Dinner for Four

No one ever mentioned how difficult it could be to prepare dinner for a family of four! Since high school basketball season is underway, Daddy is busy every afternoon/evening so it is just me and my girls. Last night was my first attempt at cooking supper alone. Leah was abnormally fussy (or "fuzzy" as Eve calls it) and kept spitting out her pacifier. I tried turning her swing thinking the TV might provide some entertainment and then went so far as to pop in a Baby Einstein DVD (this only brought Eve into the room who wanted to watch it). After rushing from the kitchen to put the paci back in about 5 times between cutting up raw chicken, putting pasta on to boil and repeated hand-washing, I had broken a sweat (which I felt compelled to text Jay about... just so he would know)!
Finally, desparate and exasperated, I looked at Eve (who was standing idly in the kitchen) and said, "Could you please go give Leah back her pappy?" Eve replied quite matter-of-factly, "No, I can't because I am trying to ask you a question." Ignoring the baby's cry for the moment I said, "Well, then ask away." Eve asked, "Why did the chicken cross the street?" I smiled and said, "Why?" She answered, "To get to the other side!" then died laughing obviously proud of herself for delivering the punchline.
Just in time for dinner to be done, Leah drifted off to sleep in her swing and Daddy came home to dinner on the table and Eve and me peacefully waiting there. Jay innocently looked around and said, "So things were hectic around here?"
What a winter this will be...
(Just had to include this pic... too cute!)

A Sister's Love

When Jay and I finally decided on the name Leah, I will admit openly that I wasn't sold. I was made even more unsure when I looked up the meaning and found "tired and weary" next to the name Leah. After her two short weeks of life I have found the reason behind the meaning and decided it fits... When you have a 3-year-old big sister it can certainly leave you tired and leave your mother a bit weary. Eve loves Leah so much it makes my heart swell just watching them. On our first night at home Eve insisted on Leah sleeping with her "old bunny." This tattered bunny is Eve's lovey and is her single-most important possession. She was near tears (and so was I) as she demanded we put old bunny in Leah's crib. We finally settled on letting Leah have Eve's "new bunny." Sarah aptly pointed out that Eve loves Leah more than her bunny... now that is love! I know in time Leah will love Eve just as much... and as these pictures show, she will probably have a bit of healthy fear mixed in, too!

One Week Down!

Precious Leah has been in the world for a week now and she is a wonderful addition to our family. Thanks to the help of Mamaw and PawPaw at home and Grammy and Grandad entertaining Eve we have had a successful week. Leah is a healthy eater and pretty good sleeper. :) Eve is a perfect big sister who loves to pet and pester, but always means well. :) I am recovering and am finally starting to feel human again. :) Jay is proud for fall break to be here so that he can finally get in on the fun. :) Of course, we have made lots of photos!

Welcome Baby Sister, Leah!

Leah Faith was born yesterday morning at 7:09 a.m. weighing in at 7 pounds, 5 ounces and measuring 20 inches long. She is absolutely precious (of course)! Her big sister, Eve, was instantly smitten with her. She loves holding her and watching her. It is so sweet to listen to Eve talk to her in low loving tones and love and kiss on her. Eve is alreay becoming a little mommy and Leah is already adjusting to a noisy life with a three-year-old big sister. Jay is slowly realizing that he is now out-numbered 3 to 1 and that he is going to have to brush up on his diapering, swaddling, dressing and hair-styling skills. I am doing great (really)! Leah's labor and delivery were quick and relatively easy. We had wonderful care with our doctor and nurses.
I am enjoying a brief moment alone to write this morning. I know that in the days and weeks to come these moments will be few and far between, but I am okay with that... nothing better with which to be busy than caring for your family and counting your blessings. God is Good All the Time!!