Oct. 25, 2012
Lexi: (whining) I in a bad mood and I not want to talk about it.
I'm thinking: Well at least she's in touch with her emotions.
Nov. 1, 2012
Lexi: Mommy, you break my heart.
(I wouldn't give her any soda to drink.)
Later:
Lexi and Travis were down the basement playing (good guy, bad guy) while I was doing laundry. Lexi: He's a bad guy! Travis: (gasps) What did he do? Lexi: He took my soda! LOL
Nov. 14, 2012
Eddie: Can we put Travis on the computer?
Me: Why?
Eddie: I think I can get fourteen dollars for him.
Me: You want to sell your brother?
Eddie: Yes, I'm sure I can get fourteen dollars for him.
Me: Eddie, we are NOT selling your brother.
Eddie: *sighs* FINE!
Added 11/21/12
Travis: Eddie, play Beyblades with me?
Eddie: No, I don't want to play.
Lexi: I play with you Travis.
Travis: NO!
Lexi: Don't be rude.
Lexi has been praying for me all day.
Lexi: Mommy needs diapers. Amen
Lexi: Mommy needs help. Amen
Lexi: Mommy needs toys. Amen
Even though she hasn't perfected the art of praying, she sure makes me smile.
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012
11 months? How'd that happen?
When I created this account I intended to blog frequently to keep far away friends and relatives updated on our family. I failed. Again. Story of a mommy/wife/perfectionist's life. I can't believe I haven't blogged about that beautiful creature who has lit up our lives for the last 11 months. Or my 3 other beautiful creatures. I am going to make a renewed effort to blog more!! So in short....here it is....
Eddie (almost 7!!!)
What a year! He successfully finished Kindergarten as a homeschooler!!! We will be homeschooling for first grade as well. He is getting so tall. He's up to my chest now! He has finished 2 yrs of speech therapy and is officially released. He is learning how to read...still not an independent reader at this point. We are adjusting better to his ADHD. Truthfully, most of the changes have been with Ed and I in dealing with him and it has worked!! We have made the decision not to medicate at this point but are open to changing that in the future if neccessary. Eddie is a fantastic big brother! There is something so sweet about seeing him with Alexis, walking hand in hand, as he explains things to her.
Travis (4)
My Travis is quite a handful at times! I am trying to find little ways in dealing with things to make them easier, lol. I have been spending some one on one time with him b/c I think he may feel lost in the shuffle. Sometimes I think that works and sometimes, not. I hope it is just phase. Travis is an awesome big brother! He and Isaac share a special bond. From the day I brought Isaac home, Travis has been very attentive to his needs. He always plays with him! Tries to make him laugh and smile, etc. He never talks at him or just deals with him when I ask or when he is fussy. I hope they keep their bond always!! Travis will be homeschooled for pre-k this year!!! I am eager for the adventure! And appreciate your prayers!! Travis is 38 lbs. and 41 inches I believe. He will be starting speech therapy next month. He is fully potty trained and such a big boy. He even admits to being a "Mommy's boy" And I not so secretly LOVE IT!
Alexis (almost 3 going on 30)
What can I say about my only girl? She's beautiful and amazing? Well, all of my children are so there is no difference there. But there is something different about a girl. She has a bucket load of personality. She loves shoes. And I mean passionately!! I've never really understood the girl and shoes thing....but Lexi does, lol. Ed and I joke that one day we will need a second mortgage to afford her shoe fetish. She loves Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Tinkerbell. Lexi is so dainty! She weighs in at a small 23 pounds and 36.5 inches. She is a little mommy to everyone in the house. She is fully potty trained. She is a self proclaimed "Daddy's girl" and everyone knows it. Daddy is putty in her hand and even he knows it.
Isaac (11 months)
Such a joy!! From the moment he was born until about 10 weeks old he was colicky. And I confess to wondering if I would survive. I never really believed in colic until I experienced it (when will I learn to not be judgemental??) but now I feel so much empathy for others who are going through it. He had RSV at 9 weeks old and we spent 6 nights and 5 days in the hospital. It was the hardest thing we've ever been through as a family to date. Everyone (including Daddy was sick). I was mostly alone at the hospital with such a sick, small baby. I spent my time crying, praying and repeating that. I was scared for my tiny baby. I was so afraid that maybe he wouldn't make it. Because you know, the doctors and staff feel the need to remind you that RSV in the #1 cause of death in infants. I desperately missed Eddie, Travis, Alexis, and Ed. I had never been away from them before. They were all sick as well and I just wanted to hold them! I spoke with them on the phone several times a day but it was little comfort. THANKFULLY, Isaac came home! He has been healthy ever since. And the colic? GONE!! Literally, from the minute we came home. Maybe he just needed 6 nights and 5 days of me holding him continuously?? Idk, but I am grateful. He now has 4 teeth (a miracle for my babies lol). He is crawling, sitting up, pulling up and taking 2-3 steps by himself. I am so sad when I think about not having anymore babies. But I am enjoying this stage right now. I will never have an almost 7, 4, almost 3, and almost 1 yr old ever again. I am trying to enjoy the memories we are making RIGHT now! I am trying not to yell when I get stressed or say things in anger....I am taking life a moment at a time, cherishing my kids and my hubby along the way!
Eddie (almost 7!!!)
What a year! He successfully finished Kindergarten as a homeschooler!!! We will be homeschooling for first grade as well. He is getting so tall. He's up to my chest now! He has finished 2 yrs of speech therapy and is officially released. He is learning how to read...still not an independent reader at this point. We are adjusting better to his ADHD. Truthfully, most of the changes have been with Ed and I in dealing with him and it has worked!! We have made the decision not to medicate at this point but are open to changing that in the future if neccessary. Eddie is a fantastic big brother! There is something so sweet about seeing him with Alexis, walking hand in hand, as he explains things to her.
Travis (4)
My Travis is quite a handful at times! I am trying to find little ways in dealing with things to make them easier, lol. I have been spending some one on one time with him b/c I think he may feel lost in the shuffle. Sometimes I think that works and sometimes, not. I hope it is just phase. Travis is an awesome big brother! He and Isaac share a special bond. From the day I brought Isaac home, Travis has been very attentive to his needs. He always plays with him! Tries to make him laugh and smile, etc. He never talks at him or just deals with him when I ask or when he is fussy. I hope they keep their bond always!! Travis will be homeschooled for pre-k this year!!! I am eager for the adventure! And appreciate your prayers!! Travis is 38 lbs. and 41 inches I believe. He will be starting speech therapy next month. He is fully potty trained and such a big boy. He even admits to being a "Mommy's boy" And I not so secretly LOVE IT!
Alexis (almost 3 going on 30)
What can I say about my only girl? She's beautiful and amazing? Well, all of my children are so there is no difference there. But there is something different about a girl. She has a bucket load of personality. She loves shoes. And I mean passionately!! I've never really understood the girl and shoes thing....but Lexi does, lol. Ed and I joke that one day we will need a second mortgage to afford her shoe fetish. She loves Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Tinkerbell. Lexi is so dainty! She weighs in at a small 23 pounds and 36.5 inches. She is a little mommy to everyone in the house. She is fully potty trained. She is a self proclaimed "Daddy's girl" and everyone knows it. Daddy is putty in her hand and even he knows it.
Isaac (11 months)
Such a joy!! From the moment he was born until about 10 weeks old he was colicky. And I confess to wondering if I would survive. I never really believed in colic until I experienced it (when will I learn to not be judgemental??) but now I feel so much empathy for others who are going through it. He had RSV at 9 weeks old and we spent 6 nights and 5 days in the hospital. It was the hardest thing we've ever been through as a family to date. Everyone (including Daddy was sick). I was mostly alone at the hospital with such a sick, small baby. I spent my time crying, praying and repeating that. I was scared for my tiny baby. I was so afraid that maybe he wouldn't make it. Because you know, the doctors and staff feel the need to remind you that RSV in the #1 cause of death in infants. I desperately missed Eddie, Travis, Alexis, and Ed. I had never been away from them before. They were all sick as well and I just wanted to hold them! I spoke with them on the phone several times a day but it was little comfort. THANKFULLY, Isaac came home! He has been healthy ever since. And the colic? GONE!! Literally, from the minute we came home. Maybe he just needed 6 nights and 5 days of me holding him continuously?? Idk, but I am grateful. He now has 4 teeth (a miracle for my babies lol). He is crawling, sitting up, pulling up and taking 2-3 steps by himself. I am so sad when I think about not having anymore babies. But I am enjoying this stage right now. I will never have an almost 7, 4, almost 3, and almost 1 yr old ever again. I am trying to enjoy the memories we are making RIGHT now! I am trying not to yell when I get stressed or say things in anger....I am taking life a moment at a time, cherishing my kids and my hubby along the way!
Friday, September 23, 2011
Last Minute Ramblings as a Mommy to 3
Isaac will be here today! As in my c-section is scheduled for 1PM. I am up, trying not to get too emotional thinking about what is to come. Hubby had to work extra early this AM to make it off in time to get me to the hospital to deliver. Kids know what is going on so they were up throughout the night. Eddie thinks it is great that mommy can't eat and is starving. He keeps reminding his brother and sister, who could careless. Lexi peed on the potty for the first time!!! I think it is probably a fluke but I did note that I've never bought underwear for her since she isn't quite 2 yet.
Yesterday:
Lexi was crying and holding her face. I saw Travis looking guilty behind her. "Did you smack her?" I asked.
Travis: "No, I punched her in the nose."
Lexi: screaming, "No, my nose!!!!"
Last night:
Travis comes out of his room screaming and crying too upset to tell me what is wrong and goes off in search of Daddy. I go into his room and see Lexi sitting on his bed. "Did you smack your brother?" I demand.
Lexi: Knockout!
Mommy: You knocked him out?
Lexi: Uh-huh!
The joy of toddlers! I am so ready to meet Isaac. I am sad to know this will be our last baby. But I am ready to become a family of 6.
Yesterday:
Lexi was crying and holding her face. I saw Travis looking guilty behind her. "Did you smack her?" I asked.
Travis: "No, I punched her in the nose."
Lexi: screaming, "No, my nose!!!!"
Last night:
Travis comes out of his room screaming and crying too upset to tell me what is wrong and goes off in search of Daddy. I go into his room and see Lexi sitting on his bed. "Did you smack your brother?" I demand.
Lexi: Knockout!
Mommy: You knocked him out?
Lexi: Uh-huh!
The joy of toddlers! I am so ready to meet Isaac. I am sad to know this will be our last baby. But I am ready to become a family of 6.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Embracing
Anyone who knows me is probably sick of me complaining about the fact that I get so little sleep. My kids are NOT good sleepers. I've never really had the issues of kids falling asleep or not sleeping in their own beds, etc, you know all the traditional ones that parents face? No, my almost 6 yr old has been napless for about a yr and a half, goes to bed at 9PM and loves to get up anywhere from 5AM-6:30AM. My 3 yr old likes to get up with the middle of the night (oh, did I mention that his big brother does sometimes too). My almost 2 yr old is up several times a night. And yes, I've made sure they are full etc..
Anyway, no, I am not complaining! I have decided to embrace my babies for the way they are. They are wonderful little creature who teach me something new everyday. And today? They've taught me to embrace their personalities and idiocyncrisies (sp?). So, when Eddie wakes up bright eyed and bushy tailed at 5AM? We will be using that to my advantage and starting school. Reading and Phonics and Math need his 5AM personality and brain, because this is afterall, when he is at his A game!
Anyway, no, I am not complaining! I have decided to embrace my babies for the way they are. They are wonderful little creature who teach me something new everyday. And today? They've taught me to embrace their personalities and idiocyncrisies (sp?). So, when Eddie wakes up bright eyed and bushy tailed at 5AM? We will be using that to my advantage and starting school. Reading and Phonics and Math need his 5AM personality and brain, because this is afterall, when he is at his A game!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
New Stresses
This past weekend was nice. One of my oldest friends threw me a baby shower! Isaac surely has all the bog things he needs now and we have a few more weeks to get the small stuff. I am very blessed for the few but awesome friends and family we have.
Yesterday, was my 33 week checkup. Despite the headaches and rising BP the doc wasn't concerned. The BP is not high by her standards, I'm not swollen, and she claims the headaches are just pregnancy headaches. She is suddenly concerned that the last sono (2 MONTHS AGO) was still measuring me 2 weeks small (as I did w/ Lexi). Then she springs on me that they couldn't see an outlet for Isaac's heart on the last sono (AGAIN, 2 MONTHS AGO!!!!!!!!!). Um, why wasn't I made aware of this????? So, she's sending me to Maternal and Fetal Medicine. Then she tells me NOT to be concerned. REALLY??? YOU are concerned enough to send me to a high-risk doctor rather than the regular ultrasound techs, withheld info from me for 2 months, but I SHOULDN'T be concerned???? Not only am I concerned, I'm angry!!!!!!! I held it together pretty well, only because Ed and Lexi were w/ me and the hubby gets nervous when it comes to things like this. I looked at him, could instantly tell he was worried and trying to hold it together for me, and I couldn't flip out and have him worried about me as well. Last night, when it was just us, he looked at me and said, "I just don't think anything is wrong. I believe he's going to be okay." And how could I answer? I firmly believe if God brought us to it, He'll get us through it!!
I called the place yesterday when I got home from the doctor's office. I was upset to learn that they shut their phones off at 4PM. The answering service was quick to explain that their office doesn't neccessarily close at 4 but they turn their phones off at 4. What kind of crap is that???? Another stressor. Anywho, they open in an hr and 15 mins and I will be calling. I'm eager to see just what is going on with our little Isaac guy.
Yesterday, was my 33 week checkup. Despite the headaches and rising BP the doc wasn't concerned. The BP is not high by her standards, I'm not swollen, and she claims the headaches are just pregnancy headaches. She is suddenly concerned that the last sono (2 MONTHS AGO) was still measuring me 2 weeks small (as I did w/ Lexi). Then she springs on me that they couldn't see an outlet for Isaac's heart on the last sono (AGAIN, 2 MONTHS AGO!!!!!!!!!). Um, why wasn't I made aware of this????? So, she's sending me to Maternal and Fetal Medicine. Then she tells me NOT to be concerned. REALLY??? YOU are concerned enough to send me to a high-risk doctor rather than the regular ultrasound techs, withheld info from me for 2 months, but I SHOULDN'T be concerned???? Not only am I concerned, I'm angry!!!!!!! I held it together pretty well, only because Ed and Lexi were w/ me and the hubby gets nervous when it comes to things like this. I looked at him, could instantly tell he was worried and trying to hold it together for me, and I couldn't flip out and have him worried about me as well. Last night, when it was just us, he looked at me and said, "I just don't think anything is wrong. I believe he's going to be okay." And how could I answer? I firmly believe if God brought us to it, He'll get us through it!!
I called the place yesterday when I got home from the doctor's office. I was upset to learn that they shut their phones off at 4PM. The answering service was quick to explain that their office doesn't neccessarily close at 4 but they turn their phones off at 4. What kind of crap is that???? Another stressor. Anywho, they open in an hr and 15 mins and I will be calling. I'm eager to see just what is going on with our little Isaac guy.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Travis turns 3!
It's hard to believe Travis is now 3. Time really does fly once babies become mobile in my opinion. Sometimes it's hard to realize when you are feeding and changing every 3 hrs. as a newborn. Travis has such a unique personality! He just rolls with the punches so to speak. He definitely gets that from his daddy. I tend to stress and worry over everything. Travis even walks like daddy! He had a Mickey Mouse party 5 days before he actually turned 3. He had a ball! We bought him a 12'' bike w/ training wheels and a plastic outdoor grill. For the first time ever, I believe our presents were a hit! He loved his bike and he plays with that grill everyday!! I am always disappointed when we buy things that we expect our kids will love and they barely use them. But this time? I think we got it! Travis was very into his Mickey Mouse cake that Grandma and Pop Pop made him. I confess, he had 4 pieces for the occasion. You see, Travis had been sick for 2 weeks prior and all he was talking about was that cake! So I let him have his cake, lol!!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Father's Day 2011
Eddie had some cute moments for his Daddy on daddy's big day. He woke his father up to give him a card. "Happy Father's Day, daddy! What did you get me?"
Later in the evening he asked Ed when is "Kid's Day?" We explained that the closest thing is a birthday, lol.
Eddie saw a commercial where a father and son were sharing a soda and then a bottled water. He promptly went into the kitchen and got himself, Travis, Alexis, and daddy a bottled water and they cheered to a Happy Father's Day.
Later in the evening he asked Ed when is "Kid's Day?" We explained that the closest thing is a birthday, lol.
Eddie saw a commercial where a father and son were sharing a soda and then a bottled water. He promptly went into the kitchen and got himself, Travis, Alexis, and daddy a bottled water and they cheered to a Happy Father's Day.
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