a rough week with sleep. About 3 AM every night he is struck with gassiness that seems to be causing him a lot of pain. Tomorrow we are going to check in with the pediatrician about the possible thrush and the tummy aches. Hopefully he will be feeling better soon.

He's happy as can be during the day though. Today we saw our first crooked little smile. King Charming will say it doesn't count though because he didn't see it, but Princess A and I did see one today. I can't wait until we get more.

I cannot believe he is a month old already. Daiquiri promised me another photo shoot so I hope we'll have some good pictures to share soon.

Hope you are having a great week!

Love,

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I Will Lift My Eyes

Whenever I hear this song, I'm reminded of this post.



Whatever hurts today, lift your eyes to the Healer.

Love,

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Future Aspirations

You have never met a little girl who loves animals more than this one. Her biggest desire in life is to have her very own dog, but her parents keep saying no. (Aren't they cruel!?) : ) For some reason they think having a newborn baby and plans to adopt another one will keep them busy and they won't have time to take care of an animal, too. She insists that she is responsible enough to take care of one herself, but they haven't given in yet. : )

She even has a name picked out for her puppy...Wish...because she has had to wish for him for such a long time. She's hoping for a black and white spotted dog, but at this point I think she'll take what she can get.

(Maybe some day little girl!)

When you ask her what she wants to be when she grows up, her answer is "I want to be a small animal veterinarian."

I truly believe some people are born animal people. She is definitely one of them.


The other day she decided it was time to open her first vet clinic in my living room. I was her first customer. I brought in my little (stuffed) doggie for a check-up. The vet asked me if my doggie was an indoor or outdoor pet, what brand of dog food I gave her, etc. It was a VERY thorough exam. My poor doggie needed surgery, but I new she was in good hands. The next time your (stuffed) pet is need of vet services, I HIGHLY recommend this office.

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