Our Two Month Old

I don't really celebrate the "monthly" birthdays, but it is so amazing how much a baby can change from month to month. B turned two months yesterday. He had his shots yesterday, which was sad. Later that night, every time he moved his legs, he'd screach in pain. I felt awful for him. He is healthy and happy, and that's what really matters. He is over 12 lbs. now, which is in the 65th percentile. All of my other kids have been in the 10-25% range, so he is our big boy!

Also, take a look at his hair. We seriously have a variety of hair colors in the Moran household. I think this one is going to be lighter like T. I can't figure out if it is on the blond side, or has a redish tint. Pay attention to the peach fuzz on top :)

He coos and gurgles at us and we eat it up! Check out the video below of him in his swing. There's a mirror under the mobile and he just smiles at it all of the time, thinking it is someone else smiling back at him. It's the cutest thing.



We are so blessed to have him. We love you, Bubbie!

Who Said Housework Couldn't Be Fun?

Oh, the joys of life...cleaning! I guess we can try and make it as fun as we can...if that is possible! My kids love to follow me around with the fake vacuum as I do each room. Then, I found this bad boy at a yard sale for $3. It was exactly G and T's size and they can actually vacuum things up with me as I go! M, of course still uses the fake one, but it doesn't hurt to let her think she's helping. I guess it eases the cleaning burden a bit when we all pitch in!

Mother's Day Blessing

Happy Mother's Day to all the dear moms out there! This year, Mother's Day means a little more to me because of the recent birth of our baby. I cannot describe the feeling of holding an innocent and precious newborn baby in my arms. I know you mothers understand it well. It also frightens me to know that it is up to me to love, teach, and provide for my children. I remember after having G, I didn't think I could love anyone more than him. When T came, I quickly found that there is always enough love in a mother's heart for each child. We have such a huge responsibility that has been entrusted in us, as mothers. I know that through the sacrafice and hardships we face, comes more and more love for our children. It is only through that sacrafice that we gain that love. When I wake up at 2am with B, all I want for him to do is chug his milk and go back to sleep, in my tired state. When he looks up at me and smiles, I can't help but think that these are the little things in life that keep us going. How can you not love that?

What makes this Mother's Day so special is that we were able to bless B today at church. Cedric's parents came down for the blessing and we had a nice weekend. Cedric gave a beautiful blessing. It reassures me that if we are rooted in our beliefs and values as a family, we will all turn out okay in the end!

Baseball Begins...

Well, it began several weeks ago, but hey, I'm a little slow. I absolutely love going to G's games. It is the highlight of our week. It's amazing to see how much he improves each season. I know I've said this before, but our family LOVES baseball!

Seven is Heaven

This posting is a few weeks late, but our G man turned 7 at the end of April. This year, we decided to do a small family celebration. I also had G pick three of his closest friends to go to a sports bounce place for some fun. They came back for some pizza and cake afterwards. I did not have time or energy to plan another big party this year. It ended up working out wonderfully! G told me that this was the best birthday he had ever had. That makes a mother happy...especially when it didn't take much preparation, as it has in previous years. Here are some shots of G at his celebrations. I also can't forget to do a shot out to our G...

Mr. G: You came into this world as a little 5 lb. peanut. You have grown into a 65 lb. solid boy. You were by far, our hardest baby. However, the boy that you have become makes up for all the sleepless nights and crying fits you put two clueless parents through. You are the kindest, most sweetest boy anyone can meet. You are reserved at first, but anyone that gets to know you will say without a doubt that you are a great kid. You are honest and loyal and considerate. We know that you can accomplish anything that you set your heart to. We thank our lucky stars every day to have you as our G man! Happy birthday!