Thank you, thank you for the suggestions with Landon. Last night he started getting fussy we googled "Gripe Water" and found a brand that is carried at the local drugstore. Hubby ran out to get it and no joke he was soundly asleep within 10 minutes. He laid down in our bed and slept soundly. It was so wonderful, yet scarey. There must be a secret ingredient in it.

But seriously, how could a cute guy like this be any trouble?

We have a roller!!

That's right. 3 o'clock in the morning and Landon (5 wks old) rolled from his belly to his back right before our eyes. Nathan was standing over us and we were trying to figure out what to do as I was patting his butt. I took a break as he was squirming (gas pains) and layed over on my back and next thing I know he was lying next to me on his back. WHAT?? Already!? We couldn't believe it; still can't! Anyway, between gas and congestion we are up listening to music. He's yet to get a good night sleep since he's been born.

In other exciting news Biruk has a bottom tooth that has finally broke through the gum!! Lots going on with our little babies.

Sound of Silence

What is it about staying up way past your bedtime just to enjoy the silence? I know, I know, I should just sleep. But the days are just so busy that when quiet finally arrives I want to soak it up. Landon didn't fall asleep until nearly 10:30 for the night. Before that was a mix of crying, whimpering and cat naps (all in your arms). Nater would say colic but I am trying to remain positive that it isn't colic. He is easier to calm than Conner but he is definitely a fussy baby.

How is it that are little guy HATES his carseat? Tonight at the store there was a couple with their baby in her carseat looking around happily. Meanwhile I'm carrying a crying baby in one arm and a carseat in the other. I asked them "does she like the carseat" and they responded "she sleeps in it all the time". I wanted to punch the guy in the face.

My help will soon be leaving. God help us all...

4 week update

Well the youngest of the bunch is badly wanting to catch up with his big brothers. He weighed in at 10lb 8oz today (from 8lb 7oz two 1/2 weeks ago). Apparently my breast milk contains steriods (along with a few other things). The little one is adapting well and we are thankful for all the help that's been passing through. Three of my sisters and my mom were here for a long weekend (I miss you!!) and now my brother in-law and his girlfriend are here. Next week, another sister and after that, my little brother. Thank goodness, two crying babies break my heart. I like the extra hands.
Better catch some zzzzz's.

Image Verification

Am I the only one who fails those stupid things over and over again? It's copying letters and numbers, how hard could it be?? Pretty damn hard. So for those of you that require it, please, for the sake of my sanity and self-esteem, remove them. And why do they try to trick you so a j looks like and i and a y looks like a v.

peace out,
yvjeo137

Big, Bigger and Biggest

My boys are going to be a trio of meaty boys. Conner has lost most of his baby fat but at the rate Landon is eating he will be caught up to Biruk in no time. Can you believe they are 8 1/2 months apart; seriously. I finally got a picture of my two babies in diapers tonight. Biruk is sporting some serious meat on his bones. The big man is turning into a boy overnight. Tonight he was standing next to the laundry basket and kept letting go trying to stand on his own. He'll be walking before I know it.

Sisters...

I have six of them. We have shared many laughs over the years and surely many more to come. We are scattered across the states and have to make do with daily phone calls and emails. But when we get together it's like we've never been apart and we pick up where we left off. We have a great balance of sarcasm and humor with support and love. Most of my memories include at least one of them, if not more.

We've had some great "girl weekends" over the years and we are do for another soon. Let's start planning! I miss ya girls!!
love, Chan