Little Footprints

That's right!  Every little thing I start, I'm going to finish or at least continue daily, maybe just start out weekly (including this blog). The past couple of days have been really really rough as I work full time (which believe it or not is my downtime--not too stressful); come home, fix dinner (yes--we eat dinner at home, firm believer in eating together as a family) and take care of the kids, by myself as hubby goes to bed.  I am the caretaker at night and NOW I can say, I'm finally getting used to the schedule. Last night was rough because I was tired from the night before and had to help Bailey with homework AND I wanted to do a little lite cleaning.  Caleb was in bed and instead of me going to bed like I should have, I decided to clean house (biiiig mistake). It made it worthwhile though.  I brought him in to lay with me about 3 am and the little guy went right to sleep (of course, I made a little baracade with a swimming noodle and blankets (yes, I'm a...

So my sweet boy turned 3 months on 3.11.2010 (he came home on 1.11.2010 - sorry I neglected to post the MOST important moment of that journey) - I really do need to start blogging again :-) I was reminded today why a mommy should blog.  There are so many things that go on during a mommy's journey with her children that I truly feel like they should be documented.  Thank you Nikki for reminding me of this ( http://villamommy.wordpress.com/ ). Everything is going great, for once.  Ron is currently in school for his promotion - the final leg before it's 'official' of him being a mechanical engineer.  It's been so hard, but I'm ever so thankful that he did get the promotion.  Our darling daughter is spending 3 loooong days with her gramma Sharon for her spring break and from what I hear, she's doing great. I think I have fully embraced my motherhood...I know wierd to say this 'late' in the game.  But ever have that feeling where you're like ...

I never believed this until today.   My little 7 year old a complete meltdown after school today and jjust threw on heckuva temper tantrum, which in turn, woke up our new addition oh and did I mention that Ron was sleeping because he has to work tonight. Then it hit me, I can't lose control. I handled it well I sent Bailey to her room, calmed Caleb down and fed him.  Once I was done with his needs, I layed him down and then visited Bailey in her room.  We sat and talked for a little while as to what in the world started this episode.  Bailey does have her hyper days, but never a mean tantrum.  I let her talk, explained to her that I loved her so much and that if she needs anything, I'm there.  She proceeded to tell me that she missed a couple words on her spelling test and that everyone else got 100%.  She was upset and embarrased and now her homework was to write the words missed 10 times.  As her punishment, I...

To my little son: Well your dad and I came to visit you this afternoon as the weather is still frigid outside.  We learned today that your reflux is indeed bad, so they switched your medication from zantac to prevacid.  As I was feeding you, you seemed so uncomfortable, you wimpered throughout the whole thing--definitely broke my heart. Dr. Mellick did state that the prevacid should do the trick.  She plans to do look at your esophagus when your reflux gets better to ensure there is no damage. So we heard the news that you will not be coming home anytime soon, so being your sissy's birthday present next week is not an option.  It breaks my heart each time I have to tell her you're not coming home.  I'm so proud of you both, really.  I know now you both love eachother very much.  Bailey asks about you daily and even includes you in her nighly prayers. I'm sorry for just being downright childish, hun, really.  I'm so thankful that time is th...

So after much debate and push from the family--I'm finally making my first batch of homemade (ok, maybe not the noodles) chicken noodle soup.  I'm doing it in the crock-pot today, so we'll see...I will definitely let you know how it goes :-)  I can tell you one thing, my house is starting to spell sooo good...yummmm. My lil Caleb is doing great.  He had a swallow test today and we do not have the results of that as of yet.  He is almost 6 lbs.! Wow!  He was moved from NICU to the progressive care nursery, so that is a good sign.  Our goal is to have him home by our Bailey-bug's 7th birthday which is Tuesday, the 12th.  In the past, I have always had my hopes up to soon have them stomped, so right now, I'm just happy and content he's healthy.  Another good thing is the house is spotless. I'm not to keen about using all of this time off of work.  I will be off a full month on Friday, so that means if and when Caleb does come home, I won't...

Well sweety, today is January 5, 2010.  I'm sorry for not keeping a journal of your progress over the past month (you were born at 34 weeks on December 11, 2009--my water broke at my Christmas party @ KU Med).  You were supposed to come home before Christmas, then on Christmas and then my birthday, but you are just a teeny bit stubborn (just like your daddy---shhh...don't tell him I said that) :-) You were a mere 4 lbs. 9 oz. and today you are 5 lbs. 9 oz.!  How awesome is that!!  Your dad and I do spend a lot of time here in the NICU at Overland Park Regional.  You have grown up a lot since almost 4 weeks of being here--believe you me you have  :-).  We have finally brought up clothes for 0-3 months as you have finally grown out of your 'preemie' clothes. Right now, you keep having bradys spontaneously...which means that your heart rate likes to drop below 100.  Lately you are not able to pick it up yourself, you need your nurses help...Dr...

As I am driving to work, I noticed these elderly gentlemen handing out 'something'.  As I stood at a stop light, about 10 people walked by one gentleman and completely denied his offering..I was curious what he was handing out.  So I parked my car and instead of taking my 'short-cut' into work, I decided to walk the long way, just so I could get a glimpse of what these men were handing out. As I got closer, I soon realized how many people wouldn't even look at these men in the eye.  I walked up, he handed me a little green book, I looked down and it said "New Testament | Psalms and Proverbs. Wow, was I excited, I said thank you very much took the Bible and told each of the gentleman to have a blessed day!  Talk about shock--those two men looked at me and both said "Thank you!" So here I am today to say Thank You, Father!  Thank you for bringing Your Word to my work.  I'm thinking it was a way of telling me that I need to "Pray without c...