2 months!!!

Ita crazy how fast time is going with Séamus compared to when Sariah was little. When did he get to be 2 months old? 

It's more stressful having another little baby- but it's great to be able to realize what is actually important to remember and not freak out about every little milestone not happening right on time.

Sariah is obsessed with him. I feel bad because baths definitely occur less around here now because she demands on taking her baths with him! And that can be exhausting when he is so little. But she is becoming a good little helper!

He is smiling and I love it. It helps Joe feel more connected to him as well when he can hold him and get a positive response. 

Overall, Séamus is a good little baby- easier than Sariah. He has more of a schedule and is a better sleeper. He isn't a huge fan of his car seat but will always fall asleep in the car. He isn't fond of bottles and is warming up to bath time. 

He loves to look out the window. He just loves to look.  

The number one thing people say about him is that he is so alert and inquisitive all the time. 

That's our little guy :)

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October, feelin' fine.

Today I went back to work.

I worked a total of 3 hours. 

Next week I will work another 3.

Then the week after that starts to get heavy....SIX hours a week.

Eventually I may increase it. Or I may decrease and quit. Only time will tell. And eventually how I, and the kids feel.

Anyways, it wasn't too bad. Joe watched Seamus for the first two hours, then brought him to me before his class started. Seamus slept the whole time in his car seat undisturbed- until a co-worker wanted a glimpse of him and Sariah got to show him off.

And, like most things in my life lately- the hardest part about the whole thing was Sariah.

She moved chairs to the sink to try and do dishes like at home. Moved chairs to the tv to try and pick a movie to watch. Tried to take over and control the whole place basically. 

In other news, Scout is a life saver. At least once a day does she occupies (she is German after all) Sariah for me while I nurse little guy. It is really relaxing to hear giggles come from Sariah and Scout doe her bidding. 

Seamus is growing (as the doc says) like a gang buster. Last Friday he was well over 11 pounds. 11.5 to be exact. His jaundice is gone and he is looking mighty good. When he was first born I thought he looked like Sariah. But now he doesn't resemble her at all- and is starting to look more like Joe. 

And sadly, not so sadly- oddly, whatever you will- I am starting to feel a bit more like a local here in Lincoln. Our home is starting to feel more like a home (furniture does wonders!), and we are getting to like this place more every day. 

Although, we still most the West. Home. Especially when we hear that these Nebraskans can't navigate a round-a-bout, and they have to change it from 3 lanes to 2 lanes, and take away signs as not to confuse people going around the round-a-bout. Been too many accidents.

Sometimes, Nebraska still boggles me.  

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How to make a bad day good.

This last week has been a bit crazy and a lot of EXHAUSTING.

A week ago our fuel pump went out. And had to rely on others for transportation, plus deal with fixing a car-never fun.

Then Joe ended up having a last minute research trip to his fields all across the state this week (his spring break). And since his brother drove a car out to us and was here for a week, we decided to take advantage of the situation and have his brother dog/house sit for us while Sariah and I accompanied Joe.

And oh, I am SO glad we did.
Sariah and I got to hang out with Joe and chill out in a hotel for three days, swimming and watching tv (we miss cable).
We got back home Fri afternoon, exhausted. Driving 400 miles with a toddler is not easy. And then coming home, pregnant, to a visitor in your house- just somehow didn't help.
Plus, the next day we were leaving to drive another 220+ miles to visit family in Iowa. It was exhausting. And I wanted to cry.

But then Joe and his brother went to the store. And when he came back, he made this pregnant lady feel a LOT better :) (with the help of family).

-flowers. YELLOW flowers
-chocolate
-Easter package from family (and who can't help but love Sariahs new dress or things for her to play with?!?)
-The Hobbit

Day=made.

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