Rest and Relaxation

This week, Rick suprised me with a trip out of town. We went to B'ham and did some shopping, lots of good eating and rest. He arranged babysitters and everything! I love my babies very much, but it was so nice to get two good nights sleep in a row and actually sit down to a meal to enjoy all by myself without telling the kids to sit or wiping up after them. We needed the time away and it may be our last chance for a really long time with the new arrival coming in a couple of months. Thanks to everyone who helped with our little ones while we were gone and thanks to my wonderful husband for thinking of me and getting me away for a couple of days. We had a WONDERFUL time.

We had a doctor's appointment on Thursday morning. I had to do my sugar test, which I passed. Dr. Allen said I was measuring perfect and everything looks good. I was convinced that the baby was a girl, but now I think I am changing my mind to boy! Who knows. I am sure I will change my mind next week too. I am still CLUELESS on names, so please feel free to make suggestions.

Weekend Blues?!?!?!?

I have pretty much been out of it since last Wed. Rick apparently brought a virus in week before, and after not giving him much sympathy, I caught it and was sick on Thursday. I am still feeling the effects of it today, although I am a good bit better. So, I did not accomplish a whole lot this entire weekend.

Catching up a bit...
Allee had some pics made on Thursday a.m. I took her to a place in Fayette where all the grandkids have had their pic made at a similar age and NaNa has one done with them. I was sooo sick, but thanks to Daddy and NaNa, we made it through. Allee doesn't like to smile for the camera, which is very frustrating because she has a beautiful smile, but maybe we got a few good shots.

Aiden at it again ----- Aiden and Allee both went running errands with Daddy on Tues., one stop was to renew a pistol permit. They ran into a lady cop that we know from NHS and she showed the kids her car. They were so excited. Aiden told his Daddy when they were leaving that he saw a girl car and a boy car. When daddy asked how did he know he said, "The girl car doesn't have any lights on it and the boy car does!"

Allee is just getting started----One of Aiden's favorite teachers at school and church is Ms. Sherry. She taught Aiden last year at school and is now the Sunday School teacher for Allee. She thinks he is just so funny and often laughs at different stories she tells from church and school. Well, yesterday, after church, she said..."I didn' t know Allee was so funny, too." Apparently, they were studying creation last month, so as they reviewed on Sunday, Ms. Sherry asked the class (17 and 18 mo. olds) who made the stars. She said Allee said very boldly and matter-of-factly..."Aiden did." The girl probably really thinks Aiden did, she loves him so much.

On a more serious note...Allee started a runny nose this weekend, so I had started giving some cough meds. Well, she woke up last night with a horrible cough, more of a wheeze and loss of breath. Really scarred us. She could not get her breath. She ended up in our bed for a very restless night. We took her in this morning and apparently she had suffered an asthma attack. Of course, she is too young to diagnose for sure, but we are going to treat her for it for now plus an antibiotic for upper respiratory infection. I work with lots of athletes and asthma, and it is scarry in teenagers and sports, but I can tell them to calm down and control their breathing. A baby is so much different and I know she was scared. Rick said when he went to get her after she had woke up crying, he found her in her bathroom with her head over the toilet coughing, trying to catch her breath!

Thank You All

Yesterday was one of the best birthdays I can remember having. I had several phone calls and cards from many wonderful friends. A friend at work brought me a Big cookie and balloons. Thanks to everyone that thought of me on my birthday. I love you all! May God Bless each and every one of you throughout the day!

Allee is Growing up!

These pictures of Allee were on a roll of film I just got developed. They were taken at the beginning of the summer. I was saving to do a smilebox with, but my computer is just way too slow. Hope you enjoy them. Her hair has grown soooo much since June.

Allee gives Daddy a sweet kiss!
But not as sweet as Mommy's.

Allee waves to the camera!

Baby BUMP

Courtney asked for pictures of the baby bump! I took these with my new camera this morning. Can't tell a whole lot because I was already in my work clothes, but I thought I would post anyway!

Here is the side view at 25 wks and 2 days of pregnancy!

For those of you who haven't seen me lately, I was growing my hair long for locks of love, but my hair gets extremely thicker when I am pregnant, and with the length, I was having really bad headaches, so I caved and got it cut off. Rick likes it much better short anyway!

Happy Birthday to ME!

Today is my 31st birthday! WOW! I can't believe I am getting that old. Rick had me a cake with candles this morning AND my new digital camera. YEA! The kids were so excited. Aiden helped Daddy sing to me and they both helped open the present. THEN they wanted to stick their fingers in the cake. So, because I had to go to work, we all had cake for breakfast. I wasn't feeling to well this morning, so Rick had gotten me a Mt. Dew (caffeine free, which it usually is not). As soon as he sat it down on the counter, Allee said, "I ont Mtn Dew, MaMa." So, yes, they both got Mt. Dew and cake for BREAKFAST. I feel like they were at Aunt LeLe's house. I did warn the babysitter b/c after breakfast, they were chasing each other around the house as fast as possible. Thank you to my wonderful family for such a great birthday morning.

My sister took me to lunch and for a massage yesterday and got me some cool new work pants, etc. We had a great time relaxing together, although her massage therapist really made her sore. I, on the other hand, feel great!

We had opening night of revival last night and it was really good. I didn't feel too well after church so Rick put the babies to bed. Once again, they went to sleep on their own. They did wake up at some point, but he said he went and patted them on the back and they went right back to sleep. Aiden came to our room at 6:30 this morning and said,, "Hey, it's daylight. It's time to wake up!"

Sleep in sight?

Well, we have made it 2 nights in a row of the kids going to sleep on their own, in their own bed together. BUT, Aiden still wakes up, only one time both nights, but it results in waking Allee and us sleeping with them the rest of the night. We did make it till 3:30 this a.m in our own beds. Kim, gotta know your secret. We are SOOOOO tired. For all of you with sleeping babies and those wonderful, "My baby always slept great" stories, I envy you! God bless you b/c you are BLESSED with sleeping babies. BUT, the moral of this post is Praise the Lord they are at least going to sleep on their own. That is a major accomplishment.