I dont know what we would do without air conditioning in our house! we were so scorching last summer in our place in portland and i was so miserible! our new car has AC too now, i dont know how we survived without it! even in the rainy northwest it comes in handy.

Jusitn was gone for almost a week last week on "business" and i was worried about being alone. Mostly the fact that i would be sleeping alone though. but also trying to manage both babies 24/7 was a little stressful to think about. I asked justins sister to come down and stay for a couple days and that was very nice. she kept dahlia happy while i took care of Valen. Dahlia really likes his sister so she didnt mind having her here so much. (she doesnt like just anyone) then my mom was able to come over the next couple nights for a couple hours, what a relief. valen gets fussy in the late evening sometimes and that makes it hard to put dahlia to bed, but he was actually really good. dahlia didnt really seem to be bothered by the fact justin was gone.... she just seemed normal. but about the fourth day I was ready for him to be home, i started missing him very much! but it is either have him gone from 7:30 am till 6:00 pm monday through friday or have him here all the time except for a few weeks a year.... hmmmm... so i am very thankful for the job he has, even though they steal him from me sometimes (=

I have gotten mastitis (breastfeeding infection) twice so far this time around.  that isnt making things any easier )= but i know how to manage it and hopefully can prevent it next time! A lactation nurse from the hospital was very helpful and friendly, i really enjoyed the people at legacy! makes things easier when you feel comfortable with people.

I keep telling justin how disgusting i feel and how i need to get back into shape pronto (not that i was in shape before) but then he says, " you just gave birth 7 weeks ago, no one expects you to be skinny yet"... it feels like valen has been here for a long time and it hasnt even been 2 months yet! nuts! but still, anyone who has had a baby i am sure can relate. i was thinking about joining a gym, but seriously when will i have time for that? i really just want to go swimming! oh how i would love a pool! (but not the expensive upkeep!

and i made myself a dentist appointment! i am so excited! i told the receptionist that i am very sensitive and would like the nicest dentist they have(= she was very sweet and i felt good about the place. i will let you know how it goes monday. 

that is all for now (=