My PB + J

thankful mornings

Most of my mornings are spent snuggling with one babe in each arm. I love this and I am thankful that I am able to stay home with them right now. I love Payton’s big squeezes and endless kisses as she is waking up. This morning was not any different than any other morning except Payton was trying to catch dust that was flying through the air. We were up extra early and the sun was shining brightly through my blinds. I had been feeding the baby and as she was clapping through the air he threw-up and Wonder Pets kept singing their song. It’s mornings like this that God made me a mommy. It doesn’t get any better than  this and I am thankful. 
Payton loves her baby brother Brady. She continues to tell him how cute he is and gives him plenty of kisses. 

holding up okay?

is the question I have been asked a lot of lately. I guess with the run in I had post-partum with Payton would fuel the ever so dreaded question from family and friends that are aware of my dark past. I am, however, happy to report that this time around I am so much happier. I am not dealing with the looming event of my Grandmothers death, I got to experience an organic childbirth fully awake, I am a little more knowledgeable this time around and I have a ton and I mean a ton of support. The hubby has made several comments over the past four weeks that I am noticeably more calm and that he is so happy I got my little boy to protect me forever. And honestly, I think that’s just it. My handsome, wide smiled little man warms my heart and when he flails his arms like he is praising Jesus I am right there with him thanking him for giving me one of the greatest gifts of all, a son. While my little Peanut Butter, Payton, is still my whole world I am just so much happier with two kids. I don’t mind waking up in the middle of the night, I kiss his cheeks so much that the skin is bound to start coming off and my heart is complete. My debbie downer posts about not knowing how I would love another child is and was pure shenanigans of the unknown. So, for those of you who have been around the past two years reading this little blog ‘o mine, yes! I am holding up okay and thank you for sticking around!

my little bruiser

I have to say that I (we) have one bad ass kid. She is not really scared of much and she will pretty much do anything. With this being said she is typically saying, “boo-boo mama, kiss, please?”This past week we had a little playdate with our friends Danielle and Amanda and their wee ones. I had just changed Payton’s diaper and as we were coming out of her brother’s room she looked back at me and hit the door jam straight on her left eye. At first, I only thought she hit her head but as the afternoon progressed her light skinned eye became noticeably black. Mother of the year here folks! All I gotta say is thank God we took our pictures before this because it’s going to take a while to completely heal. Since getting her first black eye we have been out in public numerous times and I keep getting that, “are you beating your child?”look. Some people have asked how she got it and others just say she will make one hell of an athlete. Man! The joys of having a toddler. 

lists.

It’s about that time in this pregnancy when I whip out my handy dandy notepad, my fav felt tipped pen and start jotting down my hospital checklists. Now, this may be common sense especially since I do have a toddler but honestly, I got out of that hospital so damn fast that I don’t remember using anything except for the boppy pillow and my cell phone (I got out after two days for my c-section to see my Grandma). I have revisited what parenting websites say to bring but I don’t even know where to begin. If you remember in one of my posts about ‘lil B we’re looking at staying at the hospital for nearly a week, one for the repeat c-section and two to make sure he is feeding well enough. I know my house isn’t far from the hospital but being my last time I want to make sure I have everything, not that I need my life but I don’t want to be bored or uncomfortable.

So, my dear lovelies what are two items that you brought to the hospital that you had to have, or wish you had?

Here is what parenting.com suggests:

Lip balm
Robe
Slippers
Nightgown/pajamas (button-up ones if you plan to nurse)
Nursing bra, breast pads
Nursing pillow
Underwear (you can also wear the disposable hospital ones)
A pair of socks
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Soap
Body lotion
Deodorant
Shampoo, conditioner
Hairbrush
Makeup
Glasses, saline solution
iPod or CD player with favorite music
A little money or change for the vending machine
Post-delivery snacks (dried fruit, granola bars, crackers)
Digital camera and/or video camera
Cell phone, phone numbers
Going-home clothes for you
Going-home outfit for baby
Bring later
Favorite pillow
Extra sanitary pads—though the hospital will have lots for you to use
Books or magazines
Pregnancy journal and pen
Notepaper/thank-you cards, address book
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