Helping those in need.

Every Friday my parents go to a fish fry at the local Knights of Columbus. The one thing I really miss about Wisconsin/Illinois is the great food. Honestly it is hard to find good food down here. The fish fry reminds me of Wisconsin so although Adam is allergic to fish I occasionally ditch him and pack up the kids and go with my parents. Last Friday I went along and on the table they had information about a spaghetti dinner in hopes to raise money for a family in need. Their daughter is in need of a heart transplant. She is 4 the same age as my Eve. All I could think about was what if that was Eve. I love her so much and can't fathom the strength this family will need in coming months and years.

Gabriella is the little girl and she is seriously adorable. Even though I have never met this family I want to get the word out to as many people as possible. If you feel compelled to help them financially there is a place on their blog page to make a donation. Please keep this family in your prayers.

3 Weeks

Milo is 3 weeks old today. He is getting so big and he is a total cuddler. He totally has me wrapped around his little finger just like his big sister. He loves to try and look at Eve and when she is around and he hears her voice he turns his head to try and find her. They have become totally smitten with one another.

Newborn Sleep

So on Thursday night Milo woke up at 12am, 2am, 4:30am, 6:45am, and 10 am.

Last night he woke up at 2am and 6am.

He usually wakes up at 12am, 3:30am, 6:45am, 9:45am.

(Thank God that Eve sleeps until 10 am everyday)

Guess which night Adam took care of him? And to top it off I had to kick Adam out of bed both times because he was so passed out he didn't hear him crying.

Honestly though I can't complain because at least he goes right back to sleep after I feed him and I don't really feel sleep deprived I would just like a continuous night of sleep.

Weight Check.

Yesterday I had to take Milo to the Dr. to get a weight check because he was 9 lbs when he was born and was down to 8lbs 7oz when we went to the Dr last week. Well he now weighs 9lbs 7.5 oz. The kid gained a whole freaking pound in a week. I love my chunker. The Dr. said he was looking great.

I played Wii fit for the first time since about 3 weeks before I had Milo. I put on 19 lbs with him and so far have lost at least 26 lbs. I tried on a pair of pre-pregnancy jeans and they fit although I have a bit of a muffin top. My tummy is still like a bowl full of jelly but Adam was "mad" that I lost the weight so fast. He on the other hand lost 2 of his 30 lbs. (Yup he gained 30 lbs while I was pregnant.) I can't wait to start working out and dieting for real.

Happy 2 week birthday Milo!

Sisterhood Award

Thanks to Jaime for this award.

Jaime always know how to put a smile on my face by being a goof ball yet she is super compassionate and strong. I have cried with her and laughed with her and am proud to have "met" her.

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3) Let your nominees know they have received the award by leaving them a comment on their blog.

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Forever&Always...No Matter What

Geek Incubator

My Ramblings

Gossamer Wings

Hoping and Wishing

Things I love.

His spiky hair

That he holds his hand just like me.

There is nothing more precious than watching your husband snuggle your child.

That she has gotten so smart. She totally played a Yo Gabba Gabba game without any help.

Words.

Eve wants Milo to talk. She is obsessed with teaching him words. She decided to teach him to say love so everytime he is awake she comes over to him and says, "LLLOOOVVVVEEE!" for like a minute straight. Then looks at me and says, "He needs to learn how to say love."

Tonight she realized he couldn't say her name either so she decided to add "EEEVVVEEE" to the rotation of words.

She is such a silly girl and I love her so much.