The Weekend!!!!!!!!!

We've had a good weekend so far. John got his 8th tooth in yesterday, I didn't even know it was coming until it had already broken through. He's never been too bothered by teething, he's gotten pretty good at tolerating pain. I'm dreading the molars though because I'm sure he'll be miserable with those. He's really interested in his push toy now. That is if you stand him up infront of it. I got a video of him with it yesterday. Here's the video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgqVlrWmlQ0 It doesn't have any sound.


Today we went to Thanksgiving Point, haven't been in a few weeks. We didn't stay long though. We went to the farm and the kids rode the ponies. It was John's first pony ride and I think he liked it. Corey got pretty worn out walking him around though. Isabella loved riding, she hasn't been on the ponies in a long time. Then we had lunch at the deli there, it was yummy as always. They're having a big Corn Maze and carnival type thing there right now. We're going back to visit that in two weeks when the actual maze opens up. It looks like lots of fun.

Tonight I'm gonna watch movies with Bella. Well I'm going to watch and hope she'll join me, she's not very into movies. Unless it's Baby Einstein which they haven't watched in forever. And John's crazy mouse show that we have recorded. He's in love with that show and actually watching it right now. We only play it when he's screaming and won't calm down and it always works.

I'm just waiting for Corey to bring home dinner, Chinese food. I've been craving Chinese lately. Sounds so yummy. Weird since I used to hate it. Of course we ordered a supreme pizza at the kids party and I loved that, and I hate supreme pizza. Even the peppers were yummy, I still won't eat the black olives (fish eyes) though.

John had therapy Tuesday and it went very well. He cruised for Becca (his therapist.) We're so proud. He'll only do it if you make him, but this is still huge progress. I can't believe how far he's come in the past couple months. She was also very happy with the birthday present I got him, in fact she's going to buy one herself. I'm glad I made a good choice, and both kids seem to love it. Isabella still thinks it's a ride on toy though, that's my fault though because she saw me put John on it to take a picture.

John's eating quite a bit of food now and finally drinking much less formula. But it's getting harder to eat around him because he wants everything and there's so little that he can eat. If he didn't have food allergies I don't think there's anything he wouldn't be eating. He has been extremely fussy the past few days and I'm afraid it's food related but for now I'm just going to keep things the same. If he has a real reaction then we'll back off. He can eat Lays original potato chips though, not the healthiest things but he deserves a little something special sometimes. And he LOVED them.

I'm personally not in a rush to get him off the bottle which is good because the sippy thing is going slow. He actually caught on to it much earlier than Isabella did but he's stubborn. If it's Isabella's sippy cup he'll drink it (usually not a good thing and why Bella's drinking more rice milk) but if it's a cup for him he won't even take one sip. He'll drink from a straw but that's a lot of work on my part.

Isabella is doing good. Still as cute as ever, but she's been testing lately. She loves to do everything she knows she not supposed to. And now she's got her little partner to work with her now. Those to can cause a lot of trouble. Who knows what I'll do when John is walking. But really they're great kids. We were out to dinner tonight and got the usual comment about how we must have our hands full. And Corey looked at me and said "do we?" The truth is it's not that hard really. They entertain each other all day long. I really think one by themselves would be harder. John especially, he's a lot of work when Bella's not around. Corey took Isabella to the store with him the other day and John got so upset. He just sat in the living room crying and then kept crawling to their room looking for Isabella. It was pretty sad.

Oh and I cut the rest of John's hair off. It turned out quite sloppy because it's not easy to cut a one year old's hair alone. And of course it's not worth even asking for Corey's help. It's not too bad though, he's pretty cute and can pull off almost anything.

Monday

Well thanks to the party I've finally gotten the house back into order. I got it all cleaned up for that and it's amazingly stayed that way. Plus I moved around the dining room table and the kids table for the party and they both are in much better places now. A lot more room in the living room and dining room now. Of course my kitchen is still no better, I hate our kitchen. It's soooo small.

Anyway the kids had a good day. Just playing with their new toys. It was definitely time for new toys so their birthday's couldn't have come soon enough.

Anyway John has physical therapy in the morning, hopefully he'll do better this time. He's eating a lot more food now. I took a very long trip to the grocery store and found more things he can eat. I probably look crazy reading all the labels over and over. But it's working and he's finally drinking less formula, 50 ounces a day was just way too much.

John wanted back in the tub!
This is what they did while I was on the computer. Notice how Isabella even brought her pillow from her room into the living room. Like there weren't enough pillows already.

Party Time!!!

Today was the party. I stayed up late last night making John special birthday cake. I was worried because I had tried 3 previous times to make one and failed each time (one actually boiled over in the oven.) It ended up being perfect though.

This morning we had a special breakfast with blue pancakes for fun. Everyone really like that and then I got the house all cleaned up. Jenny and her kids came around 2pm and we had so much fun. Everyone ran around like crazy making lots of noise. We ordered pizza, decorated sugar cookies and ate cake. John loved his cake and threw it on the floor 3 times. He was so tired though he almost fell asleep while eating it. I had to throw him in the tub afterwards because he was green. Then he immediately fell asleep. It was time for presents though so we had to wake him up.

Isabella tore into her gifts like a pro. I can't believe how good she did, considering at Christmas she didn't know what to do with them. And surprisingly John is quite good at it himself, Christmas this year is going to rock! All the presents are loved by both kids. Isabella spent the evening playing tea party and is now sound asleep on the floor. It's been a great day and now I'm really looking forward to a good night of sleep. It better not rain because me room is right by the rain gutter and I can't sleep when it rains.

Happy Birthday little man!

You gotta love this face right? Turns out both of my kids are terrified of the snowy channel on tv. And I of course had to take a picture, it's just too cute. And this will forever be the picture of him on his first birthday.

So he's been here a year. It's so hard to believe. One year ago he was in the NICU struggling to breathe. I was still in shock that I'd actually given birth as I felt totally normal. After such a horrible pregnancy childbirth was a piece of cake. The next few weeks were stressful but quite easy compared to the other preemies in the NICU. I was very aware of how lucky we were, I remember sitting by John one day as they prepared to bring in a set of twins born at 23 weeks. The first baby came in and everyone rushed around getting it taken care of. I waited and waited for the second baby to come, that baby never made it to the NICU.

I thought when we brought him home that all that would be behind us. Isabella was my difficult, colicky baby so this one was going to be easy. I never imagined he'd be worse. I didn't even know a baby could have severe colic for 8 months. I knew after Isabella that it didn't just magically disappear at 3 months but come on 8. I seriously dread my next baby, I definitely want more kids but I'm not looking forward to more colic and other miseries that will most likely accompany it. All of course after a pregnancy that will be a nightmare as well. I'm hoping to win the lottery and be able to afford a nanny.

I feel mixed emotions, I'm sad because one year ago I didn't think we'd be here having gone through what we did. I thought he'd be a "normal" baby with no lasting effects of prematurity, after all he wasn't that early. Then again there was a time I never thought we'd make it anywhere as I was sure he wasn't going to survive the year at all. He's made great improvement the last few months though, developmentally he's much further along than I imagined he'd be. And at this rate he very well could be walking by 18 months, which I didn't think he had a chance at. Considering he didn't even roll over until he was 8 months old it's amazing.

So tomorrow is the party for both kids. Isabella is celebrating early, it all evens out since last year her party ended up being 3 weeks late. I envited my friend Jenny over, she has 5 kids so it's a full party between the two families. She's about 3 hours away so we don't get together often and we've both really been looking forward to it. Her youngest is the same age as John. I can't wait for the kids to open their presents, they're going to love them so much. They sure ended up with a lot of stuff, thanks to Nana and Pappy. I think I only bought one thing and it's for them to share.

Okay we're off to dinner. Going to Applebee's for some chicken cordon bleu. That's the special dinner Corey and I got in the hospital after John was born and I've decided to make it a tradition to eat that every year on his birthday. I just gotta try to keep myself from turning into a blubbering mess during dinner tonight.

Bella's Video

Okay I got Isabella's video made today. I was saving this song for John's walking video (whenever that might be) but decided to just go ahead and use it now. I can always reuse it later and besides this is Isabella's absolute favorite song. Whenever she hears it her face breaks out in a huge grin and she starts dancing. Needless to say her daddy is quite happy with her taste in music.

Missing pieces found!

I finally finished John's video of his first year. I've been working on it for quite awhile now. Finished just in time for the party this weekend. I didn't realize I had as much video of him as I do. Of course Isabella has even more. I'd still like to make a video for her, but I can't find any good songs.

A couple minutes ago I caught Isabella playing with what appeared to be a spoon. No big surprise as the girl is completely obsessed with spoons and has been for as long as I can remember. Several times a day I catch her with a spoon she taken from the kitchen. Anyway this wasn't a spoon it was one of the missing pieces to John's new toy! I was so excited and kept asking where she got it and she just looked at me like I was crazy. Okay so I put it on the toy and left it at that. Then 15 minutes later she is playing with the other missing pieces, I knew she knew where they were. I told her to put them back (in hopes of finding the original place) and she went to her room. Who knows where they really were but John's toy is now complete!

Okay John is rolling around in the plastic bubbles that come in the Amazon boxes so I gotta go get him before he hurts himself. Although he's well padded for an injury now.

John got run over!

The weekend

We've had a cold weekend, and it's so nice. It's cold enough to need a jacket but not too cold that you're miserable. Just perfect and the mountains have snow on them now. I went and got the kids some more sweat pants and sweatshirts, they're so cheap and comfy and the kids just look so cute in them.


Yesterday we went to the movies, we haven't been in a long time. Isabella did great and fell asleep right away and then when she did wake up she was in a good mood and watched the movie. John was really fussy at first so I had to take him out and get him to fall asleep before I could go back in. I really miss going to the movie more and just sitting through it all carefree.

Today I did a trial run of John's birthday cake. It actually tastes pretty good. But it's stickier than normal cake and stuck to the sides of the pan dispite using cake release. So I'm not sure what I'm gonna do about that. I want a pretty cake for him. Corey says it doesn't matter because it's just a smash cake anyway but I still want it to be perfect. I let Isabella help me make it, it was the first time I've actually let her come cook with me. She had a blast and actually didn't get in my way. She was totally happy with a spoon and a cup.


And I let John lick the spoon too, since he's never gotten to do that before. He wasn't sure about it. He's so weird because he loves to eat, but he ALWAYS looks so uncomfortable when he eats. I'm thinking maybe it's a texture thing, but he just looks miserable when there's food in his mouth even when he wants the food.

Thunderstorm

We got a BIG package in the mail today addressed to Yaya and John. It was too big to hide so I figured I'd just give it to the kids right away. I have to say Isabella is absolutely in love with her new chair. She climbs right up and rocks and rocks. I took it out on the patio for her and she sat out there eating crackers, and the weather was perfect for it too.

We had a nice thunder storm today and it's been pretty cold. It's supposed to be even colder this weekend and I'm really looking forward to that. I opened up the patio door and put up the baby gate and Isabella and John sat infront of it enjoying the storm. It was so cute.

On the potty training front we hit a small bump in the road yesterday when Isabella fell off the toilet (the big one.) It was my fault because there's a corner in the kids bathroom and whenever I am in there Isabella comes in and we play peek-a-boo around the corner. So she wanted to play while she was on the toilet and she leaned over and fell right off. Luckily she fell just right and didn't get hurt at all, just scared. I can't blame her for not wanting to get back up there. But today we were all in the bedroom and she went into the living room by herself. So I went in and she was hiding by the couch and when I asked her what was wrong she pointed at her butt and said "poo poo." And sure enough she had pooped. So she slowly showing more and more signs of being ready. I'm in no rush really.

So John had a mini haircut today. He did not like it at all. His hair is just growing too fast and Corey said I couldn't cut it so I had to make it so he didn't notice. I'm not really happy with the results though. I didn't touch the front (so that Corey wouldn't notice,) it's the back that needed work as it was starting to look girly. And now he looks different. I think I'm going to really chop it after his birthday. Corey won't be too happy but it'll grow back pretty quick. It's just that the front is going to be in his eyes soon and I'm not sure how to cut it shorter and have it looks good without really cutting it short.

John had another really fussy day and drove me completely crazy. He's always under my feet and always crying and whining. And you can't distract him at all. In the end all he wanted was to cuddle, which I'm not used to as Isabella is like me and hates cuddling. We went to Wal-Mart and I put him in the sling instead of the cart and he just cuddled up on my shoulder all cute the entire time.

While at Wal-Mart I picked up a super cute hat and mitten set for him. It was the only one left so I figured we should get it now. And he's just too too cute in it. He loves it too. The mittens are like chew toys you can't drop to him. Oh and crawling around on the hard floor with fleece mittens on is hilarious, he was sliding all over the place.

I also got him a new toy. We actually don't get new toys that often and when we do it's usually stuff for Isabella. I think he's been getting kind of bored with our old stuff, I can't blame him since I'm kind of bored just looking at it. So I got him a combo push/ride on toy. As I was putting it together (parts all over the floor) I had to stop to do something on the computer for someone (not a good thing to do with kids around.) Anyone Isabella took off with a few pieces and I have yet to find them. They aren't super important just the little toys that go on it but it's driving me crazy. I need to know where they are, as Nana would say "this is insane." They have to be here somewhere.

But John seems to really like his new toy. He sits up on it like such a big boy and can stand by it with some help too. I wanted to get it mainly to help him learn to take little steps while standing and with my assistance he does that. We're taking it slow though as I know it's very easy for him to fall (since it rolls) and I don't want him to get scared of it and not want to do it anymore.

Nothing new is happening with Isabella, she's still her regular old fun self. She's getting so good at saying words now. And repeats (or tries to) lots of words now. You got to watch what you say around her now (I learned this the hard way.) Yes my baby said her first bad word, luckily it sounds like she's saying something else and I'm going with that ;)

And my cell phone won't turn on for some reason. Gotta figure out what's wrong with it as I can't be without a phone during the day. Not that I use it that often, but it's nice to know it's there when I need it.

What a day. So Corey got sick, which sucks because I thought we were finally past this bug. And at the same time I'm worried it's a new virus and afraid I'll get sick next. I spent all morning sanitizing the house like a crazy person. And I've washed my hands soooooo many times this past week that they are all red, cracked and raw. Now I'm feeling more willing to keep the kids in this winter. I hate to be stuck at home but I don't want to do this all winter and John's just not healthy enough to do it.

So John had physical therapy today. It did not go very well, it was actually his worst therapy day ever. Now that he's sitting on his own and getting into sit by himself all focus is going to standing. He's been pulling himself up to standing a lot this past week but he still does not like to stand that much. He only does it when he wants. So we're working on getting him to squat a bit and lean over to pick up toys while standing and he got very very scared.

He was playing with one toy while working on it and then for the rest of the time he would not play with that toy, if he even saw the balls from it he'd start crying. Then he just got very over stimulated by everything and wouldn't stop crying. So no progress was made with that and this next step in his development is probably going to be a slower process. He ended up being grumpy for the rest of the day, which is a shame because he was in a wonderful mood before therapy. And Isabella of course had a blast playing with all the neat toys, she loves it when Becca comes!

Then tonight Isabella and I went to the pool, well the hot tub mostly because the pool is too cold. We had fun and she even socialized a very little bit, she's shy (wonder where she got that?) I'm pretty tired though, with both boys whining all day. John was really a major pain today. I don't mind a little fussiness or crying but when it doesn't stop it is so overwhelming. After 8 solid months of severe colic with him I just get overwhelmed even faster it seems. He's cried enough.

Oh and the picture is Isabella's new nightgown, it's way too big. She's such a tiny little thing. She was practically walking on it and the neck hole is big enough for her shoulders I think. Oh and she did not want me to take a picture, she wanted to eat.

She's back!

Isabella is finally back to her old self. I missed her so much and we had a great day. She's been so funny, running around and dancing and laughing. And her diarrhea is gone now too, much to my surprise as it usually sticks around for awhile after these types of bugs. So hopefully we can pick up on the potty training thing again soon, she didn't want to sit on the toilet today though.

We went to the hot tub tonight, I can't even remember the last time we went. My back and shoulders are killing me today, most likely from holding down a thrashing screaming toddler in the ER all day yesterday.

John fell asleep in the Entellitainer last night and she woke him up with a kiss. I brough it in yesterday and cleaned it off and put it in their room. They're both loving it now. That's the great thing about this one, it's just as much fun to play with standing next to it as it is in it.

So we took Isabella back to the ER today and of course ended up spending the whole day there. Short ER visits just don't exsist right? Her IV ended up going bad and they couldn't get it to flush so they pulled the old one out. They had do call in a male nurse to help hold her down just to take the old one out. She screamed and kicked and was beyond mad. So they let her calm down a little before putting the new one in. And then anytime anyone opened the door she jumped up and started crying.

So many many tears later we got a new IV in place and started. They kept pumping fluids in and she still wouldn't pee. They put in more than half a liter before she wet her diaper at all. Poor thing was pretty dried out. It wasn't fun but I know from experience that it could have been much worse. The nurses were all very nice. I'm still having trouble getting her to drink though. She's such a punk and just makes fishy lips everytime I try to give her something. She did eat a popsicle but that's only 1.5 ounces so she's gonna have to eat a lot of those to stay hydrated.

And now it's Sunday night and the whole weekend is over and I feel so cheated. Where did it all go? Oh and John has learned to remove his diaper (not a good thing to learn during the stomach flu.) I haven't figured out if he's taking it off or if it's falling off as he crawls though. The kid has got no butt at all and one tab is usually still fastened.

Dehydrated

Well poor Isabella was still feeling awful today. She still wouldn't drink more than a couple ounces and was so lethargic. She was clearly dehydrated so I had Corey take her to the ER for fluids. Poor thing was miserable but I knew it'd make her feel better.

They did a blood test and it's just a viral thing like I figured. They gave her as much fluids as they could but she was pretty dehydrated so they left the IV in and she has to go back tomorrow for more fluids. She already looks so much better. She talking and "reading" right now. It's her normal late night chatter that I haven't heard all week and it's music to my ears. I've sure missed the normal happy Bella. So hopefully after tomorrow she'll be back to herself.

Her arm is all wrapped up with the IV and it's pretty cute watching her try to play with one hand. It sure doesn't seem to bother her much.

Sleep is always good
















Looking much better already

Still yucky

Well Bella still felt super icky today. She layed on the couch all morning (until 4pm actually) just moaning and drifting in and out of sleep. She got up for awhile after that a played a bit and then got extremely upset again. She did eat a little at dinner though, which is all she's eaten in a few days. I'm really hoping she's feeling better tomorrow though.

We'll probably just spend the weekend at home watching movies. John's still not quite himself yet either, he'll only drink pedialyte which is understandable since it's so much better than his formula.

We did go to rent a movie and Isabella rode out to the van in her new car. It really cheered her up.

Her first car!

This is their early birthday present from Nana. Isabella's been feeling so yucky so I figured this would be a good way to cheer her up a bit, instead of waiting for the weekend. She really likes it and so does John. She needs some practice getting in and out of it though (I imagine it'll be easier when she's not sick.)

I had a lovely time putting it together. I have no idea who came up with making complicated instructions with no words only pictures, but they're an idiot. Seriously this thing had 24 steps and not a single word. There's no way Corey could have put it together, of course he can't put anything together (it's a good thing he married me.)

Isabella's had a pretty bad day. Corey stayed home from work because I was feeling pretty awful myself last night and both kids were still sick with fevers. So he got up with them this morning and I slept until after noon which was so nice. Isabella tried to drink some juice but threw it up and then wouldn't drink anything. She spent a good while screaming in pain and couldn't even stand up. After a nap she was a little better though. Yesterday she was just too sick to do anything and today she tried to do more and failed. And John seems normal most of the day but won't drink his bottles at all and tonight he cried for over an hour before falling asleep. I'm really hoping they'll be back to themselves tomorrow. I thought I was catching what they had but I guess I managed to avoid it (now I'm gonna get it right?)

John's feeling better today. He's not eating very much though but his fever is down and he's playing a bit more. Isabella still feels super yucky though. She's still burning up and has been laying on the sofa all day and hasn't really moved at all. She just sat up a few minutes ago to look at a book and it was the most active she's been all day. Corey insisted on setting his alarm clock for 2am so he could get up and check on his babies. Of course John decided to wake up right at 2 anyway so it was good timing.

Corey came home for lunch today which was nice. I think Isabella enjoyed seeing him. Anyway she's crying now and needs to take a nap so I'm gonna go enjoy some cuddling.

Poor Babies

The babies are sick today. Isabella greeted me this morning with a yucky diarrhea. She got a good bath and I got everything washed. She seemed fine though, just a little tired so I figured she just ate something that her stomach didn't like. Of course then I noticed John was sleeping a lot more than normal, I had to put him down to nap early and then wake him up after Isabella woke up. And then an hour later he was asleep again on the floor. Now they both are running a fever and just look so pitiful. But they're in surprisingly good moods.

John just threw up a little bit but I'm hoping it's just normal reflux puke, because I can handle anything but vomit. And I sent Corey to get me a good dinner because if I have to get sick too I'm going to at least enjoy a good meal first. And I'm really enjoying extra cuddles, especially from Isabella because she normally hates to cuddle. Now she just wants Mommy.

Isabella just had to go with Daddy even though she didn't feel good. She gets so upset if he leaves and doesn't take her with him.

One step forward, five steps back

Well Corey had the day off today which was nice. We had breakfast at Cracker Barrel, it's affordable if we all share but it's so tempting to order a bunch of different stuff because it's all so good. We were good though, luckily the sampler breakfast is cheap and has a lot of food with it. I finally remembered my camera this time and got pictures of the kids in the little rocking chairs, of course they came out a little to dark. The kids love the rocking chairs, wish I had a house and some money because I'd buy them.

We went to a mall and it wasn't really fun, okay it was really boring. The malls here just aren't that great. I picked up a toilet seat ring for Isabella though on the way home. As soon as we got in the door I stuck it on the toilet and she sat right down and pooped. I was so shocked and excited, and not changing a dirty diaper was really nice too. She seems much more comfortable on the big toilet than she does on the little potty seat. Of course then she peed out on the patio, pooped in her underwear, peed her pants at Wal-Mart and at the dinner table. So one step forward and five steps back. But at wal-mart she did say pee pee first and then looked really uncomfortable in her wet pants so I think she's going to catch on quickly (at least I'm really hoping she does.) Everytime I go to the bathroom now she comes running in saying "potty." And I think I figured out the "I'm about to pee" stare that she makes. It's going to be a busy, interesting week with lots of laundry. I wasn't sure last week when I decided to try the potty thing again if she was really ready but now I know she is. She knows she's going to pee and now has the vocabulary skill to let me know, it's just a matter of how stubborn she's going to be about it.

Isabella has been in quite the mood today. I'm not sure what her problem is, I'm thinking really early PMS maybe. Seriously she bursts into tears at the drop of a hat today. It I do her hair she cries, put on her shoes and she cries. She cries when I get her dress, or undressed. It's been exhausting to say the least. And of course she hasn't listened well either and has gotten into everything she shouldn't which just adds to the tears.

I'm trying to finish up John's first year video. I was pretty happy with it before but then I realized the song was too short. Finding songs for the videos is getting so hard and that's the most important part. So I'm using two other songs instead, one a repeat from one of Isabella's videos but still a good song. Now we'll see if I can get enough video and photos together to make it long enough. I've about given up on Isabella's so she just not going to have a second year video.

So Corey's off work tomorrow and I'm not sure what we're going to do. I don't want to spend money (because we don't have any) but that leaves little to do. And I really don't want to go back to Thanksgiving Point again so soon. The kids are so expensive, okay actually John is so expensive. His formula costs $500 a month which is pretty close to rent. We go to Wal-Mart to pick up a few things and it's always at least $50. I just hope the next kid isn't allergic to everything. John did eat actual food at dinner tonight though, I found him some organic baby finger food stuff that he really enjoyed and he had some pears. He even had juice out of a sippy cup. Anyway gotta go clean vomit out of his hair now which just keeps getting to be more fun as it gets longer.

Well the day started out good. We all slept late, even Mr. John John. Then we hung out in our bed for awhile and John fell back asleep so he napped there while the rest of us got ready for the day. I think he found our bed extra comfortable, I had to wake him back up.

We went to Thanksgiving Point and saw the farm. Went on a wagon ride and John loved the horses, he watched them so intently the entire ride. Then we fed the goats which is Isabella's favorite part, they're so cute who could help but love them.

We ate a yummy lunch at the Deli there and headed over to the gardens. John got to play in the water this time (sitting up comes in handy.) He loved splashing in the water with his Daddy. Isabella didn't really want in the water this time, she just ran around the place talking to herself and tried to join a few various families. Both kids fell fast asleep on the ride home.

John has been absolutely miserable ever since we got home this afternoon. Just this morning Corey and I were saying how he seems to be doing a bit better and of course he instantly gets worse. One day I'll learn to just keep my mouth shut. He's been screaming now for hours. He'll be okay and talking with Isabella and then reflux and start screaming like someone has thrown something at his head. Then he spends the next few minutes rolling around screaming. It's really getting to me tonight, I know he's miserable but I can't stand listening to it so much.

So Isabella and I are trying again at the potty training thing. I tried a couple months ago and she wasn't quite ready. I wanted to get her some sweat pants (so that she does pee all over my floor) so we went to the store to find some. We check a few store with no luck and finally headed over to Wal-Mart, at this point we were tired of hauling the kids in and out of the van so Isabella and I ran in while the boys waited outside. First off they had no carts available at the front and I wasn't walking all the way back out to the parking lot for one so Isabella had to walk. Man she walks slow. I found what I was looking for and they were super cheap and we headed over to self checkout (which I prefer because I hate the cashiers.) So I'm finishing scanning my last item when the thing shuts down and turns off. Turns out some stupid person that designed these check out stands decided to make a really big red button that turns off the power and put it right at the height level of a two year old. Isabella of course had to hit the button right? So I get someone to help me and she didn't know what to do (of course) so she got someone else. It took forever they are so dumb there. Anyway we got what we needed so I'm trying to just focus on that part.

So we came home and started making dinner. We were just having sandwhiches which Isabella doesn't really like so I decided to make her grits. I turned on the wrong burner and melted a plastic plate onto the stove. Oh my goodness the smell was horrible. So the day started good, but it's been a little rough that last half. I'm so tired tonight and it's only 9pm.
































This is from Friday, I wish he'd sit there and just be that cute right now.