Harrison

So what's life been like since Harrison was born? Exhausting, Emotional, Special, the list goes on... As an older and more experienced mother (yes I like saying that) I feel like I appreciate this time around more so than I did with the older two. Of course I loved my older two and their time was special too but I was also younger and unexperienced. I was always in a hurry for them to reach their next milestone. Crawling, walking, holding their own bottle, slowly becoming less dependent on me. This time...I know how quickly they grow up...and how it becomes harder and harder to protect them.

Harrison has brought much joy to our lives. The girls love holding him and playing that mommy role. Each wanting to change his diaper or rock him to sleep. I remember the day I found out I was pregnant...I cried and cried!! God knew what our family needed. He always knows best.

Everyone said I'd have so much help with an 11 and 13 year old around. Ummmm.. not so true. The girls are SUPER busy with their own schedules. SCHOOL, Gymnastics, cheerleading, dances, friends... friends... And did I mention FRIENDS!! For my oldest her friends take TOP PRIORITY!!! Rachel has actually been a huge help with Harrison. And I'm OH SO THANKFUL!!! Her schedule is not as demanding. And she doesn't have 15 friends.

Thanksgiving was this past week and I just want to say how THANKFUL I am for my family!!! Yes I am seeing things in a new light since Harrison's arrival.

My baby turns 13!!

I do not remember pulling away from my mother when I was a teenager. As a mother though, I can feel it happening. Her friends have taken CENTER STAGE. I do remember loving my friends and how important they were. Talking on the phone, going to their houses, etc. I'm trying to keep in mind it is all very normal. It's been hard trying to find that special time with my daughters since Harrison was born. He has taken center stage with me. Depending on me for everything. Taken from my husband's mouth this morning "He can't even swat a mosquito from his face". So true.

Megan turned 13 on November 17th. Her BIG party is next weekend. She's invited 13 girls over. Yes I cry when I think about it but as Megan says I'll be up anyway with the baby.

Happy Birthday Sweet Daughter!!!!! I look forward to watching you grow into a young lady.

Welcome Baby Harrison

Harrison Umansky

Born: October 26th, 2011 at 7:57am

Weight: 8lbs 6 oz

Our baby boy is finally here and we are delighted!! He is such a joy. So So Sweet!!!

Diaper Wreath

Yes apparently I have way too much time on my hands. The baby is less than a week away and I'm starting projects that may or may not get finished. I had so much fun yesterday with the Halloween wreath that first thing this morning, I started in on the diaper wreath. I still need a few other items to add to mine but here's the picture of it thus far. I'm planning to hang this on my hospital door. Well-I'm planning on SOMEONE hanging it. I'll probably be oblivious to the world. Dang it-I wish I was having a normal delivery. I want to be one of those moms who are walking around an hour after delivery. BUT NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.. I'll be stuck to the bed. Then no driving for two weeks. That sucks..!!!! I'm so tired of looking at the walls inside this house. I hope my body will heal quickly and I can then take walks around the neighborhood with the baby. Boo!!! Oh I know I will be too tired to want to walk around the neighborhood but I'm allowed to hope.

This morning Rachel took the Halloween Wreath to her teacher. She wants to make another one so maybe this weekend we'll make one together.