We're hangin' in there!

Every week Josh is supposed to write out all his spelling words and then use them in a sentence. Last week one of his words was "clog". Here is the sentence he wrote: "I can clog the toylite." (translation... toylite=toilet) He said that his teacher laughed pretty hard at that one! Classic!

************************************************************

As for news... we are all doing pretty well and we're starting to adjust to life with a newborn again! Although it's difficult to predict things.... Here are the top 5 things I've learned and am more prepared for the 3rd time around... in no particular order.

1. Never trust a burp.
2. Never trust the containment quality of a diaper.
3. Never trust a boy without a diaper on... even for a second.
4. Never trust a 3 year old in the same room with a newborn... even for a second.
5. Never expect to get 4 hours of sleep... if it happens, it's a pleasant surprise!

Here are Brooks' greatest achievements for the past 2 1/2 weeks of his little life!
1. Can lift up his head... and look around
2. Focuses on objects and is more alert
3. Has smiled a few times... and shown us all his cute little dimple!
4. Has slept 5 consecutive hours a couple of times... we're hoping the "flukes" eventually turn into habit!
5. Manages to poop his pants immediately after getting a fresh diaper... this is his classic move... I know he thinks it's hilarious! Our record was 3 diapers in one changing.
6. Has mastered the binky... but he's also mastered flipping that sucker right out when he doesn't want it.
7. Has gained weight like a champ... last time we weighed him he was 10 lbs. 8 oz... but I'm sure he's pushing 11 lbs by now!
8. Has captured all our hearts... including Josh and Caleb... and we just love him to death!

As for pictures... I've been so slow at downloading my camera! oops! So hang in there... I'll post more soon!
I'm out!

********************************************************************

On a side note... 4 months have gone by... and we still don't have a working dishwasher! Although LG has finally agreed to replace it, I'm not breathing a sigh of relief until it's installed and can successfully wash a load of dishes! Word to the wise...

NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!!
NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!!
NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!!
NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!!
NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!!
NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!!
NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!!
NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!!
NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!! NEVER BUY LG!!!