Luke's Blessing

Luke had his baby blessing this past Sunday! We followed up with a luncheon afterwards. I am so thankful for everyone who came and shared Luke's day with us. Luke was blessed in the same outfit that Jordan and Max were blessed in. It was a little big on him but it was really neat that nearly 30 years later the same outfit was used again. Thanks to Becky for letting my use it and for cleaning and repairing the elastic in it!

Luke's Shower

Luke's baby shower was this last Saturday and it was a lot of fun! Thank you to Aunt Linda and Grandma Moos for putting it on for us, it turned out great. It was nice to see everyone and show Luke off in one spot. It is so hard/great to have such a big extended family and close friends. Seeing everyone is difficult and it is was nice everyone was able to come and see Me and Luke.

Baby Fat

Okay,
having the hardest time staying focused and eating well. As soon as the kids go to bed and I sit to watch t.v. I grab food to munch on. I have a plan for tonight though; I am going to sit on the couch with my skinny jeans on...or should I say half on, they don't go past mid-thigh at the moment. This is not to depress me but simply remind me how much I'd rather put on the jeans then eat the damn kudos bar or ice cream, or whatever else I fancy to eat. Laura T. and Sondra D. you are my motivaters at the moment!

YAY made birth weight

Yay Luke made birth weight and beyond today! Weighing in at 7 lbs. and 12 oz. My LITTLE man is almost 8 lbs. and is 4 weeks and 1 day old.

Love it!

I LOVE LOVE LOVE my new stroller. I have been eyeing it since I got pregnant. It is always in the display window at this cute baby boutique down town. Mine is not green though, it is blue and gray with a little blue camo. It is so smooth, easy to steer, easy to jog with, and the kids seem to like it too. The first time we tried it out Lei kept asking for where Luke was. When I told her he was under her she got very frustrated that she could hear him but not see him.

For the first time I felt like an adult...I am walking thru Costco with two kids and all of a sudden I feel old...not OLD just not young. Like I feel old enough to actually have kids and be married.

Well, the time has officially come...we need another car. We held out as long as possible but it is time.

Having two kids is a lot more work then one.

I had to give Luke some formula today for the first time. I have been pumping for a week and I only get 1 oz. of milk per 2 hours. Poor boy is just not growing and has been extra hungry today so I caved in and gave him a bottle when I knew I had no more to give him. Will still pump though and just have to supplement.

It has been really hard to try to break all my pregnancy eating habits...especially late night eating. It will always be a never ending battle. Started weight watchers again and began running again this week. February 1st is the marathon in Huntington Beach.

I colored my hair a really dark red and no one cares for it. I have to say I like it though. It is a nice change. Will have to post a pic sometime.

"BAd MotHEr"

OKAY SO THIS MORNING I DECIDED TO BE A "BAD MOM" AND JUST PUT ON THE TV FOR LEI TO NICK JR. AND JUST LET HER WATCH IT IN MY BED WHILE LUKE SLEPT AND I CAME DOWNSTAIRS AND CAUGHT UP ON STUFF I HAVE BEEN PUTTING OFF. I WAS THINKING HOW RELAXING THE MORNING HAS BEEN...LUKE HAS SLEPT FOR THE THE LAST 3.5 HOURS AND SADLY LEI HAS BEEN WATCHING TV FOR THE LAST 2. I THINK THIS WEEK I WILL CONTINUE TO BE A "BAD MOM" AND LET MY TV RULES SLIDE UNTIL NEXT WEEK...:)

Pics.

So far So good

Well, it has been a week since we added one to our family. He is a very mild baby. Lots o' sleepin' and lots o' eating! Have had no problems breast feeding this time around and have not needed to give Luke a single bottle. Sooo different then last time. He only cries when he has pooped or needs to feed. The last two nights have been fabulous two 4 hour stretches of sleep between 1 am and 9 am.

I have been managing work fairly well. Very busy and my office isn't open really. Just answering phones and seeing people when needed. It has been a lot smoother and easier then I thought it would be. Although can't wait until the 12th; the last person moves in then and things will slow down and I can relax.

Lei has adjusted fine. She isn't acting any differently. Loves the baby and likes to hold him all the time. Went to the Doctors office today alone with both and felt very overwhelmed. They are much easier to manage at home. It was a whole new experience dealing with two in public. I will savor the time Luke just sits in his seat the whole time.

Visitors at the hospital

Luke Thomas

My water broke (in the car) at 8:45 p.m. Sunday night and 4 hours later Luke was born Monday morning at 12:33 a.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 8 oz. and was 19.5 inches long. My labor was so fast that it was all natural...not by choice I was begging for drugs but was not granted my wish. We came home yesterday and are all happy and well. Lei is adjusting good so far. She asks to hold him a few times a day and has gotten upset only once when he was crying.