1 Month Old

Hard to believe Izabella is 1 month old already! It has been quite an adjustment, more for me than anyone! Unfortunately she has been quite colicky and has a horrible case of infant acne! (I have a hard time resiting pimple popping!)

The kids absolutely love her and at times seem to love her more than she can handle. We still haven't decided on a nick name but have DEFINITELY ruled out Bell or Bella. We all know how kids can tease each other and we didn't want Bell or Bella to turn into Belly, which then has the possibility of turning in to Jelly, and the final blow...Jelly Belly. Sound all a little premature and crazy? I assure you it's not. My folks were going to name me Stephanie, but obviously didn't because they didn't want kids to call me Step on Me. Whew! Close call for me! I only had to deal with Crusty Sh*t. Way to go Mom and Dad! That one was much easier to deal with! (Denote lots and lots of sarcasm in the last two sentences)

Libby first wanted to call her Bizzy Bee, which I thought was really cute. Maison wanted to call her Izzy, which Libby has conveniently changed to Izzy Mo Wizzy (because of all her dirty diapers, but mostly just because it annoys her brother!) Jason still likes calling her Libby and I have been calling her Baby Sis. Why do names have to be so difficult?

Izabella has received lots of wonderful gifts and has accepted many visitors. Great Uncle Bill and Aunt Pat came to visit a couple of weeks ago. (FYI Libby has a pair of butterfly tights that she is absolutely certain Aunt Pat stitched just for her, which is a story all on its own!) Great Aunt Janis and cousins Georgia, Ella, and Ian came to visit a couple of nights ago as well.