Thursday, December 26, 2013

He's going to be 2!

On the eve of my sweet baby boys 2nd birthday i sit and wonder how the time has passed so fast.  It feels like just yesterday i took that pregnancy test before heading out to the zoo with the boys.  Lets just say i was in shock.  I couldn't believe this was happening, not with everything i went through to get pregnant the first two times.  I remember driving home from the zoo waiting for my best friend to call me back after a crazy message i left on her phone while she was at work.  I cried a little not because i didn't want another baby but because Josiah was still so young and i was scared to have 3 VERY small children, knowing i'd be doing all the work.
Near the end of my pregnancy (it was very high risk due to my past complications) i was going to a doctor every other day.  One day my ob then the next the specialist.  I never knew what they were going to say, i always knew that it was a possibility i would be told to head over to labor and delivery. I had never made it a day past 37 weeks, so when i did i was in shock.  On Christmas night i came down with the stomach flu.  I was so sick for 24 hours.  I went to my specialist on the 27th.  When i would go to the specialist i would have a non stress test.  That day the nurse kept asking when i was scheduled for my section i said not until the 31st. (actually my best friends mom, she really wanted the baby born on her birthday)  She said i don't think this baby is going to wait.  i was contracting every few mins at this point but they weren't to strong.  She said the flu could have dehydrated me causing me to go into labor. 
I headed out to the store that afternoon as it snowed, i wanted to get all the last minute supplies just in case.  i remember stopping in the store a few times because the contractions were getting stronger.  I headed home and went about my afternoon.  I was still contracting but since i had never been in labor i didnt want to over react.  I remember bathing the boys and sitting next to them thinking this has got to be it.  I remember praying God give me a sign because i have no clue.  At that very moment when i stood up i got my sign (tmi but i felt my mucus plug run down my leg) i called for Allwyn who was sleeping, i told Katie she needed to stay with the boys (she was thankfully home from school and sadly it was her birthday and we haden't done anything because she had been sick too) I also called my sitter who i told to be on call. She was at work but ended up stopping by the house that evening just to check in.
We checked into the hospital and got prepped for my section.  The doc on call was not my fav mainly because when he saw me (even when he examined me) he would call me kiddo.  (awkward)  Noah came out but before 12am (therefore he shares a Birthday with Katie) He was screaming and so sweet.  They quickly took him out of the room to the nursery.  At this point i was left alone and that's when the drama started.  My bladder was nicked, which led to them having to repair it, which took forever as i lay there aware of everything.  I remember just crying from the shock.  Then after the closed me up they were counting instruments and was short one.  They had x-ray on there way to see if it was in me.  If the anesthesiologist hadn't been so wonderful i would have lost it.  He talking me through the whole thing.
Finally i was moved to recovery where i was able to hold Noah for the first time.  He was my biggest baby weighing in at 5lb. 11oz.  I knew from the moment i held him he was going to be a sweet and easy going guy.
Thats just what he is sweet and loving.  He loves to snuggle and be held.  I've sung the same song to him every night since the night he was born, he always waits to lay down until i'm done.  I can't imagine my life without him.  He brings a smile to my face everyday.  I love the joy in his eyes when he sees me, and the way he says mama.
Noahs currently is just 22lbs, he doesn't speak a whole lot, but enough that i know what he needs and wants.  He loves trains and cars.  If i would let him he would live on lollipops and milk.  His goal these days is to be just like his big brothers, keeping up can sometimes be hard.  He still takes one good nap sometimes 2.  He also attends CDO on Mondays and sometimes Fridays (he goes into school joyfully) He also goes to music class once a week with me.  He loves to swing (its to cold for that now) Oh and not to forget Caillou.
I Love You Sweet Baby Boy!
 One of my favorite pictures also used on his birth annoucement
Just a few hours old

Saturday, December 21, 2013

Phone Dump

 It's just how they roll, The boys enjoy playing while i workout in the mornings.
 The boys were so excited that the snow finally started to fall and just had to go out and play. Micah stayed out for almost and hour, Jo was done in 10 mins.
 Jo jumped in the shower and hit his head on the stone seat. Ouch!
 This was 10 mins before we needed to leave for Jo's Christmas program at school.
 My little angel
 Micah lost his hat in the snow.

 Noah having fun in music class.
 Jo and i were playing hide and seek and this is how he hid.
 The boys got their new bed, Jo's trying to get used to his much bigger bed.
Tonight we worked on our gingerbread houses. This is Josiah's finished project!

Boys playing in the tub!

 
Micah had so much fun going down the snow packed steps.
 
 
Happy Birthday Jesus!

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Holiday Card

I've had my 'perfect' holiday card sitting on a shelf collecting dust for the past 2 months.  I finally decided today that i needed to get started on addressing them. So, that's just what i've been up to.  Ive been trying to collect addresses to those who have moved or somehow i lost.  Ive addressed over 50 cards and still working.  My least favorite thing is to write the return address, which usually means if I've had the wrong address i never know because it can't come back to me.
If you know me at all, i always choose the one card that will stand out most when hung out for others to see.  This year is no different.  Here's a preview...
There is more on the back but you'll just have to wait until yours arrives in the mail. Oh and my lights on the outside of the house have yet to be fixed so if you're traveling down Skylane anytime soon, don't look!

Here are some more photos from the past week.

 Our turkey craft from Thanksgiving afternoon.
 The boys requested a tub after there big Thanksgiving meal, what a mess 3 boys make in the tub.
 My Micah is such a hard worker, we was writing out counting by 2's to 100, 3's to 99 and 4's to 100.  Hes such a smarty!

The boys can't visit the small without a ride

Monday, December 2, 2013

Todays project...

So today during nap i decided i would put all the lights on the outside of the house.  I worked for almost an hour and a half.  I was proud of myself (i put up over 2000 lights) but i had a fail moment.  Once complete i plugged them into the timer and waited.  When we returned from a quick trip to the store and it was dark outside i realized i never checked the lights to make sure they were in working condition.  Two strands wrapping two separate bushes were not working.  So tomorrow i'll be once again spending nap time finishing my project.  Over the weekend i offered the job to the college aged boys next door but i had no takers.  Bummer!!!

Sunday, December 1, 2013

Thanksgiving Week...

The boys only had school on Monday (Jo) and Tuesday. Which meant a lot of free time.  We played in the basement, played pirates and even attended birthday parties.  Originally the plan was that Allwyn would take the boys down to his sisters for lunch, but those plans were changed.  I ended up preparing a Thanksgiving meal with all the fixings for the boys.  They were so excited, we even made a turkey craft before lunch.  I then allowed myself some adult time in the evening.
Both big boys had parties this weekend.  Micahs good friend Neil from school celebrated his birthday at Odyssey Fun World ( i hate that place, makes my skin crawl).  Micah had a great time and that's all that's really important.  Jo had a party today at Cafe and Play for his classmate Hannah (He was so upset that his party was for a girl) He was very difficult at the party and didn't want to play with any of the other children.  He just wanted to climb on me and lay on the floor.  Soon after eating pizza and cake he returned to normal Josiah and was all over the place.  It was a very long 3 hour party!
Lately the boys have really enjoyed playing pirates.  We have pulled out the left over swords from Jo's 1st birthday and have had a blast.  We move from one room in the house to the next battling it out.  Usually it turns boys against girls (that means against me), i always come out on top, with my awesome moves :)
Noah has had a cold so hes been a bit needy. Lots of hugs and snuggle time this week.
I'm SO looking forward to things returning to normal this next week...

Friday, November 29, 2013

Emotionally Maxed Out!

Emotionally maxed out is how Ive been feeling lately....
I'm not being a very nice person to people who have been nothing but nice to me.  I'm really trying and hope I'm not pushing everyone away from me.  The holiday season isn't helping this any, i'm just so overwhelmed with everything thats going on and has to get done.
So with that said, I'm sorry Ive been a bit emotionally maxed out and sorry if Ive offended anyone.  The new year is just around the corner and can only bring new beginnings.

~I'm working on setting up a blog dedicated to my journey, stay tuned.

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Friendship

Friendship is a relationship of mutual affection between two people, or more. One can be an associate but friendship requires and interpersonal bond.  People who are involved in close friendships are happier, studies prove. There are many different forms of friendships.  A good friendship may include some of the following, affection, sympathy, empathy, honesty, selflessness, mutual understanding, compassion, enjoyment of each others company, trust and the ability to be oneself, express ones feelings and make mistakes without the fear of judgement from the other.
How many friendships like this does one need?  I can count on one hand people i can truly call friends based on these qualities.  i have a lot of 'friends' but, real friendships are far and few between.  A lot of false promises, and realization when things really get tough.  I keep my close friends close and i feel so blessed and thankful to have them, and in return i think I'm a pretty great friend.

Phone photo Dump

Okay so i take pictures and videos of the boys everyday all the time.  I finally decided to put the photos on my computer.  Here are just a few from the past few weeks.
 Micah with his animals
 
Jaden and the boys at the Children's Museum



 



 We spent the afternoon painting, yes that's paint on Noah's face.
 A cold afternoon waiting for Micah to arrive on the bus from school.
 Trying on Mamas boots
 
My new super dorky glasses. I hate choosing new ones, so i let the girls do it for me.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Tis the Season

Tis the season..... So if I'm honest I'm not really feeling the holidays this year.  Its all coming so fast and soon.  Today i decided to try and change my attitude.  The boys and i put a lot of time into decorating the house for Christmas. We also decorated some gingerbread men.  Micah had an assignment for school so i decided to make it an activity for all the boys.




 The elf has returned (the boys will find him in the morning) he even has his 'Christmas pj's from last year on.


 Micah wouldn't let me take his picture
 Jo's gingerbread man
 Micah's gingerbread man
 Noah's gingerbread man ( i know kind of scary!)
My thanksgiving board, every time Micah walks by he has something to say about my turkey, i never said i was an artist.

Saturday, November 23, 2013

Today was a polka dot sock kind of day...

Today was a polka dot sock kind of day... It was freezing outside so i was not about to bundle the boys and try to venture out.  So we baked and decorated cookies.  A lot of frosting was eaten right out of the bowl. 
(Ive gotten a lot of input about my sock wearing boots, some like some could pass but for now they stay.)