Pictures of Peewee-pint...

One of the things I've wanted to blog about the past two months is Peewee-pint (and get some pictures up). So, here are a few photos of Peewee-pint from the past few months:

Whoa...

Okay, I know what you're all thinking...

NO, I haven't totally succumb to my 3 crazy children,

NO, I didn't totally drown in holiday preparations,

NO, I'm not still completely suffering from sleep depravation (although there is still a little)...

The truth is...I couldn't remember my password to get into blogger, and I couldn't remember the correct answer to my security question to change the password...then I couldn't remember the password to my email associated with the blog, so I couldn't get to the link to change the password that way either.

Tonight though, things have been better. The baby/nursing fog lifted for just a brief moment...just long enough to remember one of the passwords so I could change the other password, so I could get back in. New Year blessings!

Some exciting things have happened around here since my last post...so keep checking back and hopefully it won't take me too long to get caught up!

I know, I'm so lame!

Happenings...

Life has been CRAZY the past few weeks since Peewee-pint arrived! Here's a quick overview of the happenings at our house recently:

Daddy caught a stomach bug

Momma came down with a cold

Peewee-pint's arrival

Half-pint and Quarter-pint fell and bit open their bottom lip (no stitches, thankfully)

Quarter-pint fell down the stairs and was sporting a very nice shiner for more than a week

Quarter-pint's preschool Fall field trip

Peewee-pint's 2 week well check with the pediatrician

Daddy had to travel for work (thankfully Aunt C4 could come stay and was awesome help!)

Quarter-pint Halloween party at preschool

Half-pint's school Halloween party

Half-pint got an ear infection

Half-pint primary program

Halloween party at Grandma's house

Daddy home from his business trip / Aunt c4 goes home too :(

Quarter-pint comes down with a cold

Now, add school, preschool and Momma's various evening activities, and then a few more things we opted NOT to do, since inevitably someone was too tired or cranky...

That leads us to today...Half-pint's ear infection is getting better, but he still has residual cold symptoms. With both of the bigger boys not feeling great, it means someone is having an utter meltdown about every 15 minutes. Throw in baby feedings about every 2 hours, and a gassy/fussy, just-hold-me-all-the-time baby and it's LOADS of fun at our house!

Introducing...PeeWee-pint...

Our newest little man was born Tuesday 10/12/10 @ 11:10 pm. He weighed 7 lbs, 9 oz. 20.5 inches long.

We are both doing great. The labor was fairly easy (although there IS a reason it's called LABOR!); and began as a scheduled induction.

Half-pint and Quarter-pint were really excited to spend a few days at Grandma's house for a sleepover. Mom, Daddy and PeeWee-pint are glad for the little break in the chaos before we're all a happy family of FIVE!

Half-pint Plays Soccer...

Half-pint has officially entered the world of iconic, suburban, American "childhood"...he is now playing pee-wee soccer. And I have officially entered the world of iconic, suburban American soccer Mom, carpooling and mini van included.

Half-pint has really enjoyed all the practices and games. Thankfully, each is only once a week. Half-pint has had several assists, and a very near goal in a game. His team is undefeated which he thinks is great! Half-pint celebrates with every goal his team scores, usually with bows or dancing when he's on the field...no matter who actually scores. And he is the loudest cheerleader from the sidelines when he's not in the game.

It's been great to watch him develop into a team player and to watch his joy and excitement! I'm sure this is just the beginning of many, many, many soccer Saturdays to come!

Baby Projects...

I've been working like crazy this summer to get some sewing projects (amongst others) finished before this baby arrives. Some of the projects have been specifically for the baby, like a blanket, and some burp cloths.

I'm excited to say that those particular two projects are now finished...(with literally just a week or two before his big arrival)!.

The blanket is cuddly, super soft; fun black and white zebra patterning and several different textures and color distinction...perfect for a little one!





I made three burp cloths of each fabric pattern...blue on blue dinosaurs, cream/yellow retro circles, and blue/green "little sailor" ships. I had a lot of fun putting everything together, but the most satisfaction comes when I actually complete a project and it's finished!!! I really enjoy creating (from the designing to the completion) a useful and meaningful project. I can't wait to get to use them!

Quarter-pint Self Rewards...

Quarter-pint has had quite the end of summer. He's hit lots of milestones, including potty training and speaking more and more clearly, among others. When preschool began nearly two months ago, he was reluctant to actually go potty at preschool, so we set up a bribe...he gets an Oreo if he actually has success in the potty at school. Silly kid was willing to sit on the potty, but do nothing, and then have an accident later. He loves Oreos, so this particular bribe actually worked for him (most, do not). He has taken it a step farther and now asks for Oreos anytime he has potty success.

Today I came up from the basement to find the Oreo packaging on the kitchen floor, and the plastic tray of cookies--along with Quarter-pint--suspisciously missing. I tracked him down in the office, watching Half-pint play computer games.

It was obvious that the boys (mostly Quarter-pint) had been generously helping themselves to the chocolate cookies. When I asked Quarter-pint if it was okay to eat in the office (it is not), he just smiled a sweet chocolate smile and said:

"It's okay Momma. It's okay to eat yoreos in the office." (I LOVE how he says Oreos!!!)

"How many have you had?"

"Seven. Me eat seven. It's okay."

"How many did your brother eat?"

"He eat two; me eat seven yoreos. It's okay, Momma!"