TIGF

So many things this week to be thankful for. Last night Josh and I went on a date while the in-laws watch both kids, big thanks to them for that! It was nice to be out with my hubby and enjoy a nice dinner and a drink...yeah Sangria! Don't worry, I waited the required amount of time before feeding Rowan, and i only had one drink so he's not hung-over:) I know there are varying schools of thought on drinking during the time you're nursing, but I am always careful not to do anything that would harm him, even if that means he gets formula on occasion!

Second, I'm thankful that I'm mostly back in my normal clothes. Ok, so my "skinny" jeans aren't there yet, but I'm close! No more maternity clothes EVER!!!

And last, it's March. Here's my thoughts about March: The weather is warmer, the snow is melting, I can step on the ice and crack it in the puddles, St. Patrick's Day is coming soon and MARCH MADNESS is right around the corner. Go Duke! Not to mention my Dad's birthday (I'll get in trouble if I don't say that!) and we're also going to a wedding for some good friends next weekend and we have lots of fun stuff planned all month. I love March!!!

Happy Friday!

Nap Time?

It seems that baby brother has caused everyone a little sleeplessness, even Riley. Before Rowan was born we were pretty much done with naps around here. Since then, she has taken naps a few times a week. I'm not sure if he wakes her up at night, but she has been getting up a LOT earlier to come into our room and check on baby brother. A few times she has been in our bed and neither Josh nor I can tell you how or when she got there! One morning she was even up while Josh was getting ready for work at 5 a.m. and she normally sleeps until 7 a.m. or later. Hopefully the novelty will wear off soon and she will go back to that sleep schedule...just in time for Daylight Savings to mess us all up again!

Say "cheesy!"

Riley has been a big ham for the camera lately. Maybe it's her way of get attention, but it's been pretty funny. These don't even include the photo shoot where she dug the camera out of my purse and proceeded to pose with every doll, animal or random object she could find and told me to take pictures.

TIGF

Today is a silly day for Things I'm Grateful For (TIGF). I'm thankful for Girl Scouts...or more specifically, Samoas/Carmel Delights, Thin Mints and Whatever used to be called Ho-downs...The peanut butter cookies dipped in chocolate. I'm also happy that today, just two weeks after Rowan was born, I fit back into my "fat" jeans. I'm almost back to normal clothes. Ahhhh, how I miss normal clothes!

Wake Up Sleepy Head

Here's a few of our little man a few days old...He tends to sleep most of the day, wake up around 5-9ish and then sleep in 2-3 hour shifts at night, waking up to eat and then usually going back to sleep within a half hour after feeding. No of course I will jinx it by saying anything more, but he's a good baby so far!

P.S. Does anyone else see my Uncle Doug in the middle picture?

Don't worry, Big Sister's Here!

Riley has really surprised us at how great she is being at her role as Big Sister. When Rowan cries, she comes running saying, "Don't worry, Big Sister is here!" and she gives him kisses and does dances and sings songs to calm him down. She even keeps pacifiers stuffed in her pockets to have on hand if Baby Brother needs one (and by stuffed, I mean her pockets are not very big so they are literally STUFFED into her pockets). She calls him Doodle or Rowan Doodle and every morning she goes right to the bassinet to check on him. She even helps with bath time!

Don't get me wrong, there are some increased attention seeking behavior, but if you know our toddler, we expected much more. Overall, she dotes on Rowan and has been very helpful for me around here too. We are so proud of our big girl!

Happy Birthday Wishes

Today is my mom's birthday (I won't say which one, she wouldn't like that much!). We want to wish her a day filled with love, happiness and special memories and we wish her many many more years of the same! We love you Mom! Thank you for always being there for us, even for all night labor and delivery and countless doctor appointments. You make our lives extra special!