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!
