Our first few weeks at home with THREE boys!

 I still am in disbelief that we have three boys. It's been an adjustment, but we're slowly adjusting to our new norm. The older boys have gotten a bit more screen time to get us through the restless nights and that's okay. We've gone to the zoo (which was a disaster and Conrad wouldn't walk), Farm and Fleet (to check out the baby chicks-which weren't at our location), and a trip to the Children's museum in Illinos.

I LOVE his big eyes


We've gotten several balloons since Michael's been born and they always seem to get stuck on our tall ceilings. Here's Brankos attempt at getting it down.

Branko's transitioned to his big brother role much easier this time. I actually thought he would be a lot more jealous, but he tries to be helpful an is (almost) always gentle with him.


Conrad got a new blanket from Grandma.


This picture cracks me up because I was trying to get both of the boys to smile, so I pointed at my mouth and said "like this" and they both put their hands up to their cheeks to point to their smiles.


First trip to my favorite coffee house.

I also love his lips, he has big lips like Conrad! At first I thought he looked more like Conrad, but as time goes on, I feel like I see more Branko. Genetics are wild.

Conrad will always ask to hold baby Michael, but then he's over it in 4 seconds. 

Conrad initially did really well with Michael, but after a few weeks, and realizing he's not leaving, the jealousy has started and he often will hit Michael or scratch his head or face (kind of like Branko did with him)



Sneak peak to our newborn pics!


I just love this picture that the daycare sent





Lunch date with a few of the girls. Little did I know I was developing mastitis during this time.












If only he would take a paci now...








Ice cream date with Dad. We've been really trying to do one and one time with the boys.


Trying to remember his blonde hair!









Pictures from the childrens museum. Branko's hair was very overgrown and hard to tame, so don't mind his crazy hair! 

This was a fun day, the weather was perfect, and the boys did well in the museum. I would definitely go back!












Gosh, I love looking back at this pictures and being in our newborn bubble!















Karen came home during her spring break and got to meet baby Michael! She even got to spend the night and enjoy some newborn snuggles.





Taylor came to visit too!




















Grandpa Mike meeting baby Michael! He picked us up lunch, we watched golf, and he enjoyed snuggling with Grandpa.













First ped appointment and all I brought were wipes and a diaper. Funny how things change the more kids you have.





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