My Day Old Child!

My day old child lay in my arms

with my lips against her ear

I whispered softly, "How I wish, I wish that you could hear;

"I've a hundred wonderful things to say

(A tiny cough and a nod)

Hurry, hurry, hurry and grow

so I can tell you about God."

My day old baby's mouth was still

and my words only tickled her ear.

but a kind of light passed through her eyes, 

and I saw this thought appear.

"How I wish I had a voice and words;

I've a hundred things to say.

Before I forget I'd tell you of God - 

I left Him yesterday."

- Carol Lynn Pearson

KATE!

Meet Kate Gloria!

7 pounds 4 ounces

20 inches

More to come later!

"C" for sure!

Ok so tomorrow morning I go in for my C-section.  Doc took a look at the ultra-sound on Tuesday only to find the baby standing up in my belly.  Since her feet are straight down it is too dangerous to even attempt to turn her so it is a c for sure.  Not really looking forward to the long recovery but it will be nice to get a few little added knots while they are in there!  We'll let you know when she gets here.  We can't wait to get her out!!!.... whatever way she chooses!

Becoming Friends!

Every since Neeley started Kindergarten, Kayla hasn't known what to do with herself.  She misses her and has been really bored.  I have been waiting for her to discover that Lilah can be a pretty good playmate.  Well, today they discovered one another and had a great time.

Kayla had fun dressing them both up with various pairs of underwear and taking Lilah for a ride on Dad's suit case.  Let's hope this is the beginning of a long friendship between sisters!

One of THOSE moms!

Lately Lilah has been testing who is boss.  Yes, those terrible two's have arrived!  Yesterday she managed to dump 2 entire boxes of cereal on the floor throw a huge "I want juice, not milk" tantrum.  

Today was a trip to Walmart.  You know the scenario.  You see a mom with her kids and you think to yourself, "I will NEVER be like that lady!"  And then one day, it happens to you; you ARE that lady!

I thought it would be an easy trip because Neeley was at school so I only had two kids with me.  It started out with Lilah grabbing at everything she could in the cart and opening it.  Candy will fix this, so I let her have some.  Everything seems to be going pretty smooth after the bribery began, that is until we arrived at the checkout counter.  Huge lines and I have coupons, I have price matches, I have a full cart and 10 minutes before it is time to get Neeley at school.  Then I get up by those stupid candy shelves right by the checkout stand.  If you ask me, any damaged merchandise at this point should be fault of Walmart for putting those stupid things right where the kids can empty them while you wait for your turn.

Before I know it, Lilah has a pack of M&M's, has them open and is downing them as fast as she can.  So naturally, I snatch them up, pay for them and put them in a bag.  There is no way I am letting her have them after that.  That is when the screaming begins.  You know, you have seen it, that blood curdling scream that can be heard back in electronics.  It goes on, and on and on.  All the while I am trying to juggle getting the groceries on the belt, holding Lilah down in that dumb seat belt that doesn't really restrain them, look up my price matches and fumble to get out my coupons.  And everyone is staring and laughing.  Oh and did I mention Lilah's face full of snot!

Yes, today, I was one of those MOM's!

All Heart!

One of my favorite things to do is style my girls hair. They will go through stages from letting me create masterpieces to wanting just a barett. We have been in a slump lately so I let them look at a hair blog and pick whatever style they wanted. This is what they came up with and I have to say it was really fun! In another life I am going to be a hair stylist.

Nesting Complete!

With every pregnancy I get this extreme nesting impulse.  For months I have been checking off my list and adding more to it each day.  I am happy to report that as of today, we are ready for baby.  Some time around month 4 (when I finally get over the sick stage) I start my long process.  I first make a list of anything  and everything that has been on my mind to accomplish whether it be little like tightening a loose screw somewhere or tackling the biggest of projects  like cleaning out everything.  There is just something about having a fresh start when baby comes, with nothing pressing on your brain and no loose ends to tie up.  It really is liberating and I think it is something everyone should do a least once a year.  So here is a sampling of what my nesting has entailed:

Clean out every drawer, closet and cupboard.

Detail the car.

Wash car seat covers.

Organize food storage and pantry.

Stock the freezer with a dozen freezer meals (Thanks to Angela for our team effort on this one!)

Get out baby cloths and wash and put them away.

Wash windows.

Deep clean everything.

Get the girls photos taken.

Get Halloween costumes put together.

Have birth announcements ready to insert picture and mail.

Sew car seat cover and blankets for baby.

Pack hospital bag.

Get baby's seat ready in the car.

Get hair done and a pedicure.  (my personal favorite)

Have one last GNO before baby!  (can't wait for tonight!)

And the list goes on......

So, other than keeping up on laundry and one last scouring of the house, we are ready!!!  BRING ON BABY!