Hugs and Kisses

It's probably not the best time for me to be writing a blog post as I work through the post-partum hormones, lack of sleep, and overwhelmingness of life with two kids.

So, rather than share my dysfunctional thoughts, I'll just share a few photos of our latest addition, who decided to join us a couple weeks early. She is a sweet little thing, weighing in at 6.2 pounds at birth and 19 inches (already competing with her brother who was only 6 pounds and 18 inches). She's got some spitfire to her but she's also got the curious wonder and wise look her brother had and she's a great sleeper so far. Jaxon seems to be getting used to the idea and brags about his little sister quite a bit, always wondering where she is. We feel blessed to have such a beautiful family...

Welcome to the world Kiley Joyce Vuong!

Not so happy about the first bath... guessing she won't be happy about the next one either.

All clean and dry and a ribbon in the hair. Our sweet little girl.

Jaxon met Kiley for the first time at the hospital. Not so sure yet. He was pretty content to just sit and watch cartoons in the hospital room. Everyone tells us he looks so little, but now I think he looks so big!

Ready to go home!

Thanks to everyone for their thoughts and prayers and well wishes as we welcome Kiley to our family. We look forward to you meeting her soon! Now that Kiley is with us, we'll be migrating to our new family blogspot- Hugs&Kisses- with a new address. Please update your bookmarks with our new address- http://www.vuong-family.blogspot.com/ .

The belly shot

I know you've all been waiting patiently, on the edge of your seat, for news of Baby K's arrival. Well, you'll just have to wait a little longer. All I have for you today is a belly shot. Finally, right?

I have avoided the camera throughout this pregnancy. Partly because I'm always the one behind the camera (most women are I've decided), and partly because I feel less than attractive this time around. Where is that 'glow' they talk so much about in 'the book'?


But, I figured, this little one in my belly might feel a little left out if I didn't have at least a few photos to show her that indeed, I really did carry her for nine months and felt joyful about it. So, here you go. Jaxon had to get in on the action too. He still thinks he has a baby in his belly like mommy. Wait till he finds out I have a real baby and his is only pretend.

We've got the bags packed, we've been contingency planning all weekend. Yes, I have been nesting- last minute errands, cleaning and organizing. But, I wish someone would mop my floors for me. I haven't quite brought myself to nest on those floors. Darn.

Scott's hoping I can keep her incubating till the end of the week till his co-workers come back from vacation and I've already partially checked out. Feeling like I could go any day now... which is a little scary, a little exciting, and mostly surreal.

We both keep wondering, what is life like with more than one? It seems overwhelming to think about loving another child as much as we love Jaxon. Our world revolves around him right now... hard to think how that's all going to change, and yet we're so excited to be on this crazy train together and to be adding to the family. And it is a crazy train. Sometimes dysfunctional even. But, we wouldn't have it any other way. We'll keep you posted on when the train arrives at the station...