The Newest Addition to our Family

So after years of driving a granny car my husband finally got the ride he was meant for. It's a Toyota Tundra, dual cab (we can all fit!) big engine, towing package etc. etc. When Eddie is elated he looks about the same as when he's devestated. The man does not emote, but if he did I think he would be turning cartwheels. My husband is one of those guys who is a legitimate "truck guy". Nevermind that we live in Suburbia and he wears slacks and a button down shirt to work. Those things are just concessions he's made to provide for his family. Camping, four-wheeling, woodworking, carpentry, climbing and guy stuff are the more natural fit. On Father's Day we took an impromptu trip up to the mountains, and it just felt right. So next time you see him, tell Eddie congratulations on our newest additon.

Laundry etc.

I've never actually washed all my laundry and dumped it on a pile on the floor to be folded ....until now. I've got to say the pile is substancial. Really big. It's going to take me all of Dr. Phil and Oprah to fold. I hope Oprah isn't having one of those, "what not to wear" shows because if they could see me now I'd send them into cardiac arrest. Sweat pants and a baby drool covered tank top have never been hip. Frizzy buns and no make-up never make it onto the runway for haute fashion. Alas, I am uncool, and unhip, and frizzy.

I've never figured out how women can always look put together. It takes a lot of work to look that good. French manicures, pedicures, perfectly tweezed eyebrows to complement perfectly made-up eyes, toned bodies and subtle highlights on neatly cut hair: that is a full time job. Luckily I live in middle class suburbia where tacky fingernail polish and an extra 15ish pounds are the norm at Wal-mart. This is a playing field on which I can compete. I can usually pull off a pedicure, or nicely applied make-up or tweezed eyebrows - just not all at the same time. And where I live that is good enough. LA and NYC and Paris can have their high fashion. I like Crocks and capris from 2 seasons ago better. There is more to life that laundry and looking good.

Warped Mommy Humor

Got this youtube link from a friend. It's funny, in a warped kind of way. Enjoy.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5NnzF772EkI

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Another update from the Sleep Deprived

Baby has figured out the eating thing. She's now past her birth weight. Hooray! She's turning towards my voice and decided that if she's really mad only mom will do. This is great news on the bonding and attachment side of things. It's less fabulous on the mom gets two seconds to herself side of the equation.

My kids are watching too much TV, and and my floors are a disaster. But overall we are hanging in there. Bub had a melt down in the library today, and he brought his pillow and blanket to sleep in our room last night. I know his life just got a little more complicated. Just after dinner he suggested to me that when Baby Girl's mommy gets better that we should really give her back. I don't think he's excited to have Baby be a permanent fixture in our family. He'll adjust, but I do feel sorry for him.

Quick Update from the Sleep Deprived

I wish I could post pictures of our baby on the blog. I can't for legal reasons, but let me just say she is sooo BEAUTIFUL. I am smitten. I am also tired. Baby Girl eats like a preemie and has a very unorganized suck. It's hard work for her to eat and hard work for us to feed her. They are watching her very closely to make sure she's gaining weight and that means we've been to the doctor a lot lately. Yesterday I took her to the Occupational Therapist at Children's in Denver. Those therapists are my heros. They've made such us difference for both E and Baby's world. I'm pretty sure the techniques I've learned from the OT will help her get the food she needs to grow. Otherwise a feeding tube is something that will have to be considered. I DO NOT want that for my sweet baby.

My other kiddos are doing well, but I can tell they are missing me. Still I love how they dote on their new sister. They always want to hold her and kiss her, and are quick to help if I ask.

E had his awards ceremony at OPTIONS school yesterday. He got 3 awards; the most exciting for me was the presidential physical fitness award. At the beginning of the year E was in the 30th percentile, now, after his therapy he got an award for being above the 85th percentile. YEAH! Have I mentioned that I love Children's OT/PT? Have I said how proud I am of my son? He's had to work hard on his exercises, but it is definitely paying off.

I'm starting to zone out, and I should rescue Eddie. He's trying to work on the sprinkler system in our yard and he's had quite a few helpful pointer from our own "peanut gallery". Those, "maybe you should just..." comments our 3 year old is making are not going over all that well.

mexico - enough said