My GPS told me to turnPosted by Rick on January 15th, 2008
I saw that headline on yahoo news today, and it reminds me of a certain season 4 episode of The Office.
The Capezzas
Rick and Rachel Capezza live and love in Spokane, WA. They are parents of Kyrie Eleison, Antonio Giovanni, and Epiphany Joy.
Life as a family of fourPosted by Rachel on January 15th, 2008
So I thought I’d give a little update on our life while I have a minute.
Antonio is 1 month and 1 week old today. I have no idea how that happened! Time has really flown by. Antonio has been a good baby, but not nearly as easy as Kyrie. Part of it, I’m sure, has to do with the fact that he can’t get my undivided attention like Kyrie could. So the poor guy cries more. But he is also a very smiley baby, and has been smiling regularly since he was 2 weeks old. He gave me his first smile at only 6 days old. He even giggles sometimes and he coos all the time. He loves staring at the pictures on the wall. He also has quite a strong sucking instinct, so although I’d planned to go pacifier-free with him, I caved in and got him one. He’s a lot happier now. I decided that it was better to give him a pacifier sometimes than to let him cry when I couldn’t get to him right away. I realize that I’ve now broken the rules of ecological breastfeeding and likely won’t be able to, well, keep my cycles away for long…but maybe I’ll still luck out. He still nurses frequently, so we’ll see.
Teaching Kyrie to be a gentle big sister has been a bit of a work in progress. She really loves him and gives him lots of kisses and hugs, but she also tries to pick him up and sometimes just gets too rough when she’s not thinking. She’s adjusting pretty well, though, and getting used to sharing Mommy with another little one. I’m also learning how to divide my time so that both kiddos get enough love & affection. Kyrie is a really big helper. Whenever I ask her to get a burp cloth, blanket, diaper, or whatever, she’ll dash off to find what I need and bring it to me.
Cloth diapering is going well and is pretty easy. I like the fact that we don’t have to buy diapers or wipes at the store. I have to keep on top of the laundry, but it’s not too big of an inconvenience. I feel like I’ve gotten into a pretty good rhythm to make sure I’m never running out of clean diapers. They look really cute on Antonio, too. I need to take more pictures of him in them.
I love both of my babies so much and right now, I feel like our family is complete. Eventually I want to add more children to the mix, but for now, I’m quite content with my little princess & prince. I’m such a proud Mommy and I can’t believe how beautiful my little blessings are. Seriously, gorgeous kids. Okay, now I’m shamelessly bragging…but I’m betting you all agree! 
Antonio’s BaptismPosted by Rachel on January 14th, 2008
Yesterday Antonio entered into the Church and was united to Christ in Holy Baptism! Alleluia!
(A sweet little baby girl named Yvette was also baptized.)
Gathered around the font:
Being anointed with oil:
His good-looking godparents:
And his adoring mama & papa:
Sling BabyPosted by Rachel on January 12th, 2008
Antonio goes to sleep pretty quickly when I put him in here. I got this sling from my friend, Rachael, and I like it a lot! I’m finding that babywearing is coming in quite handy this time around when I need extra hands for a certain toddler.
Fun with cousins & at the BiedenharnPosted by Rachel on January 10th, 2008
Kyrie & David
Kyrie & Noelle
Visiting the Biedenharn Gardens
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Serious cutenessPosted by Rachel on January 7th, 2008
A beautiful sight.
Good morning!
Some of my big girl:
Brrr…Posted by Rachel on January 3rd, 2008
It’s cold enough to snow here, but of course it isn’t snowing. It was so chilly in our house last night that I decided our house was not built to withstand these temperatures (after all, it’s not often that it dips so low here in the South). Of course I woke up this morning to discover that our kitchen door was slightly open, so that didn’t help. Whoever left it open, I am frowning a frown of disapproval at you!
Kyrie, Antonio and I all snuggled up in the king size bed last night and slept wonderfully through the night. I have to admit that my favorite moments with my kids these days are the ones where they’re asleep.
Rick is in Florida doing classes and Rebekah, Forrest & the kids went to Texas to visit the Enloe family yesterday. So it’s just me with the kiddos. Play-Doh was the best Christmas present ever (for me, at least) because it has kept Kyrie occupied quite a lot lately, which helps me get things done.
Antonio smiles, coos, and giggles now. It’s lots of fun. I need to keep the camera next to the bed because he’s the happiest first thing in the morning.
Kyrie has possibly the worst cold of her life so far. She sounds really sad when she talks and she has quite a cough. No runny nose, thankfully. She rarely gets sick, so her worst cold isn’t necessarily horrible; just bad for her. I caught it, too, but I’m coping.
I enjoy cloth diapering more than I thought I would. I got a bit panicky about my decision a few days before he was born, wondering if it would add a lot of work, but it hasn’t. A little more laundry, perhaps, but not enough for me to really notice. Plus it’s nice that we don’t have to buy any diapers at the store.
I think I’ll go find something evil to eat. I have plenty of candy left in my stocking.
Lots and lots of picturesPosted by Rachel on January 1st, 2008
Kyrie excited about getting Elmo for Christmas:
Kyrie and Noelle playing with Elmos in the kitchen:
Setting the table for Christmas dinner:
Kyrie wearing the sweater from Grandma Lisa:
Kyrie and Noelle with somewhat goofy expressions posing in their sweaters:
Antonio, who will make a fine husband someday:
Decorating Christmas cookies:
Hugging it out:
My happy little man:
In a BumGenius! Diaper:
My little guy:
