Welcome to the world...

Our little girl Charlotte was born this week, we are so happy she is here safe and sound. Its amazing the things Ive taken for granted as a mom...after having Aaron my perspectives have changed quite a bit on being a mom. I wanted so badly to feed Aaron...and having the tubie (while necessary) was emotionally hard to grasp. I don't think he really cared, he was just happy his tummy was full...but how I wanted to hold my baby close and share that special time. At times when his health made it so that we weren't able to hold him, it was rough. My husband and I wanted nothing more than to hold him and comfort him...but we couldn't. Thankfully he is ok now, we cuddle away and let him munch on anything he will try.

Last night was our first night with Char..she is a night time gal! I'm not even going to complain...I'm so thankful that I was able to hold my nursing baby tight at 2am and talk about the flowers outside and how daddy's snoring was driving me nuts and how we were going to spend the day. After her nursing on and off throughout the night I was a little more sleepy than I thought, I dozed off with her in my arms. My husband had apparently woken up during that time, but instead of rolling over and going back to sleep he stayed awake to watch her and make sure she was safe, without disturbing her or I in the process.... I opened my eyes this morning to one of the most amazing things ever, watching a daddy's love for his daughter. I know my husband, I know how he like his sleep. BUT he would rather soak in his baby girl than rest himself. He got up early and took care of the rest of the kiddos and let me rest (thank you hun!) I know he is a great man, but sometimes I forget just how awesome he really is. This is what a family should be like. This is it. The only thing I will ever ever need in life...my family.

Oh for the love of monkeys!!!

Sick dog + carpet, a 7 year old and a bowl of alfredo noodles, and a one year old that wont play with a damn toy in the bin but loves the idea of smearning spit up everywhere....sure am glad my hubby picked up that spot bot!!!

So when this kiddo is born, Im starting my career in alcoholism.....no really, Im going to be great at it. Im gonna give my best and not be a quitter! Ok, so not really... but I do think I may have just one ;)

Oh the joy...

Yesterday Sarah got stung by a wasp right above the eye....poor kid. Man oh man was she hot about it! Dispite being in pain, she made sure to "squish" the bad bug, and daddy eliminated the nest. Ali had some dental work in the morning and her dentish stuck herself with a needle she had used in Als mouth that was sitting on the little tray thingy. She was a wreck, I really feel for her. At any rate, she asked if we would mind bloodwork just for her piece of mind and we agreed. If it were my mom in that position I would hope the family would be compassionate.

I need a quick and easy dinner recipe for tomorrow....Im thinkin maybe crock pot something or another....