Seeing these two together makes my heart both sing and melt! I can't believe I am the mom of 2! I just imagine all the memories these two will make together - I can't wait!
Watch out Luke - she is gonna get you!
I can't stop smiling!!!
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Friday, July 8, 2011
My Heart...
is exploding! I think I tell Wally everyday that I am "just over the moon"! He always says, "I can tell." :)
Seeing these two together makes my heart both sing and melt! I can't believe I am the mom of 2! I just imagine all the memories these two will make together - I can't wait!
Watch out Luke - she is gonna get you!
I can't stop smiling!!!
Seeing these two together makes my heart both sing and melt! I can't believe I am the mom of 2! I just imagine all the memories these two will make together - I can't wait!
Watch out Luke - she is gonna get you!
I can't stop smiling!!!
Babywearing...
I am giving it a whirl this time around. I never really "wore" Luke. We had a Jeep carrier that Wally used a few times and I used it once when I was at the grocery store. I figured this might be the route to go with 2 kids though so I am giving it a try.
Last night, we went for our first family walk since Paige has been home. She seemed pretty comfy and I was too!
Last night, we went for our first family walk since Paige has been home. She seemed pretty comfy and I was too!
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Summer Fun
I am only on day 3 of my maternity leave, but I already can tell how hard it is going to be to go back to work in 3 months and how hard it is going to be to work another summer!
I have seriously never been as happy as I am right now. I get to enjoy 6 weeks at home with my ENTIRE family - this will most likely never happen again!
Yesterday I got to enjoy watching Luke play baseball at the park and swim in his pool all while I got to hang out with Paige in the shade enjoying the nice breeze! Seriously - this is the life!
My handsome boy :)
Paige wasn't much interested in watching her big brother!
Jump!!!
We just need to work on catching the ball :)
I have seriously never been as happy as I am right now. I get to enjoy 6 weeks at home with my ENTIRE family - this will most likely never happen again!
Yesterday I got to enjoy watching Luke play baseball at the park and swim in his pool all while I got to hang out with Paige in the shade enjoying the nice breeze! Seriously - this is the life!
My handsome boy :)
Paige wasn't much interested in watching her big brother!
Jump!!!
We just need to work on catching the ball :)
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Happy 4th of July
My beautiful firecracker!
Me and my love!
The Zukowski family came by on Monday to meet Paige!
And to of course do some swimming!
Love my family of 4 :)
On the night of the 4th, we headed to a town just southeast of us to see some fireworks (in our jammies!).
Paige and I hung out in the car...
while Daddy and Luke were outside!
Luke did great with the fireworks. He covered his ears a bit, but watched every second of them!
It was a great first 4th of July with Paige!
Me and my love!
The Zukowski family came by on Monday to meet Paige!
And to of course do some swimming!
Love my family of 4 :)
On the night of the 4th, we headed to a town just southeast of us to see some fireworks (in our jammies!).
Paige and I hung out in the car...
while Daddy and Luke were outside!
Luke did great with the fireworks. He covered his ears a bit, but watched every second of them!
It was a great first 4th of July with Paige!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Welcome Paige Lauren Zukowski
She's here! And we couldn't be more in love!
Paige Lauren was welcomed into the world on July 2nd at 2:26 AM. She weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and 19.5 inches long.
And wouldn't you know that all of my anxiety about what to do with Luke when I went into labor and delivering while my doctor was out of town is so meaningless now. The stars aligned on July 1st and 2nd and our baby girl arrived! It is quite an interesting birth story (at least I think so) so I will post about that separately.
Look at that body :) Can you believe she was 8 lbs. 5 oz.?!?!
Instant love :)
Our first visitors (at 3:30 AM)!
Big Brother Luke wasn't quite sure what to think at first. His first words when he walked in were "Watcha doin' Mommy?" I will say that he both loves her and couldn't care less about her right now. He willingly gives her kisses and wants to lay by her and hold her and then he goes on his merry way not worrying a bit about his baby sister!
Luke was excited about the doctor's kit Paige bought for him!
Our new family of 4!
Grandma and Grandpa Zukowski meeting Paige for the first time!
We thankfully were discharged on Sunday afternoon. We were in the hospital for 36 hours and that was plenty for me. Whoever says to stay in the hospital and get some rest before you come home is crazy. Every time myself or Paige would just about be asleep a nurse would come in for something. I was just really annoyed and wanted to be home! Luke was at our house with his grandparents so I knew he was in good hands, but I really thought I would get more rest at home!
A picture before we leave the hospital!
More visitors at the house!
Aunt Stacey was at the house too, but I didn't get a picture on my camera. I know someone else has it - sorry Stace! And Julie Coughlin-Paulsrud was in the area on Saturday and stopped by the hospital, but unfortunately, we didn't get a picture of her either.
Have you noticed the 'cheese' smile we get from Luke these days - ha!
We are settling in nicely at home. Paige has had a great first couple of nights!
Paige Lauren was welcomed into the world on July 2nd at 2:26 AM. She weighed 8 lbs. 5 oz. and 19.5 inches long.
And wouldn't you know that all of my anxiety about what to do with Luke when I went into labor and delivering while my doctor was out of town is so meaningless now. The stars aligned on July 1st and 2nd and our baby girl arrived! It is quite an interesting birth story (at least I think so) so I will post about that separately.
Look at that body :) Can you believe she was 8 lbs. 5 oz.?!?!
Instant love :)
Our first visitors (at 3:30 AM)!
Big Brother Luke wasn't quite sure what to think at first. His first words when he walked in were "Watcha doin' Mommy?" I will say that he both loves her and couldn't care less about her right now. He willingly gives her kisses and wants to lay by her and hold her and then he goes on his merry way not worrying a bit about his baby sister!
Luke was excited about the doctor's kit Paige bought for him!
Our new family of 4!
Grandma and Grandpa Zukowski meeting Paige for the first time!
We thankfully were discharged on Sunday afternoon. We were in the hospital for 36 hours and that was plenty for me. Whoever says to stay in the hospital and get some rest before you come home is crazy. Every time myself or Paige would just about be asleep a nurse would come in for something. I was just really annoyed and wanted to be home! Luke was at our house with his grandparents so I knew he was in good hands, but I really thought I would get more rest at home!
A picture before we leave the hospital!
More visitors at the house!
Aunt Stacey was at the house too, but I didn't get a picture on my camera. I know someone else has it - sorry Stace! And Julie Coughlin-Paulsrud was in the area on Saturday and stopped by the hospital, but unfortunately, we didn't get a picture of her either.
Have you noticed the 'cheese' smile we get from Luke these days - ha!
We are settling in nicely at home. Paige has had a great first couple of nights!
Friday, July 1, 2011
It's July, Baby!
PUN INTENDED!!!
Well, my hope for a July baby has come true! Now, on to my next wish, which is a baby born after the 4th of July!
As I mentioned last week, my doctor is out of town through Monday. If I have to deliver with a random doctor, I will, but I would MUCH prefer to wait until at least Tuesday if possible - got that Little Miss?!?!
I have my next appointment scheduled for Tuesday afternoon so until then, I am relaxing as much as possible this weekend. Come Monday night, you may find me doing squats, running laps around my block, eating spicy food, and doing whatever else might get this baby moving.
As of today, I feel pretty good. I am definitely getting more and more uncomfortable, but I also feel like not a lot is happening to show me that the end is in sight (although I know it is!).
I have been sleeping horribly though! Some of it is because I have to pee every 2 hours, the rest of it is just anxiety about not knowing when I will go in to labor. That wasn't such an issue last time because when it was time, Wally and I could just head to the hospital. This time, we have Luke to get settled somewhere with someone. Of course we have the grandparents on call and a few other backups in place, but it is just hard because you can't plan. You don't know how quickly things are going to progress or who is going to be around. It is a terrible feeling for a planner like me to have so I find myself lying awake at night praying that everything will work out, which I am sure it will - it will have to!
So grandparents, get those bags packed and have the caffeine ready to go just in case there is that middle of the night call!
Baby Girl - we are ready for you now, but we will be even more ready for you after the 4th ;) We seriously can not wait to meet you!
39 weeks!
Well, my hope for a July baby has come true! Now, on to my next wish, which is a baby born after the 4th of July!
As I mentioned last week, my doctor is out of town through Monday. If I have to deliver with a random doctor, I will, but I would MUCH prefer to wait until at least Tuesday if possible - got that Little Miss?!?!
I have my next appointment scheduled for Tuesday afternoon so until then, I am relaxing as much as possible this weekend. Come Monday night, you may find me doing squats, running laps around my block, eating spicy food, and doing whatever else might get this baby moving.
As of today, I feel pretty good. I am definitely getting more and more uncomfortable, but I also feel like not a lot is happening to show me that the end is in sight (although I know it is!).
I have been sleeping horribly though! Some of it is because I have to pee every 2 hours, the rest of it is just anxiety about not knowing when I will go in to labor. That wasn't such an issue last time because when it was time, Wally and I could just head to the hospital. This time, we have Luke to get settled somewhere with someone. Of course we have the grandparents on call and a few other backups in place, but it is just hard because you can't plan. You don't know how quickly things are going to progress or who is going to be around. It is a terrible feeling for a planner like me to have so I find myself lying awake at night praying that everything will work out, which I am sure it will - it will have to!
So grandparents, get those bags packed and have the caffeine ready to go just in case there is that middle of the night call!
Baby Girl - we are ready for you now, but we will be even more ready for you after the 4th ;) We seriously can not wait to meet you!
39 weeks!
From the Mouth of Luke
Just a few "funnies" from Luke!
When telling me about hitting his golf ball in the water, he said, "I sorry Mommy, I didn't mean it."
While playing trains with Daddy, Luke got mad that his trains weren't just the way he wants them so he walked away and said, "I not playing with Daddy anymore."
When having some broccoli and cheese soup the other day he said, "I think I like it."
Definitely TMI so prepare yourself, but too funny not to share.
After just having gone #2 in the toilet, he looked at it and said, "Looks like a banana." Seriously.
Not a new phrase for Luke by any means, but it is heard an awful lot these days - "I do it AAAALLLLLLL by myself." Must emphasize the 'all'.
When telling me about hitting his golf ball in the water, he said, "I sorry Mommy, I didn't mean it."
While playing trains with Daddy, Luke got mad that his trains weren't just the way he wants them so he walked away and said, "I not playing with Daddy anymore."
When having some broccoli and cheese soup the other day he said, "I think I like it."
Definitely TMI so prepare yourself, but too funny not to share.
After just having gone #2 in the toilet, he looked at it and said, "Looks like a banana." Seriously.
Not a new phrase for Luke by any means, but it is heard an awful lot these days - "I do it AAAALLLLLLL by myself." Must emphasize the 'all'.
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