I'm not ready!

I know I need to prepare myself because no matter what time will tick on and, thus, my children will grow older but I REALLY wish I could freeze time. They are all so cute right now. Today I asked Lucy how she got so beautiful and she responded, "Because Jesus kissed me." Awww...


I've been feeling nostalgic lately because I have been thinking a lot about that moment where your baby is born and you get to see him/her for the first time and hear that newborn cry. Then you get to kiss the baby and hold the baby (in my case that took about 30-45minutes-but you get the point). I really am sad I will never experience that moment again. It's a funny sort of irony to me that when I didn't know I shouldn't have more children, I wanted to take the ability away from myself by getting my tubes tied. And now that I wasn't able to get my tubes tied and it is possible for me to get pregnant, I can't. I told Rich today that he is lucky that it would be dangerous for me to get pregnant because otherwise I would try to talk him in to having more a few years down the road.


Another reason for the nostalgia is Dexter grew up today. Right before my very eyes and I'm the one that did it! There was a significant amount of pressure from Rich though. That is right; Dexter's luscious locks are gone. As I sat down to cut his hair Rich asked him if he wanted short hair like Daddy and he said, "Yes!" So the buzzer came out and the hair came off.

Afterwards, Rich spiked his hair some and Dexter said, "I feel COOL!" I have to admit- he does look superb!

And for those of you keeping count; Hazel popped a 3rd tooth this week! She was a trooper! We'll post pictures of the 3 toother soon.

3...2...1...in diapers that is!

Yep, that is right! From 3 in diapers to only 1 in 6 months!!! Yeah!!! I hope I'm not jinxing myself here but Lucy is doing awesome on the potty. She still has no control of her bladder during nap/bed time but I'll take what I can get. She is even going by herself! We are so proud. Our little girl is growing up! She is so cute (and she'll tell you that too).

I have to tell you that I am SO tired. Thanksgiving was the last time that everyone in this household has been healthy. First all the kids had a mild cold, then the flu (which Rich, my sister Rosemary, her friend Brandon and I got), and now all the kids are going through pink eye with running eyes and nose, Dexter and Hazel have ear infections, Lucy has a bad cough, and mom and dad have sore throats. And, if that wasn't enough, Lucy woke up with hives this morning! Lovely! It seems that switching from a fragrance free/dye free detergent to a earthy friendly/biodegradable detergent wasn't a great idea for Lucy's skin. You would think that earthy friend would be people friendly too. But Lucy has always had really sensitive skin. Anyway, all this has taken a toll on Rich and I and we are ready to have a healthy household once again. Pray for us.....PLEASE!!!

Hope every ones New Year is going well and illness free.

Christmas Pictures (Finally!)

Here are just a few pictures from Christmas. The kids had a great time and got lots of great loot. Everyone involved will be getting Thank You cards soon but we are all sick and crankiness still reins supreme in our home right now, so we will wait until better attitudes return. But the kids were thrilled with all there puzzles, games, books and especially toys! They are now enjoying all there many prizes. A favorite is the microphone stand that Gummy got the kids. They have so much fun "rockin' out" and using their "rock moves" with it. I wish I had video of Lucy shaking her little bum and singing Jingle Bells. When she gets to the "laughing all the way, HEY!" part she jumps up and (with microphone in hand) raises her arms in a V above her head! Good call, Gummy, they love it! Hope your Christmas' were all as much fun too!