Man, do the days of winter pass slow or what? On top of the pressure/stress/craziness going on at our house, it has been really hard to just be home. I wish I could talk about all the fun things we have been doing, but really, who wants to read about how I have had the chance to rearrange everything in my closet, get caught up on small chores around here that needed to have attention, and the ever growing laundry pile? Hence, the absence in my blog. We have done well as a family...everyone is adjusting to the fact that we are in a tough spot right now, and might not climb out for a while. But, not to shed a dark cloud. We are hoping for some good news this week. Scott has been waiting for weeks now for an answer from a firm in Layton. We are praying for good news! And, I have to be honest. Whenever that day comes that he actually has to go back to work, I think I will curl up in a ball and cry because he has been so helpful. I haven't taken Ethan to school for weeks. We have had the chance to stay in bed while the other one gets the boys going on breakfast, and I have some help in the middle of the night without guilt. If I think its hard now, boy am I going to get smacked upside the head!
Well, our boys are great. Beautiful, wonderful, and of course keep us on our toes.
There have been a few firsts around here for Camden. He is now sitting up rather well, but still needs a little support. He is now rolling around, but still gets stuck on his arm and screams for help. He also is doing a back crawl, which is hard to describe. But it gets him where he needs to go. His hair is turning so blonde it's almost white. He is loving big people food, and actually thinks that my plate of food is to share with him. He doesn't really love baby food, and really really doesn't like the vegetables. All he has to do is flash those big blue eyes at me, and I am suckered in. It's not hard, and he knows it. But the one that has me sad is the fact that he is cutting his two bottom teeth. I am following suit like I have done with the other two and have cried all day about it. I don't know why I hate the first two teeth so much. I guess it's a sign to me that they are getting big, and I better hold on because the fun is about to really begin. There is something about a baby's gummy smile that just has my heart, and I hate to see that go. Plus, I hate the fact that I am now a teething ring. Nonetheless, they have to grow up. I just don't have to like it!
Aiden is doing so well with speaking. His new thing is "Guess what?" "I love you!" For all the struggles we have had with him this past year and a half, it is so fun to hear a new word come out of his mouth. I love this little boy so much and am grateful to be his mom. He has taught me so much more than I ever thought I could know, and I am grateful for it. He is so smart too. He is recognizing the number 6 in books, and is good to point it out. He still loves Lightning McQueen and Chick Hicks, but we have come to a manageable level with them. It is crazy to think that we are looking on to start preschool for him in the fall and that he will be 3 soon. I am glad that he is feeling like he can communicate with us better and not scream every time he needs something. There is nothing more frustrating that not being able to understand what your child needs or wants because he doesn't know how to tell you. We are still climbing the mountain with him, it's just not as steep anymore.
Ethan continues to be my great helper boy. We really lucked out with him. What a great kid. He is doing well at learning his ABC's and really has an interest in coloring a lot lately. And transformers. He still loves to be right by my side if he isn't with a friend. He loves to help me with Camden, and I am grateful for his help. Many times in a day he will say, "Mom, do you know how much I love you?" The only thing that I have noticed with him is that I can't keep food in him. I swear his leg is hollow. We just keep filling up the tank and go on. We are scheduled to get his kindergarten shots next week, followed by a trip to Baskin Robbins for our favorite pink bubble gum ice cream. (Yes, I have brainwashed him. It's my favorite!) I don't think that the whole kindergarten thing is sinking in, and I am pretty sure that he thinks teacher Jana is going to be his teacher forever.
Anyway, that is about all for us. If you made it this far, I guess I should have warned you that you would need a snack because it is so long. I am grateful for trials, whether it be children or no job. I know they make you stronger, because I feel a little stronger through all of this. Or maybe I just haven't even begun to understand this trial at all!
2 comments:
I was just wondering how u guys were doing. Thx for the update. I hope everything works out with the job in Layton!!!!
well written. Glad things are looking up and it was nice to hear about how your family is doing!
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