Jonathan is a Pro at having surgery!

Jonathan had a little surgery yesterday. He had a clogged tear duct on the left eye that he has had since he was born. We thought that it would resolve on its own but it just seemed to have gotten worse and has made his cheek red. Well, he was going to have a tube placed to open up the tear duct. The night before he had a few melt downs thinking about having another surgery, but he received a blessing. In the morning Dave woke him up early and they went to the surgery center that wasn't far. Jonathan did great and he went with the anesthesiologist without medicine or crying. The procedure was very fast, they found out that Jonathan's top part of the tear duct was undeveloped so they couldn't place a tube. But the bottom part had a membrane on it which they took off. The doctor is hoping that taking the membrane off will solve the problem. But if it doesn't we might have to do some reconstructive surgery. I am praying that it works, he said that in about two weeks we will know. If the tearing has resolved. After coming out of surgery Dave held Jonathan, he told him that is what he would do. He was a little confused at where he was at, but didn't cry or anything. Within five minutes he was drinking juice, overall he did great. After Dave took him to McDonald's for Breakfast, when he got home he got licorice and later he got chocolate milk. (Cause those are things he did with the previous surgery). Jonathan has had a little bloody nose but that's about it. I asked Jonathan at dinner what was his favorite part of the day, and he said his surgery. I thought that was funny, I think he meant getting all his treats!

Gordon is a Month old!! Crazy to think!

Gordon is a month old! I can't believe it!

This past week seemed to be a hard one with me sick, which I even lost my voice, and Gordon getting sick from me and the other kids continue to have runny noses. It has made for a difficult week. Gordon struggled to sleep lying down with his nasal congestion and having to suction his noses very frequently! But he seems to be doing better and sleeping better, and I think that my voice is almost back. But now Dave seems to have what we have all gotten! No fun!

Gordon continues to sleep most of the time. He is doing better at not throwing up. He is now in 1 diapers and it just seemed over night that Dave and I thought that it was time to move him up! Gordon is getting use to the swing and love to be in the sling with me so that he is close. Gordon does so well with his baths, Dave and Gordon have quality time together! Jonathan and Sarah continue to go over to Papa's and random people in the ward to play with, we are very thankful for the help! Jonathan and Sarah continue to be get help with things around the house! The top picture is Jonathan and Sarah making sure that Gordon with be okay during the car ride and that he will have something to play with! I thought it was really funny and rather cute/thoughtful!

3 Weeks Old- Gordon

Sarah LOVES Gordon!

This past week we got out some puzzles that Jonathan is finally ready for. The first day I sat with him and walked him through each piece and then the next day he pulled it out and did it all by himself! I was proud of him, but more importantly he was proud of himself!

This past week I put Jonathan in charge of Gordon while I showered. When I came out this is what Jonathan was doing! So cute!

So sweet!

Gordon is 3 weeks today! It is hard to believe! On Monday we went to the doctors for a check up and he was 10 lbs 1 oz. He length is still unsure they told me 21 inches and then I asked them to recheck him cause the last appointment he was 22.5. So they rechecked him and he was 22 inches. The doctor says he looks great. He sleeps good 4 hours and then another 2-3 hours during the night. He is doing well- he has not thrown up for two days which is wonderful! The kids continue to love there brother and always want to know if Gordon is coming with them. I am still trying to recover and take care of the kids and keep my house some what descent. I get pretty worn out doing arron's, I am pretty good at getting dinner on the table. It helps with bountiful baskets cause there always seems to be fresh produce in the house! I am thankful for my Dad for taking the kids this morning so I could rest. It seems as though I am coming down with a cold, and I have chills right now. But this afternoon Sarah and Gordon took naps. Sarah hardly ever sleeps during naps, but she isn't feeling good. I felt like it was a tender mercy, I worked on Gordon's quilt. It is coming slowly, while I was sewing Jonathan came in and he talked to me about random things. I enjoyed my one on one time with him as he watched me sew and worked on puzzles. Dave is working a lot to support the family and I am thankful for his hard work!

Thoughts

I just had a few thoughts as I feed Gordon and read my two friends blogs. As life continues to move on day by day and we all have our different trials. I think about my two friends from nursing school that each have lost a child in the last week. How HARD that would be, but as my one friend blogs about her experience it makes me stronger- also to know that she will see this sweet baby once again in her perfect form. I hold Gordon close and look at how precious and sweet he is and how precious life is. I feel that with each child I have I cherish this time more and more. Although it is so HARD to wake up in the middle of the night and not just sleep. I hold Gordon close and stroke him and feel his spirit as I feed him. I know that I will get my sleep back soon enough, this will pass to soon and I will want it back. As my mother likes to say is we do Hard things and its true- but as we rely on the Lord he strengthens us!

I also read a dear friends blog about her trails of being a mother and conquering them! I admire her and take this quote from her that I desperately needed! "Welcome the task that makes you go beyond yourself, and you will grow"! Julie B Beck

I feel that a tender mercies at this time is to be able to be at home 24 hours a day and not have to worry about work and to enjoy my children, as I learn to function as a mother of three! I feel so blessed to have these three children in my care!

Being Healthier

What is this a picture of? Homemade Yogurt. Well, I made my first batch of homemade yogurt last night and when I woke up this morning it was ready! We had it tonight as a snack before the kids went to bed and it was good. I added some honey for the kids. Jonathan said it was GOOD! We have been going through lots of yogurt, I decided that this past month I spent around 25 dollars in yogurt (give or take) and the yogurt maker is only 30 dollars! So I would have it payed off in a month! I was very impressed with the yogurt maker, I tried to make it in the crock pot and it was way to milky and thin for me. But with the maker I just used whole mil, powder milk and a yogurt starter and there you go!

We, as a family are trying to eat healthier and so we are trying to eliminate MSG and high fructose corn syrup in our diet. And the high fructose corn syrup seems to be in everything!! So we are trying to make things from starch more and be more observant with the things we buy. We have been buying bountiful baskets (food co op) once a week, which has been forcing me to cook with more vegetables and eat more fruit. It also pushes us outside our comfort zone with the things we usually eat! To better living!!

Two Weeks Old

Gordon is 2 weeks old! Time sure does fly!
He has been sleeping a good 4 hour spurts during the night. He continues to eat well. Sometimes to well- he has been throwing up once a day after random feedings. He is still trying to regulate himself with when to stop eating. I am still trying to adjust to having three, it has been a hard week! I am SO Grateful for my Dad being able to take Sarah and Jonathan so that I can take a nap. Which helps so much! Sarah and Jonathan love to help put a pacifier in his mouth when he cries or lay by him or sing to him! This past week Jonathan told me he wanted another baby like Kristi. I tried to understand what he was saying, and then he said he wanted Grace also! I told him that we would just enjoy Gordon for now!

Proud Sister!
Enjoying Daddy!

So cute all snuggled up! Thanks Emily for the cute blanket and hat to snuggle with!

Gordon had his first outing with his Aunts and Grammy to celebrate Leslie's Birthday!

Cute Baby Gordon!

He meet Grandma for the first time! He looks so cute there, I just love him!

Happy Birthday Sarah!

Our Baby girl is growing up! She is three!!! We have been looking forward to her turning three for awhile, since it is so close to Gordon's Birthday! We celebrated Sarah's Birthday on Sunday and Monday since Daddy was at work on her Birthday!

All ready for church! She is holding a present that Jonathan made for her! Jonathan loves Birthdays!
Our little Princess!
She is showing how old she is- THREE!

After church, the kids helped me make cupcakes! And of course they had to put there pjs on cause that is what Mommy is wearing!

That night we celebrated at Grammy's and Papa's- Grammy made a great Birthday dinner for Sarah. Chicken legs, Sarah LOVES chicken bones. I mean look at her plate and she kept asking everyone for there bones! I love my Sarah!

Then we sang Happy Birthday and Sarah Sarah helped, she was so cute singing. I think I will try to download it on Facebook cause I can't upload it on blogger!

So Proud and Happy!

Jonathan enjoying his frosting I mean cupcake!

Sarah just adores GG and Grandma, so it was Great that GG was down for Sarah's Birthday! And this is a Five Generation picture!

Opening presents!

Sarah loved her necklaces!

They are dancing in Sarah's pretty shoes!

BUT of course she LOVED I mean LOVES her boots! This girl and her boot fetish, she just can't get enough boots!

Grammy and Papa got Sarah this princess dress! She looked so cute!

Sarah and Papa!

On Sarah's Birthday, Jonathan and Sarah went over to Papa's to play with their cousins! Sarah LOVES her cousin JoJo.

They all sang Happy Birthday to her! She loved it.

Singing Happy Birthday to herself!

That night we went over to Pirates Island for dinner and a few games.

Playing ski ball, they enjoyed it- but had a hard time getting the balls up the ramp!

Kristi made this adorable hat for Sarah and the best part is that Sarah loves it too! I love that on the days that I need to do her hair she can wear this cute hat!

Our Sarah is sure growing! Her words have increased so much over the last few months. Since Gordon has come she LOVES to help me and get things for Gordon (which I love). Sarah adores her baby brother Gordon and loves to play with Jonathan. Sarah is learning to have more balance with her running. She loves to sing and play church or house with her brother. Sarah is doing very well with falling asleep in the bunk bed with Jonathan down below. Sarah loves Grandma and GG (when GG leaves to go back home she asks for her all the time). Sarah loves fruit and loves chicken bones. She loves to share Mommies shake in the morning with her. Sarah would rather have juice then milk. She loves yogurt. Sarah tries to get dressed by herself these days which helps so much, she still needs help though. Sarah loves to play with her cousins! Sarah is learning to obey more and more! She loves her new haircut and loves to have it done, and will sit on the counter for Mommy the entire time! We love our Sarah!