Last Day of 2007

2007 wasn't a jammed packed year.  It had its ups and downs.  Its happy moments and its sad moments.

Kent got a promotion at work.  His GS-8.  He was also named "Officer of the Year".  A high honor.  He started working on the computer side of the prison system and even as this goes to "press" he is typing up his resume for a large promotion within the computer side.  Let's hope he gets it!  Kent and I celebrated 5 years of marriage this year.  We also celebrated the creation of another life inside of me.  We found out July 27th that we would be expecting our third and certainly last child.  We soon found out that our last baby would be a boy, Nathan Tyler.  He will be the last piece of our family puzzle. 

Jon Kent has done a lot of growing this year.  Not so much height and weight wise as he has only gained 2 pounds and grown an inch.  But intellectually he has taken leaps and bounds.  He loves to do "school" every morning after breakfast.  He knows how to count to twenty now.  He knows his ABC's.  Can recognize all his letters and numbers and even knows some simple addition.  He can remember so much and recalls most stories we tell him.  He also was potties trained in two days this past October.  He stills sleeps with his pappy (paci) but we are hoping that will disappear sometime in 2008.  I'm looking forward to seeing how much more he grows and learns in the coming year. 

Zoey has grown a lot this year as well.  She is talking like a 3 year old or better.  She has tried the potty a few times but for now she is content to still use her diaper.  She can count to about 12 and she can say her whole alphabet.  Most of her days are spent following her brother around and playing with her dolls.  She isn't *as into school type things has Jon Kent is, but she will tolerate it as long as she is getting some attention from it.  Zoey loves to color and draw.  She loves all things princess and Elmo.  She is still a momma's girl but in the recent days/weeks she has come to call for her daddy more.  She still loves to drink her "baba" and play with my ear.  It's something she has done practically her whole life.  I guess I'm her comfort blankie.  Zoey had her first hair cut this year and her first dentist appointment.  Both went well. 

As for our family as a whole we are doing well.  We are still learning and growing as we go.  In the past year we have enjoy two vacations with family.  One in June to the beach with my family and then another in September to the mountains with Kent's family.  Both were enjoyable and full of memories.  Memories that Jon Kent will still bring up on any random day.  I'm thankful for the blessings God has given us.  We haven't had any *bad health problems and we have been blessed with a nice home and loving family.  I'm thankful for all I have been given and all that I have been saved from.  God has been good to our family even though we don't deserve it.  I was blessed with a whole year to be with my family and to fall more in love with my husband.  So 2007 may not have been jammed packed with activities but it has been full of growth and learning and love.

Updating on previous entry

OK, so for the most part the bleeding is gone.  *whew*  But it has reshown itself about twice today.  Still the brown or old blood.  So I'm thinking it's still nothing.  I've had some cramping but I think it's more stress induced than anything else.  I don't recall having any more contractions today.  If so they were minor and unnoticeable.  So I'm just going to continue to take it as easy as possible and I'll bring it up to my OB at my next appointment.  If it seems to get worse in the coming days I'll just give my OB's office a call and see what we need to do.  But so far so good.

In other news, the kids have colds.. again.  What's new?!!?  I would just say, "Oh we'll just let it run its course." but I did that last time and it turned into walking pneumonia and then Jon Kent picked up strep from somewhere.  So I will probably give a call to their pediatricians office tomorrow if they wake up coughing like they have the last couple of days.  They both have pretty heavy running noses and a bad cough.  So we'll see tomorrow morning and go from there.

Well, I guess that does it for my updates today.  I hope to get on tomorrow and get an entry typed up about our year in 2007.  Stay tuned.

Tiny, tiny scare

Today I went to the bathroom and looked down at my panties (always do this even when not pregnant... habit after losing two babies to miscarriage) and there is this big clot of blood.. most of it was brown, old looking blood but there was some red mixed in.  When I wiped it game out a pinkish, red.  So I call the OB's emergency line and a nurse calls me back.  She told me to just put my feet up for a few hours and then see it the bleeding continues.  If it did continue I was to call them back and we would go from there.  I knew it was probably nothing but since I've never had it happen to me before this late in a pregnancy I wasn't going to chance it.  I had also been having more braxton hicks (false contractions.. it's the way the body "practices" for labor) in the last couple of days.  Anyway, after a few hours of having my feet up and having a couple of laughs (Kent having to herd the kids around while he was trying to get his things done... a.k.a typical day for me) the bleeding quit.  So I was thankful for that.  Hopefully it won't return and I can continue with my uneventful pregnancy.

Date Night with the Hubs

Kent and I had a date night last night.  First one we've had in awhile.  So it was nice.  Kent's grandparents kept the kids for us and they spent the night with them as well.  We really didn't do too much or anything special.  We went to Target and looked over their baby selection.  We were looking for Nathan a carseat since the one Jon Kent and Zoey used has seen its better days.  We didn't find one in the store that we liked but they do have one on their web site that I am going to get him.  We also got Nathan like 3 sleepers, a shirt and pant set, some onesies, pappies (pacis), a diaper bag and then some attachments to go with my breast pump.  Oh and a new boppy cover.  Then we headed over to the mall to grab something to eat.  We ate and talked and then walked around.  We stopped in the Gap and grabbed Nathan some more clothes.  He got like 2 or 3 shirts and a sleeper.  They were all on the sales rack so we got it all pretty cheap.  I love, love, love Gap baby clothes.  They are all so soft and comfy feeling.  They had a lot of other cute things but I know once their summer stuff comes in they will put all that other stuff on sale.  So I'm waiting for them to do that before I buy him some more spring type things.  After getting the clothes from Gap we went to watch a movie.  We went to see "I Am Legend".  Let me say this about that movie.  It's a good movie as far as the story line goes and all that.  But it is VERY suspenseful.  Like by the end of the movie your whole body will hurt from being tense the whole entire time.  Even Kent jumped several times and even yelled out once.  I was so tense the entire time that if someone on the movie even slammed a door I would jump.  I'm not a fan of those types of movies though.  Give me a love drama over that any day!  After the movie we headed over to Books-A-Million to get a book Kent has been tracking down for months now.  We finally found it.  Then we headed home.  We both slept in this morning (til 8:30am.. that is sleeping in for us.. lol).  Then we went outside and started cleaning out our storage building.  Then around 10am I went to get the kids.  They are both home now and sleeping.  After they get up we will probably eat some lunch and then play outside.  It's nice and sunny out and only slightly chilly.  It's been a good weekend thus far.  I'm enjoying it since it's the first weekend that hasn't been packed with things that have to be done or places to go to.  Anyway, I hope everyone is having a good weekend as well.

26th week Appointment

I am 26 weeks, 1 day pregnant.  I went today to get my glucose testing done.  It was only the one hour test.  Hopefully I passed it and won't have to take the three hour test.  I gained 6 pounds (yes, 6 pounds in FOUR weeks), blood pressure was 102/60 so that was good.  Nathan's heart rate was 166, also good.  My belly was measuring right on for 26 weeks.  So all in all (minus the weight gain) it was a good appointment.  I go back in 4 weeks.  And if I haven't heard back by Monday from the lab about my test results, then that means I passed.  So here's hoping I don't hear back from them.

I also scheduled my 3D/4D ultrasound today.  It's just a keepsakes type thing, not for medical reasons.  Anyway, I have an appointment on January 5 at 12pm.  I'm so excited!  It will be on a Saturday so Kent won't have to miss work and we can just spend the day together and get to see our littlest little man.  So cool!  Anyway, enjoy my mess of pictures and my belly shots as well.

Ho, Ho, Ho! Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!!!

We have had a great Christmas so far!  Last night my parents, brother, sister-in-law and nephew all came over.  We ate and exchanged gifts and just spent time together.  It was a really good time.  The kids racked up with clothes and toys.  They each have been playing with all their Christmas Eve goodies.   Kent and I got a lot of goodies too; gift cards, clothes, etc.  After everyone left the kids each picked out a cookie to give to Santa and I filled him a glass of milk.  They took their baths and off to bed they went.  Jon Kent jumped and danced the whole time I was getting his PJs on.  He was very excited!  Both kids went to sleep fairly quickly.  Then it was time to play Santa's elves..  Kent did very well.  He got the kids Jeep put together in less than 2 hours.  But sooner than I was expecting!  I had a bet that by midnight he was calling his daddy to come help him.  But he did very well!  After all the toys were set out, Kent and I exchanged gifts.  I gave him a polo dress shirt and a casual type shirt, some underoos (lol) and some undershirts.  He is looking at getting certified for scuba so his Christmas was smaller than usual this year.  Kent got me some new shoes (he picked them out all by himself!), a pair of earrings and a necklace.  The necklace almost made me cry because it had two parents holding hands with their three children.  It's kind of of like a mother's necklace.  I didn't take a picture of it.  I'll have to eventually to show you what I'm talking about.  I thought it was really sweet of him though.  Anyway, we finally got into bed a little after midnight and waited for the kids to start getting up.  Which didn't take long because Zoey was in our bed by 1:30am.  But I quickly took her back to her bed.  Thankfully we covered their jeep with a blanket.. otherwise she may have seen it.  Anyway, at 6:30am both kids were up and we got them all ready to see their goodies from Santa.  Jon Kent got some play swords, remote controlled helicopter, remote controlled car, some jeans and his Jeep  (which he is afraid of.. or at least afraid to press the gas).  Zoey got a Cinderella doll, some dress up clothes, a doodle pad, some shirts and the jeep as well (Zoey isn't afraid of the gas pedal.. she just can't reach it.. lol).  We are fixing to head over to Kent's parents' house for lunch and exchange gifts with them.  It's raining here (which we are very thankful for!) so we may have to wait to take the Jeep for a test drive.  Maybe the rain will move before lunch time.. for just long enough for us to take the Jeep on a ride.  We'll see.  After lunch it will be nap time and then we are going over to my MawMaw's house to eat supper and spend time with my dad's extended family.  Anyway, I'm sure I'll be back later tonight or tomorrow with more pictures!

Cookie Cutters

Tonight the kids made cookies.. with a little help from us.  We listened to Christmas music and made cookies and they really seemed to have a good time with it.  We hope to make a tradition of it.. hopefully it will stick.  Anyway, enjoy the pictures!!

Pictures of last night's gathering

These are from last night.  The kids did well and got several toys that they have been playing with for most of the day.  Which is good because it means they aren't bored from having to stay inside.  It was supposed to get some what warm today (65) but never got out of the 50s I'm assuming because it was cold (cold for a southerner).  Tonight we went out to eat and we saw some flurries.. they were tiny, tiny though.  Anyway, enjoy the pictures!!

Weekend Plans

Tonight starts the Christmas festivities.  The next 4 days I'm sure will fly by.  But it's always such a good time and one that I look forward to.  So, tonight we are having a family gathering with Kent's dad's immediate family.  We all each draw one name and bring that person a gift.  The babies all get bought for as do Granny and Pawpaw.  We usually have snacky type foods.. chili, soups, dips, chips, sandwiches, etc.  The kids get spoiled as usual and this year we have a new baby, Macie, who will be having her first Christmas.  So it's exciting.  Saturday Kent is off and we will probably just stay at home and do odds and ends.  I will probably go grocery shopping and grab last minute items.  Saturday night we are going to bake cookies with the kids and decorate them.  I'm looking forward to starting this as a yearly tradition with them.  Sunday is church, but Kent has to work that morning so he won't be there. =(  But he will be there Sunday night, and will be off for both Christmas Eve and Christmas.  We are having the Lord's Supper Sunday night.  Monday (Christmas Eve) I'll be cleaning and cooking for most of the day.  That night my immediate family (momma, daddy, brother, sister-in-law, nephew) will be coming over to my house to eat and exchange presents.  We will be having snacky type foods that night too.  Then after the kids are in bed Kent and I will probably exchange presents and then get the kids toys put out and together.  Jon Kent is so looking forward to seeing what Santa brought.  He keeps asking if Santa is coming and when.  I'm looking forward to seeing his and Zoey's faces on Christmas morning.  That reminds me, I need to charge the camcorder...  Christmas morning the kids will see their gifts and get to play with them for a bit.  Then we will probably walk up to Kent's parent's house or they walk down to ours to exchange gifts with each other.  The rest of the day will be for laying around and playing with all our new goodies.  Then Christmas evening we will go over to my Mawmaw's house (daddy's side) for Christmas dinner.  And that will wrap up our Christmas events!!  Whew!!  I'm sure over the next couple of days I will be sharing pictures with yall so come back for updates with those!!

25 weeks and some pictures

I'm 25 weeks pregnant today. I'm starting to feel it too.  My back is hurting me like crazy today but I don't know if it's just out of whack or if it's being caused by the baby.  Either way it hurts.  I think I must have slept weird last night because for most of yesterday I was fine but I woke up today walking all funny.  I can't put a lot of pressure on my right side.  Hopefully it will get better as the day passes.  Nathan is moving like crazy now.  He's apparently running out of room because when he moves now my whole stomach shifts.  I'll have a huge lump on one side and then he'll move and my stomach does the wave and then I'll have a huge lump on the other side.  I go next week (27th) for a doctor's appointment and to get my glucose testing done.

Yesterday my mom and I took the kids to get their pictures taken.  At first it didn't go so well.  Jon Kent started crying and Zoey flat our refused to smile.  But after getting some more people to help him, the photographer was able to get the kids laughing and smiling.  By the end of the session they both were doing very well.  As you can see in the pictures.  They took like 68 shots of the kids, which is way more than any other place we have ever been to, so I was really able to pick my favorites and get some really good pictures.  And bonus, all our pictures were ready in about 30 minutes!  So enjoy!!

Some randoms

I have been taking pictures over the past few weeks trying to get a decent one for the cards.  So I have a lot of different ones to share with yall.  So enjoy those!

Tomorrow my mom and I are taking the kids to get their Christmas pictures done.  It's done at one of those places that has your pictures ready for you in about an hour.  So I'm excited about that and it will also wrap up the rest of the presents for family.

This year we weren't as, ummm, extravagant with our present purchases.  I know it's not about the gift per se but I like to find that "perfect" gift for everyone and sometimes that take more $$$.  But maybe not.. maybe I am just being paranoid that no one will like their presents this year.  I don't know.  We did put a lot of thought into them so in the end that's all that matters.

Well, I guess I will end this random entry here.  I'll talk with yall later!!

Why I don't drink..

Kent's work party was tonight.  He was also named the new president of the employee's club so we felt obligated to go.  Kent's dad works at the same place so him and my mother-in-law went as well.  It was actually pretty amusing.  There was a DJ there and we dance (to the slow songs anyway) and ate.  A bunch of people brought alcohol, which was expected.  I just sat back and waited for them to get drunk and it didn't take long.  The way those people were acting is the reason I don't drink.  I would act stupid after the first sip.  It was getting pretty crazy right before we left.  Thankfully we had a reason to leave... we had babies to get home to.  Anyway, right before we left they were calling out for door prizes.  Kent's parents had just left and handed us their ticket.  So they call out the first number and it was for $50 to Lowe's.  It was Kent's parents' number.  So Kent goes up there to claim their prize.  Well the guy asked Kent to draw another number for the next prize which was a gas grill.  And lo and behold Kent drew his own number.  Talk about looking like the drawings were rigged.. lol.  So we grabbed our prizes and got out of there before the drunk masses realized what just happened.. lol.  Anyway, it was a pretty good time but it does reminds me why I'm a homebody.. lol.

Zoey's 1st Haircut

Zoey got her first haircut today.  She did very well.  I only wanted to get the hair out of her eyes and for her to get an all over trim.  So that isn't a huge difference in the before and after's.  She acted like a big girl the whole time and loved getting all prettied up and pampered.  Jon Kent also got his hair cut as well, as did I.  It was just a day for haircuts!

Nathan

I don't really talk about Nathan too much.  At least not like I did with Jon Kent and Zoey and Jon Kent especially.  I guess the more kids you have the less 'important' all the updates are.  You've lived through them once, twice and then the third time it just slips your mind as being *as* special.  It's still special, all the memories and all, but just doesn't seem as exciting or whatever.  I don't know if any of that makes much sense.  Anyway, today I am 24 weeks pregnant.  I have 4 more weeks of being in the second trimester and then once I hit the third trimester I'm sure things will really seem to fly by.  Nathan is becoming more active as the days tick by.  He seems to be getting stronger with his kicks and punches.  I'm thinking he is still breech because I'm still getting a lot of kicks in my lower belly.  I do know he has flipped a couple of times from breech to head down so he obviously has plenty of room to do so currently.  The other day I was laying down and he was a perfect little ball on my belly.  I kind of cupped my hands around him and "held" him.  It was so sweet.  I believe it was this weekend that it happened, when everything "bad" was happening.  It was a good and peaceful moment that I guess I needed.  Anyway, Nathan only has about 16 more weeks of growing before he will be here in the world.  I already can't wait to see him and see who he looks like and what kind of baby he will be.

Zoey's 1st Dentist Appointment

Zoey and Jon Kent both had dentist appointments today.  It was Jon Kent's 3rd time going and Zoey's 1st.  Jon Kent went back first and he cried and cried and cried.  They like to take them back there alone once they are 3 and he was having none of it.  I felt so bad leaving him but I had to because Zoey was going to be next and I had to go into the room with her.  So anyway, by the time we get back there with Zoey, Jon Kent is getting his teeth cleaned and he was still pretty upset.  But the nurses were being so good with him.  Zoey did very well.  She cried only a little bit when I first laid her in the chair but was OK once the hygienist started cleaning her teeth.  The dentist checked both of them and they both have perfect teeth and no cavities!!  They both got a new toothbrush, a sticker, a prize and a balloon.  We go back in June for another check up and cleaning!

Much better today

Whew.  We are all much better here on this Monday morning!  Thank goodness!  It was a long weekend to say the least.  It just all seemed to hit us all at once and I for one am glad it's almost over.  Jon Kent hasn't had a fever since Saturday and he started eating better yesterday.  I'm sure the poor child has lost some weight, which he really didn't need to do.  He finally got a cup of milk this morning and was thrilled.  Over the past few days all he has been allowed to drink was water, tea and sprite.  And he was tired of all three by Saturday evening.  But I wasn't about to clean up milk puke again if I didn't have to.  Anyway, Zoey is doing well too.  She is just bored.  She wasn't feeling as bad but since she had been exposed to the germs she had to stick around with us all weekend too.  Both of the kids hate taking their medicine.  Although Zoey will do it and get it over with, Jon Kent will start crying and whining as soon as he sees me shaking the medicine bottle up.  But the last few times he has done better.  We only have about 6 or 7 more days with it.  Both kids have dentist appointments tomorrow which their doctor said they would be fine to go to.  It will be Jon Kent's 3rd or 4th time going and Zoey's first.  Also this week the kids are getting their hair cut.  It will be Zoey's first time at that as well.  So we have a lot to do so I'm really glad the kids are doing so much better!

Quick, quick

Both kids are doing better.  Jon Kent's fever seems to be just about gone.  He had a low grade one this afternoon/early evening so it's better than the 100s we were dealing with yesterday and the day before.  Zoey is acting normal except for her cough and the fact that she has a attitude and takes the title as "princess" way too seriously.  But she is still sweet.  Just really likes to get on her brother's nerves.  The medicine taking isn't going too well.  Jon Kent hates the texture of it and refuses to swallow most of it.  It's "sandy" like no matter how much you shake it up.  He gags and throws up and all that.  But he did do a bit better with it tonight.  Only 8 1/2 more days until we are done taking it.  Both kids are peacefully sleeping now and I'm heading that way too.  I woke up this morning and my body flat out refused to keep going, so Kent got up with the kids and let me sleep in.  I also took a nap while they took one this afternoon.  I actually left CLEAN laundry in the basket to get all wrinkled and took a nap.  *gasp*  But whatever.  It got folded and no one was hurt.. so whatever.  Anyway, that's my quick update.  Please continue to keep us in your prayers!

Maybe if I play dead no one will wake me

OK, so good news is the kids don't have chicken pox.  The bad news is they both have walking pneumonia and Jon Kent has strep throat.  He was running a fever last night of 103.  And he still is running one now once his fever medicine wears off.  Both kids are on antibiotics for 10 days and hopefully we will nip this stuff in the bud and quickly.  Sorry for such a short update but I'm exhausted and I still have a ton of stuff to do while Jon Kent is asleep and Zoey is playing happily by herself.

Bawk, bawk

We think the kids might have the chicken pox.  Zoey has some spots on her back and left arm.  She ran a fever this past weekend and now the spots.  And now Jon Kent has the fever and no spots so far.  I'm calling the doctor first thing in the morning.  We are going to figure this out one way or another.  Pray for us, please!

I need to clean my nose out

Physically I'm not tired.  I feel fine, physically.  But mentally I'm tired and drained.  It's just been an overall busy week.  Yesterday was the first day that I didn't have something going on for most of the day.  But the kids and I ended up staying outside a lot yesterday.  It was a pretty day and I knew that starting today it would be cold.  So anyway, I hiked and climbed hills and sat and talked about what the clouds looked like.  Then today..  I can sum up the day so far with one word- Puke.  Jon Kent's milked curd puke to be exact.  *gags*  I got up this morning after getting the kids' orders for breakfast.  "Waffles" they say.  So off to cook waffles.  I'm getting Jon Kent up and out of bed and feel his head.  He feels a little hot so I take him temp and it was 100.  OK, he has that fever virus that Zoey had over the weekend.  No biggie.  So we sit down to eat and while I have a bite of waffle in my own mouth, Jon Kent coughs and then proceeds to puke not once or twice but at least four times.  It's all over him, in his hands (where he tried to catch it), all over his chair, in the floor.  So I clean him up and his surrounding as good as I could for the moment then strip him down and give him a bath.  I get him out of the bath and he is shaking and crying because he is cold.  I quickly get some new and clean PJs on him and he gets in my bed to watch cartoons and rest.  He also gets some meds for his fever.  He laid in bed for about 2 hours before announcing that he was hungry.  So I made him a turkey sandwich and he ate about 3 or 4 bites of it.  He has been drinking well all day so I'm not worried about that too much.  He laid down for an actual nap but only slept about 20 minutes before waking up crying and hot again.  Telling me he didn't feel good.  He then start to dry heave and threw up a little into my hand.  Mostly just flem.  He has been on the couch most of the day but did announce that he wanted to do "school".  So we did a page in his workbook and then he colored for a little bit.  But soon it was back to my bed to watch a movie with Zoey.  Now he is back on the couch and I just gave him another dose of Tylenol for his fever.  I feel so bad for him and I know he hates just sitting around.  And Zoey is about to drive all of us crazy.  She can't seem to be quiet and constantly wants attention.  She can't stand the fact that Jon Kent is being petted and snuggled and she can't have it all too.  She doesn't like the fact that Jon Kent gets to take medicine and she doesn't.  She threw a fit earlier this afternoon because I gave her a piece of turkey and she said she didn't want it so I ate it and she cried because "she wanted some."  She didn't take a long nap so I know that will hit her hard around 6pm or so.  Right about the time I am finishing up supper or cleaning up from supper.  And to top all this off, I want Kent to be home and he is at work.  And I HATE the fact that I feel like I need him so much.  As soon as I got Jon Kent in the bath I'm calling Kent.  It drives me crazy that I feel like I need him so much.  I knew exactly what to do and was doing it so why feel the need to call him?  Who knows.. maybe I just needed to talk to someone else and talk my own way through it.  I don't know.  I just know I'm drained now and it's not even evening yet.  I'm also soooo emotional and moody.  Pregnancy hormones I guess.. but it sucks.  At least my house doesn't smell like puke.. or maybe it does and I'm just used to the smell by now.  I do know I've become close friends with my bleach today and have the rough hands to prove it.  I did manage to get all the washing done and get the house in reasonable (puke free) order.  Oh well.. enough of my whining.  I need to get back to my sick baby.

PS:  Is it bad that it's almost 3pm and we are all still in our PJs?

Christmas Parade

Last night we went to our town's Christmas parade.  The kids really enjoyed themselves and they got some candy as well.  This was the first year in several years that they have allowed people to throw candy from the floats and cars.  I think several years ago some kid either choked on some candy or got hit by a car or something like that.  So they quit.  Anyway, the kids really liked the marching bands and would dance when they came by.  Jon Kent really liked the fire trucks and the big 18-wheelers (yes, redneck.. but if you knew my town then it would make sense) that came by honking their horns.  The weather was pretty nice too.  It was cold but not freezing so I just layered the kids clothes and make sure they had their gloves and everyone good to go.  Anyway, I took a few pictures so enjoy! =)

The kids' yearly check ups

I wish there was a tired for mood...  Because I'm tired!!!  The kids had their yearly check ups today.  The appointment was at 10:15am and the doctor is an hour away.  And we got back to the house at 1:30pm.. so that should tell you how long and drawn out this was..

Jon Kent first:  He weighed 32 pounds.  Which puts in the lower 50% for his age group (skinny).  He is 36 inches tall.  Which puts him in the lower 25% for his age group (short).  His blood pressure was good and his eyes and ears checked out well.  His heart sounded good and his lungs sounded clear.  The doctor told me to up his milk intake to 16 oz. and see if that will add some meat to his bones.  If not, well I'm not going to worry about it.  He does eat and he eats a variety of foods, just not all the time.  Plus he is very, very active.  I was skinny when I was little, bony even and so was Kent so I'm not going to worry about it too much unless it just becomes a larger concern.  Otherwise he is a healthy and happy three year old.  Oh and no shots!

Zoey next: She weighed 29 pounds.  Which puts her in the higher 75% for her age (chunky).  She is 34 inches tall.  Which also puts her in the higher 75% for her age (tall).  Her ears, eyes, heart, lungs all checked out fine.  The doctor told me to decrease her milk intake to only 16 oz a day (she loves, loves, loves milk) and to try and get her to take more water.  Well see how that goes.  If she takes to the less milk fine, if not.. we'll try again later.  Again she loves milk and eats regularly.  She is very active and I know eventually she will balance out.  She has always been "healthy" so I'm also not too concerned with her weight for the moment.  If she were lazy or inactive I would worry more but she likes to play just as much as her bubba.  Zoey also has eczema (sp?) on her body (Jon Kent has always had it on his face) so we are going to switch body washes and see if that makes a difference.  So Zoey is a healthy and happy two year old.  She did have to have one shot.  She cried but was over it fairly quickly.

Unless one of the becomes sick we don't have to go back until their next birthdays. 

Happy Birthday Zoey!!!

At 7:07am two years ago today, I gave birth to our little princess, Zoey Taylor.  It has been a very quick two years.  That little girl was an answer to so many prayers (even though when I prayed those prayers it wasn't for another baby, just for an answer.. and she was it).  She is so beautiful inside and out.  She loves her big brother and already gives loves and kisses to her little brother.  EVERY morning she wakes up asks for her 'baba' and gets in the bed with me and snuggles (plays with my ear.. still haven't figured out why she loves my ears so much).  She is very affectionate and will hug anyone.  She does cock a 'tude every now and then but I guess that is just the girl in her.  She is our little princess and she was treated like one alllll day.  I can't tell you how many times we have sang happy birthday to her today.  She would start singing it and then look at us like, "That was your cue!!".  Anyway, Happy Birthday to my little Princess!!!

Day 2 of Zoey's Birthday weekend

Not much to really report.  Oh wait.. I must have forgotten.. eh..

It's 11:30pm last night and I was dogggggg tired.  I hadn't gotten a full night's sleep in two nights and when I climbed into bed last night at 10:30pm I was already dreaming of my blissful sleep.  Anyway, it's 11:30pm and Zoey is in her room crying.  She never cries from waking up.  So I knew something was up.  I go in to console her and she is pretty much asleep.. I felt her head and she was kind of hot to the touch.  But she was back to sleep so I just let her be.  Sidenote here.. I'm a firm believer that the body raises it's temp to find off germs, viruses, etc.  So with a mild fever I will let it run it's course for a few hours as long as it doesn't go up.  Anyway, I go back to sleep.  1:30am Zoey wakes up again crying.  I go in to her room and she is a little hotter this time.  So I go to get the ear thermometer and take her temp.  It was coming back at 99 but I knew it was higher than that.  I usually have to add a degree or two to the ear thermometer to get a more accurate reading.. (I compared it once to the rectal and the rectal thermometer was higher).  So I give her some Tylenol and she sleeps until 6:15ish this morning.  She was still hot after breakfast so I gave her another dose of Tylenol.  We went out to play and to get some fresh air before nap time.  The kids took a nap and so did I.  Zoey has acted fine all day but if you know her you can tell she just doesn't feel great...  So tonight after her bath she just started shaking and had the chills pretty bad.  She started to whine about it and I hurried to get all her clothes on.  She also got some Motrin before bed.  I'm hoping she wakes up feeling better tomorrow, as it is her actual birthday.  I would hate for her to be sick on her birthday.  None the less, both the kids have doctor appointments Monday morning for their yearly check ups so they will both get the once over and make sure everything is OK.  Zoey did get a birthday brownie tonight with two candles in it.  She liked that and loved the brownie.  I still can't believe my baby girl is going to be two tomorrow...