Not Jealous

No, he's not jealous, he just wanted to go for a swing too ;)

Welcome Lil Miss

We had a big surprise this month! Lil Miss arrived early! Although, I can't really say it's her fault... my BP was out of control & I developed pre-eclampsia. So, to help the both of us, we had a c-section on Sept. 21st - this made her about 5 weeks early, but after more testing, she seemed even younger, possibly 7 weeks early! She needed extra oxygen & TLC for a few days - which was really tough on us. Also sometimes when born that early, babies don't like to be touched - so that was extremely tough! & as she was on the mend, my situation went downhill with the BP. The condition usually passes after delivery, but mine did not. I actually had to be readmitted for treatment & was quiet scared. Everyone is now home & I'm so thankful to have everyone under one roof. Lil Miss is doing great & my BP seems to be leveling off - thanks to everyone for their thoughts, prayers & support.

Chicago - My kinda town!

We recently were able to attend my cousin/Godchild Kimmee's wedding in Chicago! The ceremony was beautiful & of course having a family reunion is alway a bonus! My poor legs/feet were so swollen that I had to wear my flip-flops to the wedding! At least they were black :D Below is our visit to Grams' house (my maternal grandmother). She enjoyed seeing the kids & the kids loved the Jockey outside - which has been around longer then I have! K was telling us that he was her Prince & giving him kisses (like her mom used to)....

A visit to the Brookfield Zoo was also on the agenda - Lil man posed on the Lion at the entrance, just like I did at his age! We loved the Dinosaur exhibit - at least he did until they moved & roared! & I still can't believe I mounted that tiger on the merry-go-round!

Navy Pier was our last day - Thomas the Train ride got FIVE visits from Lil man! The Children's Museum was also a big hit with the kids - making pizzas, fishing, playing in treehouses, changing tires - whew! Wears me out all over again! A few micellaneous - Lil man lovin' on the baby belly & his time on the putt-putt course! When golfing, he'd knock the heck out of it & then pick up the ball & place it next to the cup to put it in - then, he'd yell - 'I DID IT!'

A great visit in all & thanks to our benefactors, mom & Payne :D

Belated Birthday Girl

This sweet girl made me a step-mother 4 years ago - literally. She was the one who one night turned to her dad & said 'Are you gonna marry Jenn or what?' Needless to say, both of us were quite shocked! She then added 'Cause that would be great, then I'd have 2 moms & 2 dads'. Dave said it really made him think that she was onto something - he proposed shortly after that!
I'm glad she & I get along so well - we love movies, books, dolls, fashion, cooking, you name it! She's also a great help with her little brother (& me). Not only does she have all these great qualities, but she's intelligent too - what a package! Happy birthday (yesterday) sweetie!

Close Shave

While Mommy was taking a shower, Lil man decided he'd be Daddy & 'shave'. Needless to say, there was a big scream & lots of blood! As I applied peroxide, he kept saying 'bad Daddy' (way not to take responsibility son) - he did love the Nemo tattoo band-aid though... Mommy reinstalled the kid proof door thingy-ma-bobs today...

Racing to Bed

At least, we hope that's what the reults will be! We got Lil man this toddler bed, 1. the crib will be free for Boo & 2. Mommy can have her own bed as well ~ so far, so good!

Summer Belly LoVe

Lil man loves mama's baby belly - he usually says 'baby's hot',

but I like when he says 'Mama's hot' ;)