Observations

Recovering from a c-section... painful

Multiple nights with little sleep... tiring

The enlargement and filling of... umm... certain upper regional body parts... uncomfortable

Being at the beck and call of a needy little person (or 3)... exhausting

The feel and smell of a new baby in your arms... delightful

The doting of big sisters on a baby brother... heartwarming

Loving and appreciating the father of your children all over again... gratifying

Letting your house be a wreck and not caring (well, I'm trying)... freeing

Not wearing make-up, not doing your hair, and living in your jammies for days on end... priceless

Hello from the Hospital!

We're having a grand old time relaxing and caring for our baby boy! Well, I'm also recovering from major surgery, and there are a few things that simply cannot be described as grand... but am feeling good for the most part and am thankful to be recovering well so far. Graeden is a sweetie and we are cherishing this time of getting to know him. We're missing our girls, but are thankful for this rare opportunity for so much time with just him... it almost feels like our first baby again! (For those who didn't know, visitors under 18 are not allowed at the hospital due to the flu stuff going around this year.) We are planning to wheel me outside tomorrow morning to see the girls for a few minutes, then we'll be home as a family on Sunday. Thanks for all of your well wishes and prayers!

Happy Halloween

Yeah... so my super-cute homemade costume plan never panned out. We finally resorted to raiding the dress-up box and ended up with a cutie cheerleader and a darling little "pincess"!

The Big Reveal!

Warning: I sound like an absolute idiot on camera. Please try to ignore me.


(Actually it's 10 days now!)

I Kind of Always Thought That Shoes Were a Girl Thing...

but this picture makes me downright giddy. Giddy, I tell you! Now all we need around here are some little baby boy feet...

(And just for the record, husband, I only bought 2 pairs of these.)

A Little Project and a Big Belly

Just a little fun something I've been working on for the girls' room...

I think this one speaks for itself... I'M HUGE!!
(Almost 36 weeks)

Visitors

Guess who spent an afternoon at her auntie's last week? Oh yes, none other than the precious little miss Harper Mae! Now if I could just get rid of the 3 big kids and spend several delicious hours snuggling her all to myself (instead of serving snacks, breaking up fights, wiping up spills, assisting with costume changes, etc. in between snuggle sessions.) I guess I'd better get used to this level of multi-tasking and lack of solitary snuggle time, since that will BE my life in 5 short weeks!

Oh yes, and we also had a visit from Barbie herself! She's not quite so tall in person...