Pre-fall fun

It is being to look like Fall!

Can you say that I am excited? YES!!!!

I love the way I can go outside and play with my kids AND husband. He is not a fan of the heat and can take a lot of persuasion to go outside with us. When there is a crisp smell in the air and a cool breeze he is the one saying let's go outside. I love it!

I also love having baking smells in the air. My Mother-in-law happens to be a master baker. She makes the most yummy things. I sometimes have to stay out of the kitchen because I think to myself, "One more bit won't hurt......okay just one more.......one more.......no more....well maybe just one more........" If you have never had her baking you are missing out! NO you cannot have her. Find your own awesome in-laws.

One last thing about fall that I love....can you guess?

CLOTHES!!!

Fall has the best clothes. I can also hid my post pregnant belly in sweaters and stuff. I am getting down with my big self, but it is harder than last time. I don't have a walking buddy. Anyway back to the clothes. The fall clothes for children is so adorable! I can't afford many of the cute things, but if you wait long enough Target always have nice clothes for cheap! I got three pair of jeans, 1 khaki, 1 black pant, a pair of tennis shoes (James), a leotard, and tights for $44. Yes 5 pants, shoes, and the other two things for that price. I love the sales at our target.

Happy beginning of fall (while it last, but it will be back!)

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Sunday, I love you!

I love how quiet Sundays can be.

It is nice to have a day to

turn off the TV

go to church

sit and listen to hymns

have the children play quietly

take a nap

hang out

play a game

go for a drive

sit and read

stare at the wall

ponder

pray

relax

unwind

just be

It is nice to have Sundays.

What?

I love my children

BUT

Three children will wear you out faster

than a full day at Disney World.

Being a mother of three has been hard. Only hard because I am so tired all the time. I think if I was not so tired, about to move, school starting for my other half in two days, a sick child, and a new born things maybe a little easier.

I keep saying to myself once......... happens things will be a little easier.

I hope HOPE that once we move to our new place (things are in there place) things can finally get back to "normal." I need a routine as much as my toddler does. I don't function well with uncertainty and boxes everywhere (if I spelled something wrong SORRY I need sleep).

I cannot wait to move. Did I mention that already. Our new place has a yard, enough said.

It also has windows. I love natural light. I function better when my home is well lite. I do not know why, but it makes me happy.

It also has ceiling fans in all the bedrooms!!!!!!

Isn't it great to know what makes me happy. Natural light and ceiling fans. Oh, and a yard.*

*This is my blog my blog and I can type like I want to. This is for your grammar nazis.

Moving on........

I know you are looking for pictures of the children and other fun stuff, but this time you just get text. When I get fancy and when I get some time I will post them. You know who you are.

I am off because my 3 minutes are up and the children are....

BRACE YOURSELF FOR THIS WONDERFUL QUOTE FROM MY COUSIN

"Scattering like roaches"

I must go coral them back in and make dinner.

PS. If you know a dinner fairy please send her/him my way.

Thank you.

Nora update.

We are the hospital again. Nora has Jaundice and is under a light. It looks like she is in a tanning bed. She has this little mask she wears over her eyes. It keeps falling off. well it's fallen off like four times. I am afraid to go to sleep. The light can harm her eyes. I know I don't need to worry, but who can sleep in a hospital anyway. We were starting to get on a routine and now she has this little problem. She is a sweet girl and tough.

They gave her an IV in her tiny arm. She slept right through it. They drew her blood. She slept. She is brave, like her sister. I am glad she was so brave. I don't think I could have handled her crying. I almost cried when they put her under the light and were not going to wrap her up. She loves to be swaddled. She was so mad and I could do was pray that she would be comforted. I am so grateful the nurse changed her mind and let Nora be swaddled. She has been happy since.

She has been having difficulty eating. She eats a little and falls asleep, but tonight she ate for 16 minutes! I was so proud of her. Her last feeding was a whole 3 minutes long.

Little by little we are getting her on the right foot. I hope she heals soon. Elizabeth has a test on her kidney reflux later this week in Atlanta. Adam is going to the Netherlands later this week as well. I know all will be okay. It is just a little unsettling. I know Heavenly Father is watching out for us and he will do what he can take support and help us get through this little bump in the road.

I am so sleepy. I know I should be asleep right now, but it's hard to sleep when things are up in the air. I will pray she will be okay while I sleep. I hope her mask stays on and doesn't go over her nose. She will be fine. Someone will come in and check on her. They always do, right?

Please keep us in your thoughts. Let's hope little Nora's body weight goes back up and that her Jaundice goes down. Maybe we'll go home tomorrow if things improve.

James meets Baby Nora

Welcome!

Nora Denise Paulukaitis

2:03 am

7 lbs 14 oz

20.5 in long

She barely cried.

2 pushes and she was out.

Loved cuddling on her Mama and Papa.