Little Girls Are So Much Fun...

We thought we'd have another one!!!

We couldn't be happier about our newest additon to our family. We welcomed Kali Reese on September 21, 2009 at 10:43 am. She weighed in at 6 pounds 8 ounces and was 19 inches long.

The delivery went very well and we were able to come home the following day. Since we have been home Kali sleeps much of the day, only waking to eat and be changed. This gives me time to rest and play with big sister Tara. Tara is handling not being the only child anymore quite well so far. She always wants to know where the baby is and what she is doing. Besides picking her up from her bouncy seat within an hour of us coming home she is very gentle with her and gives her lots of kisses!

Before having Kali, I was honestly afraid I wouldn't love her as much as I did Tara, right away anyway. I have gotten to know and bond with Tara for 2 1/2 years and she is my baby. I was worried that I would always view the new baby as second in line. I was very relieved that the moment I had Kali, I was in love all over again. She is such a good baby and I couldn't be happier that Tara has a sister to grow up with. It's kind of weird but I almost love being a mom of 2 even more than 1. (not that I didn't love being a mom before, I did) I wonder what it would be like with 3....

Recent Tara-isms:

-"Daddy, you're a genious!"

- After explaining to her that we have the same middle name, she replied "That's so cool! Gimme Five!"

-"Mommy can't pick me up. Her belly hurts cuz the baby came out."

-Whenever we tell her she can't have something or tell her no, she always says "I'll do it later then." or "Later I can do it."

-"I am really strong!"

-"I am a very good climber."

Baby Update

* An ultrasound yesterday showed that baby Tencza weighs about 5 pounds 11 ounces which is 6 more ounces than Tara was when she was born at 38 weeks. I am 37 weeks now so this one might prove to be a little bit bigger. I don't see my doctor until next Friday again but she predicts the week of the 20th (a possible 21st induction but nothing certain yet) She has already told me that going full term is out of the question but 38 or 39 weeks is good. I am starting to swell quite a bit in my feet and hands so I am thinking she'll end up inducing me, especially if my BP goes up again like with Tara.

*I started work again last Tuesday. It was a little more difficult going back than I anticipated. My students seem great but my energy level is low. My back and feet are killing me by the afternoon. I am sure I should be sitting down more than I am but the first week of school is so busy, it is hard to do. Thank goodness I do not teach Kindergarten! I don't think I would have been able to go back to work. I think that next Friday (the 18th) will be my last day with students until my return from maternity leave. I am still not sure when I will be back. It's a battle I have yet to fight with "The Boss". By "The Boss", I do not mean my boss at work. Unfortunately, George thinks that I should be able to return to work six weeks after a child whom I have kept inside me for 9 months (a majority of that time not being able to see my feet or keep bodily functions in), decides to come barreling out of my special place, demands to be fed every 2 hours, does not recognize day from night, whose big sister also refuses to sleep at appropriate times without bribes and incentives, I could go on...and come to work to educate 26 innocent children whose parents have trusted that I teach them neccessary 5th grade things before moving on to middle school. I, on the other hand, feel that in order to do all of my jobs (wife, mother, teacher, friend, daughter...) I need to go back when I feel I can handle them all without completely losing it, or my job! Sorry MEN, but you will never understand what it's like to be a mom, and maybe that's okay with you, but also don't try to make decisions about things like this unless you are fully ready to be splitting the work load! I have heard a thousand times how much my wonderful husband does not like newborns so I am not sure why he would want to sign up for the night time feeding and changing part?! Needless to say it is still up for discussion according to me. He still believes he's "The Boss" and can make decisions he clearly knows nothing about. We'll see about that!

*Disclaimer: The previous paragraph is not to degrade George's ability as a good dad or husband. He is both. He continues to amaze me with his patience with Tara and this could be that she has him wrapped around all 10 of her fingers. Regardless, he is great with her and she adores him. He is also very good at his job. So good, in fact, that he still has time to fly RC airplanes, shoot his new bow, play video games, and hang out with his friends. I am very proud of him for having the courage to start his own business and expand it in a way that supports his family. He has worked very hard in the last 10 years to get where he is now.