Brenden: 4 Months

Happy four month birthday my little love!

16lbs. 4oz.  25 1/4 inches

You know what's crazy, having a four month old already.
Looking back at pictures, you have changed so much.
I can't believe how well you are growing and thriving.
Such a big boy!
This month has brought many firsts:
New sounds that range from belly laughs to screeches,
Lots of sit ups on your own...
just wish you would relax sometimes, (you get that from daddy),
and you have taken a liking to scratching your head...
don't ask me why you like to do that to yourself.
You are trying hard to crawl, but are only able to push yourself backward,
which gets you really pissed off. 
You'll get it!
And you still hate your car seat!!!! Lots of fun for us all.
You are such a joy and we are thankful to have you in our life.

XO, Tania

Not So Little Anymore

My little girl is not so little anymore.

Yes! Kylah is that old.

You know what that makes me?

Older!!!

Time really flies.

First day of Kindergarten

5 years old

Tomorrow night we register her for HIGH SCHOOL.

Yes! I am crying while I type.

I really don't want to and wish I could keep her home with me forever. 

Those children are going to corrupt her innocent mind. 

That is exactly how I feel. 

I suggested an all girls catholic school.

Ryan says that is not the real world.

Hopefully she remembers all of the knowledge 

I have bestowed upon her all of these years.

Boys ruin your life.

I am your best friend.

Don't tell anyone your secrets except me.

College is your only choice.

You can start dating when you finish college.

 She use to agree with me and believe everything that I told her. 

Not so much, I am not that cool anymore.

Now she rolls her eyes,

 thinks she knows more than me, 

is obsessed with her phone and Instagram, 

and rather be with her friends.
However, she is still my sweet girl and I love her to pieces. 

xo, Tania

Happy Easter

XO, Tania
      

Helping Hands

The past couple of weeks were rough!

Ryan was sick with who knows what....for almost a month....

probably walking pneumonia. Although he never took one day off from work, I wanted him to be able to come home and simply just rest.

In the meantime, in addition to my daily schedule with Brenden

 and trying to take care of Ryan,

I was left to do everything myself without a break. 

I would set little goals for myself while the baby was napping...shower, fold laundry, empty dishwasher, put laundry away,

 disinfect the house of any germs...

Then, my parents came up to visit us for the week and it was wonderful.

 I came to appreciate being able to eat breakfast, take long showers 

and go shopping all by myself...so much easier!

They loved being with the baby and spending time with Kylah.

Grandma and Papa snuggling with Brenden in the early morning.

Papa playing with the baby and carrying him the whole day. Spoiled boy!

 Then they left us....

At least I have my sweet Kylah. Yay Sissy! Even if I can only take a quick shower.

Good thing Daddy is finally all better!!!!!

xo, Tania

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day! 

XO, Tania

Volleyball Has Taken Over

 Volleyball O Volleyball.

 It has taken over our lives and our weekends...
Once again.  
It's so different having a baby now.

 Last season I was the team mom... organizing food for tailgating, ordering team shirts, and responding to emails. 
It was serious and time consuming.
This year the baby and I try to go to at least one game during the weekend, 

but Ryan is the true Volleyball Dad.

It's such a long day for everyone.

Thank goodness for tailgating and yummy food to satisfy our tummys.

My husband the hero.

Always saving the day.

Last tournament he brought the grill for hot dogs, a French press to make coffee, and even had hot water ready for hot cocoa or oatmeal in the morning.
All together, the rest of the girls brought a caesar salad, a variety of fruit, yogurt, bagels with cream cheese, fruit snacks, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, chicken, beef or veggie burritos, tortilla chips with salsa, and drinks.
I told you it was serious!

Mommy and Brenden

Cheering on with Daddy

 

His sissy loves to hold him during her off time, and her teammates love watching and taking pictures of him.

He finds time to take naps during the tournaments. Here he is all cuddled up in his stroller after a very long day.

xo, Tania

Something New Everyday

Brenden does something new everyday.

His smiles, giggles and adorable sounds melt my heart.

Some days I just sit and watch his every move.

I'm so lucky to be able to do that.

Check out his chunky thighs!

Lately, everything goes in his mouth. His fingers are his absolute favorite and you can sure hear him sucking them. Daddy calls them his "little smokies"

His Rainforest Jumperoo keeps him very busy. He knows how to make the lizard spin. Once his feet touch the ground, I'm sure he'll go crazy!

He found his feet! I don't think he knows that they're his, but he's surely amazed by them. His motor skills are improving also, he can hold onto this Oball himself. This Bumbo from cousin Molly is hilarious. It makes him look like a big boy who can sit up.

Tummy time usually happens in the morning and he can really pick up his head. We are all happy to know that he actually has a neck hiding under his big cheeks.

xo, Tania