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May 29, 2010
I got a little smarter this second time around. After a few days of walking into a smelly nursery and taking out a garbage bag full of diapers at least twice a day (and remembering that this will go on for at least two years), I decided it was time to sucker in and buy a Diaper Genie. I had my doubts... I mean I could keep stuffing diapers into the tiny garbage pail in Cole's room then cringe every time I open it... or I could enjoy a smell-free room and take diapers to the trash every few days. So far it's been worth the $25. And with Jeff's reaction the first time I handed him the smell-free bag of diapers (and I quote "Holy *$!^ bag), it's a keeper.
May 28, 2010
I guess it's pretty exhausting to look adorable for your first photo shoot. I mean, laying around smiling for the camera is pretty hard work. Even Pearl crashed for a three hour nap afterward and she only posed for one picture! Check out a few of Cole's pictures here.
May 27, 2010
We've been spoiled, way more than we EVER deserve. The Relief Society really came through this time, bringing in three delicious meals... soup, steak, veggies, desserts, salads, chicken parmesan, and homemade rolls (Jeff's only request). I've been humbled by everyone's generosity and willingness to cook for us. Of course it still took me a week to get everything washed and back to the original owners. Even Jeff commented after getting stuffed with a steak dinner complete with potatoes, dessert, green beans, and rolls that he just might let me have another kid if we'd get fed like this again. And that's saying a lot!
May 26, 2010
Most kids like to bake cookies but Pearl prefers to spend her time in the kitchen making soup. I'm not really sure why, maybe it's because she watched Ratatouille one too many times (which is where she picked up her "You the chef and I'm the cook" line) or because she likes to live on the edge and try and grab the vegetables form the cutting board as you're cutting them. Whatever the reason, this kid loves to make a big pot of soup! Luckily Grandma has been around the last two times we've busted out the soup pot and Pearl has been more than happy to assist and tell us how to make soup the correct way. Now if we could only get her to actually eat what she makes.
May 25, 2010
Babies can sure make you feel guilty for not immediately whipping out a boob when they decide it's time to eat. They start squawking and squealing then give you the pouty lip and single tear rolling down their cheek. It's cute but then the "oh I'm starving my baby" feeling sets in and mother's instinct kicks into high gear. Luckily I've had a round of practice and know they won't starve to death in 2.5 seconds if you aren't there the instant their first cry is heard. Cole isn't much of a screamer but he can sure grunt loud when he wants something. My mom thought it was funny how hard he was sucking on his binky and how he had his hands right up there to make sure it didn't fall out while I was dawdling around. But I was just worried that all that sucking was coming my way next!
May 24, 2010
I am in love. Even with Cole's "water skis" as Jeff calls his feet. He's slowing growing into them but when he was born we couldn't get over how long his feet were. That and his monkey-like, creepy toes just like his Dad. I'll bet $100 that kid will be typing with his toes before long or picking up toys with them... I know Jeff can!
May 23, 2010
We gave Cole his first sponge bath at home today. He squealed just like he did in the hospital (so I was told by Jeff). The only thing that calmed him down was a warm froggie towel, a binky, and knowing as soon as he got jammies on he was getting fed. Hopefully he likes taking baths once we can give him a real bath. It's one of my favorite parts of the day - watching Jeff give our kids a bath with him in the tub.
May 29, 2010
