Monday, December 5, 2011

Homemade Christmas

So...I made this.

And I'm posting it here because husbands just don't really ooh and aah quite the way friends do. And sometimes a girl just needs some oohs and aahs. I picked up some branches at the Christmas tree lot and wrapped them around a cross stitch hoop. I love it.

And I also made this!

I like him even more than the wreath.

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Ewan and Duncan

So Ewan has been reminding me a lot of Duncan lately, as far as looks go. What do you think?

Duncan around 5 months

Ewan at 3 months



Duncan at 4months. And we thought HE was chubby =)

When I see him sitting in his chair I can't help but think of Duncan sitting there almost 5 years ago!! How is my baby so old?!
Duncan around 5 months old

Sunday, November 27, 2011

Us, Instagrammed




Saturday, November 19, 2011

Always Good For a Laugh

"Eat the Farmer, not the pig!"

-Duncan, while watching Charlotte's Web

"What happens if a bat poops while it's sleeping?"
-Duncan (think about it...)

"Thankyougiving."
-Finlay

"I'm weally sowy for jumping on your wiener, Dad."
-Finlay, in tears after being knocked off the couch by Jimmy

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Building Antibodies

Today I was reminded of how grateful I am that my kids are still so healthy despite the things they have put in their mouths. Things like urine, playground equipment, snails, ants, sand, dirty shoes, fingers after playing at McDonalds, all purpose cleanser, and so so so much more. And now to add to that list, today at McDonalds (I swear we don't go there THAT much) Finlay bit off the stamen of a giant Lily. WHAT? Then a minute later, in the parking lot, I looked down and he's picking at a piece of chewing gum on the asphalt. I'm sure if I didn't catch him in time, that would have been in his mouth. And while I'm thinking of all the gross things they've done, I can't help but remember when Duncan picked up the urinal cake while on a bathroom trip with his cousin. How are these kids still alive, yet alone so darn healthy? So far Ewan has been healthy too, even after having big brothers sneezing and coughing in his face and even putting snotty fingers in his mouth. THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU for HEALTH!

Tuesday, November 1, 2011

'Tis the Season to be Thankful

Today I'm thankful to have a 2 month old and not a 2 week old. We're definitely figuring each other out and life seems a lot more do able. I realized today that this is my first baby who falls asleep on his own. He'll fall asleep in his papasan chair and stay asleep (unswaddled) for an hour or even 2! In fact, one of the things I've figured out is that he would rather be left alone. I've just been wrapping him up and sticking him in bed and, to my joy and amazement, he eventually falls asleep with out much fuss. The last couple days with him have been a dream. Is it possible my baby is turning into one of those "easy" babies? Even if it's just a for a few days, this is one THANKFUL mamma!

Sunday, October 30, 2011

8 Week Check Up

Just in case you were wondering what a 16 lbs 10 oz 8 week old looks like...



Just like Duncan, this baby is a baby of many faces. He looks different from every angle. Finlay on the other hand always looks the same...weird.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Milky Thoughts

I've spent a lot of time sitting over the past 8 weeks and you would not believe the randomness going on in my head. Here are a few thoughts I've had plunking around in the void left by my sucked out brain.


  • There's a direct correlation between the length of my kids' fingernails and the amount of T.V. they watch. Both are strong indicators of parental neglect.

  • Sometimes when I'm making dinner, I feel like I'm in a competition to see who can dirty the most dishes, and I'm winning.

  • I know I'm not bipolar but sometimes motherhood makes me feel as if I am. One minute I just want to squeeze their little bodies and kiss their thrilled faces all over and in the next I'm threatening to chop off fingers if they even touch me.

  • How many pairs of dingy black workout pants and ragged boyfriend tees does a girl need?

  • At what point do I have to stop saying, "I just had a baby"? (out loud or in my head)

  • Sometimes I shudder to think that this isn't even the hardest phase of parenthood.

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Ewan's First Laughs

Untitled from Holly MacDougall on Vimeo.

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Say Cheese!

The boys love getting smiles from baby Ewan.

Yikes. It starts early!
About 4 weeks

Super smiley from the start!

At Ewan's 1 month he was 12 lbs 13 oz.

Ewan at 5 weeks!! He's HUGE!


Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Another Duncan Classic....

"Mom, I pooped so many poops....It's like a colony of poop!"


We're very proud.

Saturday, October 1, 2011


We just started having the boys say their personal prayers before bed. I had no idea how this would change prayer for Duncan. It's like he's starting to get that he's talking to someone and not just repeating things he has heard us say. Tonight he wanted to say it "in his head". Afterwards he told me the two main things he asked for were to help me be a better mommy and to help him be a better listener. I'm anticipating a good day tomorrow with lots of help from above =)

*we finally got our data off our old non working desktop. It was so nice to see this kid again!







Monday, September 19, 2011

Breastfeeding With an Audience

"I bet Ewan wishes your nipple was smaller"

-Duncan

"His lower jaw is really pumping, Mom"
-Duncan

"He's biting your belly!"
-Finaly

Breastfeeding is not easy for me. For the first few weeks it pretty much dominates my life which in turn impacts the whole family. I thought this time would be easier, you know, with all my experience. I turns out I just don't do newborn well. There's absolutely nothing easy about this stage, in my opinion. So eventually I will get to Ewan's birth story (when I have two free hands to type with).

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Bath Shower

These boys were supposed to be taking a "bath shower", which is what we call a shower in the bathtub. It's nice because they don't splash and I don't worry about them as much (In other words, I get a lot done while they're in there)
This on the other hand gives me a lot to worry about. Looks like they found the plug and the height of the water tells you just how distracted I must've been by Ewan and all his needs (like the need to be snuggled and adored). Thank goodness there was minimal water on the floor and everyone was alive to smile for the picture.

Friday, September 2, 2011

More Ewan






Ewan Riley MacDougall






Friday, August 26, 2011

What To Do?

So what do you do during quiet time when you're almost 40 weeks pregnant and suddenly remember that you actually lost a pound at your 39 week check up?

You sit down with the newest Martha Stewart Living and eat not one but two bowls of chocolate fudge brownie ice cream. Now is not the time to be losing weight.

Friday, August 19, 2011

Here are a few of my favorites from our little photo shoot with Sabrina. It was a bit impromptu, but I love the look of the pictures. The Mission in Oceanside ended up being a great spot.