Its a Bouncing Baby Boy.....

My brother and his wife allowed me to be in the room when their newest baby was born this week and my life has been changed forever. This was my second time to witness one of my nieces and nephews coming into this world, (first with my sister and her husband) and I am sure that when my children are old enough to handle me going back to school I am going to try to become either a delivery nurse or something similar. What an amazing gift God gives women, to allow new life to pass through their bodies and be placed into their arms. Its a true miracle!!!!

This is Baby "J" !!! Isnt he the sweetest thing? And look at that hair!! I must admit I am a little jealous about that.

Welcome to the family Baby "J"!!!!

That's My Girl!!

I know I mentioned in a previous post that Little '"D" had a birthday party, well as you can imagine with a party comes an actual birthday. My "D" turned 5 and she has suddenly morphed into this creature who must know everything about everything. She is a raving beauty with those deep thinking brown eyes and her beautiful long hair (which she doesnt like to brush or pull up). She is always by my side with those never ending questions about life (and death), right and wrong, where things come from, what I am thinking.....you name it she questions it. I am always on my toes trying to give her the right answers, but I think she just wants to hear something, anything, as long as you are giving her your time. Lord, I pray that You fill her heart with love so she is never lacking and searching in the wrong places. Give, us the ability to show her Your love. Keep her safe and pure at heart and always looking to find Your answers. Amen.

French Toast!!!

Do you ever find yourself falling into doubt of how your husband (or wife) thinks of you? I have recently been falling prey to that very thought. In fact I can become consumed with the question and then I just go to bed and laugh at myself (because that is easier than crying). Yes, I am PMSing!!! Quit judging my banter!!! Well, every so often I wake up to a shocker. Like mothers day.....I rolled over to my husband standing there with a take out box. What was in it that was sooooo special you may ask....FRENCH TOAST!!!!....For anyone who did not know this about me, french toast is my most favorite breakfast food ever (followed very closely by Capt'n Crunch)!!! Anyone who knows my Big Papa knows that he is not one to indulge anyone in their fatty desires. So when I saw this amazing gift of my fatty desire, I had to say to myself "Wake up and quit PMSing, love is shown in little things and trying to search for something more is only going to overshadow these sweet little moments that can last for a lifetime. I know that it is sad that food makes me happy, but it isnt really the food...its the remembering that makes my day. Today try to remember something that will make your better half smile and do it. You will be amazed how their day will be so much brighter because you showed you cared. I love you Scooter Boo!!!

Life For The Past 2 Months in Fastfoward...

"H" took $70 and bought a babydoll from a specialty shop because she thought it looks like her as a baby. She then came home and became a photographer and a supermodel as seen here in this shot with her new baby....

....a week later we went to Memaw and Pepaw's to celebrate "fake" Easter. Its what we do to keep both sides of the family cool with who gets to have the kids for "real" Easter....not to mention the kids love finding eggs twice...yum, yum!!! ......

....Little "O" discovered the joys of Easter egg hunting for the first time (last year he sat and watched)....

.....there were lots of games and prizes and everyone had plenty to laugh about afterwards....

....Uncle "J" discovered that if you give Little "O" an audience, he will talk you under the table (whether you understand what he is saying or not)....

....Cousin "M&M" had a birthday party and we ate lots of cake....and Memaw did the traditional cha cha to celebrate another great year...

...."H" entered Penny (our neighbors dog) in a local dog show and came away with honorable mentions. Her dream is to get a dog of her own and train him to be a Eukanuba (sp) champion. She was so sweet strutting little Penny around the floor. You go girl! ....

.....somewhere in all the hustle and bustle the boys got a bath.....

....Easter morning we drove to Nana and Pepa's to celebrate "real" Easter (dressed in our new Easter dresses and matching outfits for the boys (dont judge me!) They were pretty as a picture, and everyone had a great time hunting eggs again with their cousins on this side...

.....even Papa "D" came, which was great because we havent seen him in quite a while. Soon we will have to go to his house to visit his "better half" since she is unable to travel right now I hope he makes us some of those brownies he is always talking about....

....all in all we had a great time with Nana and Pepa and were on a sugar high for a week after we left...thanks Nana!! ......

....a week later we had a birthday party for Little "D" she turned 5 can you believe it? This was her first "friend" birthday party and she had a blast. We had finger foods, cake, ice cream and games. It was an official party.....

....a few days later we drove to pick up my nephew "J" to stay for about a week...he and Little "O" were "tight" while he was here. Little "O" still asks about him daily....

....and last but not least I have passed on my love for Diet Pepsi to a cute little small fry named Baby "L". Hey maybe thats why he wont sleep at night...just kidding he only gets a sip here and there. A little DP can do a body good...besides look at that chunk ....I dont think he is lacking in the calorie department....!

No Sleep....No Problem!!!

Where have I been you ask? Well, maybe I have been just too tired to write, or too mad, or too frustrated, or even sad at times. The truth of the matter I have had no desire! However, it is 1:00 am on Friday morning and I could not sleep due to a little diversion that sleeps in my closet (or should I say doesnt sleep). Tonight I feel the need to write to keep myself from wanting to cry all night. What cry? Me? Yes, even I can be brought to tears given the right sucky circumstances. You see I have been battling it out with my sweet Baby "L" because he doesnt seem to want to sleep at night. I have tried just about everything and now I have resorted to letting him cry it out (or should I say scream it out). Still to no avail he doesnt want to sleep. Whats worse is that I am ready to bite the head off of anyone who treats him as if he is a devil child! Please dont be so quick to forget that this is the baby that I held in my arms alone as doctors told me they thought he had a deadly bacteria in his blood. That Im the one who held him down as they tried to do a spinal tap THREE times!!! as he looked at me in horror and I could do nothing to help him! Yes, I have created this baby to be dependent on me to make it through the night. So what!!! He's my baby, and my heart is attached in so many ways! I cant listen to him cry out to be held and ignore him. He is only going to be a baby a little while longer, I dont think a little sleep deprivation ever hurt anyone. A day will come when he may no longer need me and I will yearn to be back in that rocker holding him and wiping away any fears or pains that he is having. A day will come when I wont be able to fix things for him by singing in his ear as he makes that off tone hum back to me. Until then, I will do everything in my power to ease him back to sleep and will cherish his sweet baby breath on my neck. He is one of my 7 beautiful gifts from God. Thank you Lord for all my amazing children who teach me everyday to love in the deepest and live in amazing grace. They are all truly miracles from You!!!