Alexus

The REALLY big news is our new cousin/niece…..Alexus Ann. We can’t wait to meet her. In one of her newborn photos, she was sticking her tongue out! We think she might have the appropriate level of spunk to make it with the other eight grandkids!
January 21, 2009, 7 lbs 1 oz, 20”

Last week was something! Jeff was in OH working in the cold the entire work week, which left me at home alone to deal with both the business and the busy-ness of four kids. I love my husband, but I sure do remember to appreciate him more when he’s not here! Thankfully, Grandma and Grandpa D are a big help with taxi service and pretty much anything else I ask!

AnnaMaria’s toddler bed arrived last week and Ollie handily put it together. She’s not enjoying it too much! I ended up spending most of three nights sleeping on the floor next to her and I’m quite certain I’m too old for that!

Last night the big girls helped me put her to bed. We played a Dora music CD, which we thought would help. She still wasn’t happy. She cried for a while and after she got quiet, realized I left my Blackberry (phone) in her room. When I tried to sneak in to get it, she was sitting on her bed “texting”.

We had a couple of really nice days last week. It’s crazy how warm 55o can seem! AnnaMaria and Lily had fun playing soccer together. AM might really be a Latino natural at Futball! She aimlessly walks along with the ball moving in front of her. AnnaMaria doesn’t understand that it’s really cold again now. She begs to ride in the golf cart, when she sees it in the garage.