15, 5, and 5 months

If you would have told me 5 years ago that I would have 3 kids in 5 years, I never would have believed you.  Of course we went about it in an unconventional way, but I wouldn't have it any other way.  The best thing about this amazing gifts from God is that they love each other so much.  I hope it continues for a life time.  I'm just going to give you an update on my little loves.

Victoria  15 years old
- she is so kind
- she is in 9th grade, and LOVES reading and history
- she just finished reading the Hunger Games with a friend, it's her first book that's actually at her grade level
- she loves to learn about history, World War 2 and Martin Luther King Jr. are her favorite topics
- her favorite sport is basketball
- she loves going to church
- she very rarely has meltdowns now, still has anxiety sometimes, mostly about school 


Micah  5 years old
- he is so funny and smart
- he can read most 3 and 4 letter words
- loves Brody more than anyone :)
- loves Legos and builds amazing creations
- prefers to be home than out, Kindergarten will be interesting next year



Brody  turned 6 months today
- a monster baby
- not a fan of not being held
- sometimes will roll from tummy to back
- loves sweet potatoes
- loves his daddy and his momma equally

Brody definitely has not been an easy baby, which has put his siblings on the back burner.  I have gotten 5 hours or more of sleep in a row, maybe 5 times since he was born.  He still has the breathing issue, which make for a lot of gas.  Only recently has he started to take naps in his inclined bassinet.  Still not sleeping in his crib.  Everyone said that he would not be an easy baby, and boy were they right.  However,  he loves to laugh and is a joy to be around.  I'm sure that for the rest of his life, he will be known as the monster baby.  :)

Happy 3 Months Brody Bear!

Wow! It's been awhile since I've blogged.  I've been meaning to since Brody aka Biggie aka Bro Bro has been born, but funny thing is, he LOVES to be held.  So I do. :)

He is 3 months and perfect.  He weighs roughly 17.5 lbs.  I did the "I weigh myself on the scale, then weigh myself holding the baby, then subtract the two" method. 

I told you he was perfect.


Brody....
- loves to smile, he saves his biggest smiles for Micah and for Daddy when he gets home from work
- loves Momma to hold him, not so much anyone else
- not a hug fan of sleeping in his bassinet, but we'll get there
- has the most epic burps I've ever heard coming from a baby :)
- has started laughing
- has kind of started grabbing things with his hands
- is not sleeping for long periods of time yet.
- loves his night cap of 2 oz of formula

I could not pick the best picture, so I put them all.  Brody has an undiagnosed case of laryngomalacia - basically his larynx is floppy and when he is relaxed his breathing is crazy loud.  It's very loud after eating.  It will improve over time.  But it is hard for him to be completely horizontal, and he likes to sit up for awhile after eating. I know this is why is having trouble sleeping.  I'm sure when he is 4 he won't need me to hold him for his naps...right?

The last three months have flown by and if feels like he has been with us forever.  He has been the perfect addition to our family. 
Hopefully this is the first of many blog posts to come.