Decorating {Christmas 2012}

 

I wasn't sure if it would happen this year as things have seemed absolutely nuts...but we finally got our tree up.  Gavin is constantly into everything so I didn't put out many ornaments.  There will be no presents under the tree until Christmas a.m. because they boys rip into everything. 

Steve got our one string of Christmas lights up on the porch and our 2 little $5 window lightups are proudly hanging also!  I do feel much better though even with these small seasonal things to look at. 

Loving Guitar

Tonight Logan went to play with Lisa for a bit so it was just Steve, Gavin and I at home.  I so love these quiet moments...where there is no one else to interrupt or interject and I get to see "just Gavin."  Don't get me wrong, I love all my kids and couldn't imagine life without Christopher, Logan or Gavin.  But with 3 boys in the house, there is hardly a tender moment...EVER!  I got to sit and quietly observe my amazing husband teach Gavin all about the guitar and you make it play. 

In truth, they moment lasted maybe 5 minutes.  After that, it was on to something else.  Best 5 minutes of my dad though!

Frenectomies? No!

Does this look like a kid that just had surgery?

 

So I will spare you all the hairy details of why we had Gavin evaluated by an ENT...lets just say that biting became an issue in many ways.  When I asked the gals I work with for advice, they asked if I had looked in his mouth.  No!  I hadn't thought of that.  Of course he is teething...on further review he had some minor frenulum issues that needed attention(lip and tongue, the lip was causing a major gap in the teeth).

After a trip to the ENT last week we set up an outpt procedure for today.  My biggest concern was the NPO status.  I'll admit, I fudged a bit...the exact time frame isn't really relevant since the Dr. was late showing up anyhow(as I had thought he would be)!  They gave him enough gas to knock him out, didn't even have to start an IV.  He woke up like a bear(Similar to Logan after the adenoid removal) but came around much quicker and we were out of that place in 30 minutes.

I nursed him in recovery and immediately felt a difference.  Now I am spending a much needed day at home with Gav, just spoiling him...telling him how much I love him, and nursing him nonstop since it doesn't hurt anymore.  There goes our weaning!  Oh well, I really wasn't ready anyway.

Long Awaited Playdate

This morning we went over to play at the Maclaskeys...our kids have been missing each other immensly!  They had fun playing with a neighborhood cat(through the glass, pictured above).  Gray is working on potty training and Logan loved showing him how it was done.

Honestly, watching the oldest two interact was the highlight of my day...love that sweet Payton!  Grayson gave me loves and kisses before I left which helped me to feel equally as awesome.  Oh, how I miss these two...as I know my boys do also.  Why is life so busy?

Thanksgiving 2012 {Part 1}

We spent Thanksgiving day at my Great Aunt and Uncles Farm with Dad's side of family.  Aside from the car ride there and back(pay no attention to the happy traveling pics above!) we had a fantastic time!  Tho boys ran outside and rode toys until they dropped!

When we finally got in the car to leave they were so tired that they both cried about 30min before falling asleep.  When we got home, Gavin woke up enough to nurse then went straight to bed and Logan hardly stirred at all between the car and bed.

Did I mention we skipped naps?

What a busy weekend this will be!

Brotherly Love

Growing up, I really wasn't close with either of my siblings at any one point and time.  They were so close in age and were each others best friends.  I can't tell you how much I love to see my tow boys wrestle around, fight like besties and most of all LOVE on one another.

Let's be real, they are boys.  The tender moments don't come often and when they do, they are brief...but they are oh, so awesome!

Veteran's Day Parade

 I just love parades.

 You will never see my kids sit so still as when they do to watch the parade pass them by.

 One of our favorite soldiers was there...makes me miss my baby brother even more!

 Love!

Jamie and Miss Emma came to town for the weekend.

 Nina and Logan watching for Luke.

This is the first time the whole group has been together in over 5 years!

 

I love that my small town does so much to celebrate Veteran's Day.  Every year they have a concert, a parade, a hot dog feed and more.  It has become extremely heartwarming since my brother joined the airforce.  That time of year is coming again...the holidays.  We will miss our soldier even more than usual at this time of year as he is stationed in SC.  Each day, take time to thank a soldier or their families for their sacrifice for our country.  They miss babies being born, holidays, milestones and more to risk their lives for this country and protect our freedoms.  I sleep with my babies cuddled in my arms each night, not worrying about our safety because I know that the best soliders out there are NOT sleeping in order to protect us.

 

To all those who have served or are serving, thank you.



Naked Again

I know I said they aren't always naked, you wouldn't know it by the amount of diaper only pics I post!  It seems like I often forget the camera until evening, when everyone is bathed, calm and HAPPY.  Maybe with cooler weather coming, we will break out some jammies soon. 

Logan has the weirdest ouchie on his nose.  The child care provider said he came into the kitchen where she was fixing lunch and said, "My nose is cold" and the skin was gone off the end of his nose!  We can't figure out what he did.  He has pulled the scab off a couple of times and he loves to tell the story, "My Dad, he wiped the blood off my face!"  It sounds horrible coming out of his mouth but I have to laugh every single time.  They way he says it, it makes you get the mental image that someone slugged him!

Sunny November Day

The weather has been unusually warm here, even setting some record highs!   Today was mild and breezy.  Nina and Papa came down for a quick visit and we stole Nina away to visit the park and accompany us to Walmart while Daddy and Papa talked. 

I love the expressions these little blonde devils give...you never know what they have hiding up their sleeves!

Checking In

Just checking in here from crazy world...I promise my children aren't always naked.  It just seems that they are the most cooperative(AKA not screaming) after they have had baths.  And since they are hot heads, the don't wear jammies, at least until it gets cold.  So nothing new here today, just checking in!

Gavin {1 yr. Pics and Stats) & Logan{3yr. Pics & Stats)- Late as always

 

 

 

 

 

My dear sweet boys,
I tried so hard to get you in for your check up ON TIME.  It's not like your Mommy to be late.  But the dr office didn't have appts available when I called 2 months in advance!

To Gavin:  At one year and one month you weigh 20lbs 8oz(15th percentile).  You are 29 1/2 inches long(40th percentile).  Your head is 18inches(20th percentile).  You are right on track!  You were ahead for speech, fine and gross motor development!  In laymans terms, you have been walking for months, have 6 words and should NOT be able to crawl down the stairs like a crazy person!  You are wearing mostly 18month clothing.  You eat a little of this, a little of that.  You love lunch meat and hamburger and are still nursing around 7 times a day.

To Logan:  At three years and two months you weigh 34lbs(65th percentile).  You are 38inches tall(50th percentile).  Your head is 20 3/4 inches(greater than 95th percentile).  You are right on track too!  When Dr. Perry was asking you developmental questions, you did great until we got to, "Which one talks(point to pic of bird, dog, horse or human)."  You repeatedly pointed to the dog and said, "He does!  Colby says, woof woof!"  It was cute though...maybe we will get that one right at the next visit.  You knew all your colors, can sing the ABCs and count to 10.  You are mostly potty trained, still working on the nights.  Dr. Perry was very impressed with your balance and speech.  You love apples, carbs and cheese...all other foods are a toss up day to day!  You are wearing 3t pants and 4t shirts, size 9 shoes!

My boys are growing so fast!  Mommy and Daddy love you very much.