5 weeks

I have to say that things are getting easier around here. Naps are more routine. The boys are hit and miss with their moods though. It seems that Oliver is getting angry more easily. And Liam is just missing having his momma to himself. So, they are a little needy now and then. But that was to be expected. Eliza is doing wonderfully. She was 10lbs 10 oz and 23 in at her one month appointment. Growing so fast! She has been smiling since the day she was born (no joke) and cooing at me for a week or so now. It makes me want to just squeeze-squeeze-squeeze her!

As for me, I have been wanting to start getting back into shape. And my best friend, Bri, gave me an awesome Christmas present! A treadmill!!! It totally rocks. Now, I just have to be disciplined in using it. And not scarfing down 5 chocolate chip cookies at a time... I know that the sooner I am more comfortable in my own skin, the sooner I will be a happier person when getting dressed for church. No tears: that is my goal.

Justin went back to work this week. He has been home so much. He took 2 weeks off when Eliza was born. Then he had the holidays off. And I really got used to having him around. He really is amazing and just makes me smile. Even when we argue about how long one should hold down the broken toilet handle when flushing... (I don't hold it long enough, apparently.) I suppose it isn't so bad when that is all we have to argue about... and then we laugh. I miss him right now actually. Hey bearnaby, if you are reading this... I am missing you terribly on Tuesday afternoon at 3:33 p.m.

Not really sure where to go from here in this post. It is kind of all over the place. I will leave you with this...

Flash Mob Link

It makes me unbelievably happy... and motivated. Just watch it.

one month of...

...singing lullabies

...staying inside

...soaking it in
...sleepless nights

...smiles and coos

...dirty diapers

...loving the smell of breastfed babies dirty diapers

...changing outfits just because it is cute

...laundry

...smelling her hair

...getting used to bath time (it's a work in progress)

...watching the boys love their little sister so very much

...mylicon drops

...kissing fingers and toes

...strapping on the sling to do dishes or run the vacuum

...lansinoh cream (ahhh)

...trying to make time slow down

...enjoying the blessings that God has bestowed upon our family

Happy 1 Month Birthday Eliza!

4 days...

She is here...

...and we are in love.

Eliza Jane Wilderman

November 30, 2009

11:57 am

8 lbs 6 oz & 21 in

Happy Thanksgiving!

Just for fun...

This is by far, one of the best photos I have ever captured. It is my niece, Addisyn. My-oh-my the faces that this little girl makes... Makes me crack up every single time. Hope it brought a smile to you today, too.

Catching up...

By the way, Happy belated Halloween!

from a dinosaur-Oliver and a cow-Liam

Welcome to our bedroom!

And because I am neurotic when I am with child... I just had to redecorate our bedroom (and living room and bathroom) as well. My (totallyawesomeandlovingcaringnurturing) mom bought us the duvet cover, curtains, curtain rods, and bed skirt. (After sewing the crib skirt, I so owe her big time... I can't imagine making a bed skirt. ug) The prints are from Elsita Mora. Her work makes me sigh. I just love her blog banner for that matter! And the dresser is off of Craigslist for $20.00. Some paint and new knobs (hard labor courtesy of my husband) and it is as good as new! The walls are solid wood panels. Serious business here folks... wooden walls + wooden floors = sleeping in a solid pine box. Not good for the "zen" of the room... whatever that is. We decided we wanted gray. Yummy-sweet-soothe-my-soul gray. Justin did all of the painting also. Have I mentioned lately just how much I adore that man?! Anyway, the room is perfect!

Welcome to Eliza's Nursery... we have been busy these past few months.

I made her a corkboard to dispay her photos. And I used passed down broaches as the push pins.

I repainted my old dresser from my childhood and made her a nifty-quick quilt.

I made her a hat and cozy snuggler for her infant photo sessions!

I hung up this print and showcased some of my favorite fabric.

I made her a banner with some lovely Amy Butler paper.

Daddy made her a shelf out of old barn wood from Gram and Pawpaw's house. Momma made her a dress, a wall-pocket, some bunnies, and a name plaque. The flowers in the vase are from my wedding.

I made her mirror like new with some paint.

I made her a soft block, a new boppy, and a nursing cover for me.

I made her a quilt that is a sea-full-a-circles.

I made her a crib skirt that I think is the perfect touch.

I made her a pillow to rest her little noggin'.

I made her some giant tissue paper puffs to adore as she drifts off to sleep.

Daddy painted her nursery and Momma made the curtains with care.

And now we wait for her arrival...

(P.S. I don't think we actually bought anything other than fabric and knobs for the shelf.)