He's Here!

There has been great anticipation.

We've all waited a long time.

And I couldn't be happier.

Yesterday it happened...

Two of my favorite people,

my brother and sister-in-law,

welcomed this little guy into the world!

Cruz Edwin Demery

Weighing in at 7lb 4oz, 19 inches long.

I told my brother that it was the next best thing to having my own babies.

So, naturally, my eyes filled with tears when I got the first image of this precious face.

Jeramiah & Whitney-

I wish you only the best as you begin this journey into parenthood.

Cruz is a lucky little boy to be swaddled in all your love.

And I am one proud Auntie!

Baby Shower Creations

 I've been on a roll with baby shower bouquets.

The other day I was asked by my friend, Lynsey, 

to do a bouquet for her cousin's upcoming baby shower.

The gender of the baby is a surprise, 

so decided on a fall themed bouquet.

The vase is stuffed with a hooded towel.

There are 2 dozen flowers made from baby socks and mittens.

I've added something new this time too,

because celebrating the upcoming birth

of a sweet baby 

calls for a sweet treat.

 

Diaper and washcloth sundaes!!

These are perfect for table toppers. 

They looked so delicious that Braxton saw them

and said, "Mmmmm!!"

He then tried to eat one.

Ha!

(I think he would've liked the diaper and washcloth cupcakes too!)

 

Just A Feeling

I felt it.

It's a feeling that makes you go, 

"Oop, is that it?"

And, yes, just "oop"

not "oops".

(Just the way my mom says it.)

And then you feel it again.

And you stay real still. 

And don't breathe, 

because you want to be as still as possible.

And then you feel it again.

A miracle.

You realize there really is a little one growing inside.

Leaves me speechless.

(And breathless if I forget to breathe.)

But it is the most amazing feeling in the world.

And I'm in love.

Cause I'm now feeling it.

Thank you little one for making moments in my day just a little sweeter.

Adjusting

Day 1.

Got a little teary.

Day 4.

Yes, Day 4.

Bawled all the way home.

Me. 

Not the kindergartener.

It's ridiculous really.

Can I blame it on pregnancy hormones?

Jaymeson is slowly adjusting to kindergarten.

Playing alone on the playground.

Dealing with the bullies that knocked down his block tower.

The normal adjustment to kindergarten, right?

He hasn't refused to walk out the door in the morning

so I am hoping that's a good sign.

Today, however, he was clingy again when we got to his classroom

and he didn't want me to go.

Breaks my heart.

So I did what came naturally.

I got in the van and cried.

I'm struggling with the decision to have him do full days. 

He's come home with a headache each evening.

Don't know if it's just the transition, 

the longer days,

or if he's not getting enough water during the day.

Maybe all.

I plan on shooting an email to the teacher this evening

to see her perspective.

In any case, I know it'll take time for him to adjust.

Okay, 

for both of us to adjust.

Hoping it's sooner than later.

And when that happens, 

I'll be breathing again.

Until then, 

I'll comfort myself with random food cravings.

Right now, 

cottage cheese and pickles.

Kindergarten

September 6, 2011

Jaymeson's first day of Kindergarten!

We've been talking about this day for a long time.

New clothes. Check.

New shoes. Check.

New back pack. Check.

Fresh hair cut. Check.

Excited 5 year old. Check.

We prepared for the big day last evening with a few bedtime stories.

We talked about Kindergarten and how he'll always be my little boy.

(Even when he grows up to drive those big fire trucks.)

So, he woke up ready for this new adventure!

Little brother spent a little time with him this morning.

 We arrived at the school.

Found his classroom.

Put his backpack away in his cubby.

Got his name tag on.

And then waited for the teacher to come in.

At this point the nerves started to kick in.

And when he was told that all the parents had to go.....

he cried.

And so did I.

The teacher came and brought him over by her chair.

And he got some last minute reassurance from Daddy.

And he was on his own, to conquer the day.

Needless to say, I've been a nervous wreck today.

I'm hoping he's now having fun.

If not, this is going to be a long year.

He'll be there all day, every day.

Quite a change for us all.

Not to mention the two boys from his summer program, the bully and the disrespectful kid who thought I was a police officer and greeted me by saying, "Hi, Piiigggggg!" were also in his class!

Let's hope he made friends with the nice kids.

4 o'clock can't come soon enough today!

Update:
He's smiling.
Had a good day.
Makes me smile
and sigh with relief.

Surprise!

A week in review.

Last Thursday, Jaymeson had an adenoidectomy.

Surgery went well, he was sick from anesthesia but recovered quickly.

Marcus had bought cookies from the bakery on the morning of surgery 

and Jaymeson couldn't wait to have one.

After vomiting several times, and warning him that the little cookie could come right back up,

I let him eat it as long as he had the puke bucket next to him.

I left him alone and returned to this.

That little cookie must have been just what the doctor ordered. 

He was out until the next morning!

We are hoping there will be better breathing, better sleep, and less headaches for our boy. 

The boys enjoyed Friday evening with this special lady and got their "Nana time" in.

My mom and I left early Saturday morning and flew out to Colorado. 

We went and surprised my sis-in-law for her baby shower weekend.

Here she is seeing me!!

Couple minutes later, the door bell rang again.

And then, the door bell rang again!

Her mama came and surprised her too! 

Priceless!

I got to see my nephew in 4-D!

And share the excitement on the day of the baby shower.

 The poor kid didn't get anything. :)
It was a fast but fun trip.

Yesterday, I anxiously awaited my appointment.
I have been so sick this summer.
I have neglected the house,
the boys have eaten cold cereal for supper multiple times,
and I have lived to curl up and sleep.
I am hoping that the kids get their mommy back soon.
In the meantime, I am busy working on this.
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Baby says, "Hi!"

Jaymeson has been hoping for a "sister baby".
And insistent that she be named "Abby".
("Because it's a beautiful name, Mommy")
The ultrasound technician was confident that this baby is a girl.
I cried.
Will look at the "goods" again at the next ultrasound,
 I am just praying for healthy.

SWAGGER WAGON

I've switched to the dark side.

Well, maybe, just the "Mom" side.

That's right. 

The first brand new vehicle that I purchase, with only 27 miles on it, is this.

It's a 2011 VW Routan, fully loaded, with all the bells and whistles. 

If you don't have kids, you could care less what it features, and I'm officially not cool.

If you have kids, but don't have a van yet, you might be slightly jealous.

If you have kids, and have already switched to the "mom-mobile", you get it.

So, I may not be "cool" among my peers but my son thinks I'm SO cool.

That's what matters, right?

Marcus has been told that he is "officially demoted from the 'man club' now."

He vowed that the van was mine and would NOT be driving it.

However, it wasn't long before I noticed that the van would be missing from the driveway when he'd run places with the boys. Ha!!

My friend, Shannon, showed me this video and I thought it was hilarious.

The Swagger Wagon.

Sounds better than the "Mom-Mobile".