The Scoop on Poop

Since Marlee was born, it has become a frequent topic of conversation in our house. For the past couple of weeks, MJ has decided to go only when she feels like it, which can mean skipping several days. After calls to the pedi, I've been told that this is because breastmilk is the perfect food and creates very little waste. This is BS. Why do I know this is BS (at least in MJ's case)? Because when she decides to go, it is not "very little waste." It is 4-5 days of poop. Out the diaper, up the back, in the armpits and hair kind of poop. "Very little" my pregnancy-enhanced tush. And both of the times I've had the pleasure of experiencing the big poop, it has been just hours after giving my sweet girl her bath. So she gets another. It's a good thing she likes it. My advice for mommies with babies who have skipped a few days...try a bath.

First "Play Date"

Marlee and Emily's first meeting...Best friends already!

Emily Claire Butts

She's finally here! Emily was born at 11:24pm on Saturday, September 29. She weighs 7 lbs, 12 oz and is 20 inches long. She is such a cutie and looks just like her daddy! Jenn and baby are doing great!

CONGRATS BRIAN AND JENN AND WELCOME BABY EMILY!!!

Request for Labor Dust

Please send lots of labor thoughts to Jenn. She's 40 weeks and 3 days today and VERY VERY pregnant. She would really like to meet little Emily and so would the rest of us! Let's all send good wishes and hope that she doesn't make it to her scheduled induction date next Thursday. Bring it on!

My New Friend

On Monday, Marlee and I had a girls' day out. We've been out together several times, of course, but Monday was different. We went to Phipp's Plaza to run an errand and ended up spending the whole day hanging out together. She is suddenly more alert and interactive, and I enjoyed watching her take in all the sights around the mall. I took her to Tiffany's and showed her the sparkling diamonds. We went to a children's boutique and picked out a special gift for Pru. Then we went to a bookstore, and I bought a book to read her when we got home. By that time, I was starving and browsed the directory for places to eat. I saw the Nordstrom Bistro and knew that was our spot. I remember eating at Nordstrom on special shopping trips into San Francisco with my Granny and Mom. I sat Marlee in her seat across from me, and she cooed and talked while I ate my yummy lunch. I realized then that I don't just have a new baby, I have a DAUGHTER and a friend for life.

Smiles from Marlee

My heart is melting!

One Month Old!

Our baby girl is one month old today! Isn't she a cutie?!