post-partum woes

Thanks to the baby I'm losing my hair.  This happened after Julianna was born and it's happening again now.  I don't know why, but it doesn't seem to be quite as bad this time around which is perfectly fine with me.  I am still shedding like crazy though!

I haven't been losing the extra weight, however.  I haven't really tried to lose any, but I haven't been trying to gain any either.  I am still about 13 pounds up from what I weighed before I got pregnant with Josh (and that's about 23 pounds up from what I weighed before Julianna).  I guess I need to try to get it off.  I haven't quite figured out how to do that with two kids soaking up all of my time and energy.

How did you manage to lose the baby weight after the second (or third/fourth/etc) child?  And did your hair fall out after every kid?

that's my girl

Nanna: Jules, today there is a big football game on.
Julianna: Oh.
Nanna: Do you know what it's called?
Julianna: What?
Nanna: the Superbowl
Julianna: Who are they playing?
Nanna: Well, the New Orleans Saints are playing the Indianapolis Colts.  Who do you think you might want to win?
Julianna: The Wolfpack!

dessert by candlelight

Last night we had a few people over for "Dessert by Candlelight."  I made various desserts and drinks to serve as a sort of early Valentine's Day treat.  Jonathan was kind enough to watch the kids in the playroom upstairs and let the adults hang out together and talk downstairs.  It was a lot of fun and I hope to be able to do it again sometime.  Who knows?  Maybe it will become a February tradition at our house.

I made Pioneer Woman's Best Chocolate Sheet Cake Ever (which I actually didn't like), Chocolate Eclair Cake,  Red Velvet Cake, Oreo Truffles, and Key Lime Pie.

I think if I did it again I would perhaps like to take a small "admission" charge and donate it to charity.  And it would be great to hire a babysitter next time instead so that Jonathan could join the adults.... hmmmm.  Plenty to think about.  Anyway, happy Valentine's Day (a bit early) to all!

finding his voice

My babbling boy:

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playing rough

Julianna has gotten to where she asks Jonathan to "play rough" with her every night.  I guess it's her way of getting attention and affection from him and she loves it.  It is a great way for her to soak up some extra undivided attention from one of her parents who isn't always doing something for the baby.

They tickle and wrestle.  She climbs on his back and he pulls on her toes.  She squeals the whole time. 

I just watch and smile.  I adore my family and I feel so lucky to have such a loving husband who is also a wonderful father and two amazing kids.

sword fight obsession

She's obsessed with playing Wii Sports Resort and she particularly likes to sword fight.  Behold the hilariousness that is Julianna:

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it's all fun and games until somebody gets hurt

As Joshua learns to use his hands he's gotten in the habit of reaching up and pulling his own hair.  It's so funny to watch because he'll grab hold and then make an awful face as he pulls on it.  Very amusing.

He'll also suck on a few fingers from one hand and pull his hair with the other hand.  I was able to catch him the other day doing this.  Below are the pictures.