It's a tough job...

Well, Aisling is turning out to be a great big sister! We'll excuse all the hugging attempts that border on smothering, and the "force the binky into the sleeping baby" game; 'cause, gosh, this is so cute:



By the way, she's been begging to do that since I was pregnant....

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Version 3.5

Okay, I'll admit it, I was cocky. I assumed, since we already had three kids, so to speak, adding one more would be a piece of cake. *snort* However, I neglected to remember, that when Wyatt moved in he was 8. He was not a nursing baby!!! He was able to be left alone.

This is very different. I forgot how much time it takes to nurse a baby. I will say that when Wyatt moved in we went to 2.5 kids, and now we're at 3.5. (Not that Wyatt's only half a child, but you know what I mean!)

I've heard the quote that going from two kids to three kids is like going from one on one defense to zone defense. That's an analogy to which I can relate! I'm never alone! I've managed to do so many things now while nursing. Need a good night story? no worries, I can nurse and read. Butt wiped? Sure, I'm only nursing. Wyatt needs to be fed? Sure, I can nurse and do that. Change a light bulb? Why not! I'm sure, at this point, I could fix NASA's clogged toilet while nursing. It's like a super power, really.

Here are some new pics:

But it does not end

So, Connor had a friend over to play today, Quinten. Aisling came inside at one point in tears. When prompted what the problem was, she tearfully replied "Connor and Quinten said they were taller than me". Does she actually know what that means? Is that really tear worthy?

*Sigh* At least she can be taller than Siobhan now.

I may be a bit biased....

But I think these kids are awfully good looking....

more pictures!

Here's a great shot of Siobhan looking around:

My girls after a bath:Big brother and baby sister:
My three babies:

Siobhan Frances Frugoli born today!

Siobhan Frances Frugoli was born today at 12:26pm by C-Section. She was 8 pounds 2 ounces and 20 inches long. She and Heather are doing very well. Connor and Aisling are very excited about her arrival. Here are some pictures of Siobhan and her happy family.


Welcome Siobhan!


The very first shot of Mom, Dad and Siobhan - still in the OR.


New big sister Aisling, with Siobhan.


2 time big brother Connor checking out the new addition to the family.


The kids!


Grandpa admiring Siobhan.

Thanks to all who supported us today both in person and through your thoughts and prayers.

Seriously, Vermont children!

Soooo..... maybe we should move to a warmer climate? Apparently my kids don't even know what to play with when the weather is warm....


You'll notice that the smaller one is pulling the larger one!

Also, my loving caring children brought me in some gifts the other day:

Click on the picture and make it larger. Then you will see that they carefully tore up pieces of the driveway and brought them inside for me. They were soooo proud! It was very cute. This goes along with the rocks they give me everywhere we go. Seriously. Everywhere.

They are too darn cute.

Here's one more of them cuddling in the "grown up" swings in the backyard: (you know, the cool swings Al and I never get to relax in because we're so busy raising the kids.... good to know they're getting used!)