Oops!

So, I guess having 6 kids makes you become a bad blogger. My life has been pretty crazy lately but then again it was never really sane. I have been trying to get used to our new family..... a family of 8!  You would think once you get to 4 kids it would be but a minor speed bump to add on. Well, it takes some adjusting time and I think we are finally getting it worked out. The older kids have been such great helpers with baby Wyatt. Evelyn has been working out her displacement issues, she is no longer the baby. Wyatt is starting to sleep a little better at night.  So, we are getting there. I am doing ok too. Don't get me wrong though, it's hard to be a mom to 6 kids. I am constantly being pulled over here and over there. It seems like somebody always needs something. Doesn't leave much time for me to sit and think.  I wouldn't trade it for the world though. I love each and every one of my kids and am so happy to be their mother.  I even smile when I look at the beautiful marker drawings on my walls :) 

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He's here!!!

So, my c-section was scheduled for the 13th of September but Mr. Wyatt had different plans!  I started having random contractions on Sunday and they hurt REALLY bad! I even called the doc and he said since they were irregular not to worry about it...so, I didn't. The contractions kinda got worse as Monday and Tuesday went by but I kinda just ignored it and acted like it was nothing....that's what I do.  See, I had a busy week and weekend planned and there was NO way I was going into labor now.  I had grocery shopping to do, weddings to go to, parties to attend and tons of little things to do around the house before the 13th.  See, I was in denial of what was going on because I was gonna beat it :)  I know, I'm crazy! 

Wednesday morning around 12:30am I decided to go to the living room because I wasn't sleeping because of the horrible cramps I was having.  I started timing the contractions and they were about 10 mins apart and hurt like crazy! After  a couple hours they were 6-8 mins apart and I was in big time hurt. I knew Adam would be up at 4 so I would just wait till then so he got some sleep. I know, I'm crazy :)  When he got up, he looked very concerned and wanted to call the doc. I told him no, I think we just need to go. So, we called my folks to come sit with the kids until we knew what was going on. I finished packing my suitcase and we waited for them.  I know they enjoy getting calls at 4 am to wake up and come over.

  Adam "tried" to drive the speed limit  the best he could....I love him :) The contractions were hurting worse as we got closer to the hospital. He dropped me off at the ER entrance and when I walked in they knew why I was there....they said I had "the look". I was wheeled up to L&D and checked in.  I was 4cm and 80% effaced....it was time.  I was going to have my baby today!  I couldn't wait to get back in the OR so I could get my spinal because the contractions were killing me!  They had to bump a 7:30 csection because I was in active labor....that lady was not pleased.  We called everyone and let them know it was time.  I got back to the OR and got my spinal and was prepped for my c-section. Adam came back right before they started....he was excited :)   At 7:48 a.m.  Wyatt Joseph came into this world!  He weighed 8 lbs 2oz and was 20" long.  with a head of dark hair.....He is perfect :) 

Summer is ending

Just when I thought it was the never-ending summer....it comes to a close.  The kids only have 2 days left of summer vacation!  I hope and pray that they had fun this summer. It was so incredibly hot out and that made it hard to find fun things for this pregnant momma to do.  We just got back from a super fun camping trip at Jellystone Park. The kids really like it there because they have tons of activities planned for them and they have a pool too :)   It only rained for a little while on Saturday so it wasn't bad at all. They got to dress up for Halloween because that was the them for the weekend.  

Evelyn was not too fond of her costume but quickly realized candy was involved and changed her attitude :)

I can't believe only 21 more days until we get to meet our newest addition!  In case I have mentioned it before he is a big boy. They are already estimating his weight to be about 7 pounds and he still has 3 more weeks to grow!!  I think I might just need to buy toddler clothes for him :)  I am very excited to meet him!

Wordless Wednesday!

48 days!

randomness

*Only 64 more days to go and we meet our newest little man :)  
*My baby girl turns 2 in 6 days!
*It is going to be 100* today before the heat index.
*I could really go for some Ted Drewes ice cream!
*It is 7-11 so that means you can get a free slushie at 7/11 today.
*It has been 4 years(yesterday) since I donated my kidney.
*I HATE onions!!!
*It is tough having a 12 year old.
*I have 2 younger sisters.
*I have 1 niece.
*I have been married 12 years.
*I have had over 5 speeding tickets.
*I prefer my house to be freezing cold!
*I despise socks!
*I PPH flip-flops!!!

summer, summer, summertime

That is what time it is folks! It is summatime here :) The great thing is, it doesn't really feel like it this week :) Temps in the low 80's and low to no humidity!! Makes this momma happy as a clam.

One more week and the kids are out of summer school and then the waiting begins. Waiting for what you ask? There cash money. If they don't miss any days of summer school, they each get a visa gift card for $100...yes EACH! They are still pondering what purchases to make, I suggested a new dishwasher but they aren't too keen on that idea.

Wanna hear something totally AWESOME?! I know ya do! I showed our oldest how to mow the lawn :) How awesome is that??? Really awesome! It was so nice to just sit there on the deck ( i had to make sure she didn't injure herself) and watch someone cut me grass for FREE! She didn't do too bad either, she has plenty of time to improve her skills :) I had recently updated the chore chart around here ( the old one had pics because 3 out of the 4 couldn't totally read at the time) so that I don't have to do much. I am preparing them to live on their own someday. They need to know how to vacuum, mop, mow the lawn and scrub the toilet. These are life skills people! They don't do perfect jobs but it makes my job a little easier.

Things are coming alone rather nicely for baby boys arrival. We have all of our big items now! I am so excited! He is also acquiring a very good wardrobe. He is constantly moving or poking me...often this is painful but totally worth it :) I can't wait to meet him. We have a growth ultrasound next week.....I fear that he is rather huge. I fear the hugeness because I look the same now at 27 wks as I did with E at 36 wks!! Not a good thing. I also have to go do my 3 hour glucose test because I failed my 1 hour :( Praying that it comes back fine.

Enjoy some summertime music :)

99 DAYS!!

We have 99 days until we meet our baby boy!!! I can't believe it! He is growing and moving all the time now. He gets the hiccups a few times a day and loves to hang out on my right side :)   I don't mind though because I love being pregnant!  I love knowing that there is this little miracle inside of me growing everyday. I love knowing that God has entrusted us with another child, we are so blessed!

He loves you no matter what!

A wonderful Day!

    Today is my 12 year wedding anniversary. Twelve years ago today I married my best friend and the man of my dreams. I never in my wildest dreams imagined my life would turn out this wonderful. I have a husband who treats me like a princess. I am more in love with him today and I didn't think that was possible!!
It is so nice to know that I have this wonderful man in my life to share every moment, good and bad. We have grown as a couple so much and it is amazing to see how our family has grown too. 5.5 kids in 12 years is pretty stinkin' good!!
I pray that the Lord blesses us with many, many more years together! I love you Adam!!  
                 

Cryptonite!

We have been enjoying the outdoors the last few days. The kids have been swimming and playing outside. Evelyn has been LOVING playing outside! She has been splashing around in her little pool too! I have not been enjoying the outdoors because it is too stinkin' hot outside for me. I am not a hot weather type of gal. 

So, you ask what is the cryptonite mean? Oh, let me tell you. The heat is Evelyn's cryptonite!! The child wants to be outside all day but after about an hour out in the heat..............she is a mess! She falls to pieces. She doesn't know if she wants to go in or stay out, if she wants to swim or not. She cries for a while then is as happy as can be! It is craziness! So, I am trying to get her outside time in before the heat really hits but the only problem is when the big kids come home she wants to go back out with them. Hopefully she gets used to the heat soon and the meltdowns go away.

Schools Out Forever!!

No, not really. The kids get out of school next Thursday. They had like a bazillion snow days to make up. Then, summer school starts on the 6th. They are all excited about summer school because they get $100 if they don't miss any days. They have been talking about what they will buy with their $100 all year. They LOVE this! I like to see them pool their money together and get something  they can all enjoy. 2 years ago they got together and bought a Wii. Last year they bought a small swimming pool. So far there hasn't been much talk of a joint purchase....we will see.

We found out a few weeks ago that we are having a little BOY!! WooHoo! I am excited about having another little man in my life :)   The majority of the kids are excited (paige wanted another sister) and they  are now on a mission to figure out his name... everyone will have to wait until his arrival to find out! I have been getting things ready for him and forgot how fun it is to pick out cute little baby boy clothes! I made this for him....
  
I now have a beautiful deck to relax on thanks to my wonderful husband!  He is awesome!

 We have tons of summer camps and activities going on and will be super busy getting ready for baby boy. I will try and update more often. Have a blessed day!

Weekly Update

How far along? 17 wks
Weight gain/loss:  up 9 lbs , not happy about this!
Maternity clothes? yes :)
Stretch marks? yes
Sleep?  interrupted often by extremely full bladder
Best moment this week? feeling stronger kicks and movements!
Movement: yes  :)
Food cravings:  varies from day to day, mostly food in general though!
Gender:  ?????
Belly button in or out?  still in
What I miss?  energy
What I am looking forward to? the big gender reveal at the end of the month  :)
Milestones:   my baby is 1/2 a foot long......grow baby, grow!

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15 weeks

How far along? 15 wks
Weight gain/loss:  up 3 lbs
Maternity clothes? yes :)
Stretch marks? yes
Sleep?  interrupted often by extremely full bladder
Best moment this week? hearing baby's heartbeat
Movement: yes  :)
Food cravings:  varies from day to day, mostly food in general though!
Gender: ????
Belly button in or out?  still in
What I miss?  energy  :(
What I am looking forward to? our big ultrasound next month
Milestones:   my baby is now able to make all sorts of facial expressions!

TGIF

WooHoo! The weekend is upon us.  Hope you had a good St. Patrick's Day :)  We did! We had Corned beef and cabbage with carrots and potatoes . We also had a yummy green cake with chocolate frosting!!  I had a great St. Patricks Day!! It was the first day in well over 6 weeks that my stomach wasn't killing me. I don't feel sick after eating or get sick at the thought of eating or making something. It was so nice!!  I am so glad to see all that go away, it was horrible :(   Now I just have to try and not eat everything and gain a bazillion pounds.  I am a little over 13 wks pg now and feeling good, finally.  Time to enjoy this miracle.

We have a busy weekend ahead of us. Basketball and cheerleading tomorrow and going out with some friends tomorrow night.

 Enjoy your weekend!!

Happy 16th of the month!!

Today is March 16th. The 16th of each month has forever been changed in my life. It used to be just another ordinary day. That is not the case anymore.  There are 3 reasons it has changed.

First reason.  My 2nd child, Paige, was due to grace us with her presence on November 16th, 2001.  This little girl had a mind of her own from the get go. She did not want to be born on that day! Instead she tried to come on September 11, 2001. Her attempt that day was foiled! Then little miss thing made it know that she wanted to join us and on October 4, 2001 she graced us with her presence...6 weeks early. I will never forget her due date though :)

Second reason. My 5th child, Evelyn, was born on the 16th of July :)  She wasn't supposed to come that day but, she had other plans.  So, now every month on the 16th we celebrate another month of loving her. Today she is 20 months old!! She is 4 short months away from being 2! I  can't believe it.....she is growing so fast. She is crazy and wild and we love her so much :)

Third reason.  My good friend, Kathy Brutton, passed away on November 16th, 2010. She was 32 years old...seems too soon to go.  I miss that crazy woman so much. I often think of something funny and think I need to text Kathy about this....then I remember I can't.  It has only been 4 short months but it seems like much longer. On the 16th of the month I think about her alot. Every little thing reminds me of her :)   Today, the sun is SHINING! She knew how to SHINE better than anyone. I can't wait to see her again someday!


 There are 3 other special people that have birthdays on the 16th. My sister, Ashley, my niece, Morgan, and my nephew, Isaiah  :)

HAPPY 16th OF THE MONTH!!!  

My little addict

Well, we have managed to do it again. We have created yet another TV addict!  Evelyn is officially obsessed!  If the tv is off, the girl will grab the remote and bring it to you while singing the dora song :) DDDora, DDDDDora, backpack!  This will make for our 2nd addict. Our first is our oldest daughter, if the tv is on, she goes into a trance....doesn't matter what is on! She will watch infomercials if that's what is on.  I am trying to cut back on her tv viewing but she freaks out if it isn't on.  She is crazy!  I don't think it is hurting her, just making her kinda crazy!  She LOVES books and playing too....She just really, really LOVES TV ( especially Dora)!

Happy Love Day!!

Happy Valentine's Day to all!!!  Things have been kinda busy around here lately.  We have had like a bazillion snow days!!  I am so excited to predict that there will be NO more snow days!  My kids loved the idea of having no school but after about 2 hours max they were bored.to.death.  They didn't know what to do with themselves! Well, they did know.. I just wouldn't let them sit in front of the TV all day every day. I know.I'm mean :)   I enjoy it! 
Today is my moms 50th Birthday!! Happy Birthday Mom!! We love you :)