I haven't gotten around to writing a lot lately. There has been a lot going on though. So I'm making a list to remind myself what I have to make posts about.
Sometimes reading friends status's on facebook makes me realize how wonderful my life truly is. Today was one of those days and I just feel the need to say it. I have a fabulous husband who would do anything for me and our kids. I love him so much. I have two beautiful, healthy, intelligent daughters who are absoutely perfect. (At least in my eyes) Okay well maybe not perfect, they have flaws, but that is what makes perfection. :) I have a supportive wonderful family behind me. Even though they are too far away to see on a daily, or even weekly, basis they have a thriving relationship with me and my children. Alexys will take the phone and 'play' with my mom for hours. She has such a big imagination. And my mom is so patient with her. I would be so annoyed with some of the things my mom willingly and happily puts up with. I have a home that is all mine. I have heat and a soft bed and food in my tummy and pantry. I have all of these things and I forget to be grateful for them. So at times like this when I remember I want to write it down so that I can look back and say 'hey! Life is good. Be happy.'
Though I will say in passing I wish my husband could have the kind of parents I have. I wish every day he could feel the unconditional love I feel from my family. I hurt for him that his family dynamic is so shaky. I just wish they could realize what a great, ambitious person they raised and be proud of the man he has become. I know I am.
I saw this on another girl's blog. I love these things and it helps me remember the details a bit.
1. Were you married at the time? Yes.
2. What was your reaction when you found out you were pregnant? I was overjoyed with both. We tried for over a year each time. I cried both times!
3. How old were you? A few weeks shy of 20 with Lex. 23 with Kenzie.
4. How did you find out you were pregnant? Home pregnancy tests. I was a week late with Lex and Justin made me test. I just felt pregnant with Kenzie and tested 1 day after my period was supposed to start.
5. Who did you tell first? Justin, of course!
6. Did you want to find out the sex? Yep!!
7. Due date? March 19, and June 6
8. Did you deliver early or late? Early with both. Lex March 14. Kenz was born June 1.
9. Did you have morning sickness? Mildly. I can't complain.
10. What did you crave? Cherry Pepsi and KFC mashed potatoes with Alexys. I can't really think of any from Kenzie.
11. What irritated you the most? When random people would rub my belly.
12. What was your first child’s sex? Girl, second is a girl too!
13. How many pounds did you gain throughout the pregnancy? 17 with Alexys. Lost 13 with Makenzie.
14. Did you have any complications during your pregnancy? I had hypertension with Alexys and gestational diabetes with Makenzie. Both mild and easily controlled.
15. Where did you give birth? Ashley Valley Medical Center (Renamed to Ashley Regional Medical Center between the two)
16. How many hours were you in labor? With Alexys I woke at 4 a.m. having contractions. She was born at 9:35 p.m. so...17 hours. With Makenzie they started pitocen at 9 a.m. and she was born at 1:19 p.m so...4 hours and some change.
17. Who drove you to the hospital? Justin.
18 . Did you take medicine to ease the pain? I had epidurals with both. Though, I could have gone pain med free with Makenzie. I was 8 cm. (unknowingly) when I got my epi. and dealing with contractions well. If I have another I plan on trying for no pain meds.
19 . How much did your child weigh? 7 lbs. 6 oz. and 7 lbs. 12 oz.
20 . What did you name him/her? #1 is Alexys Marie, #2 is Makenzie Caitlyn
21 . How old is your first born today? 3 years, 8 months, 2 days. :(
22. Who does your child look like? I think they both look like Justin.
23. Did you get mad at your husband during labor? No I think I was pretty calm through both of them.
Has been crazy busy lately. Since my last post we've:
Spent 5 days in Vegas. We were only supposed to go down for the weekend but the truck broke and we ended up getting the whole back end rebuilt. We also say Justin's parents off to Houston. :(
Spent a week in Mesquite with my family. Really it was just my mom, my girls and I for half of the time. My dad was working the corn stand so he only made it down for the weekend. Colby and Cheryl came down for the weekend also but had to head home for work on Tuesday. Ash and Clint and Brady and Danielle couldn't work it into their schedules.
Makenzie had her first illness. An ear infection. It was so sad.
Started pre school! Lexys goes to the school directly across the street from our house 2 days a week for 2 hours and 15 minutes. She is loving it.
Realized fall is here :( and have done lots of yard work. Including cutting down our massive apple tree due to a fungus in the trunk.
Celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary (today!)
I didn't take any pics in Vegas. My mom has all the pics from Mesquite. I do have a pic of Lexys off to school...somewhere. (Yep least organized person on earth here.) So I'll just add a few cute ones of my cute girls and call it a night.
Makenzie is 11 weeks old now. She just had her 2 month check up yesterday and weighs in at 11 lbs 11 oz 22 in. long. She is growing and maturing WAY faster than I want her to. She can roll from her back to her tummy, but hates being on her tummy and just screams the whole tummy time. I think she needs to put some of that energy into learning how to roll from tummy to back but, well, there is no reasoning with a baby! LOL! She finally will take a binky too. That makes my life a ton easier. She smiles and coos and just loves her daddy (he'll tell you differently because he thinks she wants to lay and cuddle when in reality she wants to be up and see everything) She is still a champion sleeper and I rarely even feel a bit tired, let alone exhausted. She still has a head full of dark hair and she has big beautiful blue eyes. She looks quite a bit like Lexys but is uniquely her in many ways.
Lexys starts pre school in two weeks. She is so excited to go. It is only two days a week for 2 1/2 hours a session but it is right across the street from our house, so getting there shouldn't be a hassle. We went school shopping for the first time. So much fun! We are in trouble as our girls get older. I LOVE to buy them clothes and pretty things. She is also still dancing and loving that. She cut her own hair a few weeks ago and made me cry like a little baby. Her hair is stick straight and fine. It doesn't grow fast. I have been trying to get her to grow it for most of her life. It was finally long enough to put up and make pretty and she chopped it. Then the girl at Great Clips CUT BANGS! I HATE BANGS (no offense to those of you rocking them) She looks like a Beetle, or Justin Beiber (Though I think he may look more like a girl than she does!) Hopefully it will grow fast and be cute again someday.
As for the rest of us we are just trucking along. I am awesome and have lost 30 lbs from my pre pregnancy weight (I lost 13 while pregnant) And am trying to lose more but MAN it's HARD. I nurse Kenzie and find myself STARVING all of the time. I am working out on a regular basis though and that makes for a healthier, if not slimmer me. Justin just works a lot. He did pull a tag for the Bow and Arrow Elk hunt this year so that will be going on in a few weeks. He has also recently taken up golf. I think he just is trying to get away from the craziness that is our house lately.
Sorry I'm not on my computer so I don't have any pics but I'll try to get some of my ADORABLE kids up soon.
