Health

Is it just me or does everyone experience weird things with their children's health? For me it has to do with E's weight. She was a big baby almost 9lbs. And then she dropped weight drastically. So then it was trying to get her weight back up. And she was doing great. Until 6 months. Then she had a cold for almost 2 months. Then she got an ear infection. So her weight was 16lbs. So we went back a month later and she had gained a pound. But while we were there a man, an grown man had pertussis. aka whooping cough. Well neither child was up to date on thier shots. So we went and got them. And I learned that symptoms can take a few weeks to show up. Well E started showing signs of whooping cough. I took her into the clinic and it was nothing. But then V had a lump show up on his groin. So a few weeks later aka two days ago we went back for another weight check with E she gained another 12 oz. yay. She now weighs 18lbs. But I also had the Dr. look at V. She sent us to the hospital to get an ultrasound on him. STAT! I loved it we where in and seen in about 10 minutes of walking through the doors. Luckily it was lymph nodes. I was concerned that it would be a hernia. That would have taken surgery. So now after all of this E has a runny nose again. I realize that kids are almost always sick. But I don't like it. Let them be well. I am just very greatful that they are minor things and nothing too serious. We are truely blessed that way!

Menagerie

I don't live in a house. I live in a menagerie. Inside and out! Cows, birds, and rabbits. Inside there are kids, dog, and cats. I don't want to say I am overwhelmed, but boy do they keep me on my toes. E is growing so big. Her favorite games are peek-a-boo and smacking daddy on the forehead and then pulling his hair. Cracks me up! She is learning to blow kisses but will only do it for daddy. Or with daddy. She also likes to clap if people are clapping on t.v. E also loves to hang upside down. Her favorite person in the house besides her daddy and brother is the dog. In fact she just loves dogs period. She will pat her leg and say dog at the same time. She loves to hold your hands and walk around.

V has discovered birthdays and birthday cakes. It doesn't help that lately I have been watching Cake Boss on Netflix. So now he keeps talking about his castle cake. Oh BOY!

They both keep us laughing all the time. And if they aren't tired or hungery they are both really sweet. I am so glad that sunday will be mother's day. Even though I know I won't get a present from them I still know that without me my family will be lost. Oh speaking of family. I had an epiphany the other day. I thought it was clever. "I put the Mily in Family." Love that.