Another post

Look at how cute Claire is! Her Grammy bought her this outfit (at least I think it was Grammy -might have been Aunt Sue Sue - they both buy her TONS of clothes, sometimes it's hard to remember who bought what!). She's finally getting big enough to wear her 0-3 month clothes. Although there are many outfits that are still too big! I like this outfit because it has a little tutu but is still pants so she can wear it without tights!



Today I dressed her in a dress for the first time:

This picture doesn't do her justice. She was simply ADORABLE. Aunt Annie took some pictures with her camera of baby girl today so I'll need to get those from her. Brett looks super cute though!

You might notice two blogs in one day. Amazing right? I'm writing this one right now trying not to pay too much attention to the KU game. They are leading by only 3 points with 2:15 minutes to go! Too close for me! (And now Lance is screaming at the tv - "are you kidding me? it's a charge!").

Not ready for the snow!

Ughh . . .

I thought winter was DONE and Spring was finally here. But apparently not. "They" are predicting snow - lots of snow. I'm not happy about this. I don't like the cold and really don't like the mucky slush that is produced on the streets and in parking lots after a it starts to melt. Brett is extremely excited at the mention of snow and I'm sure Lance is too (although now that we no longer have the Tahoe I'm wondering if he's still excited?).

And I just got an email from Brett's soccer league that is supposed to start Sunday saying that his game has been cancelled and "per league policy we will not make up the game". Really? I paid for the game but it's not going to be made up? Not happy with this. Not at all.

So I guess we'll see if the snow really comes like "they" are claiming it will. I should make a trip to the grocery store just in case . . .

Lots of crying but little sleeping

Ok, so having two kids is tough. Especially when they don't want to sleep and cry a lot. Both my three-year-old and seven-week-old are having troubles with both these areas. Brett is having trouble sleeping at night, Claire all the time. Brett cries throughout the day for various reasons, so does Claire. Now that I think about it, there are lots of things that both are doing right now. Brett likes to spit up if he doesn't like a food (spit it out or gag) and Claire spits up all throughout the day. Bathroom accidents - I don't think I really need to elaborate on that one.

Ok, so I'm rambling. But you know that pregnancy kills brain cells and I think being pregnant with Claire killed off a few more than normal. I'm super tired as usual and have tons of work to complete, as usual. But, I'm headed off to bed because if I don't get some sleep I'll be super cranky tomorrow. Plus, it's 11pm right now so I have about an hour or so before Claire wakes up to eat around midnight, then 4am, and then at 6am. So goodnight.

I smell like spit up

Claire is a sleep fighter. She cries like mad when she's really tired. It can be difficult at times but most of the time I win the battle and manage to quiet her down by holding and rocking her to sleep. Today though, she didn't want to fall asleep and quite frankly, I am so tired that I caved and nursed her (although I knew it wasn't time for her to eat). But, when you're sleep deprived, sometimes you do things you know you shouldn't. So I nursed her. In her cute, adorable, sweet, precious, soft, cuddly outfit. And as soon as she was done nursing she spit up. All over me. All over her cute, adorable, sweet, precious, soft, cuddly outfit. I knew better but did it anyway. So now I smell like spitup and so does Claire. And we both need a change of clothes. Oh well, at least she's not crying anymore. She's not asleep yet though . . .

Super Cute Baby!

Ok Ann. You said you check my blog every day hoping I've posted something (or something like that). So I'm posting this just for you. Claire and I went to bunco tonight and she looked extra cute in her little outfit and hat that Adrienne gave her. You can really only see the hat since she's wrapped up in the blanket. I'll try to take a picture of her in the super cute outfit tomorrow. I'm getting ready to work now. I just needed to have a little "me time" on the computer before I got started. It's 11:45pm now and I've got a ton of work to do that I promised would be done by the morning. Why did I say that? Oh well, at least it'll be done right?

New Computer!

Well, I finally gave in and ordered a new computer. It arrived Saturday afternoon while I was working on a deadline. It was great timing too - the MUCH faster computer is making my life easier. It's nice being able to have several programs open at once so I can switch between them when I'm working. The biggest difference I've noticed is how fast my pictures get uploaded now. Hip hip hooray! And because of that, I'll share some new photos with you! Check them out here: http://home.everestkc.net/nrjordan/pictures

Catching Up

Ok, so it's been three weeks since I last blogged. I've got a new baby. Give me a break. So here's a bit of what's been going on in my life since I last posted. I might even throw in a few pictures if you're good.

1. I think I've relaxed a bit with Claire. I'm not totally obsessing over all the little noises she's making anymore. This means I'm able to sleep a bit better at night. She also had her 1-month checkup and the doctor said that she's getting more than enough to eat (so this means I'm not waking her up after she nurses on one side to nurse more on the other). This has helped me get even more sleep because nursing sessions are shorter and she's sleeping longer. Yeah!

2. I got a haircut. I got tired very quickly of Claire grabbing my hair and it always being in the way when I was nursing. Plus, I had it up in a ponytail so often that it defeated the purpose of keeping it long anyway. My new do is so much easier and feels so much better.

3. I took the above picture two days ago while I was helping Brett brush his teeth before his nap. Claire had just eaten and was falling asleep. Brett was so cute with is "Brettman" mask on and I thought it would be a cute picture to show what my day is like with a newborn. Brett had fun making funny faces for the camera (something he loves to do lately).

4. Claire picks the most inconvenient times to eat. It never fails - right as dinner is ready, right after I've laid down to sleep, right as it's Brett's naptime, right as it's time to leave the house. Claire has some special power to be able to tell when it's the worst time and that's when she's hungry - right then. Not in five minutes, right then. I could wait (as I'm doing now) for her to nurse and she won't wake up/be ready/etc but as soon as I switch gears and move onto actually doing something or trying to get something done, then she's ready. (Kinda like how Brett only needs to talk to me when I'm on the phone.)

5. I made cookies for my friend's little boy's first birthday party today. They are so cute. (Modest aren't I?)

6. I've really been craving enchiladas from On the Border and chicken strips from Chick-Fil-A and Culver's. (I've also been fulfilling those cravings but they are still there! Thank goodness I'm nursing so I can at least burn off some of the calories!)

7. I'm really tired right now but know as soon as I get into bed Claire will wake up to eat. It's 1:15am and she's due to eat any time now. Watch, this will be the night she waits until 2 or 3 am. (See #4 above)

8. Lance has to be at work at 4:30am today. Yuck.

9. Brett is getting SO big. He had pictures at school today so I took his picture of his new outfit before he went to preschool. Look at how big he looks.

10. Lance ordered me a new computer tonight. I am so excited!!!!

11. I have a ton more things floating around in my head but I'm too tired to type anymore. I think I'm going to take my chances and hop into bed!