Sleepless Nights

So, I haven't done this in awhile, mainly because of lack of sleep and nothing really to write other than Porter has been sick with croup and an ear infection and a high fever, oh yea, and throwing up......and teething. Oh how I dislike very much having sick little ones that can't tell you what's wrong. It's so frustrating for both of us. Last week was just another week....Porter started climbing up 1 step....then over the last 2 days has started to take little steps along the couch. Have I mentioned that I am having a hard time with him getting older?....

Morgan, well, morgan is morgan and always filled with new funny things, just like DJ did when he was her age. Last week she was watching a movie with Darron and started saying, "holy crap" over and over and over. Ya know, I have really tried to watch my language around my kids, however, I didn't think this was really that bad...it's better than other words right? Darron got mad at me and her and told me I had to change my language, once again. What can I say? So I have started saying "poop stain" or "holy poo". I have been x'd on everything else. It was quite funny though and frankly I couldn't stop laughing while I was listening to her in the other room.

So, then there's DJ, well took him to get a haircut on Friday afternoon and the hairdresser, Elizabeth, talked DJ into getting a buzz, mainly because he HATES getting his hair cut and it grows so fast that we are there at least once a month if not 2 times. Anyway she happened to start on the top side of his head and once he saw it gone, he FREAKED out and started crying saying he didn't like it....so what do I do now? We had to finish shaving it, but he cried for a long time and said how much he looked like a goof and has worn a hat now for 3 days and won't take it off. I feel bad for him, but it looks so cute!! I love it..Darron hates it and says its trashy looking. I said that if he is not going to comb his hair and "do" it when it's long then he will have it short. That's the deal, because I said so, and I can do that because now I am the mom. My other area of concern is DJ's school. I am now thinking that I should have held him back a year when we started Kindergarten. He is struggling in a "group" setting. So, what do I do? The options.....private school where there is more one on one time, Sylvan learning center, or a tutor.....I am very much struggling with this decision. These I believe are the most difficult decisions to make as a parent. Trying to make the right choice for my children that may effect the rest of their lives....

Darron and I got a date night last night and it was great. We went and saw Taken. Very good and very intense movie. Then we came home and watched "Fireproof". I shouldn't comment on this movie, but I will anyway. HORRIBLE acting, my opinion, but a great story and I loved it. Made me realize that I need to compliment my husband more and probably quit whining about having to rub his shoulder 4 times a night cause it's hurting him, and realize what a blessing he has been and continues to be in my life. I love him to death and wouldn't trade him for the world. He is an awesome dad, and most the time a great husband. I love you Darron!!

Oh yea, and we have decided to go to Baltimore over spring break. DJ is very excited!!

Happy 1st Birthday Porter

So here's the story. I decided enough of being pregnant and on Super bowl Sunday 2008 I decided to drink Caster Oil. BAD IDEA!! Don't ever do it. I had the hardest, worst labor ever! I started in labor during the 4th quarter and drove myself to the hospital about 1am. I called everyone I knew to come and watch the kids so Darron could join me at the hospital for my c-section. After MANY phone calls, I finally got my friend Janina to come over and Darron barely made it into the operating room about 10 minutes before Porter was born. It was so fast and so painful, holy cow!! He was born at 2:45am weighing 7 lbs. He was so peaceful and a great kid. Still is! He is so easy going and loves to play with his brother and sister. I am very sad that he is already 1. Where did the year go? Many sleepness nights, long days, pumped for 8 months cause he wouldn't nurse on one side, but hey, I lasted longer pumping on this one than I did on the other 2. I will pat myself on the back. I just wish I lost the weight that I was supposed to while I was pumping...does your body know your pumping therefore, not allowing you to loose the weight cause your taking the easy way out? Maybe that's why I didn't loose the weight. I was cheating. Well, pumping was the best way to go for me, and hurray for Medela pumps!! Anyway, Porter started crawling about Christmas time and last week started pulling himself up and constantly tries to get up that first stair...I am dreading that time. Anyway, Happy Birthday baby!! Loves and kisses!

Happy Day!

Today was Porter's 1 year appointment at the doctors office. I was sad. I can't believe my baby is one year old tomorrow. Anyway, he weighed in at a big 21 lbs. 3 oz. I am having a really hard time....agh!!

DJ had a great day at school and thought the best present for Porter would be a Star Wars light saber, (the one that DJ wants). Silly boy!

Morgan drew a picture tonight and said, "momma, it's a big giant like you!" Cool!!

Superbowl Party

So the rest of my week was pretty easy going, spending as much time as I could in bed and relaxing and trying to get better, but as most of you know, as mothers, we can't really relax in bed and sleep all day when we are sick, so I did get to spend 15 minutes here and there and slowly moving around the house and picking up and spent alot of time sitting on the floor playing with the kids. We did get our TV installed on Friday just in time for our superbowl party with some of our friends. We had TONS of food and a great time. In the last 2 days Porter has learned to pull himself up on things and stand...I guess I finally have to accept the fact that he is getting older. He will be 1 in 3 days. How crazy is that? I am having this problem with not being able to have anymore kids, not that I want anymore, but just the fact that I CAN"T have anymore. Maybe it's just a me thing, but it's making me feel really old and I am having a REALLY hard time with my kids growing up so fast. AGGGHH!! Darron is finally going to the doctor again this week for his shoulder. It is killing him and me too (my hand that is), from having to rub his shoulder all the time. He is going to ask him about his shoulder replacement, but I am thinking now would be better than later hoping that the recovery time would be easier and better now. Well, kids are screeming....time for bed. I am so glad that Porter is such a good kid, otherwise I would be going crazy!! I have attached a picture that we took during superbowl right before the 3D commercials. Cool picture!!