Sick Baby Girl

Well, I thought Jack's flu was too easy. Sure enough, it all began yesterday for Miss Reagan. And now we're rapidly approaching the 48 hour mark, and she's still not keeping breast milk down. I took her to the doctor tonight-and she's dehydrated. Soooo...we came home and she downed 4 ounces of pedialite...and....knock on wood...she's keeping it down and is sound asleep. Here's to SLEEP for ALL of us...even Jason in Des Moines.











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Daddy's Snuggle Bunny

...indeed


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Girlie Girl

Even tho she was clearly exhausted, she was all girl...clutching her bracelet and purse!!!!


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All Dressed Up

My kiddos are rarely dressed in anything but their "comfy clothes"...but Hayden had his Pre-k Christmas program this day...so they were all dressed up and looking adorable. Every time I look at these, I can't get over how precious my 3 babies are! I am one lucky Mama!!!!








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Jingle Baby

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Jingle Bells

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Sibling Love

As much as my 3 monkeys fight, they really do love each other...and at the moment my boys are absolutely CRAZY about their sister. Here's the proof!!!











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Bouncy Girl

Reagan is 6 1/2 months old here. She LOVES her Johnny Jumper...so thankful to the friend who let us borrow it!!!!

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Soooooo Big!!!!

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Daddy Laughs

So, every single year we watch Christmas Vacation-at least once. And every single time we watch, Jason laughs THIS hard. I caught him during the opening scene...and I SWEAR, he had no idea I was recording him- until he mentions it. Enjoy!

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Jack kicking Reagan = giggles

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Ice Cream Break

After a long night of shopping in Des Moines, we were all in need of a late-night ice cream break!











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We were all hanging out in the basement watching Christmas movies, and Jackie came walking out of the toyroom carrying this baby. He brought it over to Reagan and said, "Here ya go Reagie! You can have my baby now.". Reagan grabbed her and immediately started "kissing" her. MY babies are So. Sweet.


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Story time fun!

The library in Liberty has the best Toddler Storytime with Miss Melissa!!! I'm not sure who enjoys it more: Jack, Mama or Reagan. Today we sang Christmas carols and even got to wear red noses during Rudolph. So fun!!!





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Sick Boys

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Reagan...and her Mama

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Sad...

Okay...so this is strictly a venting post-which I typically save for Facebook or conversations with my husband or friends. But. This one effects the kids, so I thought, why not.
The other day my Hayden came home from school and was SUPER excited because he got a sticker from his buddy Thayer-in fact, he brought enough for everyone. I asked Hayden if he would like to do that-take a little treat in for his friends, and he responded with: "you know Mom, I was thinking...I think I would like to bake some cookies and take them to all of my friends.". 2 thoughts immediately came to mind: 1. I have such a sweet, thoughtful little guy. And 2. Crap! I'm the world's worst cookie maker.
But, being the FABULOUS mama that I am (ha!), we checked the cabinets for the ingredients and started baking. 4 dozen cookies and a late night trip to Michael's for cute cellophane bags later, we had a festive basket of treats for his friends.
This morning Hayden couldn't wait to get to school to present the basket to Miss Julie...and let me tell you-my boy was PROUD.
Well, about an hour ago my phone rang and low and behold it was Miss Julie. I was afraid that she was calling because he was sick or hurt...but instead, she was calling to tell me that she is unable to hand the treats out because they're homemade. Apparently there is a law that says kids can't share homemade treats anymore. Wow. What a HUGE bummer. I remember when I was a kid, how fun it was when kids brought in homemade birthday treats...and I had seriously been looking forward to being "that mom"...at least occasionally. I do get it...allergies, poison, etc. But. I still don't like it, and I still think it's sad.
PS. Miss Julie knew this was the case this morning, but didn't want to crush him...which I appreciate. And. She's going to allow him to hand his treats out to the teachers-which he will love.



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Hats

So, Jason has a "thing" against women in hats. He is of the opinion that very few can pull the look off...and that too many try...and fail. He is ALWAYS telling me that I cannot pull it off...but I've been DYING to buy myself a few hats anyway...and I figured since almost everyone else is failing, why not join them!?!?!? So...today I did.



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Sleeping Beauty

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Lunch

At 2 5/6, Jackson's favorite place to eat is...Subway...so, after a long morning of shopping with Mama and Sissy, I treated him to lunch! My absolute favorite part of Hayden being in school is that Jack and I get some quality time together...and our lunch dates are always the best!!!







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Afternoon Snuggles

One of the best parts of my day is my afternoon snuggles with my girl...


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Our Favorite Christmas Gift!

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Pajama Day!

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My Little Elf

Jackson and I decided to put our new Christmas tree up while Hayden was at school-of course we waited for him to add the ornaments...but oh how nice is the prelit?!?!?





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Brothers

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Reagan is 6 Months Old!

I have no idea where the past 6 months have gone. But I do know that she is the most amazing blessing and that she completes our family. She adds joy to all of our lives. She loves her brothers (especially Hayden at the moment), she is a Mama's girl, and she is loving all the attention from her daddy. She is giggling, sitting, rolling (when she feels like it) and squealing. She's saying "dadadadadadada", eating baby food, loving mum mums, and barely sleeps at night. She loves to snuggle, loves to be held, talked to, read to, sang to, and kissed up.
She's our girl...and these past 6 months with her have been a gift. We love you, Reagan Estelle. Happy 1/2 Birthday Sweet Princess!














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Bouncy

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Reagan's Eating Baby Food Now!!!!

Reagan will be 6 months on Friday, so it's time to start with FOOD!!!! My plan was to make it, but it turns out that I may have gotten in over my head. So, for the moment, I just bought good old Gerber.
She's really not a fan!!!
She's had peas, cereal, applesauce, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes, and really hasn't liked ANY of it.
Here she is trying sweet potatoes for lunch today.



Mmmm...those are pretty good!!!


Nope, nevermind. Turns out I HATE them!!!!

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