Feeling Defeated

I am totally controlled by a 20month old little boy!  How did this sweet little boy get the best of me!  Well I've got to set some clearer boundaries and not give in to everything.  Tonight he went to bed at 6:30 and with no dinner.  It wasn't because I wouldn't feed him.  I tried many times, probably 5 or more.  He just doesn't want to sit in the chair at the table to eat!  We've been pretty laxed lately and let him sit in front of the TV to snack while he watches cartoons and now that's all he wants to do.  Strawberry yogurt and my living room couch are not a good combo for a 1yr old, so this isn't going to go on for long.  On top of all this, we're getting rid of the pacifier again during the daytime.  He was good with just having it at naps and bedtime, but we gave in when he got his bottom incisors and it's been a struggle taking it away again.  Nathan was on nights, Micah was cranky, and I couldn't deal with 2 crabby boys.  We were all happier with the pacifier until now, and we're all going through withdrawls.  Day 2 complete and hopefully we'll only have 3 bad days.  Our pediatrician says, "he'll be cranky for 3 days and then be ok after that" when referring to any changes like giving up the bottle or pacifier.  I wonder if he just says that.  With baby #2 on the way, Micah has got to be good and done with his "baz" (paci) by the time he's 2.  I figure it's not going to get any easier so we'll just tough it out now.  He talks so much without it and absolutely none with it.  I want his language to develop so thats just another reason to say "buh bye Baz". 

Home Remodeling

So very greatful for my father in law.  Mr. Robert Jones is truly a saint!  I've never seen a guy work as hard as him and for absolutely nothing.  He wouldn't even stop for a meal today!  And poor Jose is on vacation and worked just as hard.  He wouldn't even accept payment for his work..  We'll have to fingure out another way to thank him I guess. These guys are the reason why our bathroom reno was comlete in less than 11 hours.  I use to pride myself on being a "do it yourself kinda girl" but it's just so hard with a toddler and carrying a baby!  Seriously I can't do all I'd like to and really shouldn't for safety.  There a few final details to finish, but the bathroom is complete and we're so very thankful for Bob and Jose.  They do great work!  New vanity, countertop, and a double sink!  Yes! No more fighting over one sink when brushing our teeth!  It looks so nice I don't think I'll want to move.  It's sad but soon we will outgrow this 1,000 sq ft home.  It's been quite the project home and as much as I complain, I did enjoy doing some of the work. I think Bob takes the prize for MVP though :)

Flutter, flutter

So I felt the baby move for the first time tonight!  It's so hard to tell early in pregnancy, but I'm sure of it!  I was washing dishes and felt that little flutter in my stomach.  It's funny how you forget these things.  I didn't feel Micah until I was nearly 20 weeks but I hear you're more in tune to all the happenings of pregnancy the second time around.  Now that the morning sickness is gone, I think I'm going to enjoy the second trimester.  It's just harder keeping up with a 20 month old.  Somedays he's more than I can lift and I don't remember my back hurting like this the first time until I was nearly full term!  Good thing that boy is walking now and he's so good to hold my hand.  It makes me sad to think of a day when he'll be too old to hold my hand.  They grow up just way too fast!

The Sweetest Sound

So this week has been rough.  Emotions all over the place for all of us.  Micah is teething and just unbearable sometimes, Nathan is sleep deprived because of Micah's new teeth, and I'm just a basketcase with all of these pregnancy hormones with two very unhappy boys, both yelling and screaming at the same time.  I had my 3rd OB appointment a few days ago.  Nathan hadn't slept because Micah was cranky and then I had to leave for my appointment.  I cried all the way into the appointment and was 20 min late.  I got that "so you know your late, right?" look when I checked in.  I know it, I give that look to my late veterans!  I'm sure she could tell I was just a mess.  I made it into the exam room and Dr. Luan is always quick to get you in and out but takes time to answer any questions.  He listed for the heartbeat and immediately found it at 150-155 beats per minute.  I couldn't help but smile at that point.  It was probably the first time I smiled all day.  I came home to a sleeping child and a happy husband.  Next visit we'll find out if it's a boy or a girl!  So excited are we!  Mark your calendars for Janurary 12th.  Now just to figure out a clever way to tell everyone....hmmmm

Some Little Monkey is Going to Be a Big Brother

Written 9/24/11 - It's true!  A few days ago I took not only one but 3 pregnancy tests. And you guessed it, they all came back positive!  The first two had such a faint blue line that I didn't believe it. Nathan even asked "what do these lines mean" and I said, "I don't think we're pregnant".  I guess I'm the 1 out of 4 that incorrectly reads a pregnancy test :)  I calmly went through the next day like no other and picked up a digital test that would read "pregnant" or "not pregnant".  I couldn't believe it!  I covered the reading and revealed it with Nathan right there.  We are so excited for Micah to have a little brother or sister!  We were hoping for another addition to our family, but weren't sure what would be the best timing. Our life has been so hectic these last few years with Nathan in residency.  I was beginning to think there would never be a "good time".  We decided right after Micah turned 1 that it might be a good time to start trying for a little brother/sister.  So we had about 2-3 months of "trying" before we would have to put a halt to our efforts.  My OB said that it wouldn't be wise to transfer care or insurance after 32 weeks.  This means we'd have to have a baby before June 30th and guess what?  Looks like we're due to end of May or beginning of June.  Still not quite sure of the exact date.  I figure I could be anywhere between 4-6 weeks now.  Looks like God's time is just perfect!  Micah will be such a good big brother.  He's so helpful and always loving on Champ our dog. I can't imagine how sweet he'll be to a little baby sister or brother.

Sometimes you just gotta dance!

So I don't really know why, but today was a very trying, emotional day.  I'm not gonna lie, I cried a little.  But then I thought, "how did I used to handle stress" like before family.  So I did some unhealthy ways of coping with stress that will go unmentioned, but I know I had other methods of de-stressing.  I would exercise or even better yet DANCE.  Well after making sure the blinds were drawn of course. No free shows here....lol. I'm sure the neighbors would think I was crazy if they cold see in!   I'd blare my favorite music and just dance.  I didn't worry about my rhythem or how I looked.  It was mostly goofy moves that I would never do in front of anyone, but I would dance until I got tired and laughed myself into a better mood.  And that's just what I did tonight! 

Word of the day..."no"

So Micah has learned the word "no".  I knew this day would come but a sick 15mo old with an attitude was not on my agenda for this weekend.  We had a fun family weekend planned with Aunt Jen, Uncle Matthew and cousin Noah coming into town.  Our plans were changed quickly when Micah spiked a fever of 104.3.  It's taken Motrin and Tylenol ever 3 hours to keep it down.  Not sure what he's got but Nathan came down with it too.  So soon our fun weekend of heading to the zoo, going to the Chiefs game, and swimming at Splashdown turned into cuddling on the couch and lots of soup.  I started to feel crummy this morning with a sore throat and body aches but feel better after sleeping most of the day.  So thankful that Micah took a 4 hr nap today!  We both needed it. 

Micah's been using more and more words and it's so cute!  I knew his vocabulary would take off when he went to the toddler room at school.  His favorite word of all is "no".  He used it many times today.  Want to eat... "no".  Take this medicine..."no". Drink your milk...."no".  It's kinda cute because he says it so clearly and uses it in context. He'll shake his head back and forth and say "no, no, no".
 I see this getting old really soon.