Birthday

Today would have been Miles 18th birthday. There is not a day that goes by that I dont think about him. We miss him dearly

Recovery

Thank you to everyone for the prayers and well wishes. I had my surgery yesterday to remove my gallbladder and tie my tubes. Yesterday was a bit rough with nausea,exhaustion,and immobility but today things are looking alot better. I have family here for this week to help with the kids- what a lifesaver! Reese has been so sweet. He asks me if I am still sick and gives me a kiss. He told his grandparents that someone cut mommy's belly button and it was bleeding. I have told him for a week or so that I was going to the hospital and his grandparents were coming so he somewhat knows whats going on.

Decoration

Reese is really into the word "decoration" ever since Christmas. A few days ago he said- " Mommy, Caleigh is a decoration". Where does he get that. I couldnt stop laughing and explained to him that she was a real person

Reese's birthday party

Being a Christmas Day baby really worked in Reese's favor this year!

Reese had multiple birthday celebrations this year. He had one at school, one with Rusty's family, one at Caleighs baby dedication lunch with my family, and then during the Christmas Day mayhem. His main party was during the week at our house and it was alot of fun. We had alot of kids and Rusty was amazed the entire time that we have playgroup like that! I cant believe my little boy is already 3! Here are some highlights His cake was Ben and Jerrys so sadly he couldn't eat it and had his own sorbet (plans for them to do a dairy free cake fell threw). I made cakes for 2 of his other parties that he could eat.

Sitting up

Learned by accident today that we are SITTING UP! I was supporting her and reached back to get a toy for another kid when my friend Anglea pointed out she was sitting up on her own. I had no idea that I had left her unsupported and was shocked. I love when they can sit up because its so much easier for them to play and less gear to cart around.

She will be 7 months tomorrow and she is changing every day. She weighed in at 16 lb 13 oz last week- thanks in part to being fattened up on her trip to Grandma and Grandpas. She has started eating meat and loves to eat her fruits and veggies. She is patient and is really laid back. She loves to watch Reese.

Blog about the cruise and Reese bday party are coming