{luck}

I can't believe my luck! Morgan is sleeping and Gerard wanted to play in the basement, so I finally have an opportunity to work on the computer! I better type fast, though, because who knows how long this will last!

In my last few posts I forgot to mention the BEST present EVER! Gerard made me this Mother's Day gift in preschool and it has to be the best thing I've ever received:


It says:

This is a very special gift
That you can never see.
The reason it's so special is
It's just for you from me.

Whenever you are lonely,
Or even feeling blue,
You only have to hold this gift
And know I think of you.

You never can unwrap it.
Please leave the ribbon tied.
Just hold the box close to your heart.
It's filled with love inside.

He was so proud of it. He explained to me that he blew kisses inside and put all his love in there for me. Isn't that just the best?!?!?!?!

And just so you all can get your fix, here are some pictures from today:

{M.I.A.}

Sorry it's been so long since I've blogged! As you can imagine, things have been pretty busy lately. Debbie was here for a week and she left Saturday. We all had a great time with her, and Gerard in particular is sad she left. Now Gerard is counting the days until Grandma and Grandpa come back in June. Not long now!

Anyway, I feel like I have some catching up to do. Here are some pictures from Gerard's field trip to the local nature center. His first field trip! So cute!! (Oh, and please excuse the covered-up faces of his classmates for the web.)





And here are some more pictures from our impromptu photo shoot:




And some with Aunt Debbie:







And some at our preschool carnival:




Well, that's about it for now. I hope to update the blog more regularly again as we settle into our normal routines.

{happy mother's day}

Happy Mother's Day to my mom and to all the other moms I know. I hope you all have a wonderful day!

Debbie flew in yesterday and Gerard hasn't stopped talking to her. He is so excited that she's finally here and has so much to tell her! And Morgan is enjoying an extra lap to sit on and all the extra attention. (Big Gerard and I are glad she's here, too!)

Here are some pictures from the other day. Doesn't Morgan look so cute in this little sundress from the Goodman's?

{sweetest boy EVER}

OK, you've got to hear this story....

Yesterday at preschool, Gerard's teacher asked each child what his/her mom was really good at. She went around the circle, and when it was Gerard's turn to answer he said "I have to think about it some more." She continued around the circle, and most children answered things like "My mom is good at washing my hands" or "My mom is good at buying me video games" and things like that. When she finally returned to Gerard, he said "My mom is really good at filling me up with love." Isn't that just the cutest thing you've ever heard! My heart just about melted when I heard that. My sweetie....

And today I took Morgan for her 2 week check-up. The doctor said she's doing great, and she's gaining weight like a champ. She's already in the 75th percentile for height and weight.

That about wraps things up here. I hope everyone has a nice weekend. I'm sure we'll be spending it outside as much as possible -- it's supposed to be in the high 70's all weekend!!!

{as promised}

Here are some more pictures, just as I promised....

{more to come}

Sorry it's been a while since I've posted, but as you can imagine things have been busy around here. Everyone is good. Morgan is sleeping nicely and she's a pretty happy baby. She really only cries when she's hungry. Gerard is adjusting to life as a big brother very well. He loves to kiss and hug Morgan, help with feedings, and get diapers. He doesn't have any interest in changing diapers, but he always needs to check to see what's in the diaper after she's been changed. Weird, but cute.

Anyway, I should have time in the next day or so to upload more pictures, so be sure to check back!

{more pictures}

First of all, thank you for all the comments, e-mails, calls and well-wishes. Things here are settling in. Morgan didn't sleep much her first night home, but the last 2 nights have been better (if you call eating every 2.5 hours better). At least she sleeps between feedings at night.

Here are some more pictures -- her first sponge bath (she wasn't a huge fan!) and some random ones from today...