Just an Update on Us!

Ruby:
Growing like a weed! She recently transitioned into some of her 3 month clothing and size 2 diapers, so we think she is around 12 lbs. She has some rolls on her thighs and her cheeks are definitely filling out. She is getting to be so much fun--- giggling, cooing, and smiling. She is very interactive-- much more than I remember Rocco being at this age. She has started grasping and batting at the toys hanging from her play mat-- it won't be long before she is rolling over. She has also started sleeping more at night-- 4 to 6 hours at at a time, which experts claim is the most an infant under 6 months of age should sleep without eating. We're happier with more sleep-- that's for sure!

Rocco:
Rocco is still a happy, adventurous, determined, and energetic little big boy. We recently took him to a sheep ranch where there were lots of lambs-- he was totally interested in every aspect, especially the mamas and the babies, since he has a mama with a baby at home. I think we are going to start swim lessons this summer-- he loves to "swim" in the bathtub! And he will start preschool in the fall at his babysitter's house. We are going to attempt potty training over spring break... wish us luck!!!

Todd and I:
We started Weight Watchers the end of February and have both lost quite a bit of weight in that short amount of time. Todd is noticing his pants fitting looser and I am noticing a flatter tummy and smaller behind. It's awesome. We love the program and it is working wonders for us. I'm not sure exactly how much Todd has lost, but I have lost a little over 8 pounds since starting the program. I am down 35 pounds since having Ruby, which is amazing, I think! Todd has been dabbling in Craiglist trading-- I don't get into it too much-- and no treasures yet, but moving a lot of our junk, which is good. I am eagerly and somewhat nervously looking at going back to work on April 1st after a long time at home (between bed rest and maternity leave it was 5 full months!) I am excited to see the kids and work with them because I had a great group this year. This summer, I will be taking classes to earn enough credits to move across the pay scale, so Todd and I will be gozillionaires... lol. Some of Todd's family is coming down over Easter weekend to celebrate with us-- his sister, Stephanie, and his parents. I will host Easter brunch on Sunday before they take off and Rocco will be visited by the Easter Bunny. He says he wants an "Easter fire truck"-- whatever that means!

Everyone is happy and healthy on the home front! Love to friends and family reading this.