Ew, boys are gross!

Jude loves to hold Madeleine's 'lan' (hand) - and this would be the sweetest picture ever if she didn't have such a nasty look on her face!! I see lots of eye-rolling in my future......

The napping house.....

Nate had to run out in the snowstorm to get some diapers and gas for the snowblower....I hadn't gotten a chance to get Jude down for a nap before he went out, but a little Muppet Movie on the couch, and I have 2 peaceful sleeping kids......
Better go grab my glass of wine and enjoy my 2 minutes while I can!

Siblings

1 week old!

Well, it's been a full week with 2 kids. Only 4.5 of them at home - and only 3 hours of it by myself - but in those 3 hours I managed to get Jude down for a nap AND shower, so things are going well so far! Madeleine is a little snugglebug who likes to be held 24/7. I am not minding at all this time - I don't know if it's because I'm already used to being eternally exhausted with no time for myself, or because I have bittersweet feelings about this being my last time with a 'newborn' so I am taking the time to soak it up more - but if she wants to be held all the time right now, fine with me.

Jude is adjusting well - he has his moments, is quick to break down - but is also full of kisses, says his sister is 'kook' (cute), and loves to read her stories. He's got the makings of a great big brother.

I'm 2!!!!