Because the needs of these four little people don’t go away just because I feel awful.
So I put on my happy face and I do what little I can to take care of myself and I go on being mommy.
I didn’t remember just how expensive diapers are for newborns. Ember doesn’t fit into size 1 yet and the cheapy brand diapers start at size 1. So Pampers it is for now even though my wallet cries every time I buy a box.
You know what Ember really, really likes? Breastmilk.
I was wearing a white tank top in the middle picture, it kinda looks like a bra but it’s not 😉
Ember tricks mommy into thinking she’s deep asleep. What a funny joke it’ll be when the second mommy leaves the room the crying starts!
I love little baby kicks and spastic movements! I’d forgotten all about these! The squirms and grunts and funny faces are also fun to watch 🙂
Happy baby!
I’d be mortified if anyone heard the stupid things I come up with when I’m talking to Ember (in a sappy, high pitched baby voice, nonetheless) but she loves to listen.
Cute little belly button!
“This is how you burp her, huh mom?”
Back in 2008 I took some pictures of me and the kids by our neighborhood park. They have always been some of my favorites and so today driving home I thought, I have four kids now, I should retake those shots!
Here are the three from 2008:
And here are some from today 🙂
Payson was thrilled when I let him push the shutter again.
I love this one that Payson took!
I don’t feel very well but I sure do love my kids!
Your kids are so cute! I love how the girls baby little Ember. And the new header is adorable!
Oh my gosh Ariana, those pictures are by far the CUTEST I've ever seen!! Even though your life may be hectic, crazy and sometimes draining… I think you do a fantastic job as a Mommy! Even through it all, you manage sometime to document it on here, sharing it with people like us, that.. deserves an award!! Good job Girl!! 🙂
Love the new photos! you have such a beautiful family. I don't know how you do it all. If I were sick, my blog would probably go by the wayside. Hope you are feeling better soon.
Beautiful kids. Hope you're feeling better very soon. Love the new header 🙂
New header is awesome! I don't know how you manage to get 4 kids to all be still at the same time… ha!
Hi Ariana! I've been following your blog for quite a while and love your loving and honest posts. We are fostering two little ones and have been going through diapers like crazy. I thought you might be interested in the free program Amazon just came out with called Amazon Mom.
Here's the link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/mom/signup/info
Just read the FAQ; the benefits are amazing, including free Prime shipping for a minimum of 3 months.
Diapers and wipes are always an extra 30% off when you use subscribe and save. I always set my deliveries to every 6 months, then go in when I'm down to the last two days of diapers and have a shipment sent. The prices are the best I've seen anywhere.
I order their diapers and wipes and they are on my doorstep within 2 days(sometimes even 1).
Heather
GREAT pictures of your 4! Wow! And I'm a big fan of getting diapers from amazon too, with the 'subscribe & save'. Hope you feel better soon.
Sweet pictures! I love the hair all over Ember's arms and back, my 3 had that too as newborns. My grandma used to call it “monkey fuzz”. 🙂
Have you tried cloth diapers yet for Ember? I don't know why I waited so long to use them on my youngest!
She looks JUST like Sierra in the pic where she's on her belly with her head turned toward the camera…JUST like her. 🙂
I love the old-school pics from '08. Wow, they have all grown up so much! And Payson was such a chunka. lol
I only have like a nano second to write…but I just had to say that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new header and all the pics of you with the 4 kids!! So much!
I found newborn sized diapers in the Up & Up brand at Target and Parent's Choice at Walmart. They are in small packages but they are way cheaper than Pampers or Huggies. Also Luvs size 1 seems really small compared to the Walmart size 1 so those might work until you switch to cloth. Also have you bought cloth off of ebay? I just got some and they were only $5 a diaper (the pocket kind).
I LOVE the pics of you and your kids. My fourth is 6 months old tomorrow, and I already miss not having many pictures with me and her. Do you just use the timer? They are beautiful.