All about Russ...

My pregnancy with Russ was definitely the hardest on me. I don't know if it was because I felt so bad or if it was because it was exhausting taking care of 2 small people while pregnant. Anywhoo...my 9 lb. 2 oz. baby had no where to go in my stomach and I seriously thought my skin was going to POP at any minute.  See exhibit A!!

Getting ready to go into surgery bright and early! It was a scheduled c-section at 39 wks.

He's here!! Healthy and perfect. 9 lbs. 2 oz. 22 inches long. And the sweetest little thing I've ever met.

The first few weeks home were crazy. Thank GOD for my sweet husband who never fails to help out around the house. He kind of took over with Maggie and Miller for a little while, so i could spend lots of time nursing, changing diapers, and mainly doing this!!

It was love at first sight for Maggie!!  She wants to hold him ALL the time and gives him kisses every second! She is my BIG HELPER. She retrieves burp cloths, diapers, pacis, mylicon, you name it! I couldn't be doing this without her!

Miller on the other hand, didn't pay Russ any attention for 5 full weeks. He didn't act out at all, but he just kind of ignored Russ like he wasn't even there. Finally, after 5 weeks, he asked to hold Baby Russ and it was over from there. I think he realized this little guy was here to stay and he finally embraced it. Now he is so adorable and loves on Russ all the time.

"HELP" screams Russ.

Russ looks just like Maggie did as a baby. And they look like twins here.

Getting too big too fast.

2 month stats: 12 lbs. (60th percentile), 23 7/8 inches (75th percentile), and can't remember head but it was big (95th percentile). Long and lean like his daddy.

Russ is the perfect addition to our family. He is cooing and talking and smiling all the time. He is SO good and I could just snuggle with him all day long. He has rolled over 3 times now and is getting really good at tummy time and holding his head up!

And it's almost time for our 3 month picture. Where does the time go?

Birthday Celebration

I turned the big 32 on Tuesday. I feel old...like real old. But so young at the same time. And I feel like the best part of my life is just beginning, which is very exciting.

Honey's birthday is just a few days before mine, so we celebrated at my moms house together.

Sweet Russ was being just that...sweet.

Honey brought Maggie dollar store tiara's and she was kind enough to share with the gentlemen.

Even Pop got one!

This is Clark, my sister's new baby! We had baby's 12 days a part. Clark is older. Isn't he the cutest little thing?!!

Miller gives the best lovin possible.

Brian took Maggie to pick out my birthday present. He tried to convince her to do earrings, but she was dead set on this necklace!! So of course I wore it on my birthday date with Brian! She was so excited!! I love it Maggie!!

Happy Birthday to me!