May 31, 2007

50%

Height: 22 7/8 inches (50%)
Weight: 11 lbs & 1.5 oz (50%)

I love the first image & am totally bummed it is out of focus. Anywho, Dr. Nale made a funny comment. "Luka's neck is missing." I responded "His neck might be missing, but he has a second chin!" Luka received rave reviews. Danijela was there to supervise. I had her show Dr. Nale her ouchie so she would feel included. Ironically he actually found a splinter & had to remove it!

May 29, 2007

Tight Squeeze

Tata & I have started occasionally taking a bath with the kids. That's not my hairy arm in the picture! On Sunday Tata reluctantly jumped in for the first time. It was so funny. Pretty quickly Danijela pointed to Tata's chest and said "zsa zsa?" Oh, it gave us quite the chuckle. Here she is giving Luka a kiss on the head. That boy loves the bathtub.

May 26, 2007

Smile

1 Hour

One hour. That's what I have to "relax" and post. I haven't been using my camera like usual. We did have an impromptu gathering Wednesday. Tracy is pregnant. Her baby girl, Aubrey, is fascinated with baby Luka. She really wanted to hold him & did with a little assistance.

Below is my absolute favorite image. Aubrey gave Luka some "juice" (via fake sippy cup). Look at how she puckered up while feeding him. Man, she is a cutie pie. Priceless!

May 19, 2007

Another Driveway Story

Did you hear about the Pee Pee Sisterhood? You too can join once you push out a baby. I had no idea because not a single person warned me. Until now I haven't had any blog worthy pee stories.

Recently I drove to Austin with two kids in tow. Like a good breastfeeding mama I drank water all the way. I safely arrived at my parents house. Got out of the car. Thought to myself "Hum (self), I guess I should go to the bathroom when I get in the house." It was just a thought. It wasn't driven by any real need. Just like that I starting wetting my pants right on my parents driveway as my Mom was coming out to greet us. I had zero ability to stop it. All the water I drank on the ride came pouring (literally) out of me. My jeans were soaked all the way down to my shoes. My Mom said "How are you?" and I said "I just peed on your driveway." Reminded me of when my water broke on our driveway weeks earlier.

May 17, 2007

Hottie

Timeout

Only recently have Melanie & I became aware the girls know what timeout is. They started disciplining baby dolls & stuffed animals. Earlier this week poor "little baby" & "baby Savannah" were banished to the corner of Danijela's bed. Both received a good finger pointing & told to stay in timeout. Danijela has had a taste of it herself too. She no likey.

Goldie Locks

Look at that hair! Sweet girl graduated to the big tub this week. We've always bathed her in a smaller plastic tub. Haven't given it much thought really until we all the sudden realized she is way too big for that silly thing anymore. The tub got recycled & she is now swimming in the big tub. Who knew such an event would be so exciting for her.

May 15, 2007

Hunk

My boy is BIG. I don't know what he weighs now, but he no longer looks like the images posted to date. Danijela has Mother's Day Out tomorrow & I will try to capture a good picture of my hunk. Seriously, he even looks bigger than he did on Sunday. Can't wait for him to suck another 20 lbs off me!

May 13, 2007

Mother's Day

I'll say this a thousand times. Motherhood is the hardest role I've ever undertaken. More difficult than any corporate job I've held -- and I had a SECRET clearance in Washington, D.C. mind you. It is more challenging. It is more emotional. It doesn't pay well in dollars. I have to be more giving, creative, selfless, loving and humble. God is refining my character daily & it can be painful. And I wouldn't trade this position in life for any amount of money the world can offer. Seriously. I'm incredibly thankful for the blessing and the opportunity to grow beyond what I would be capable of without children.

May 10, 2007

Potty Training 101

Said I'd never bribe my children with food -- especially candy. Well, I'm a big fat liar. My sister said that small pieces of chocolate can do wonders in the potty training arena. I gave it a try. Today for chocolate (not Mama) Danijela poo'd & pee'd on the potty eight times.

Finally had to start giving stickers for the winkie & chocolate for the poo (only). I am totally shocked she didn't have a complete meltdown at this adjustment. Must have been the sugar high. Thank you for the candy, Tara. Glad you left the whole bag! My girl loves her chocolate.

May 9, 2007

"Put shoulder, Mama."

I'm still trying to find ways to celebrate Danijela being a big sister. We had an impromptu party in Austin with gifts to include a Ralph's World CD & decorative stamp set. Most importantly Andi used modeling clay to create a figurine of Danijela holding Luka. It said "I'm a big sister." I'll post a picture of that soon.

She very much wants him on her shoulder so she can pat his back (rather hard). Thanks for the assist, Margaret & Kevin. Actually thank you for everything. I so appreciate how you love our girl like your very own. I seriously don't have the words to express my gratitude.

May 4, 2007

Squeaky Clean

Lean On Me

May 3, 2007

Who's yo mama?

I am the Mr. Wilson of this blog. Mr. Wilson was the character on Home Improvement (Tim Allen) that only revealed the top portion of his face over Tim's backyard fence. That's so me. You'll rarely see my face on this blog. This could be me, but it isn't. It's sweet Melanie.

Planes & Doggies

On Monday Sundee & Reece paid us a visit. Danijela pulled the squeaky dog & Reece pulled the plane. Those two kiddos were having the best time flying around our tiny house following one another (Danijela likes to direct & lead!). I love the sound of children laughing. It was sweet, sweet sound to my ears. See Sundee's post.

Bunny Returns

What a difference one year makes. Our bunny has grown up!

Phil & Ted's Sport 2007

Get a load of this stroller! We now have our very own. I am thrilled with it. I only wish I'd known about Phil & Ted when Danijela arrived. It was definitely spendy but worth it. It's as narrow as any single stroller & maneuvers easily. It also folds up amazingly flat. The second seat is optional -- that is what makes it a double stroller. There are multiple configurations to accommodate infant, toddler, infant/toddler and toddler/toddler. Right now we have one seat reclined 100% for Luka & Danijela is perched on the top seat. Very cool.