Let's Talk TV

Alright- it's been a while since we've talked television and I need to vent...

1.) Did you watch the Duggar wedding? Hillary mentioned how much she liked that show and now I've been watching it. Sweet stuff. However, did anyone notice that there is a commercial for the morning after pill during the 18 Kids and Counting show. I mean, is that a coincidence or strategic?

2.) The Office is back and funny again. Makes mommy so happy.

3.) Flight of the Concords is back but we no longer get HBO so I hope they are on i-tunes. I introduced my mom to them via our i-Pod when she was here- good times.

4.) And finally, WHO WANTS A CLEAN HOUSE? Does anybody else love the show Clean House like I do? Niecy Nash is hysterical! I love when she looks at their mess and says "what is all this foolishness?" AND the carpenter Matt is MATT ALLEN. I mean- he looks like him, is tall like him and is hilarious- Carrie have you seen this?

5.) Oh and I will be watching American Idol tonight- now that I'm on the couch holding baby boy I have much more time to check in!

For Tucker

WHERE did you come from, baby dear?
Out of the everywhere into the here.

Where did you get those eyes so blue?
Out of the sky as I came through.

What makes the light in them sparkle and spin?
Some of the starry spikes left in.

Where did you get that little tear?
I found it waiting when I got here.

What makes your forehead so smooth and high?
A soft hand strok’d it as I went by.

What makes your cheek like a warm white rose?
I saw something better than any one knows.

Whence that three-corner’d smile of bliss?
Three angels gave me at once a kiss.

Where did you get this pearly ear?
God spoke, and it came out to hear.

Where did you get those arms and hands?
Love made itself into bonds and bands.

Feet, whence did you come, you darling things?
From the same box as the cherubs’ wings.

How did they all just come to be you?
God thought about me, and so I grew.

But how did you come to us, you dear?
God thought about you, and so I am here.

George McDonald

Heavenly Day

Well, my mom left Wednesday morning and I've been in the trenches by myself the past couple days. She and I both shed a tear when she left! So far so good. Today was the most incredible day. I thanked God this morning for letting us get some BEAUTIFUL weather and get out of our house! Early this morning I was able to clean all the kids rooms and fold laundry while the kids played outside. Then we went to the park with four other moms and their babies and had a picnic and spent the day playing. It was a perfect day and the kids had the best time just running in the grass and climbing the hills- they never even got on the playsets. Then we all came home and EVERYONE took a nap- Julia in her bed, Marky on his top bunk and Tucker and I on the bottom bunk. Then Daddy came home and took us out to dinner to a steak restaurant and all three kids were so well behaved. At dinner Marky read a book quietly and Julia put stickers on her menu and after each one would put her hands up and say "I did it!"

I am so grateful for my life today. Even with the getting up all night and laundry that I will never catch up with I am living my dream life. I do not take it for granted and thank God for opening my eyes to the gifts before me.

As you can see, Tucker fits right in...

How we're doing...

Just a post to say everything is still going well. Little buddy is SUCH a good baby- just what I ordered! : ) He gets up to eat every 4 hours at night, but he eats fast and goes right back down. I'm in love. BB is still here so we've not hit reality yet. She is the most amazing grandmother. She stays for two weeks from the day I get home- I really feel it's helped me get back on my feet. I'm just about back to my old self. Marc and I did slip away to the movies last night after putting the kids down and feeding baby. And what did we see since there are SO many awesome, deep and profound movies out. Well we saw Paul Blart: Mall Cop. Marc said we needed something to make us laugh and it was fun- and I've loved Kevin James since his King of Queens days. And why is this ridiculous song on my blog? Because I found it on my husband's iPod. Yes, he obviously at some point PAID money for this song. I was laughing so hard when I found it. I think it takes him back to the time when he performed with a breakdancing group (no- I'm not kidding). But doesn't it get you feeling good? Let the music play.......

We love him

BB: "Marky let me know when you get tired of holding him, and I will take him."
Marky: "I will never get tired of holding my brother."

What's up?

We're just chillin over here....

What we're up to

Well I'm sure you expected some slow blogging due to my crash course into being a mom of three. Things are going well- the first few days were perfect and I felt like a million bucks. I will take post-partum woes over 9th-month-of-pregnancy woes any day of the week. I feel light as a feather and sleep better (when I get the chance). Things got a little crazy yesterday- I called it Murphy's Law day- everything went crazy- (picture Roto Rooter at my house at 10:30 p.m., dog's throwing up, pitchers of kool-aid being spilled, etc.). Even so, my new baby boy is an ANGEL. I'm totally in love with him and hold him all the time. The other babies are being great too- all in all we have a nice kind of peace over the house and I'm cherishing these things in my heart. Here are pics from the week-

Don't you want to scoop him up and love on him?

The kids love to watch him in the crib-

Julia got in and showed him how to turn on the mobile (I stood right there don't worry)- she is not jealous at all from what we can tell. She loves "baby Tucker" as she calls him.

A very good big sister explaining things to her baby brother-

I have had NO time to talk on the phone or check my e-mail or read anyone's blog so I'm WAY behind- but I hope to catch up soon. Just wanted to check in and say we are doing well and hanging in there- now I'm off to sleep....for two hours...maybe 3 if I'm lucky. : )

We're Home

Well we brought angel baby home today. I am so in love with this child- he seems to be very mellow and content. I just kiss him all day long.
This is Marky meeting Tucker for the first time. We handed him the baby and Tucker started to fuss and Marky on his own began singing "you are my sunshine" and I promise you...the baby stopped crying and looked up at Marky. We have the whole thing on video.

Cuddling with my snuggle bug...

Getting ready to go home-

His first car ride-

Thank you thank you for all your sweet comments. I LOVE having a blog- it means so much to hear from all your friends- new and old. We are so glad to be home.

I'm in love!

Well there are no words to thank you all for your prayers on our behalf. I felt literally lifted up in prayer today. Everything went wonderfully- and I was able to have little guy the normal way with no damage to him or myself.

Tucker McIntire Ayers arrived around 1:31 and weighed 8 lbs 10 oz and was 21 1/2 inches long (not bad for being two weeks EARLY!). He is an absolute dollbaby and I can't believe how much I am already madly in love with him. I haven't put him in the crib once- I don't want to put him down!
You can't tell from the pics, but he was one big dimple in his right cheek- I think God put it there to give me a target for kissing. Thanks again for your well wishes and prayers- we will be coming home Wednesday!

I'm here in the hospital

Hey Everybody! I'm here in the hospital and so far things are going GREAT. I was so nervous I was going to have some type of clerical or other trouble and right when I walked in five beautiful nurses said, "welcome, you must be Mrs. Ayers, Dr. %$$$$ has told us all about you!" I knew it was going to be a great night. And even though my doctor was not on call- she came in anyway to handle my care. I ordered a delicious dinner, had a nice rest, prayed with my husband and slept okay. Now I've been up and showered, had my i.v. put in and am resting. Little baby boy is moving so much. After watching the International Dance competition on T.V. last night- I think he may really have a future in Irish Line dancing. He's definitely got the straight-leg coming-at-you kick down. Hopefully I can update this post after lunch with some big news. If you read this this morning, please say a prayer for a safe delivery.

Happy New Year!

Hope everybody had a great New Year's Day! Two friends of mine and I hosted a little brunch to celebrate the day. It was so nice and relaxing- and everybody stayed for a nice, long time and enjoyed themselves.
How cute are these mommies with their babies?

The lawyers talking shop on the back porch. Notice Marc's "tiger" sweatshirt- it was a gift from our friend Patrick (in the swing) and is a nod to one of the T.V. shows we watch, Flight of the Concords.

Christy and I at the brunch. She was good enough to make black eyed peas and collard greens so we are good for 2009! Oh- and if you are curious what we did for New Year's Eve- let's just say it involved eating mac and cheese, playing Go Fish with little man, and watching Golden Girls. That's how crazy it is over here.