Happy Birthday, Gizmo!

Gizmo turned two! It is hard to believe that just two years ago she stubbornly entered the world.


Every day I am equal parts amazed at how much she can do, and annoyed that the Terrible Twos are full-on at our house.


While it took a while for Gizmo to get used to her little sister, she is now fiercely protective of her, and loves to make her laugh.


She has an extensive vocabulary and speaks very clearly for a two-year-old, and just tonight as we were painting her toenails she "reminded" me how much she does actually listen to me, and how I need to watch my language all the time.


Now that she's two, there are lots of changes at the house - Gizmo's been promoted to the "big table" and no longer is using her high chair; tomorrow morning we are going to try our first run at big girl panties; tomorrow night the "Nuk Fairy" is visiting to redistribute her Nuks to the new babies in the world, and hopefully bringing a toy. (I have no doubt the Nuk Fairy will deliver.)


While there are definitely times I need more patience and time to deal with my persistent toddler, no one makes me laugh harder, smile bigger, or give warmer hugs than my Giana. I'll take your "too much" any day. I love you, sweet girl. Happy Birthday.

Cute Pics

For our loyal readers - be ready for this blog to be flooded with baby pictures.  We'll return to our regular writing someday, but for now, we just want to show the girl off.  Here's the latest batch of cute coming out of Minnesota.

No Words Needed

A MasterCard-esque Post

2-day stay in a hospital room:  $$$$ 

Meals in the cafeteria:  $20

Hospital Parking:  $10

Listening to Mitch in the middle of the night after he changes Giana's diaper say, "Oh, did you just poop again?":  priceless

Our Little Bundle of Joy is FINALLY Here!

Well, turns out Thor isn't a boy.  Who knew?  

Mitch and I brought little Giana into the world on Sunday.  She is a tank, weighing in at over 9 pounds, but she is easily the most beautiful baby I have ever set eyes on.  She certainly didn't enter the world very easily, having been in active labor for over 14 hours, with three of those hours being pushed out.  She had a welcoming committee on hand - all of her grandparents, Aunt Katie and Uncle Boston, and Aunt Al, Uncle Bob and Lil' Missy - within hours of her arrival.  

I had no idea I could love someone so completely within seconds of laying my eyes upon her.  She has only been here one day, but I already can't imagine what life was like without her.  She is the most important thing in the world to me, and Mitch and I can't wait to get her home and start creating memories with her.  

Thanks to all who sent good thoughts and prayers - we are so thankful that Giana is here, healthy, and as perfect as she is.  We love her so much!

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