Let's Eat!

Oatmeal and Pears--YUM!!

Ever since I introduced Stella to food (a little over a month ago), she has wanted little to nothing to do with it.  She'd take a bite of fruit here and there, but nothing substantial.  Well today, it was like feeding a different baby. She ate all of her cereal and half a jar of fruit and she smiled and enjoyed herself the whole time.  Granted, she was wearing quite a bit of it at the end, but I still count it as a victory.

And a side note--you can tell from the pic that she's losing her downy, newborn hair.  Looks like we will have a bald (and beautiful) baby for a little while!

Nap anyone?

So what a rough night in the Myers house last night.  Stella has been a near perfect sleeper since we brought her home, but last night was definitely an exception.  Needless to say, there are some tired faces dragging around here today.  But on the bright side, we're celebrating my wonderful Dad's birthday this evening. Not so bright side, his cake was a victim of my groggi-headedness, so we're having to improvise.  The kids are giving him a home-made card and this precious pic.

Papa's little Wildcats

What love looks like

So, if you want to soften the stony, too-cool, and know-it-all exterior of your ten-year-old "tween" boy, give him a little sister. I had my reservations about how he would react to a tiny, needy human in the house (and a girl no less), but what I've seen from the moment these two laid eyes upon one another is just pure love and adoration.  And it goes both ways.  Brother makes sister smile like no one else can and sister can make brother melt into a puddle of lovey-dovey goo. It's miraculous to watch and gives me a sure testimony of our pre-existence.  These two may have just met 5 months ago, but they have known each other a long time.

Happy Heart Day

Sweet Stella looking pretty in pink

It's Valentines Day! Not a huge deal around the Myers home, but an excuse to eat candy, nonetheless.  I got my sweetie some sweet conversation hearts......in Spanish.  We'll see how long it takes him to figure that out.  Loving the sunshine and mild weather.  It's got me itching for spring.  Can't wait to put away winter coats and get out the short sleeves and flip flops.

Must be catching....

So it appears that blogging is contagious in the Myers home.  Riley was enjoying this one so much, he decided to start his own. Very cute too, I must say.  Check it out:
http://www.notesfromrileysroom.blogspot.com/

A Thirty-Wonderful time

Last night's open house event was a success! We sure were packed into my tiny living room, but a fun time was had by all nonetheless.  Thanks so much to all of my great friends who made it.  As for the rest of you.....  (Kidding, of course!) I love being an at-home mom, but this Thirty-One thing isn't a bad side gig.