When Gaga Babysits Reece

Me: (the day before) Gaga is going to watch you tomorrow.
Reece: oh I like him!

First Baby

"Dear Daughter,

“You’re my favorite person in the whole world” is not something you’re going to hear me say anymore. Not only is it unfair to Daddy, but it really won’t go over well with your baby sister, once she’s born and learns to talk. For now, though, it’s hard not to keep thinking it.

You, you, you. You’re the one who burst my heart wide open. You taught me what wild, uncontrollable, unlimited, unconditional love feels like. You changed everything. You turned me into a mom.

And even though you will no longer be my only child, or even my only girl, you will always be my first.

You’re the first one to make me forget myself. You’re the first person I ever said “I love you” to more than 10 times in one day. You’re the first human whose temperature I took, whose nose I wiped, and whose projectile vomit I was too tired to clean up and just sort of slept in.

With you, I made my first-time mom mistakes, like letting you roll off the bed onto the floor. Who knew you could roll? Thank you for not getting hurt and also for not holding a grudge.

Our baby’s coming soon, and while you may not be my only child anymore, you’ll probably be the only kid who knows what it’s like to have my undivided attention. Because how do I ever stop myself from thinking about you?

This realization gives me the guilts, but then again, your sister will have some advantages. I can’t imagine she will ever be bored or lonely for long — not with you and your unlimited repertoire of songs, dance moves, costumes and magic tricks. I can’t wait to watch her watching you.

You. You were my first newborn, infant, toddler and preschooler — and you’re the one who continues to surprise me every day. You’re the intrepid explorer who pulls me by the hand into the future. You’re in all my thoughts and dreams, and every wish I make upon a star.

So when you’re feeling frustrated because I’m nursing your sister instead of playing dress-up, or because I might use stern words with you but not her (she’s just a baby), or because I can’t stop talking about how cute she is (Mom likes infants the way you like ponies), know that there is more than enough love for both of you, because of the ever-expanding place in my heart that you made.

You, you, you. You will always be my first."

http://m.huffpost.com/us/entry/6794824

My 100 happy days of Reece 72-100

Day 72

Playing catch

Day 73

Reece: Mom! Want to watch me flip on the ball?
Me: yes
Reece: mom! Watch me! Watch me!
Me: (watching)
Reece: see me flip on the ball?!

Day 74

Drawing Os.

Day 75

"I love my new Barbie! Her name is butterfly. My new Barbie."

Day 76

My little book worm. 

Day 77 

Reece was running up and down our neighbor's sidewalk for a good 5 minutes today, their dogs watching the entire time. 
#entertainmentforall

Day 78

Typical face for browns games... 

Day 79

"Pretzel houses. I eat those houses."

Day 80

Taking a walk with my girl. 

Day 81

Making Os and hearts. 

Day 82

A princess wearing a princess dress and reading a princess book. 

Day 83

Safe.

Day 84

Putting on shoes all by herself.

Day 85

Finally at the park all together!

Day 86

Laughing after blowing toots on the chair.

Day 87

Outside! 

#welovefall

Day 88

Swing!

Day 89

R: This is ready.
M: what is it?
R: just eat it. 
R: it's salad and some cheese. 

Day 90

"Ok let's do this! Ready set go!"
Racing pony & strawberry shortcake cars.

Day 91

Morning coloring. 

Day 92

Playing at grandma & papa's.

Day 93

"Why?"
Car right in the middle of the sidewalk with no space to walk through. 

Day 94

"I hop like a frog!"
#brutripforpearegistry

Day 95

Zoo with cousins!

Day 96

Someone wanted to get up early with me today. 
#7am

Day 97

Laughing!

Day 98

Closing her eyes on purpose because the flash is bright. :)

Day 99

Monday buddies. "This is my boo boo it's huge!"

Day 100

Relaxin before sleep comes.

My 100 happy days of Reece 57-71

Day 57

Going creaking with Nick, grandma, gaga, Elliott, and Ethan. Elliott found a frog which Reece was very excited about.

Day 58

Reading bug

Day 59

"I love her. She's my best friend."

#girlsbestfriend

Day 60

"I do chew on her hand."
#waitingatthebank

Day 61

Best incentive to come home from work. And best husband for sending me the picture. 

Day 62

"I love swing. Do again faster."
#daddyphoto

Day 63

Buds. 

Day 64

First (age 2) fair ride. She loved it! 

Day 65

Arm scratching.
#godfathersareawesome

Day 66

Singing to herself and her million stuffed animals, pillows, and babies in her bed. 

Day 67

"If you smile, we will call grandma."

Day 68

Who needs toys when you have toothbrushes and a tie?

Day 69

Ready for the pool!

Day 70

Mini chef. Helping to make honey corn bread muffins. 

Day 71

Apple picking, yum!

#TheOrchardandCompany

Snow Day!

Reece plays outside in the snow. She goes down the slide, eats some snow, and even has some hot chocolate. Kate joins her just for a little bit to check out the situation.