Me and the Double Stroller

I went out today. Just me and the girls. And the double stroller.

I woke up this morning wanting to go right back to bed, but the baby beckons and back to the boppy pillow we go. In the distance I hear my first little bundle of joy singing herself awake. It's so cute. But let's be honest here, it just turns into a cry for mom when I don't get her right away. Baby Aubrey is full, I've got spit up on my shoulder, and Katin is jumping up and down in her crib at the sight of mommy.

And so the day begins. Funny...I still want to go back to bed. So, I try. I lay on the couch and doze off when all of a sudden WHAM! A little hand hits me on the head and I open my eyes to a very colorful Katin. She found her markers. Her abstract art on the paper was fabulous...the art on her hands and legs, not so much.

So up I get...thankful that there isn't any sign of abstract art anywhere else.

I decided then and there that it was going to be a Chick Fil A day. I needed it and so did Katin! After getting everyone dressed (quite an accomplishment these days) we headed out to our first stop, Babies R Us, to make an exchange. Yes, by this time it's 10am and I'm not really sure where the last three hours went.

Double stroller, here we go!

First stop...success. One random thing I saw on the way there was two guys using a Call Box. Have you ever actually seen anyone using a call box? Especially in these days of iphones and blackberrys? Anyway...

Chick Fil A was YUMMY as always and I actually got both kids inside without any hassle. We ate, we chatted with our favorite chick fil a employee, Rebecca, got a refill and left. I was very thankful for the close parking spot.

So my very first outing with two kids was a success. Work. But a success. Tomorrow will probably look a little more familiar to me.... Pajamas. All day.

Happy Mother's Day :)

Aubrey's Arrival!

Aubrey Susan Milburn
Born April 12, 2011
10:11pm
Mission Viejo, California

She's our little (or rather, big) bundle of JOY!
8 lbs. 11 oz.
20 1/2 inches

WE LOVE AUBREY!!!

Check

Head down baby(for now)...check
Belly too big for maternity clothes...check
Big sister knows where little sister is...check
Baby clothes washed...check
Legs shaved...check
Toes painted pink...check
New haircut...check

Hospital bag packed...details...

Can't wait to meet little sister :)

Beach Day

Hello beach, I love you so!

You make me happy from head to toe!

So much to search for and to see,

Like rocks, crabs, boats and little birdies.

To the water I run with my short stubby legs,

Can't wait to get wet by the splish splashing waves.

Then there's the people I see passing by,

No matter who it may be I'll always wave "HI"!

The beach is one of my favorite places to play,

I wish mommy and daddy would take me there everyday!

Until next time that my toes hit the sand,

I'll wait patiently for the next beach day to be planned.

Sundays- not just for watching football :)

Today was a great day with the family. I love Sundays! For a few reasons:

1. I get to "sleep in" because Thomas is home when Katin wakes up. He usually leaves around 6am for work and having a break from getting up with Katin at 7 is really wonderful because he does it on the weekends. Added bonus...it's sleeping in for HIM too!

2. Usually Sundays consist of pancake breakfasts or stopping at starbucks on the way to church. Very different from our ordinary oatmeal and fruit days, so it's rather enjoyable.

3. We get to listen to an awesome sermon from Mike Erre. He always leaves us with a refreshed heart to follow Jesus and stay focused on our "mission".

4. Nap time! I enjoy nap time everyday, but it's particularly fun when I get to cuddle up next to my hubby as we fall asleep to some sporting event. Today it was the Lakers. (yes, mom, we fell asleep during your beloved Lakers....not so with you, I'm sure!)

5. A family outing- today it was a nice stroll down to the beach. It was a chilly day, but beautiful enough to walk on the sand for a bit. Katin always loves finding a new rock, pointing out the birdies, and touching the flowers.

6. Amazing Race! There's nothing like picking a team and cheering for them along the way...and living vicariously through them as I talk about the show with Becky the day after.

(special thanks to photographer Thomas)

55

More days!!!! Until new little girl is due to enter the world. I can't believe it. I also can't believe I just counted the days. What have I done!? I better forget that number quickly so I don't dwell on it too long.

It seems like forever away, but it's not even 100...not even 75...days away. And to think...she might come early!?!?! Oh, Katin, you're in for it! (Yea, mommy and daddy are too)

Here's to 55 more days of being a mommy of one. I better relish in this "easy life" and enjoy the simplicity of sippy cups and whole peas. Of store bought milk and walking. Of baby sign language and playing tea party. Oh how these days will quickly change. But don't get me wrong, I'm really excited! If only little baby sister had a name already.

Oh dear, only 55 more days to come up with a name!

Is That a Cow in our Backyard?

Yep...it sure is! Saturday morning rolls around and we wake up to the "moo-ing" sounds of a cow. Three cows actually.

The Elementary School that is our backyard was having a carnival....complete with a "Pooper Bowl". I think it's because she can moo, but Katin's favorite animal is a cow. She LOVES them and really likes finding them in her books. She just moos and moos and moos. So, of course, we had to take her to see the cow in our backyard up close and personal. She had to soak it all in... the smell, the big cow eyes and the munching of hay. It was all very exciting.

We had to celebrate this momentous occasion, so we strolled down to Pines Park for a picnic....complete with Potato Chips and Peas. When we got back home, we (Katin) were sad to see that the cows were gone.

I guess they pooped.