The Lyon's Den

Just a little update on how we've been managing with our new edition. Brielle wasn't sleeping too well at night as to be expected, but she is doing a tad better. She doesn't fuss; she just wakes up frequently to eat. Instead of every 40 minutes to an hour like we were doing, it's now about every 2 hours with 1 three hour stretch. The boys are adjusting fairly well, although they're just starting to realize they don't like when Brielle cries for any length of time when we're in the car and they start to get a little frazzled when they can't make her stop. Carter is probably the sweetest to her which was to my surprise. For the first couple of weeks he would come up to me while I was holding her and say, "I like your baby." Now he says "the" baby and often hugs and kisses both of us before bed every night. Kelman really likes her, and I'm trying to teach him to LEAVE THE BABY ALONE when she's sleeping. He likes to poke her nose a lot. Brechin hasn't wanted much to do with her, but he's adjusting. He's in no way mean, but doesn't talk about her much. He just kind of misses his mommy. It broke my heart when he told me a couple of weeks ago, "you don't like me anymore." and the next day, "You're not mine anymore." It's been hard for him the most especially since I've been recovering from surgery. I've made extra efforts to spend time and cuddle with him when I can and I think it's helped. He will kiss the baby on command now and occasionally laugh at her, but that's about it.
In other news, we got to visit with Aaron's parents for a few days this last weekend. They came to see the baby and the boys. My kids adore them and are excited every time they come. They always bring tons of goodies and clothes for the kids, which they love! They also brought Aaron's transformers from his childhood and Kelman is in HEAVEN!! They're so much better than the ones they make these days.
Also, Aaron has spent a couple of Sundays in a row at urgent care. He took extra precautions this last week to not make it three Sundays in a row. The first sunday was because he scratched his eye most likely with dirt after a Saturday of laying sod. I so wish I had a picture to post because he spent the next two days looking like a pirate!! Arg!
The following Sunday, Aaron sliced his hand pretty badly with some broken glass. He got about 7 stitches and just had them removed today. Nothing major at least and all seems to be well now.
That's about it for us. We're excited for a weekend with family and for my brother Jared's family to be moving here this weekend! I hope everyone has a Happy Father's Day, especially the Fathers in my life!!


Carter all ready for church



A baby doll who LOVES her hands!