Sisters.

Oh, how I wish I had a sister when I was growing up! Kendall, Kaylee: I am so happy that you will have each other (and a brother as well!). Please don't gang up on me when you are teenagers! ; p

Yak. Ugh.

I haven't posted in a while- not that there aren't many cute pictures abounding...it's just...it doesn't seem right to go on about regular business for some reason. Even though I have 3 little ones depending on me. It seems odd to sweep so much human suffering under the rug and go about singing, playing, nursing, complaining about lack of sleep (!), etc., right now.

Kaylee is almost rolling over...she's so close that last night Chris couldn't stand it and gave her the little nudge she needed. That is so not like Chris. He is usually the one telling me to back off and let the kids figure things out for themselves. It was sweet to hear him talking to her in a soft little voice, "You did it!"

It continues to be quite an adjustment, mainly for me and mainly because some nights I barely sleep at all. But each day I just feel so joyous to have my 3 healthy, beautiful kids and my wonderful husband. I think the tragedies going on in the world tend to remind me how tomorrow is not promised to us, so appreciate each day you have.

New Stuff 'Round Here

Someone can sit up in a Bumbo!

And someone else likes to give her teddy a snack (mimicking me breastfeeding Kaylee.)

Time is truly flying.

New Jacket from Grandma Monika!

Cute jacket and matching hair accessory: check.Small, potential choking hazard toy that you stole from your big bro: check.

Cute boots and attitude: check.
Kendall's ready to go!

Kaylee 3 months old...

Oh. My. Gawsh. This girl is just something else- she gets cuter and cuter each day. She is now smiling, cooing, and even laughing. She still nurses like a champ, but has yet to sleep through the night. *sigh*

Things are so much harder with a baby AND a toddler. Man. It is seriously kicking my ass. It isn't twice as much work, it's like, 20,000 times as much work! (Alert: vent imminent.)

Okay, here's the thing: when you have two little ones you can't just sleep when one of them naps, because the other one's awake! Argh! And sometimes when one needs a nap and is super tired, cranky, and crying, they have to wait because you are probably in the middle of feeding the other one! Stress! And don't even get me started on the sleep deprivation. Pure hell.

And breastfeeding is great and all, but why don't men's nipples work? Because I could really use Chris to help out with the night feedings!

OK, ok, ok. She is totally worth it. Oh yeah: she has the cutest bald patch on the back of her head- I will try and post pics soon. Love you, Kay!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Am I the luckiest person on the planet? It feels like it as I think about the fact that this Valentine's Day I have 4 Valentine's...

Happy Valentine's Day!

Kaylee...2 1/2 months

Such a happy girl. She is getting on more of a schedule now: her bedtime is now officially 9 (ish.) She gets up anywhere from 1-3 times per night, so that needs work. She is looooonnnnggg! She is in 3-6 month clothing already!She has a sweet, laid-back personality. Instead of high-pitched screams, she mostly whines softly if she needs something (usually a nap). I have given in to nursing her into her naps and bedtime, because it works. And right now we both just need sleep. I am hoping I don't regret it later (all the books say you need to put them to bed sleepy, but awake.)
She really enjoys her bath I give her each night. We talk, and sing and she gets pampered and clean...it is a special time for just her and I.
Daddy keeps saying he can't wait for her to grow up so he can play with her (He is afraid of how delicate she is at this age). We love you, little Kaylee-bird!