Blind Leading the Blind

So...today I take Kiley and Wyatt in for a routine eye exam. This was my big mistake! Not really, Kiley now has ambliopia just like Cole and Andrew. How is this possible. She was perfect two years ago! She even has to have bifocals. Luckily she doesn't need the same kind of therapy for her eyes that Cole did. They are going to give her lens therapy. Wyatt is a whole different story and is also getting glasses. He is extremely far sighted. This is why he can hit a baseball and make a basket in a regular hoop but he can't feed himself cereal. His fine motor skills are lacking because he can't see what he is doing. I feel so bad for them. Am I horrible for not having noticed these things? What is even worse is I am totally depressed about having all my kids having to wear glasses, not to mention the expense. This better be pregnancy hormones or I will feel really bad. Kiley picked out a cute pair of pink glasses and Wyatt chose some green ones. I will post pics as soon as they are ready.

Baby Update

Well I am now about 8 weeks from having this little boy. We got an amazing ultrasound and when I can figure out how to post it I will show you pictures. I am still seeing the Oncologist who said I have to have more IV's. I am starting again on Wednesday. Luckily I am getting really good with needles :) It is going to be a very exciting holiday season and hopefully I won't be too miserable to make it special for the kids. Cole has been wonderful. He is always helping me around the house. He has learned to love to vacuum and also to do the dishes. He helps with laundry too. Kiley woke up and cleaned her room today without even being asked. What a good girl. I love that they love to help out. What special gifts the Lord has blessed me with. Where would I be without them.

Excitement!

So, for the last session of Conference we went to a friends house to watch it with them. The kids were all great. They had to listen for key words and if they heard it they got a M&M. Cole and Kiley were especially excited for this game :) After the session ended we had dinner and the kids played out in the backyard while the parents all chatted. All of a sudden we hear screaming and Cole is carrying Wyatt into the house. I look over and there is blood dripping down his chin. Now, normally I would FREAK out! Especially since Andrew had gone home to do homework. We got him all cleaned up and upon closer examination he split his gums open and both lips. Poor Kid! After a few minutes of crying and me shoving ice on his mouth he wanted to go back outside. Thats my little tough guy. However, during this whole ordeal Cole came running in with his mouth bleeding a tiny bit because he pulled his tooth out. Normally I would sit and cheer for this big accomplishment but as you can see my hands were busy. Now both boys have sore mouths but they are as happy as ever!

ODE TO THE AUNTS

How do I love thee? Let me count the ways...
1. We love them in small doses :)
2. They make us laugh till we pee our pants. (of course it is usually at them. Oh wait I mean with them.)
3. Because without them there would be no Turkey on Thanksgiving.
4. They have awesome nephews that marry cool chicks!
5. Because they fight over us on Facebook!
Love you both Aunt Vickie and Aunt Linda!

Thankful Heart

I am feeling very grateful today for the blessings in my life. Namely Andrew. He is so wonderful and good to me. During this pregnancy we have gotten even closer and we have a bond that is amazing. I am so thankful that he is in my life to support me and love me during trials in my life. For those of you who know him you know what I am talking about.
Also, I am thankful for my wonderful kids. Cole is such a huge help in my life. If I am not feeling well he will help me pick up the house or vaccuum or he even sweeps and mops and occasionally helps with the laundry. What a great guy. Kiley is great at keeping Wyatt happy and entertaining him. She is always singing and making up new songs. Sometimes this also drives me nuts but today I am grateful. Wyatt is such a sweetie. He makes everyone smile. I feel blessed to have these three amazing kids and can't wait to meet our new addition.
I am also grateful for some really great friends. I love that we can sit and talk all night and not get tired of being around each other. It is good to have a support system that will love you for who you are. You know who you are :)

99 days and Counting

Today I officially only have 99 days to go til this baby makes his appearance. WAHOO! It is so close and yet so far away. We are all getting so excited. Wyatt talks to the baby and then if he sees him kick he will flick my belly saying "Be nice to our Mama!" It is so endearing to me. I find it funny that I have to tell him to be nice to his brother when they haven't even met! Too cute.

Makutu's Island

Last night we went to Makutu's Island with our friends the Berky's. We had so much fun! Wyatt and Kiley are obsessed with Lorelei. Cole was pretty nervous about going so high. We went last week with the Jones' and they are much more brave than our Cole so this time we let him go at his own pace. In the end he did EVERYTHING! There is a bridge that is so high and Cole took Wyatt across. What a good big brother. The funny thing was watching Wyatt push Cole along :) Gena and I got to sit and watch all the kids (including Doug and Andrew) run around above us. Thanks for going with us!