30 days of being Grateful!

In honor of Thanksgiving, I thought I should share what I am most thankful for each day of November.  Since I originally was going to post on fb I'm a day late doing it here.  Instead of fb I thought my blog would be a better place and a way for me to look back later.  

Day 1:  my husband.. Chase is my heart and soul.  He keeps me in check, reminds me what is important and loves me for the good and bad.  I'm so incredibly thankful to have such a wonderful husband, friend and dad to our kids.

Blog, posts, time...

So I always see the app in my iPhone for the blog but I never open it.  I've realized that the blog is the perfect way to "vent" without blowing up my fb with pointless entries.  So for anyone who follows prepare yourself as my blog is about to change.  Struggle of the day:  never ending laundry

Positive of the day:  Fishers smile

We Went to the doctor this morning and my poor little guy has a sinus infection and even being so sick he is still pretty happy.  My kids make my life worth living.  Some times Motherhood sucks and is hard but overall my kids are such a joy.  I'm one lucky lady.  So... Back to working on the endless laundry and packing....  Ugh

Thankful: Day 1

So with the holidays around the corner there is much to be thankful for. I always like to spend time during the month of November to reflect on a few of those most precious things.
Day 1: sleep - during this stage with a newborn we rarely get any. I truly cherish it. Last night our little guy went 7 hours, yes I said 7! Yesterday it was 5, 4 days prior it was 3. Rice makes a whole new difference but last night it wasn't rice. I believe trick or treating wore him out. He didn't have a rice bottle because we were at Chases aunt and uncles finishing up trick or treating when it was time to eat. With a solid 5 hours of sleep for this mommy I feel like a new person. Soooo thankful! Crossing my fingers we can do this every night!

Pee or not to pee

Went to check on hunter (as he had been outside for about 15-20 minutes) and he is waddling down the hill with no jacket or shirt and his pants and diaper around his ankles. He said he wanted to go pee pee as he was shaking from the cold air (its 54 outside). Maybe this is a sign that he is finally ready to potty train. Once inside I asked him what he was doing and he said I was trying to pee but went in my diaper and then he busted out in laughter.
This kid just cracks me up sometimes. I am thankful that none of my neighbors were home. Maybe this coming weekend we will attempt potty training again.

Meet BOB

Today our newest addition BOB joined the family. After hundreds of hours of research, I finally found a jogging stroller that not only would hold a tall 2 yr old, but also an infant. I wanted something with a front wheel that would swivel and be fixed, with separate sun shades for each kid and also some what easy to push. With that said I had a lot to try and find in a stroller that didn't cost a small fortune. I had been searching Craigslist, eBay consignment stores and amazon for weeks and thought I found the perfect one (it was even brand new) but right before ordering realized the stroller wouldn't hold my infant car seat and Fisher could not ride until he was 6 months. Then last night after my daily check of Craigslist I came across a month old post for a 09 Bob revolution double jogger (brand new a $650 stroller) - while this one had been loved (aka very used), it was the right price and still available! Today I picked it up and once arriving home Hunter was waiting in the garage to see it. He had to take it for a test drive around the neighborhood (mind you it's 50 degrees and windy - here in Alabama that's cold). Even with one kid, it pushed great (most doubles when you only have one kid it pushes horribly). It's easier to push than my graco travel system and a smoother ride. I totally see why they charge so much for the bobs, since even a double umbrella is at least $100... With that being said I'm completely thankful for the steal of a deal that I got (tomorrow I'm gonna try and clean it). By far I know I made a great choice, as during hunter's bed time we do our best part of our day and his words were "my favorite was the stroller mommy"

2nd time around

With my oldest, I followed all of the so called rules. I wouldn't dare to put him on his belly, let him fall asleep on my chest instead he had to sleep in his crib or bassinet always laying him down while awake. This time around I want to enjoy every second of cuddle time (as my 2 1/2 yr old refuses to cuddle unless he is sick). While I know I may pay for it later when it comes to sleeping, I can't help but want to enjoy this for as long as possible. Overall my little guy sleeps ok. Still nothing longer than 3 hrs between feedings, but since our pediatrician has recommended adding ar formula to bottles I'm hoping to try it out this weekend and praying it extends sleep time. In the mean time I'm gonna enjoy the short time I left of cuddle time before I go back to work.

6 week check up

Today I took Fisher for his big 6 week check up. He weighed in at 11 pounds 15 ounces and 23.5 inches long - he gained 2 pounds since our last time in (2 weeks ago), making him in the 90th percentile for weight (before he was 70th). He is growing so very quickly! Fisher was so very happy when we arrived, laughing and giggling with the pediatrician, but he ended the visit with a big round of shots. The pediatrician was very impressed with his weight gain and would like us to try the ar formula again (with hopes that he will spread out feedings at night - last time we tried the ar he hated it, so if that doesn't work the doctor said to add rice). Since arriving home he has slept (of course he will only sleep if in his money's arms). Hoping he feels better this afternoon.