Behind again...

My sister, Maddie said it was time for an update and she is SOOO right! I took all of these pictures to show our basement and haven't even posted them. Oh well, I'll get to it. Tyler did take a picture of London taking her first nap in her new bed. She's done surprisingly well. However, she still wakes up at 5:30 am and I am always really tired. I thought that with the darkness of the basement she might sleep in but, unfortunately I think she has an internal alarm that forces her awake. C'est la vie! For some reason I've been awful at taking pictures lately! So strange and out of character for me! London loves her princess costume and wears it daily along with a full slip that I used to wear when I was little. I also took some pictures of Mandy and I holding each other's babies while the rest of our family ditched us and went to the fair. Madden is still growing and is a happy, sweet little boy. I'm grateful that London loves him as much as she does.

Distracted!

Okay, I know it's time for an update but I've been seriously distracted. Madden is continually gaining a pound a week and everyone is telling me how fat he is. I just love him so much. London still loves her little brother a little too much but, hates me alot of the time. They even enjoy watching TV together. Tyler and I have been enjoying her little comments and ideas she has. She said to me, "Boom Baby!" I asked where she heard that and said, "Mimi's." I finally figured out she heard it on Emperor's New Groove. She's such a character. London's still wanting to make the muffins. Since they prohibiting and further weight loss for me, I haven't been making them. So I give her a spoon and some frosting. So far it's been an okay compromise. I've become the queen of bribery with London. Even trying to get her to take a picture has become a challenge. She just fights for the sake of getting my reaction. Luckily, I've still been able to keep the patience. However, I think she's wearing Tyler down. We've been able to spend time with both our families due to the birth of so many babies! Tyler's sister had her baby I think eleven days after Madden. Funny enough, he was born two weeks early on her due date and she was born almost two weeks late. Madden still has acid-reflux and cries quite a bit at night. It's been so nice to have Tyler home because I really thought I would tear my hair out. We've been laughing alot at our exactly alike Madden and London are. Here are some similar baby pics. This is London. Madden London Madden

The Lame Cook

Okay, so I'm pretty dull in my cooking choices. I CAN cook, but I choose really simple meals because they're healthier. For instance, most nights I grill chicken, pair it with a vegetable and maybe a carb such as a wheat roll. I seriously make this three or four times a week. Protein, veggie, carb. See, I'm lame. When I make Tyler lasagna, pasta, or a really filling meal, I don't eat it. Number one reason is because I include my desserts in my daily caloric intake. Healthy? Probably not. But, I love chocolate. With that confession said, I love to bake and they are my most favorite desserts. (Baked goods and chocolate that is.) I make a ton of banana breads and muffins because London enjoys them and I get a healthier dessert than, say, a couple of massive brownies and the chub that goes with them. I found these muffins online on a google site for banana recipes. They are so good that I've made them twice this week with Tyler, London, and me inhaling them. Please try and enjoy. The best part is that there are no eggs or dairy so I let London eat as much batter as she wants. Banana Muffins 3 ripe bananas 1/4 c. oil or melted oleo 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. soda 1 c chopped nuts or raisins (I did chocolate chips!) 1 tsp. salt 2 c. Flour Mix ingredients with a fork and do not overmix. Bake at 350 degrees for about twenty minutes. Since the baking degree and time were not given to me, this was my own guess. ENJOY!!!!

Our New Baby

Our little family is doing great. Madden is a champion eater and gained two pounds in two weeks. He is a good baby during the day but, still struggles at night. Fortunately, Tyler has been home and lets me go to the gym at odd hours after I nurse. It has been so nice to have our little family together. London is now in her big girl room and is adjusting excellently to a new baby and a new room as well as potty training. We are blessed and grateful for two healthy and beautiful children. Motherhood is the best!

Life is Good.

I've got two beautiful children, an awesome husband, a finished basement and a supportive family. All I need now is to lose a stomach and life would be perfect! Emily took some pics of us on Sunday and here we are in all our goofiness.

Just Pictures

Sunday my dad was released from the Stake Presidency. Dad, you did a great job and we all love you.I have been trying to take a picture of Madden everyday but, apparently I only took three on this day because we were so busy. Most days I've been taking them right before bed because I forget. Madden continues to be a sweet baby and a good little eater. I went to the gym yesterday and he was so good. I guess he got hungry but, was still a good little boy. I have to say thanks to my family and Tyler's mom for all the help. I think I'd be an insane woman without all of you. Today both the kids got their baths before 8:00 a.m. and I was able to clean the bathrooms before the counter top guys came. I'm so grateful for productive days. They are the best. I had to put a picture of the cutest socks ever. Miss you Ty. Loves.

To Tyler:

Our little man is getting big in just a week and a half! In the time he's been home we've had cabinets put in, countertops measured, hardware picked and bought, carpet put in, London's bedroom set purchased and picked up, and soon granite installed. This is his first outfit being at home. If you count the hospital, second outfit. Let me start with the day we came home. My mom decorated our house and brought London home. This is her trying to get BACK into Mimi's car. Overall, the weekend was pretty good besides the fact that Ty and I were dead on our feet. We took London swimming and tried to make sure she felt that she wasn't replaced. London and I even had a little beauty session (Which we usually do every week) where I painted her nails and she picked my toe nail color. I even bought her a new dress and barettes so that she'd feel special too. She loves her little brother. She lays next to him and tries to treat him like a doll. I just hope she doesn't try to pick him up when I'm out of the room.... Anywho, we had some awesome visitors and greatly appreciated gifts. Remember that I was two weeks early and not quite prepared clothing and babywise to supply for this little boy. Tyler is already pleased with this boy because more than once he's been caught on camera watching SportsCenter. He's so proud. I hope you're reading this Ty, because this blog is for you. Madden is such a good eater and a calm baby. Even when he's hurting he doesn't really cry. I took him to the Dr's on Monday because his eyes looked so yellow. Good news was that he was just fine and the yellow would fade, which it already has! The other day the carpet was installed and the guys were here a little after nine in the morning until 8:30 pm. I had cabin fever sooo bad. Thanks to my mom for taking London that day. When Maddie brought her back we spent over an hour playing with Play Dough. We started to do mustaches and finally gave up. It clearly isn't where our talent lies. My brother, Dean and his family came to help me move the furniture back since Tyler's gone. I seriously couldn't have done it without him. It was such a relief to have some help. London had a fit when they had to go and Deaner apparently put them on the shelf on our stairs for a pep talk. I was nursing so Madeline must have taken this picture. Yesterday was probably the worst and hardest day for a single mother. I woke up hearing London say she was riding the horsey. I had discovered only the night before that when ticked off, she climbs out of her crib to yell at me through the door. So, when I heard horsey, I knew she was riding the rail. Dangerous and testing. I weeded the entire yard with Madden in his swing and London "helping" me weed. She ended up preening the driveway and garage (fertilizer). Later, I tried to lay her down for a nap and instead she climbed out of her crib at least four times and tried to beat me to a pulp. After she came out she immediately pushed some extra tiles I had out to be replaced onto the floor. Hence, she broke the tiles that were our replacements and chipped more that are on the floor. Right after that I was cleaning a mess she'd made in the kitchen and looked over to discover London playing in stamp ink. Fortunately, I grabbed her in time before she wiped it over everything. This is not even everything she did yesterday. I don't think I've ever felt so angry at Tyler and London at the same time as well as frustrated, exhausted, and near tears throughout the whole day. But, don't fear I'm going to be okay. Please just pray that London will be good to me. Ty, this video is for you.