Today was Greyson's blessing day. It was a really nice day.
Lots of friends and family were there.
Thanks to everyone who came.

Bedtime story: Lady and the Tramp

Our morning in pictures

Crew found my camera this morning and started snapping away.
I liked a few of his pictures. But most had to be deleted.
So it gave me this idea for a post.

Feeding time.
He is always acting like he his hungry.
He has been eating 3 oz every 3 hours.
Might need to change this.

My lovely self at 6:30 am.

Trying to burp.

Reading facebook while feeding Greyson.

Big boys watching cartoons till they HAVE to get up.

Dishes. Did not clean kitchen yesterday.
So it was pretty bad!

Taking the boys to school in the rain.

This kid has been my big helper for the last 4 weeks.
It is nice when he is home to help me. I like to have the two extra hands.
And two willing hands to do whatever I ask.

So I decided that he needed a little attention.
So we went to U Swirl.
Just the two of us.

Friday night at our house

Friday night = Movie night
We have not done this in awhile.
The boys always ask. But they want popcorn and candy.
Oh and a new movie to watch.
I am not always that prepared. So we end up watching something on tv or a movie we already have.
Last night I was not prepared.
I really just wanted to go to sleep.
So all the boys got comfy in front of the tv and we all watched Wizards vs. Werewolves.
Brian was lucky and missed the first viewing. He was still working.
But got home in time to watch it with us for a second viewing.
I fell asleep for 30 minutes till someone (Crew) got in my face and asked me if i was feeling better.
I wanted to say " no, but i would feel a lot better if I could just sleep and wake up when my body says that it is time!"
But instead I said "yes i feel better."
And I said it with a smile!

The big boys were in bed by 8:30.
And then Greyson decided that he wanted to be awake.

Brian walked on the treadmill.
While I watched a dvr recording and fed Greyson.

He still did not want to go to sleep.

Then we decided to give him a bath.
He finally went to sleep at 10pm.
I crawled into bed at 10:30 and I don't remember anything after that.
Well.....until I woke up at 2am and then again at 4am.

This was our friday night.
Don't you wish your friday nights are as fun as our house!

I forgot...

...how tiny newborn diapers are.

...how much i hate interrupted sleep.

...how to have patience with a 3 year old.

...how little noises at night in my bedroom will keep me awake. (thank goodness for a sleep machine!)

...how much I love my sleep!!

...how a newborn can bring so much love.

...how holding a cuddly baby can put me to sleep.

...how i don't really like the nights.

(picture taken by Heather)

Except that it is just the two of us. I think I kinda like that!

I hope I don't forget this.

2010

It is crazy to me that it is 2010. Where did 2009 go? It seemed like it just came and went. I got this idea from a blog that I read.

Instead of listing new year's resolutions. List those things that you will NOT do in 2010. So here are a few of mine:

* i will not stop sewing and wishing that i was good at it.
* i will not stop making jewelry.
* i will not stop going to monster jam with my boys and loving every minute of it.
* i will not stop laughing at the funny things the boys say & do.
* i will not stop having family over.
* i will never like day light savings.
* i will not stop wishing that I could visit NY again.
* i will not forget that our backyard still needs some attention.
* i will not be afraid to just be.
* i will never stop loving my van.
* i will not stop coupon shopping.
* i will never stop wishing that Crew could stay little forever.
* i will never give up girl night outs.
* i will not stop going camping.


And I am loving this. I just might have to get this book.

You are now a BIG brother.

You always want to know where Greyson is and what he is doing.

You will ask all day long if you can hold him. And it is always when he is sleeping, eating, burping or getting his diaper changed. Then I let YOU hold your little brother. It only lasts for about 2 seconds. You kiss him and say "ok I'm done".

When talking about Greyson you will say she or her. I have to always correct you.

It went like this yesterday....

Mom: Crew get your hand off his face you are being to rough. (he was rubbing Greyson's face and trying to open his eyes)
Crew: NO! I didn't do that.
Mom: Yes you did. I just saw you. You need to be soft.
Crew: That was an accident.

Then I went down the hall to take care of some laundry. I could still see them in my bedroom from where I was. My head was in the washer when I hear...."she heavy".
He was trying to pick up Greyson. Good thing he said something so I was able to stop him.


You do this ALL DAY L O N G. It gets old and yes it drives me a little crazy! But I have to remember that you love him too just like the rest of us. You are going to be good friends.

You are now a BIG brother.

Yes, it's true......

....my body is tired and sore. i have had headaches & high blood pressure since i have been home. and i am now on medication again.

....the big boys LOVE them some greyson. they always want to hold him. but ONLY if he is awake. and that is not very often....since he is ALWAYS sleeping.

....i have the best family & friends. what would i do without all this help???

....i say mean things to brian when i get up for late night feedings. well not really that mean but i do talk to him. and he never hears me. that's because he is asleep & i am the only one who can hear a little baby crying in our room. i just don't understand this!!

....i really don't mind the night time feedings so far. he is just so stinking sweet. he makes the cutest noises when he is eating. but i am sure this will change very fast & we will get on our every other night schedule.


....when i am pregnant i always worry about how i will ever be able to love another person as much as i love my other family members. well.....IT is possible. i love this baby so much!!

and i think the feeling is mutual.

Greyson Duke Howard
7 lbs. 10 oz.
20 inches
December 29.2009
7:54 pm