First off ... Landon had his four-month checkup today. He's 17 lbs 12 oz and 27 inches long -- just how I like my babies -- nice and fat. I swear they keep those exam rooms at like 98 degrees, though, because I'm always sweating by the time I leave there. It could be because they don't want the babies to get cold since they're naked most of the visit. Or maybe it's just my natural response to Tanner playing with the trashcan (gross!!) and the light switches the whole time I'm trying to talk to the doctor. Or maybe it's because Landon cried through the whole thing. The doctor told me this means he's cognitively advanced. Nothing like trying to make a mom feel good. She also told me I should start putting him in his bed awake and letting him cry during the night. Not sure I'm ready to start that yet. But I'll take the "advanced" comment, just the same. :)
Landon also took his first spin in the exersaucer yesterday, followed by a repeat today. He seems to love it and I'm glad I have another way to entertain him. Oh ... and Tanner seems to really enjoy it, too!
Dude ... Hands OFF!
Nothing like a great day at the office!
I don't know what the deal is, but Tanner has grown up SO MUCH these past 2 - 3 months. I look at him and can't seem to find even an ounce of baby left. He's 100% little boy now. He's communicating so much and his vocabulary seems to be growing exponentially. But he still gives me at least 50 kisses a day if I ask for them. And, in turn, he asks me to kiss at least 25 boo-boos everyday. I love how he gets an owie and runs to me, tearful, asking me to kiss it. As soon as I do, he's happy again, and I feel like my lips are full of magic. Everything he plays with turns into a "choo-choo" or a boat. And he's enthralled with bugs ... or bogues as he calls them. And did I mention that he's the BEST big brother ever?
As for me, I'm feeling rather dumpy lately. Simply pass over this next paragraph if you don't want to hear my ridiculous self-loathing. First off ... I totally need some new highlights. And a trim. And a babysitter to watch my kids while I get these done. And money to pay the outrageous price to get these done at the salon I like to go to. Still reading? Okay then. I also need to lose this last 10lbs of baby weight, which is residing in my face and hips ... yuck. Except I really don't have an excuse because I've been eating whatever I want. And I'm having the HARDEST time finding opportunities to work out. I've always got one napping and one awake it seems like, which rules out the treadmill and a run with the jogger. And I really just need to stop making excuses ... and I know it. Still reading? I kind of hope you've moved on by now. But in case you haven't ... have I mentioned that I have ZERO clothes that fit? My fat clothes are too big, and my regular clothes are too small. And the more I look at my regular clothes, the more I see that they really aren't that great anyways. Okay ... and one more thing. I know this is insane. I know it, but I'm just going to put it out there so you know exactly what I'm thinking. Remember how my retainer broke a few months ago and I had to go and get a new one made? Well, about 6 weeks passed by between losing the old one and getting the new one and I swear my teeth are crooked now. And I can't hardly bear to look at them because I was so faithful for so long with that stupid retainer and now my two front teeth are totally overlapping the next two ... just a little bit. Okay, I really hope everyone's moved on to the next paragraph by now. Besides, I doubt anyone I come into contact with pays even a lick of attention to my appearance when I have this little heartbraker on my arm.
And there is something awesome that I want to share with you. It's a recipe that I found for iced coffee that almost blows Starbucks out of the water. Almost. Try it and see what you think:
1 pot strong coffee (I brewed 10 cups with 10 T coffee grounds)
1/2 of a 14 oz can fat-free sweetened condensed milk
Mix together and chill. Add your favorite flavor if you like. I added a bit of chocolate syrup and it is SUCH a treat! Let me know how you like it!
5 comments:
Beautiful Rachel... love all of the pictures. You are such a good mom, and those boys are incredibly lucky to have YOU.
I read your whole self-loathing paragraph, and must comment. You are gorgeous! I, too, am going through a very similar phase, yet have had NO babies.... Lisette's advice to me was- be gentle with yourself. You are an incredible wife, mother, friend, blogger, daughter, sister, etc... the whole clothes/body/exercise/eating thing will come in good time.
Love you, Rachel- hang in there! xo xo
Rachel,
You look wonderful! We all go through those moments of feeling bad about ourselves. It will pass. Everytime you feel like you have a couple pounds extra, just look at your boys and remember that your body changed to give them life, well worth it! You are beautiful and a wonderful mom, loving friend, loving sister, loving daughter. Always remember too, that God granted you those children just as God gave you to your mom...you are perfect just the way he makes you!
Rachel - BEAUTIFUL, LOVING, CARING, NURTURING........ Need I say more. Love reading your blog and seeing pictures of those adorable little boys. Give them kisses for me.
Love
Aunt MK
Oh Rachel, you look wonderful! A beautiful, loving "Momma" :) Your two boys are just as adorable as can be too! And that iced coffee recipe...AWESOME! Thank you for sharing it!
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