First Snow!

Things are looking up for us, Corey is done traveling for clinicals, for the time being!!! I finally got the guts to take Jack to the doctor and his ears were great, so we decided that he has been crying so much due to teething. Also, this is kind of a weird story, but when Jack quit breastfeeding I gave him cow's milk to wean him, and he was throwing it up and had bad diarrhea. So, I thought that I would be the perfect parent and feed him organic soy milk instead. He has been on soy milk for about two months and has been cranky with ear infections and even more severe diarrrhea. But, I didn't ever equate it with an allergy to soy milk until I was researching reasons for ear infections online and allergies came up. Come to find out, about as many people that are allergic to cow's milk are allergic to soy. So, to make a long story short, I started him back on cows milk and the first day I thought I had a different kid. It was AMAZING! I think he originally threw up the cow's milk because he was trying to transfer from breastmilk, or may have been sick. However, this past week has been much better, and he LOVEs real milk with lots of fat in it to help his brain grow!!!  YEAH!

On February 19th, our Dad was gone studying for a test, and it was about nine thirty at night. I still hadn't managed to put the kids to bed yet and was running around trying to clean. I looked out the window and I couldn't believe that I was really seeing snow in Raleigh! I grabbed the camera and opened the door and got Adelynn on video in shock. We had given up on the idea of seeing snow this winter. In fact for the first part of winter all Addy could talk about was when would it snow and how bad she wanted to eat some. :) I just kept telling her she probably wouldn't see snow in Raleigh much, especially because it has been so warm here. Anyway, it snowed a tiny bit and it was all gone by the next morning, but we went outside and played in it for a minute and ate some snow. Adelynn, kept saying, "My dream came true", and "I prayed for this"! It is a minor thing, really. But, you have got to be grateful for the little things in life as well as the big, right?!?

 Yes, she's in shorts and a coat.

 Our first snow in Raleigh!

 A multi-weather outfit, because after our "snow day", we had weather in the 70's that week too!

Jan & Feb Update in Pictures!

With this blog post I have a disclaimer:  Adelynn has been completely obsessed with the camera and has walked around for a month taking random pictures and videos of all sorts of useless things.

 So, the majority of the photos are taken by her. Also, I realize I haven't blogged in awhile because it seems like I have been SO busy. But, I look back and wonder what I was busy doing and all I can think of is trying to hold everything together while Corey has been gone to Fayetteville doing clinicals. The kids have hated having him gone at nights, and when he comes home on Friday's they just attack him and are so glad to have their Dad home! But, it doesn't usually last very long because he has to leave to go study. :) We are counting down the days until Feb 24th, his last clinical in Fayetteville! Then, he will be home at night, even if he is studying.

Anyway, as for myself and the children a few pictures below should describe what we've been up to:

 Had the LDS missionaries over for dinner and Addy dressed them up and took their pictures.

 Elder T

There is almost always a pile of clean laundry to rest on around here.



 Addy put this on her head and called herself Lady Gaga,

 not sure how she would even know who she is?

 I bought Corey (or us) a rice cooker/steamer for Valentine's Day,

I don't think he was actually this excited, but we've really needed one.

It's hard to live on beans and rice without a rice cooker!

 Little Miss Addy taking pictures of herself!

 What I deal with ALL day, Addy teasing her brother and he goes around the house screaming!

 Since we have been in Raleigh Adelynn has taken a few introductory classes in gymnastics, swimming, and karate. I just want to channel her energy and get her familiar with sports. So far, she says she hates Karate and LOVES gymnastics. So, she may have found her niche.

Jack cries a lot. We are all healthy, kind of! Jack still has an ear infection in his right ear. So, is it bad that I'd rather deal with the ear infection than go to the doctor? I just HATE hot waiting rooms with germs oozing out of every corner. I know he needs an antibiotic AGAIN, I've just been putting it off.

 I was so grateful to have my kids to spend Valentine's Day with!

It's my favorite holiday, and they were extra fun to be with.

We got to eat a wonderful rice lunch (from the rice cooker) with our Dad in-between his classes.

LOVE them!

Addy got the "Barbie, Princess Charm School" movie from us for Valentine's Day,

 but lets be honest I bought it for myself.

It's a great movie and it keeps her busy watching for over an hour. ;) 

I have been teaching Adelynn preschool at home this year, until she starts preschool in the Fall. She is SO self motivated that she is asking me tons of questions and works really hard to learn about EVERYTHING. She is very crafty too, something she must get from her Dad. Anyway, today I found these on our bed. It's a his/her crown!

This is my NEW BEST FRIEND! The plan is that it is going to work magic for me: reduce stress, get me in shape, reduce anxiety, help me enjoy nature, get me and the kids out of the house. You get the idea, and so far it is just as great I as I thought it would be, maybe even better than expected. Can't beat that! Meet me on the Greenway and we'll go walking ladies!