New Year

Christmas is over, everything is put away. Kids are back to some sort of normal, rooms are clean, well to a point. Kids are back to school. Only one snow day so far this season.

Two weeks into the new year has been at bit busy, adjusting to life with a newborn. Alex is doing good. His two week checkup 1/11/10 went good he was up to 9lb 1oz Dr said everything looked wonderful she couldn't believe how much head control Alex has.

Glad to have a wonderful hubby! He has been helping as much as he can. I think he wishes I wasn't bf but I don't want to give that up. He just wants me to be able to sleep at night, I have trouble with that anyways! He is wonderful.

Went out to eat last night for the first time with Alex, Tried out a new place called Ocean buffet it wasn't all that good. They do have crab legs, they were not that good. Really didn't like the fish. I did like the stuffed shrimp. I am hoping to talk someone into lobster bisque tomorrow!(Only on Fridays!)

Looking for a rocker/recliner. Hope to find one soon as some nights Alex just doesn't want to go back to sleep and it is hard to rock in a computer chair.

School year is half over for the older kids. TJ is doing good. He likes school still, I am glad about that. Kayla I believe is adjusting well to JR high still likes to read more than anything. (Don't really understand why she is getting a C in reading)

Baby

Baby Alex joined our family Monday 12/28 at 10:41am 8lb 5oz So glad to be home from the hospital. So far everything has been wonderful Kayla and TJ seem to love Alex so much.

Our 8 year anniversary was quiet this year but didn't expect anything with a 3day old baby. I did get one thing a very nice nap!

Hope everyone has a very wonderful new year!

Life

Well I guess you could say we are just living life. Busy as always doesn't seem to be enough time in a day.

This past week~

Monday and Tuesday helped with bookfair/fundraiser returning fixing all the mistakes.

Wednesday We had another ultrasound and it was wonderful. Alex has a head full of hair!! The lady tech said he looks good not measuring to big/or small. estimated about 4lb12oz. Right about 50%.

Thursday was a neat day I got a lot of stuff for Free!! First was a gift bag with a bunch of things bibs, baby spoon, just to name a few. Then I got a crib mattress, changing table pad with a cover! The same place also had a large bag packed full of baby clothes, blankets, sheets and a few bottles. Also had a small stuffed bird. Poor bird fast became a dog toy. Callie sure loved it!!

Friday Worked on the fundraiser at TJ's school and it is almost done IF they sold 15 items they got a t-shirt and they were passed out . Already have one that was too small just hoping there is no more. Tuesday we have a meeting for PTC and will decide what to do for spring. Heading more towards candles or coupon books.

Name

We decide on a name~ Alex Reed

There was a bit of deciding as I liked Alex Scott and Scott liked Alex Reed.
I don't know if I would say Scott got his way or more then I just changed my mind:)
Well this baby boy is growing and growing.
I love feeling him move and kick.

Would love to have the money to buy all the stuff we still need, and want. Talked to a lady today about a crib mattress. Will know more Thursday. Should be getting a new baby carrier as the one I had with my other two was recalled, I didn't like that one so much I think I used it but a few times hoping this new one is better. I always have hope that things will work out.

I have not been working much
Scott has not been working at all!
Could use prayers as Scott has a job interview today!

Wishing, hoping, praying things will get easier~ somehow ~ soon.

22 weeks

Ultrasound yesterday went so wonderful. We found out we are having a BOY!

Kayla and TJ went with us to the ultrasound. TJ thought it was really cool and Kayla even said it was awsome!

Is it to early to set up the crib?

I am so excited.

We do have a name just need to fine tune it... more to come later.

14 weeks

So far so good. Really enjoying this pregnancy. Go to the Dr on July 2 I can't wait to hear the heart beat. I have had really bad heartburn this time around and OMG leg cramps like you wouldn't believe.

Kayla and TJ are gone for two weeks. Hope to get the house in order so we can enjoy time together when the get back.

Visiting my sis

Went to Toledo Thursday to visit my sister, we went out to eat and then played putt ~putt. It was fun. We had ice cream and went over a bridge that was all lit up in a bunch of colors. Kayla and TJ had a wonderful time. By the time we got back to her place it was way late so we started working on getting everyone to bed. 5 people in one room . Scott and I were on a bed and we kept drifting to the middle, Kayla and TJ were on a air mattress and it was really loud every time they moved! Heidi was on a couch and I think she was the only quiet one. I don't think anyone slept well. Friday we went looking for Yard sales and didn't find to many. Out for lunch then on to shopping, this store had used maternity clothes and was so nice I found shorts and 3 pairs of pants I was so happy as I have not be able to find much here. We got caught by a storm and headed home.
On the way home Scott stopped and helped two ladies change a flat tire I was so happy he stopped, just reminded me that God will send you help when you needed most! Scott did not want money from the lady so she gave it to Kayla and TJ so they could get some ice cream. There were three fives and they decided one would go for the baby . I was having a hard time and this lady helped me more that she will ever know!