Super Powers

I always knew mom's had super powers.  Who is the one you want when you are hurt, sick, something does not go your way...it is mom.  She is also the one that you can get mad at and her love for you never wavers.  Mom's have to be a mother, wife, house cleaner, dishwasher, doctor, nurse, cheerleader, cook, nanny, taxi driver, laundry mat, baker, shopper, artist, banker, photographer, referee, role model, secretary, story teller,  barber, seamstress, and (one of the most important) teacher.  I am sure there is ones that I left off but mom's have many roles and I am pretty sure it require super powers to be all of them!

So, I have been a mom for just over 2 years and I am still learning what super powers I have.  One of my favorites, not because I like seeing my kids hurt, but is that of doctor.  I love knowing that I have the power to heal boo-boo's when I hear "momma kiss it" and it is all better.  That is a pretty powerful kiss if you ask me!

I am also learning the importance of a side-kick.  What superhero doesn't have one after all.  Last night, Grayson started crying and all I wanted to do was pat him or pick him and hold him.  Jayson knew he needed to learn to go back to sleep on his own.  He had the super power last night to make me wait.  I was sure enough not strong enough on my own!  After just 5 minutes and just a few whimpers, he was back asleep.  I am so thankful to have such a great side-kick to enjoy this storybook with.

Weekend Update

I am not sure what has got into Jayson, but he has beat me up the past two days!  Well, he has been up earlier than me all week, but he had to go to class those days.  Yesterday I woke up to him making one of my favorite breakfasts...biscuits and gravy.  Then, he went with us to the grocery store and fixed some super yummy beef enchiladas.  This morning he was up mowing when Grayson and I got up.  I am not sure what has got into him, but I hope it stays.  I am so thankful for him and I think this is just what I needed with going back to work next week.

I had been feeling pretty down and frustrated this past week.  Jayson was in a class during the days and I just felt like I was doing everything on my own.  It did not help that he got really, really sick from the heat so I had to do even more on my own.  Anyways, it has been great having the help back and gives me added confidence that I can manage going back to work as much as I would love to just stay home and love on my babies.

I have said it before, but as a quick reminder to myself once more... I dont live to work, I work to live. Just imagining Lana's face as she stands in front of Cinderella's castle is enough to give me the strength I need and like everything with these kids, I am sure it will be 100x greater than imagined!

Stats and Pictures!

Lana ~ 2 Year Appt.

* You got 1 shot and a finger prick to test your iron levels.  You did AWESOME!!  We were so proud of you.  You were so good for the doctor and only cried for maybe 5 seconds.  They did the finger prick first and you just watched them.  You cried for just a second when they gave you the shot.  I was worried that you would have major meltdowns since you are so much more aware of what is going on, but it did not seem to bother you at all.  I think it helped since we had been watching Josie at the doctor on 19 Kids and Counting and talking about that.

* Weight 26 lbs (37%)
* Height ~ 3 feet (94%) not sure how accurate this was since the paper was wrinkled and measured at an angle.  Still you loooked great!
* Head Cir 18.5 inches (51%)
* BMI 14 (2%)

Grayson 2 Month Appt.

* You got 3 shots and 1 oral vaccine.  You did not like the shots at all.  You ran a fever for a day or two after because of them and I could tell you just were not yourself.  Now you are doing much better and back to your happy self!

* Weight 11lbs 13 ounces (42%)
* Height 23.3 inches (75%)
* Head Cir. 15.5 inches (62%)

My Loves!  

2 Months

******Pictures and stats to come soon!******

As I type this my precious baby boy is sleeping on my left arm, breathing heavy, in a nice sleep.  It has been a fun two months and I would not trade it for the world!  Here are a few things that I have learned about being a mom of 2 and about Grayson:

* In the hospital, you were the most laid back baby.  You had to be under the billi-lights so we could not hold you much, but you were so content at laying there to get your jaundice levels down.  Pretty much the only time you would cry was when you had a dirty diaper.

* You don't like paci's.  I think Lana even liked them more than you and that is not saying much!

* You have not had a bottle yet.  We just have not really had a need to try it yet.  You seem to be just fine with me.

* You seem to be a good sleeper on the nights daddy is home, but not on the nights I have you by myself.  Dont know how Jayson always gets the easy nights.  We have only had a handful of really bad nights, but I think we are finally about to get in a good routine.

* We went to the zoo on August 12.  It was mommy's first time out with the two of you.  You both did great!  We got to see the new baby elephant.

* You spit-up...a lot.  I am trying to figure it out and keep you as comfortable as I can, but you just spit-up all the time.  We have your bed propped up and I burp you frequently and try to keep you as upright as possible, but I dont know if any of it is really helping.  I just got a nap nanny 4 nights ago and it seems to really help you.

*  You really like baths and Lana likes to help with them.  She does a great job as putting the water on your feet and legs to rinse the soap off.

*  You love your swing.

*  It took me about 5-6 weeks to finally start feeling like I had a good routine of taking care of both you and your sister on my own.

*  You love to smile and laugh when we tickle your chin and belly.  Your first smile was at 6 weeks old and laugh at 7 weeks old.  

Boy we love you so much!  Thank you for being the perfect addition to our family!  

Birthday

My birthday was yesterday and I had a great day hanging out with my favorite people.  We went to Red Lobster for dinner and somewhere between the salad and extra croutons and our meals coming out, Lana decided she had had enough of sitting still.  Then somewhere between bite 4 and 5 of popcorn shrimp, Grayson decided he had had enough.  I think next time I will choose more wisely on a location that does not take as long!  It was still a great night with my parents, brother, grandma, and Andrew.

The night before, mom and dad came over for Lana to make me some cupcakes.  I dont know if more icing was on her face or on the cupcakes!