Have a Very Merry Christmas !

Baby, Its Cold Outside

I bundled Brooklyn up to go out on a walk yesterday and she didn't look thrilled about it ...

"ooooh - I know the sun is out, but its chilly out here Mom!"

She was all smiles when we got back home!

Recent Pics ...

Saturday Mornings

... are best spent in PJ's. 

 

:D

PSA: Don't give your dog grapes.

... or your cat for that matter.

We don't know what Daisy (our dog) got into - but it made her very very sick. She was vomiting and ... well, i'll spare you the ugly details ... but she was VERY sick. 

We took her to the vet where they did blood work and sent us home with a lot of meds and a hefty bill. She's doing much better now but we still don't know what made her sick. Apparently grapes or raisins (<---read about it by clicking here) could have been the culprit. Both are toxic to dogs and cats - I had never heard this so I thought I'd spread the word.

A Word from The Overprotective Dad

My Husband wants to make it clear that he has a Size 12 for any boys looking to date his daughter in the future. 

(isnt that smile intimidating? ;)

Daddy, Take My Hand ...

One Month Old!

At one month old she is now 

10lbs 6oz and 23 inches long!

Heres a couple new pics ... because I cant help taking a million pics when she is sleeping. 

:)

Brooklyns Video Blog

In Need of a Mommy Makeover

... and winning one of these beegee clutches would be the perfect way to start off the makeover! aren't they cute??

go ahead, sign up to win! I did! 

Look who found their thumb!

I WISH I had the pic of me when I was a baby sucking my thumb ... I bet it looks identical to this one of Brooklyn!

A day at the park ...

Baby B's New Outfit ...

Outfitted by the Aunties!! ;)

The outfit is from Heather & fam and the boots are from my other stylish sis; Alexa and her family! Thanks guys!!!

Baby's First Thanksgiving

The Cousins: Brooklyn, Kate and Kalina ...

She slept all afternoon until dinner was served ...

My Sister, Neice and Baby Brooklyn!

Gramma and half of the Grandbabies ...

Gramma, Ali and Kalina ...

My Aunt, the baby whisperer ;)

Best Thing I Did Postpartum

... was set up a bed in the nursery.

I'm exclusively breastfeeding, want my baby to sleep in her crib and need my husband to get good sleep. So - a twin bed in the baby's room, no matter how squished, was the perfect solution. My sister suggested it a long time ago but I thought it was a luxury that I really didnt have room for. Turns out that if I scoot things around it does fit - might not look 'pretty' but it fits!

I highly recommend it to all new moms. 

productivity level = nil

Nil: zip, zero, zilch.

- thats what i've accomplished today.

Ive been home 2 hours - 2 hours that I've spent shushing, rocking, feeding, putting down thinking shes asleep and picking right back up. 

My house is a disaster. My hair is even worse and I havent showered or put on decent clothes. Did I mention its almost 1pm?

I just want to clean the house & make it smell good again ... like it did when I was pregnant and nesting like crazy. I want my husband to come home and think I've done well at this new job of mine. I, myself, want to feel like I'm good at it.

But I can't because my baby is miserable. Shes been miserable for the past 5 days - but usually only in the evening. She cries as if she thinks she's been left in the care of the wrong people. She cries as if I am absolutely clueless at meeting her needs.

oh wow - look at that. I just accomplished somthin' ! a blog entry. 

Guess I better go shower now too!!