Storytime!

I have a story for you. I find it humorous.

I decided I needed my hair highlighted last week because I'm a bridesmaid this weekend in my cousin's fabulous wedding in NY. I'm already feeling pretty low about my new "shapely" body and as any new mom can agree...downright frumpy! So I needed a little pick-me-up. Tom agreed to watch the girls so off to the hair salon I go. Thank god I only spent 2 hours away from the house because when I came home, I thought the house had been robbed. The living room was a disaster (thanks to Hurricane Ella) and both girls were not happy. Oh and neither was Tom. You would have thought I had left him for weeks with these kids. He was so frazzled. I started laughing when he began telling me all of his "woes" of the past two hours. "You wouldn't believe it...Ella was throwing a fit because Riley ate her hot dog, but yet she had an ice pop in her hand. She cried because I didn't want to play in her room anymore. Madeline started crying at the same time so I had to heat up milk for a bottle and the dog was whining to be let out. I barely had time to heat up dinner for myself, no less eat it." The list went on. I stood there staring at him like "uh huh babe. Yup." Who is he kidding? That's my everyday, all day. Men...sheesh. ;) I think he respects my job a little more now. BUT to his credit, he did watch the girls again while I went our for drinks with Callie and I came home to a pretty clean house, both girls bathed and ready for bed and a very happy family.

This was the smiling family I came home to:)

I think I have five photos with my Madeline so I'm forced to take self portraits

Happppppy!
Serious
Love the little bottom on her onesie

Hiiiiiiii bloggers!!!She's getting so big!

Ella's Fairy Godmother

Did you know Ella has a fairy Godmother? Her name is Auntie Monica and anything Ella wishes for, she gets! It's amazing how that works. I keep wondering where my fairy Godmother is. I do have the MOST fabulous Godmother, Lynn, in the whole wide world...but I don't remember her buying me a Mercedes growing up. She did spoil me rotten (and still does!) I guess that's what Godmothers are for though! Aunt Monica came to visit last week and we had an amazing, but very relaxing time (she will probably tell you we ate way too much though!). She brought tons of gifts for the girls and I do believe Ella asked everyday "do you have more presents?" **hangs head in shame** I need to teach that girl more manners! We loved having you visit Monica and a huge thank you for being so wonderful to your nieces.

This is what happens when I'm doing the dishes and Ella is watching Madeline. Ella told me "look mama...Madeline is soooo cute now!"

Playing before bedtime

Her new Benz from Auntie
Auntie wishing she could drive it

I think she LOVES it. Seriously, the rims are more sparkly than on my own car.

Daddy discovered the Moby Wrap (not bad for his first time!)

I promise she wasn't allowed to have the car out of park for this photo. Madeline, however, doesn't look so convinced.

At this point Madeline is probably wishing she was in her car seat.

How cute is this onesie my mom made for her? LOVE LOVE IT!! and her scowl cracks me up.

I think we know who Ella takes after.

Loving her nieces!

Another onesie my mom made. So talented.

Big bro, lil sis

Read my shirt and then look at my face:) Precious.

My Riley Roo

Our sweet Riley was diagnosed with a heart murmur back in June. The vet said it's a 5 on a scale of 1-6 so unfortunately it's really bad. She is constantly coughing which is a symptom and I feel so bad for her. Keep our little doggie in your prayers. As annoying as Tom thinks she is, I love her to pieces and can't imagine our family without her!

New title

Tear tear...very sad to say goodbye to Me&E, but I felt it was only appropriate when it really was just Ella and I. Now that Tom has returned from Korea and we have the newest addition, Madeline, it was time to change the title. Me & Mine suits us a little better. How lucky am I? I mean, after all, they are all mine:)

Lovin' Life

Aside from the lack of sleep, the constant baby at my boob, the crazy fits of an almost 3 yr old, and a husband glued to the computer to watch the Rays play...life really is beautiful. Sometimes I lose my patience (I challenge any mom/wife who says they don't) and I think when I do lose it, Tom gets a little scared;) (sorry babe...it's just horomones!) Ella is still loving being a big sister, but for some reason feels the need to poke Madeline in the face when she's sound asleep or scream really loudly when I'm trying to put Madeline down for a snooze. I consider it a test and so far I'm probably failing with Ella and discipline, but at least Madeline is content 90% of the day. One day and one thing at a time I tell myself.

4 Weeks old

One hot mama...

It's hot here. Reallllly hot. Like 110 degrees every day. I'm starting to melt. Just thought I'd inform you of that situation.

For all the moms out there, can you all agree with me that the new wardrobe after you have a baby is yoga pants and tank tops? And hair in a pony tail (hopefully clean but not always) and definitely a lack of any makeup. Who has time for such things? I'm seeing it more as a cleansing of my skin and a break for my hair. I never blow dry it or straighten it anymore so maybe it will start looking healthier:) Afterall, my 30th birthday is right around the corner and I'm all about taking care of myself suddenly!

I am excited to say that Madeline is growing BIG and FAST! We took her in for her 3 week appointment and she weighed 7 lbs 13 oz and was almost 20 inches long. Ella took 5 weeks to gain a single lb so her "little" sister is surpassing her growth chart quite quickly. Madeline is starting to reach and grab for objects, and is cooing more everyday. Unfortunately, she is slacking in the sleep department and I'm feeling a little sleep deprived. But it's all good. I know "this too shall pass". I'm just enjoying her being a baby and hoping time slows down...just a bit.

Sweet Sisterly love

Sassypants

Thanks Bridget for my kickin' sleeper!
Hanging out!

LOVE this.

Milk drunk..not me, Madeline (*note the lack of makeup and the hair in a ponytail and nursing bra hanging out. Geez I'm a hot mess. Focus on Madeline.)

Two goofy faces

She looks pretty tough, huh? I think she was pooping.

I believe something is wrong with this photo.

LOOK at the chunk!! SO exciting because Ella never had baby rolls!! Woohoo!

We went on a buffalo hunt in the Wildlife Preserve. Ella was her typical self posing for the camera.

First buffalo we encountered. Later it was literally walking the double yellow and I could have reached out and touched it. It was SO close to us, my camera wouldn't focus to take a photo. It's a HUGE animal. I might or might not have screamed when it walked by. And of course Tom picked MY side of the car to drive by it.

We took a trip up Mt. Scott. We did the same thing when Ella was a few weeks old. Unfortunately, we have to take another trip because there was something on the lens and it ruined all the pics.

Tom took a few sweet shots of me and my little girl

Grabbing onto objects

Look at the little fluffy bunny tail

Thanks for checking in!