Welcome baby Riley!

So I have been MIA again, but I have a very good reason! On February 16, we welcomed our second little girl to the MacLeod clan, Riley. She was a whopping 8 lbs. 4 ounces and was 20 inches long. She is a dream when it comes to babies. She sleeps 6-8 hours at a time at night and has been doing well with nursing. Although I would appreciate the biting to go away but I just keep telling myself in time.

So before little Riley came, I was very anxious about adding another to our brood. I mean, I want a ton of kids but it did occur to me that Kayleigh and I had a pretty good thing going and would bringing a baby into the equation ruin anything or....everything?? Well, let me just say I was wrong to worry.

First of all, my husband has been home for two weeks and spending a lot of time with Kayleigh. She has loved this and I think it helped our relationship because we got a break from each other. My husband has been great keeping her busy, taking her swimming, little gym, the library and the playground, among other things. I KNOW I am the luckiest wife out there because he is just amazing with our kids. He is also a pretty awesome husband and an amazing cook!!

Also, something happened when Riley came into our family. I was worried I would not have enough "love" for both my kids. Well Dan and I have become lovey, sappy dorks and the amount of love that I have for both of my kids is quite sickening, in a good way. Kayleigh also LOVES her little sister. Although she is very confused as to why she won't play princesses or eat any of her snacks that she tries to share. She also gives the baby one of her Rogers every night now before bed. How cute is that? I think they will be great friends one day!

So I may go dark for a little bit since I am just soaking up this time with my little ones! Kayleigh is a little clingy, which started before the baby came and she also wants me to do everything that she is doing. Independent play is a thing of the past. Luckily I get a break at playgroups and a few support groups that I attend sans Kayleigh which gives me some special time with Riley. I'll try and keep everyone updated on our little family!!