Well, I have done it. I have survived my first month and a half with no husband on Sunday. I defiantly CAN NOT say that I have done it on my own because I have had A LOT of help. I do however get everyone ready and I have not been late yet...Oh I take that back once and it was during the opening hymn. We have some pretty fabulous, Wonderful, Thoughtful. Loving friends that sit close by to help with a hungry baby, or restless toddler. Sunday would be a lot harder with out them. We feel so Blessed.
Jet is a Chunky Monkey...Weighing in at 13 lbs 4 oz. He's in the 92% for his age. That makes Dad very happy. He's starting to smile and coo and can focus in on our faces. We took him in for a Dr. appointment, and we realized he had an ear infection. He's been a little grumpy but is recovering quickly.
He is such a good baby.. He's sleeping 5 hours at night at once and then will eat and will sleep for another 3. We have no complaints.
Jet 2 months
Jay on the other hand has been finding his way into our bed at night. I really Dis Like my kids sleeping in our bed. No one gets any rest. We do take him right out when we realize he's there, but we haven't come up with a solution to keep him from getting in our bed. I'll take any advice you have. He is however pretty sweet with Jet, and constantly wants to hold his hand. Each night before bed Jay gets a book read to him and we pray as a family. Last night Jappy was reading him a children's Church book and Jay pointed to a picture of Jesus (Without any prompting) and said "Jesus Christ" Then he wanted to pray and did it on his own. Jappy could only understand the beginning and the end, but he did it on his own. It was a sweet moment. Sweet moment are what we CLING to.
He knows when he is in trouble and will run to us throw his arms around us and Say " I sorry Mommy" I really think he just plays us. Who can get mad at that? But then again we could yell and scream his name or tell him to stop and he can ignore us as if he was deaf. Once again I'll take any advice. He is nothing like my girls when it comes to discipline, or when we tell him "No" He really doesn't care about consequences. Please tell me he'll grow out of that.
I took the boys out for the first time by myself last week. I had to go to the grocery store only for a loaf of bread. So I could make the girls lunch and run it to the school. I thought I could handle it.. Boy was I wrong. Jet was in the cart and there wasn't room for Jay so he walked with me.. Walking is what he didn't do. He RAN through the store zipping in and out of people and down the aisles. I wasn't sure if I should chase him or stay with the baby. I stayed with the babe and tried to stay calm. And when he would come back to me I'd lecture, and bribe him and walk 10 more steps and he was OFF AGAIN. I do have a monkey leash that he will be wearing from now on IF I EVER decide to leave the house again. Like I said we CLING to the SWEET moments we have with him.
We put is energy to use. I love this picture. He loves his Hat. Anytime he goes out he has to have it on. We had many cars slow down to admire him in the front yard. We get lots of comments on how handsome he is in it. 
Christmas 2010
Girls in their Jammies
Jet 6 weeks Isn't he SWEET??
He slept from midnight to 7 this morning. I'm sure it was a fluke thing. But I do feel refreshed!!
Our niece and nephew
The Gingerbread house
I was induced on Friday and we had a wonderful fast delivery. I love labor and delivery. Just everything about it. Only because I get the drugs I'm sure. My Dr. broke my water @ 8:30 am my drugs at 9:30 and I delivered at 10:24am. With one push. He had a cord issue that the Dr. had to cut before he came out. The baby's face was so bruised because of the quick delivery, and the tight cord. He was purple for the rest of the day The nurse assured us he was breathing even though he looked like he wasn't. Amazingly enough his face cleared up by the next morning.
The baby sleeps well at night and is eating good. (I'm REALLY PROUD OF MYSELF nursing is hard for me) He's such a sweet baby and we have all instantly fallen in love with him. We do Not have a name yet. We are working on it. We are down to two names. We thought for sure we would know it when he came but we are still struggling but we are getting closer. :)
The kids love him and we are all adjusting to having a newborn. Jay is very good with him and loves him. Surprisingly enough he doesn't get jealous but by the end of the day he misses his momma and wants to just be with me. I miss him too.
We are all well and I'm feeling really good. Almost back to normal. actually.
Among the exciting news of having a baby We had other news. 2 days before I had the baby Jappy was called to serve as the first counselor in the bishopric. I kept telling the stake that it was really bad timing, surely the Lord could have better timing. :) Sunday's are going to be interesting for awhile with a newborn and a wild two year old. To say the least. I should not complain. The bishop has his 8th on the way and the other counselor has 6 the last being just barely 1.
Thankfully we have a fantastic ward full of wonderful people whom have become great friends and have offered to help in any way. I have one more Sunday off and than let the 'fun' begin!!
