Two Princesses and a Prince

Personalized Ornaments

2009-12-09T19:34:00.003-06:00

Any color combo and lettering available. The sky's the limit!

Ornaments!!

New Christmas Card Holders

2009-11-27T19:29:00.002-06:00

$15.00

More details at Once Upon A Dream.

Wordless Wednesday - A New Winter Hat

2009-11-25T00:01:00.000-06:00

Two Months

2009-11-05T10:46:00.002-06:00

Weight: 12 lbs (2lbs in 2 weeks)

Diapers:1-2 (we were given a huge box of 1-2's, but if not for those he would be in 2's already)

Clothes: In between 0-3 and 3-6

Little man is growing way too fast. It's killing me!

He is also starting to make little sounds other than fussing. He hasn't been sleeping too well during the day the last few days It is like he can't fall asleep deep enough to stay asleep for any amount of time. But last night he slept from 9pm to 4:30am. Neither of my girls did that for quite awhile. I hope this is a new trend we have started.

I did decide to do the Dr. Bob Sears' vaccine schedule. He got his first shot yesterday :( But it was only one and I can tell a complete difference between him getting just one and the girls getting 4 at a time. He is so much calmer and not as fussy as they were the day following shots. He hasn't even had a low grade temp.

Leaves are Falling

2009-11-01T13:26:00.003-06:00

The only upside that I can think of having the leafiest trees I have even seen are the photo opportunities I have in my front yard every year. This seems to be a tradition that I started during Miss L's first fall. As the girls are getting older, they love to make piles and jump right in.

So here is a peak at our 2009 Leaf Pictures!

Happy Halloween

2009-10-30T23:50:00.000-05:00

Wordless Wednesday - Gotta Love a Sleeping Baby

2009-10-21T08:31:00.002-05:00

I promise I do take pictures of my other two kids.

This Mom Needs a Time Out

2009-10-20T20:57:00.002-05:00

or just a sick day, but I have better luck getting 5 minutes alone.

Our house has a case of the crud. It started Wednesday when Miss L came home coughing. When the sun set her fever set in, which she ran until Sunday. On Sunday I started getting sick and yesterday was Mr. B's turn. We are both running a fever off and on along with some nasty coughs, headaches and soar throats. Fun stuff let me tell you.

To make things even better, little man has not let me lay him down for more than 5 minutes in the last 24 hours. He has been coughing and sneezing a little today but no fever. It probably doesn't help that all last night he laid on me while I sweated out a fever, plus I am coughing all over him. He finished eating not too long ago and was laying on my shoulder. As I coughed and coughed and coughed he didn't even flench. After a few minutes I went and layed him down in his bed. Of course within 2 minutes he was awake.

little s has a fever today too.

I stripped the girls beds down today so that I could wash some of the germs away. Around 5:30 I went to go and move them over to the dryer. I came back up to see Miss L run for the couch and little s holding the end of the bouncy seat straight up in the air. Poor guy was hanging upside down in his chair. Not to mention that it was moved halfway across the living room facing the other direction. By this point I actually had it with them. This Momma doesn't parent to well when she's sick to begin with. I sent them to bed, the beds with no sheets. After I had cooled down a little, little s started to wake up. I got her up, tried to give her some Tylenol and made her bed. Then did the same for Miss L. I was really feeling bad because tonight was suppose to be out first tooth fairy night. Thank goodness she woke up enough to go get it and put it under her pillow.

Miss L is going back to school tomorrow. She hasn't had a fever since Sunday night, but is still coughing a lot. The poor child needs to get out of this house for her sake and my sanity. She is quite the little instigator that can play things off pretty innocently.

Miss L Lost Her 1st Tooth Today

2009-10-20T15:37:00.001-05:00

Let's hope the tooth fairy remembers to make a stop at our house tonight!

Just One Reason That I Love Fall

2009-10-18T18:13:00.008-05:00

Once the weather starts to cool off and that chill hits the air, this little canister finds its way from the back of my cabinet to an easily accessible spot on my counter.

Really though, who has a canister specifically for instant hot chocolate? Yep, that would be me. I sure can't pass up steaming hot chocolate (made with milk of course) on a cold day or evening or just when the mood strikes. Do you share my love for hot chocolate?

In some other news, did you know this precious girl turned 2 1/2 yesterday. I can't believe she has been here for so long. I wish that I only had a fourth of her energy. This is my wild child indeed.

And just because I know everyone loves pictures of adorable baby boys, here's one for you to swoon over. I just love those lips and chubby cheeks and soft wispy hair and blue eyes and silky soft skin and baby smell. Oh wait, you can't see all that.

Little Man - 6 weeks

2009-10-17T09:39:00.004-05:00

I had great intentions of doing this at 1 month, but just like his 1 month pics, I am running 2 weeks behind.

Weight: 10 lbs 7 ozs

Size 1 diapers

0-3 month clothes (I actually packed up newborn clothes that he out grew last night :( I really wanted to cry.)

He has been on zantac since 3 days old for reflux but it is helping a ton. At 5 days old he rolled over from his tummy to his back and has several times since then. But only when he is mad or hungry. Don't believe me, here is proof.

I have yet to see a real smile, but I am hoping it comes any day. That little grin in his sleep is absolutely adorable so I can't wait to see those eyes light up with it.

Little man is also a great sleeper. He only gets up once during the night. I think he would sleep 22 hours a day if it wasn't for 2 big sisters and a paci falling out.

2009-10-15T09:50:00.003-05:00

I am considering using Dr. Sear's alternative vaccine schedule. I am interested in any input that you may have if you have used this or another schedule that spreads vaccines out a little more. You can post a comment or email me at laurenlpopp(at)gmail(dot)com.

Thanks in advance!

Too Excited...

2009-10-11T11:33:00.000-05:00

Someone is a little too excited about deer season this year. Can't say I share the same enthusiasm.

Wordy Wednesday - One Handsome, Cool Dude

2009-09-23T13:01:00.004-05:00

This wordless Wednesday is including some words, because I owe you a blog post. I was never a fan of all the onesies that said stuff for the girls. But there is not much out there for boys and some are pretty cute.

We are all still doing pretty good. Little man is eating like crazy lately so I am sure we have hit our first growth spurt. Of course I want him to grow, but eating all night is not too good for this mom's sanity. I will survive and probably wish these days were back once he starts running around and getting into stuff.

The girls are loving on the brother any time they get a chance. Little s calls him "my baby" and Miss L thinks she can pick him up on her own. Something I didn't have to worry about last time, but it is giving me a heart attack now.

For now I must go and give him a bath, get him fed and everyone loaded up for preschool pickup. By the way, I don't know what I did before preschool. I would be going insane if it wasn't for Mon, Wed and Fri.

1 Week

2009-09-12T11:59:00.002-05:00

We're Great!

2009-09-11T22:54:00.003-05:00

It's Friday, my baby boy will be one week old tomorrow. I want him to stay just like he is forever. I am so in love. The misery of pregnancy has completely left my memories. He was so worth all the mood swings, almost peeing my pants, and general uncomfortableness. I can't imagine my life without him.

He went with me this morning to run errands which included grocery shopping at two different stores. It felt as though I was shopping alone. No one wanted in and out of the cart every two minutes, grabbed stuff from shelves or asked to have everything they saw. I walked leisurely and slowly through the aisles instead of the full speed ahead, get me out of here before I scream at my kids approach I normally take.

I am also enjoying watching Mr. B with him. He is one proud Papa to say the least. Although he has always said he wanted girls with both Miss L and little s, it is true that a Dad wants a little boy. I have to fight him just to hold him sometimes. He wants to show him off to everyone. He even asked to take him hunting tomorrow. (So not happening!)

The girls are doing great with him also. I really haven't had any jealous outburst from either of them. The are very gentle and rarely do they have to be reminded. little s calls him her baby.

All in all things are much easier and going a lot better than what I had imagined. Not sure where all my energy is coming from either. I am not really tired, but still a little sore. But ask me next week when Mr. B goes back to work I am sure I will be a lot more stressed.

For now, I will leave you with some pics.

2009-09-11T02:12:00.000-05:00

Yes they do little man and don't you forget it!

KALEB

2009-09-06T05:33:00.001-05:00

9-5-09 8:08AM 7lbs2ozs 20"

He's Coming...

2009-09-04T12:32:00.002-05:00

Headed to the hospital at 7pm tonight for an induction. I have been so miserable the last few days, and I went to my appt. this morning asking to be induced next week (thinking Wed). I have been having contraction 10 minutes apart since Tues. afternoon. The doc's response, "How about tonight?" Which actually works out better since we have grandparents off all weekend. So arrangements have been made for the girls all weekend, I have clothes laid out for everything just need to put them in a bag. However, for about the last 2 hours, my contractions have gotten stronger and all I really want to do is lay down and take a nap. That is so not happening when I sit here and think about the laundry and dishes I should be doing.

But I will be holding a little baby boy sometime tomorrow!!!

Wordless Wednesday - A Perfect Day at the Park

2009-09-02T06:00:00.000-05:00

Tomorrow...

2009-09-01T12:00:00.000-05:00

This big girls starts pre-K. She is so excited, but I am not sure if I am more excited. It will be a bitter sweet day for sure!

I am also looking forward to spending a few days alone with this precious girl. Especially since she has never had fun filled mom only days.

And then we will be meeting this little guy.

To say that our next two weeks will be eventful is probably and understatement.

A Little Preggo Update

2009-08-28T11:56:00.004-05:00

I had my 37 week dr appt. this morning. I am dilated to 2, which isn't really a big deal to me since I have played this game two times before. Both times before I made it all the way to 4 and sat there for a week.

I am only sleeping about an hour or two at a time. This little man gravitates to the side that I am laying on and puts all his weight on my ribs or hip. So I usually wake up and have to flip which is a workout by itself and then try to fall back asleep.

I am also not the best mom these days. It is fend for yourself around here. Which works for a 4 year old, but not so much for a 2 year old. I remember these days with Miss L when I was pregnant with little s, but I don't remember her being such a challenge. It is amazing the difference in kids. I keep telling myself that things will be better once he gets here, I will be able to do things once again. I know I will be sleep deprived, but I can bend over and lift my kids without feeling like I am going to pop.

5 days until preschool starts for Miss L. Not preggo related, but I think I am more excited than she is.

Only a few more days to enter my baby poll.

Wordless Wednesday - A Little Photo Shoot

2009-08-26T06:00:00.001-05:00

See more WW at 5 Minutes for Mom!

Baby Poll

2009-08-17T14:30:00.000-05:00

I have always been curious as to when others think I will have my babies as well as guesses on size.

Here's some stats:

Miss L

born 2 weeks early, pre-term labor stopped 4 weeks before that

6lbs 5ozs

March 5, 2005 11:59am

Little S

born 3 days early, no pre-term labor

7lbs 3ozs

April 17, 2007 8:01am

Little Man K

Due September 16, 2009 (although 1 previous ultrasound showed the 15th)
So far no major bouts of contractions.
Will be 36 weeks Wednesday

So what do you think? Date, time, weight, length? Leave a comment with your best guesses. And of course the closest will get a prizes!!

First Place - $10 gift card to Target and $10 gift certificate to Once Upon A Dream

Second Place - $10 gift certificate to Once Upon A Dream

I am leaving the comments open until Midnight August 31st.

New Shirts

2009-08-17T13:54:00.002-05:00

Hope you see all 3 of my kids wearing these really soon. Not just because they are so cute, but also because I am ready to be DONE! You can check out Nap Time Designs on Etsy to find more adorable kid clothes.