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Baby Violet’s First Big Girl Bath

Brittany — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:25:26 +0000

Our kids’ bathtub is now officially full as sweet Baby V joined Sophia and Miles for her first big girl bath. I would say it was a huge success. Usually she creams for every minute of being in the water in that baby tub. Lately I felt so bad I have just had Ross hand her to me in the shower. This is actually very easy and a great time saver! However, she was ready for the bath seat and the kids have been begging to get her in on the bath time fun so I acquiesced. As you can see, while there were no tears – she looks a little nervous and unsure of this new adventure. I repeat – NO TEARS – this is an improvement! I call this success and can’t believe all my kids are now close to being able to play together! Time is flying by! First a bath – then Kindergarten – then college. Cue Tears.

"Look Mom, No Tears!"

Violet is certainly not starving herself these days and is one chubby and happy little camper as soon as baths are over. Just so you can see that I did not traumatize my baby, note her smiling.

"Can You Even Get the Towel Around My Belly?"

Stay tuned for her next exciting milestone. I believe she is almost ready to sit up on her own. Crazy, I know. You just can’t wait! I love that being a mommy blogger I am actually cool with posting this stuff and thinking people might read it. Everybody loves chubby babies right?

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Mommy Math

Brittany — Tue, 25 May 2010 16:35:42 +0000

The number of hours I have been away from Violet since she was born.

The number of hours I have spent with Violet since she was born.

Need I say more? This is literally a full time job. And I have 2 other kids. At the current $7.25 minimum wage this would be worth $16,530. Annually I would be paid $49, 590 per year. However, this is no minimum wage job. It takes skill to multi task like a mom. Chef, Chauffeur, Teacher, Caretaker, Amateur Nurse, Entertainer, Event Planner, Stylist and giver of tons of hugs and kisses. If I worked like this for any actual company I would be making some serious dough. Sadly, I make no actual money for this high ranking position.

It’s a good thing I’m happy being paid in tiny laughs, cuddles, coos and smiles.

Give me your math! Misery Overwhelming joy loves company!

Violet Grace: Month Two

Brittany — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 18:34:56 +0000

Baby Violet is 2 months old! She joined us in January as a tiny little girl, weighing 5 pounds 12 ounces. Well, in just 2 months she has gained 5 pounds and is busy winning the hearts of all with her pudgy little cheeks and her totally kissable mouth and well…everything. After 2 months she is still a mama’s girl. She smiles for me, she gives me her special looks and I could swear some days we both roll our eyes at the rest of our house. They are just so….loud! I will say she thinks they are funny sometimes though, and I think she tries to lick Miles when he comes around – probably because he is always covered with whatever he last ate!

Violet is my most quiet baby so far. The only issue is she is only quiet for me. So far she calms down as soon as I pick her up. This neat little trick does not work for those without my boobs. We are still working on the bottle thing. I think she might be like my others and make babysitters run for their lives.

We nurse about every 90 minutes to 2 hours all day and then take a little break for mommy to have dinner. Then we nurse after dinner and take a break to read books and sing songs and take baths as a family. Violet gets hugs and kisses goodnight from Sophia and Miles at 8 p.m. and then east and takes a nap until around midnight. She eats again and then sleeps for 5-6 hours. Then we start over. It’s a lot, and the constant nursing has made it tough for me to juggle everything else, but I love every minute of this baby girl. Ross says she is my last baby (this makes me SO sad) so I am trying to not miss a moment!

Violet – Mommy Loves You!

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

Brittany — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:36:37 +0000

I was just lucky to get them all in green and sort of cute looking. Getting them all to smile? Impossible. But hey – we are not Irish – so I am pretty impressed that they are even in green.

My Non-Irish Hooligans

They even made a video for you. And Miles talks! Not well but I am so proud that he really tries now. I try too – not to giggle. He is so flippin’ cute!

I can’t help it. Here is my littlest leprechaun. In her very first dress. *Sigh*

Violet in her First Dress

Violet Grace: Month One

Brittany — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:30:19 +0000

My Sweet Violet,

It was 6 weeks ago that you were born and I have taken 2 weeks to make a simple slide show of your first month with us because I am so in love. So in love with you that I cried choosing each picture. So in love with our time together that I could not write captions – I had too much and too little to say…so I cried again. So in love with our family that I cried over all of our memories from the day your dad and I met until right now. I am now sitting here with you sleeping peacefully at my breast, again in tears, reflecting on all the love we have for you and wondering how the days pass by so quickly.

Here is your first month. I will remember these days forever. You are an amazing little girl, my darling, and Mommy loves you very much.

Say Cheese Babe!

Brittany — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 01:41:25 +0000

I believe that I now have a smiling baby! I have documented the first smile that I do not believe to be caused by gas or poop or my hugley fantastic boobs, though all 3 are understandable reasons to grin!

I now give you my own little Violet and her first real smile!

She's a Knockout!

And now, I am back to my sweetheart, who is currently not smiling but wailing her little heart out!

We’re Feeling Sleepy

Brittany — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 03:15:09 +0000

Mastitis has come to visit and my dear husband watched Sophia and Miles so Violet and I could just nurse and rest. She just looked a heck of a lot cuter doing it than me!

Loves Napping with Mommy

P.S. My little baby is one week old! I already feel like time is flying by!

Can’t Help but Compare

Brittany — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:50:14 +0000

Everyone is saying that Violet is a mini Sophia. I am their mom and to be honest I think all my kids look night and day different than each other. Still, I am now curious. I happen to have a pic of both of them in the first week in the same chair. (Ha – happen to have – I have so many pictures of my kids in their first days it is inevitable!)

So, what do you think?

Do you think your kids look like each other or all have their own look?

Baby Sophia 4 Days Old

Baby Violet 3 Days Old

Bringing Baby Violet Home

Brittany — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 04:26:28 +0000

We brought Violet home from the hospital today and are spending a little time relaxing and trying to get some rest! I am finally feeling exhausted but of course, I could not resist posting a couple pics of my tiny girl on her way home!

Barely Room for the Buckle!

Violet and her Faux Fur

We are Ready to Go Home!

Our First Full Day with a Very Sleepy Violet

Brittany — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 01:07:13 +0000

Wow We are Pooped!

Kisses for Baby Violet

Don't Laugh I Can't Control My Arms!

Already Tired of Mommy!

Ah More Sweet Slumber!

Tweet Tweet. I'm Starting Early.