Ok so maybe if I tell you all what the plan is, I might be able to ACTUALLY go through with it.
You all know what it is like to have a newborn. Everything is NEGLECTED. House. Dinner making. Other kids. Husbands. You name it.
So I have resolved to do better.... I know I am only a week out, but still, wanted to try something different. Each night I have to pump off the extra milk because heaven knows I can feed triplets! and that is REALLY not a joke.
While I am doing this MOST unpleasant activity I decided to not just sit there BORED to tears (ya like that really happens) that I would read 2 books to the girls.
Then after I am done pumping we would play 1 game of their choice, alternating who picks each night.
Tonight was the first night in my endeavor and I think they liked it. I have been pondering lately what I want my kids to remember their childhood being like.
Do I want them to remember mommy and daddy sitting on the couch watching TV yelling at them to be quiet? Or would I rather them remember we spend 20 minutes reading and playing games as a family? Well the answer is obvious. I just need to keep at it. Good luck to US!!!!
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Update on Isabella Kate
It has been decided that from this day forward, she will either be called "Isabella" or "Kate." We have no plans for a 'nickname.' :)
Doug has also started a new tradition for our babies. We are taking a picture of her every day for 30 days. Should be fun to watch her grow. Here are the first five days.
DAY 1: HAPPY BIRTHDAY
This is Isabella's BIRTHDAY. 7 pounds 10 ounces, 19 inches long. When she came out she looked SO big. She isn't really that small, but I thought for sure she would weigh at least 8 pounds. The night before my mom and I were getting ice cream and decided on what we thought the weight was going to be. I said 8 pounds 1 once and she said 7 pounds 10 ounces. Funny she was right!
DAY 2:
After her first bath. The t shirts at the hospital were too small. Luckily I brought her some clothes from home. This onesie was Savannah's when she was born. By the time I had the chance to put it on Mikenna she was too big, so I am trying to be better.
DAY 3:
Being held by Granny (Doug's mom) and showing off her bracelets. What a sweetie!!!
DAY 4:
WELCOME HOME Isabella. Isabella LOVES her binky. She is my first baby to even take a liking to it. I think it will come in handy in LOTS of situations. It has already helped when making dinner, in the middle of the night, and when her big sisters are holding her. The girls think it is fun to put their finger in the middle of the binky and have her chew on it.
DAY 5:
I love this little polka dot outfit. And this blanket is as soft as it looks. We were at the store and there was a little girl who kept saying, "teddy bear" and pointing to the blanket.
DAY 6:
I think I am addicted to this baby. Isn't she ADORABLE!!! I made this blanket and crocheted the edges. It is not fully appreciated since you can't see it :) but I will forgive my husband. LOL
And those are Isabella's first 6 days. Hope you enjoyed!!!
Doug has also started a new tradition for our babies. We are taking a picture of her every day for 30 days. Should be fun to watch her grow. Here are the first five days.
DAY 1: HAPPY BIRTHDAY
This is Isabella's BIRTHDAY. 7 pounds 10 ounces, 19 inches long. When she came out she looked SO big. She isn't really that small, but I thought for sure she would weigh at least 8 pounds. The night before my mom and I were getting ice cream and decided on what we thought the weight was going to be. I said 8 pounds 1 once and she said 7 pounds 10 ounces. Funny she was right!DAY 2:
After her first bath. The t shirts at the hospital were too small. Luckily I brought her some clothes from home. This onesie was Savannah's when she was born. By the time I had the chance to put it on Mikenna she was too big, so I am trying to be better.DAY 3:
Being held by Granny (Doug's mom) and showing off her bracelets. What a sweetie!!!DAY 4:
WELCOME HOME Isabella. Isabella LOVES her binky. She is my first baby to even take a liking to it. I think it will come in handy in LOTS of situations. It has already helped when making dinner, in the middle of the night, and when her big sisters are holding her. The girls think it is fun to put their finger in the middle of the binky and have her chew on it.DAY 5:
I love this little polka dot outfit. And this blanket is as soft as it looks. We were at the store and there was a little girl who kept saying, "teddy bear" and pointing to the blanket.DAY 6:
I think I am addicted to this baby. Isn't she ADORABLE!!! I made this blanket and crocheted the edges. It is not fully appreciated since you can't see it :) but I will forgive my husband. LOLAnd those are Isabella's first 6 days. Hope you enjoyed!!!
Monday, January 26, 2009
A Mother's Heart
A wise friend told me, and I paraphrase, "I imagine the heart has many rooms. Hopefully this baby will fill one of those rooms." I know I didn't get it right, but one of those rooms in my heart has been filled.
A wounded heart has many empty rooms and I am sure it takes many years, moments, and memories for them to be occupied. I am sure they will never all be full, but it helps to have one more room filled.
Isabella has filled one of those rooms for me. She just melts into my arms. She actually doesn't look a lick like my other children. She looks more like my husband's family and up until this point, my children have taken to looking like my side of the family.
She is adorable with her button nose, chubby cheeks, tons of hair, and I have decided that bracelets aren't that annoying when they are custom made :). There has been much love and joy that has entered into our home. I am grateful. I am grateful to have my arms full again.
A wounded heart has many empty rooms and I am sure it takes many years, moments, and memories for them to be occupied. I am sure they will never all be full, but it helps to have one more room filled.
Isabella has filled one of those rooms for me. She just melts into my arms. She actually doesn't look a lick like my other children. She looks more like my husband's family and up until this point, my children have taken to looking like my side of the family.
She is adorable with her button nose, chubby cheeks, tons of hair, and I have decided that bracelets aren't that annoying when they are custom made :). There has been much love and joy that has entered into our home. I am grateful. I am grateful to have my arms full again.
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