I have tried several several several times to upload a blog to no avail. Eric got a new system in place right before I had Braylon, so I have had NO time to try and figure out how to do this. Alas, pictures may take a few more weeks. Or at least until the maid/nanny/chef return to work. ;) Braylon Marley was born February 22 at 3:40 pm. He was 7lbs 9 oz and 20.5 inches long. It wasn't a long labor but was very INTENSE and PAINFUL. I stayed in the hospital about 24 hours and came home to the craziness. Eric stayed home the first week and my mom visited the next one. It is definitely a challenge doing anything with a 4 year old, 3 year old, and newborn. Mavi is being pretty helpful and Keenan is being Keenan. If you know him, you know what I mean. Braylon is about 8 1/2 pounds now and is an angel. He eats, sleeps, and gets diaper changes. He rarely cries, loves his brothers and his baths, and loves his food! He sleeps for about a 4-5 hour stretch at night. We are happy but tired and are totally in love with our new little guy!

Quick catchup

Well, I know most of you tune in here for pictures, but since we have been building a room for the BABY that should be arriving momentarily (not really, but you never know) the hard drive is MIA. I only know how to put pictures on from the hard drive so no pictures this post. But the kids basically look the same with longer hair. Mavi is about an inch or two taller than he was in my last post which is a pain in the ass since I can't really go out and shop for new pj's for him, but it's just pj's so who cares, right? If you'd like to see what my belly looks like, head over to my sister in law's blog and check out her belly. Mine's pretty similar. Just imagine her with brown hair/eyes and pretend it's me. If you squint it's easy. We've been holed up in the house for about 6 weeks now, going out to take Mavi to school and that's about it. I've been trying to do "bedrest" without killing the kids/dog, and so far it's been successful. I've kinda given up on the bedrest and am shooting for sitting on the couch while refereeing fights, getting snacks/meals, wiping butts, changing diapers, picking up dog poop, and mentally listing all of the crap I'm going to make Eric do when he gets home. Keenan and Mavi had an amazing Christmas and loved every thing they got. Especially the spiderman stuff. Which was most of it. My favorite parts of the day were when Keenan put on his cowboy hat and boots and rode on his scooter singing "Captain Chipmunk is my naaa-aame!" Hilarious. That boy is a character. The other fave part was when Eric made Christmas dinner. That's right- ERIC made it. Because I was just getting sick with the flu (that lasted 10 freakin' days!). We had grilled cheese sandwiches. Because apparently the grocery store and delivery places are closed on Christmas. Who knew? Anyway, it was fun and we all enjoyed our gifts.

Thanks

Just a quick post of what we (mostly me) are thankful for this year. In the car, on the way to Darlene and Jim's house, I asked the kids what they were thankful for. "Purple Venom," said Mavi. "Purple Venom," said Keenan. "Purple Venom," said Eric. I, on the other hand, came up with a few other things besides the motherf@&^ing purple venom. Yes, I still am NOT thankful for spiderman crap. I think it's just going to be that way. I AM thankful for: my husband my boys (including the one squirming and kicking me constantly) my sasha our families and friends our health (and health insurance!) our house our opportunities the fact that we have more than enough food to eat all the laughter and last, but not least, puppy chow (I could eat the whole batch)

Trick or Treat Night

Getting ready to leave for safe street.

Keenan slinging his web.

Mavi's turn.

Happy after some candy!

Give me more!

We took the boys to "safe street" to trick or treat with some friends and to meet up with some other friends. This place was CRAZY. It was really cool, but totally packed and a little overwhelming. After safe street, we came home and trick or treated a little in our neighborhood. The boys really just liked eating candy. Keenan likes peanut m & m's and tootsie rolls. Mavi loved the rice krispie treats. Anway, it was a fun night, despite the 3 million inches of snow we got 2 days earlier.