This morning Gabe and Cael were playing "pirates" in the toy room while Rob and I were getting ready for church. I overheard part this one sided conversation and had to laugh...
Gabe: "Aye...let's go steal some booty"
(after a moments pause)
Gabe: "Cael, do you know what booty is? It's not your bottom....it's treasure."
Hilarious...my kids are awesome!
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Tender mercies...
An interesting thing happened yesterday.
Just when I thought I would break down...really break down, the Lord saw fit to bless me with one of his tender mercies.
Kian slept. He slept long enough for me to get a few things done, long enough for my milk supply to actually replenish itself before the next feeding, and long enough for me to eat dinner. I know it doesn't sound like a lot but it was exactly what I needed.
I was also able to put him down for bed a little early and have a "date" with Rob. Just the two of us snuggling on the couch, watching a movie...ALONE. It was, again, just what I needed.
It's wonderful to know that the Lord is mindful of me and my family. I truly feel blessed to have him watching out for me.
Just when I thought I would break down...really break down, the Lord saw fit to bless me with one of his tender mercies.
Kian slept. He slept long enough for me to get a few things done, long enough for my milk supply to actually replenish itself before the next feeding, and long enough for me to eat dinner. I know it doesn't sound like a lot but it was exactly what I needed.
I was also able to put him down for bed a little early and have a "date" with Rob. Just the two of us snuggling on the couch, watching a movie...ALONE. It was, again, just what I needed.
It's wonderful to know that the Lord is mindful of me and my family. I truly feel blessed to have him watching out for me.
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Headed towards burnout...
So I'm feeling a little frustrated today. I haven't been able to finish one thing I have started and it's really getting to me.
Let's see...laundry, the garden, bills, dishes, sweeping the kitchen floor, showering, even feeding the baby.
All started...not one completed.
I'm feeling a little burned out...
Let's see...laundry, the garden, bills, dishes, sweeping the kitchen floor, showering, even feeding the baby.
All started...not one completed.
I'm feeling a little burned out...
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Check out Kian's story...
Just updated the baby blog with Kian's "birth story." To "give it a go"...click on the adorable babies' head....to the right!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Brotherly love...
His brothers LOVE him...
Sometimes a bit too much...
And.....just because he's so cute!
Sometimes a bit too much...
And.....just because he's so cute!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Again? Really?
I know, I know...
But truthfully...I just cant get enough of this little guy! He's so super dang cute.
I took him out yesterday (to Costco) and dressed him up for the occasion. Doesn't he look so handsome (looking past the "bug eye" look, of course)?
I love it.
But truthfully...I just cant get enough of this little guy! He's so super dang cute.
I took him out yesterday (to Costco) and dressed him up for the occasion. Doesn't he look so handsome (looking past the "bug eye" look, of course)?
I love it.
Isaac got in on the action too. I think he's pretty dang cute as well.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Could he BE any cuter?
Just thought I would post some pics of things going on in the last few days.
Things are going well so far.
Kian sleeps well, he eats well, he poops very well and likes to pee on mommy (and he's not even circumcised yet!).
The primary "love" giving culprit
Things are going well so far.
Kian sleeps well, he eats well, he poops very well and likes to pee on mommy (and he's not even circumcised yet!).
Kian's first bath at home
("I don't think I like this")
("I don't think I like this")
("Okay...this isn't so bad")
("Not bad at all")
Just chillen'
Sleeping peacefully (despite being constantly "loved" by his brothers)
The primary "love" giving culprit
Really...things are good. I feel pretty good. The kids are adjusting well. Of course, Grandma H is still here. She is such a HUGE help.
I guess we will find out what REAL life is like in another 10 days (or so) when she leaves.
Sigh!
I guess we will find out what REAL life is like in another 10 days (or so) when she leaves.
Sigh!
Sunday, April 4, 2010
He's finally here! (Seriously...no jokes this time)
He's finally here...and he FINALLY has a name!
KIAN SCOTT GILLESPIE
Born: April 3, 2010 (Happy 41st Anniversary Mom and Dad)
Time: 4:46 AM
Weight: 7lbs 7oz (our smallest yet)
Length: 19 1/2 inches
Things started out very slowly at first (I had hours and hours of contractions (15+) without going into active labor for a week leading up to the big night). Once active labor started (at 5 cm) things went fast and our little dude slipped (I use this word very lightly) quietly into the world. He was posterior in position which means he came came out looking up at my doctor, nurse and Rob. (Rob says it's a pretty bizarre sight watching little eyes peer out at you before the babies even out).
I will post more details on our baby blog later. For now, enjoy a few pics.
Poor Bruised Posterior Head
Proud Papa
Grandma Harding and Kian
(thanks Mom! She has been here a week already and has been the biggest help ever. We SO appreciate her putting aside everything to be here with us!)
Isaac and Kian
Cael and Kian
"No...how dare you strap me in!"
Ready for the short ride home
(Cael came with Daddy to get us from the hospital)
I'm going to try and add a video of Gabe holding him at home (he didn't want to hold him at the hospital). It could take a while. Check back soon!
KIAN SCOTT GILLESPIE
Born: April 3, 2010 (Happy 41st Anniversary Mom and Dad)
Time: 4:46 AM
Weight: 7lbs 7oz (our smallest yet)
Length: 19 1/2 inches
Things started out very slowly at first (I had hours and hours of contractions (15+) without going into active labor for a week leading up to the big night). Once active labor started (at 5 cm) things went fast and our little dude slipped (I use this word very lightly) quietly into the world. He was posterior in position which means he came came out looking up at my doctor, nurse and Rob. (Rob says it's a pretty bizarre sight watching little eyes peer out at you before the babies even out).
I will post more details on our baby blog later. For now, enjoy a few pics.
Just Me and My Boys
"Hello World"
(check out the poor purple head our posterior baby)
(check out the poor purple head our posterior baby)
Poor Bruised Posterior Head
Proud Papa
Grandma Harding and Kian
(thanks Mom! She has been here a week already and has been the biggest help ever. We SO appreciate her putting aside everything to be here with us!)
Isaac and Kian
Cael and Kian
"No...how dare you strap me in!"
Ready for the short ride home
(Cael came with Daddy to get us from the hospital)
I'm going to try and add a video of Gabe holding him at home (he didn't want to hold him at the hospital). It could take a while. Check back soon!
He's finally here! (Seriously...no jokes this time)
He's finally here...and he FINALLY has a name!
KIAN SCOTT GILLESPIE
Born: April 3, 2010 (Happy 41st Anniversary Mom and Dad)
Time: 4:46 AM
Weight: 7lbs 7oz (our smallest yet)
Length: 19 1/2 inches
Things started out very slowly at first (I had hours and hours of contractions (15+) without going into active labor for a week leading up to the big night). Once active labor started (at 5 cm) things went fast and our little dude slipped (I use this word very lightly) quietly into the world. He was posterior in position which means he came came out looking up at my doctor, nurse and Rob. (Rob says it's a pretty bizarre sight watching little eyes peer out at you before the babies even out).
I will post more details on our baby blog later. For now, enjoy a few pics.
Poor Bruised Posterior Head
Proud Papa
Grandma Harding and Kian
(thanks Mom! She has been here a week already and has been the biggest help ever. We SO appreciate her putting aside everything to be here with us!)
Isaac and Kian
Cael and Kian
"No...how dare you strap me in!"
Ready for the short ride home
(Cael came with Daddy to get us from the hospital)
I'm going to try and add a video of Gabe holding him at home (he didn't want to hold him at the hospital). It could take a while. Check back soon!
KIAN SCOTT GILLESPIE
Born: April 3, 2010 (Happy 41st Anniversary Mom and Dad)
Time: 4:46 AM
Weight: 7lbs 7oz (our smallest yet)
Length: 19 1/2 inches
Things started out very slowly at first (I had hours and hours of contractions (15+) without going into active labor for a week leading up to the big night). Once active labor started (at 5 cm) things went fast and our little dude slipped (I use this word very lightly) quietly into the world. He was posterior in position which means he came came out looking up at my doctor, nurse and Rob. (Rob says it's a pretty bizarre sight watching little eyes peer out at you before the babies even out).
I will post more details on our baby blog later. For now, enjoy a few pics.
Just Me and My Boys
"Hello World"
(check out the poor purple head our posterior baby)
(check out the poor purple head our posterior baby)
Poor Bruised Posterior Head
Proud Papa
Grandma Harding and Kian
(thanks Mom! She has been here a week already and has been the biggest help ever. We SO appreciate her putting aside everything to be here with us!)
Isaac and Kian
Cael and Kian
"No...how dare you strap me in!"
Ready for the short ride home
(Cael came with Daddy to get us from the hospital)
I'm going to try and add a video of Gabe holding him at home (he didn't want to hold him at the hospital). It could take a while. Check back soon!
Friday, April 2, 2010
Semi-crisis semi adverted
So it turns out things were not as bad as they seemed. Small--super fast--all is well...for now!
Had a doctors appointment today...check out baby blog for details.
Had a doctors appointment today...check out baby blog for details.
Thursday, April 1, 2010
The cruel, cruel irony...
(Warning: Writer may have shared a bit too much information in the following blurb. Proceed with caution)
So how is it that we have managed to steer clear of "the vomits" for a year....that's right, A YEAR, and have a child now, of all times, wake up sick in the wee hours of the morning?
It seems so ironic.
Here I was all anxious to get this baby out and now...I'm not so ready. I have already prayed that this plague will blow through our family quickly and that, if at all possible, I will be spared. Maybe the Lord knew what he was doing with all this false labor not becoming the real thing. I know that He knows what a mess I would be bringing my baby home to "vomitville."
Last pregnancy I had 4 days of "the lower plague" that ended just 2 days before Isaac was born. On the plus side I lost 3 lbs but it was a horrible few days.
Please pray for me that I might be spared and that it will all be over soon.
So how is it that we have managed to steer clear of "the vomits" for a year....that's right, A YEAR, and have a child now, of all times, wake up sick in the wee hours of the morning?
It seems so ironic.
Here I was all anxious to get this baby out and now...I'm not so ready. I have already prayed that this plague will blow through our family quickly and that, if at all possible, I will be spared. Maybe the Lord knew what he was doing with all this false labor not becoming the real thing. I know that He knows what a mess I would be bringing my baby home to "vomitville."
Last pregnancy I had 4 days of "the lower plague" that ended just 2 days before Isaac was born. On the plus side I lost 3 lbs but it was a horrible few days.
Please pray for me that I might be spared and that it will all be over soon.
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