Wednesday 5/6/09

Today Ethan is 5 weeks and he rolled over from his tummy to back today.
Cassandra has been on "punishment" for a few days. She has to take JR out and push him in his car and play with him. He loves to be outside with the kids but since he cant walk he doesn't get to go out that much. It is good for Cassandra to take him out.
I think we need to move into a safer neighborhood. I say this because tonight about 1130pm I was in bed trying to get Ethan to sleep and I hear the police siren and see the lights through the window. So of course I get up to look out and the police have this SUV that lives across the way pulled over and the police are out of the car with their guns drawn yelling at the people that are sitting outside to get out of the way. Well I didn't stick around to see what happened, I went to the living room and told John they had their guns drawn and he went and looked out the window. He kept saying "they're going to hit our car". I guess the guys in the SUV were backing up and the police were telling them to put it in park and come out slowly with their hands up. The guys in the SUV took off and I am not sure if they caught them but they kept coming back looking around. Well they should know they cant come back. They are always outside blasting their car radio at all times and everyday they go to pick up their kids from school and they always have a beer in their hand. Maybe this will get them out.

Monday 4/20/09

Today I kept Cassandra home from school because I had a WIC appointment and had to take both Ethan and JR. She is very good at keeping JR busy. He didn't like getting his finger poked but he didn't cry too much. Both of our blood was good so neither one is anemic. At least now I don't have to go back till June. I am glad to be able to get the formula, it really helps.

Wednesday 4/15/09

I went to school to take my final. I got a 100. It is easy when she gives the exact questions and answers to the test. I also signed my papers for my 60 day leave. I am glad to be able to start it. I think I will get bored before the 60 days though.
I went to see my ob today too just to check the incision. It is healing nicely except for one little piece that doesn't seem to be closing right. He says he will check it again in 4 weeks. It only hurts a little.

Tuesday 4/14/09

Went to school for about an hour today just to get the notes for the final tomorrow. John was at home with Ethan.
Took Ethan to the doctor today. He is gaining weight. He now weighs 61/2 pounds and is 18 3/4 inches. I am glad to know he is gaining weight since he was so little to begin with. The doctor says he is doing good and he will see us when he is 2 months.
I also went to the diabetes doctor today. She says my sugar levels are right on the border so it is pre-diabetes. I shouldn't have to take my insulin and she says I shouldn't have to watch what I eat. I will stick to the diet Dr. Pepper though, I kind of like it. I don't even have to check my blood anymore but I will every now and then just to see how it is. She wants to see me back in 4 weeks just to do a blood glucose tolerance test. I know I want to keep it in check because I know my mother's mom had diabetes and didn't keep it in check and she had kidney problems and then a stroke because it went unchecked. I don't know about my mom but I know it can skip a generation.

Monday 4/13/09

Today we had a meeting with a social worker with a program through JR's daycare called Fundamental Foundations. They help families with disabled children. They work with an apartment management company and the management company moves you in to one of their apartment complexes and they pay 75% of the rent. It is to help you live in a better neighborhood and be able to save money so maybe you can have a down payment for a house. It is only for 6 months, could be up to a year. It would help us so that I can continue my education and we can live off of one income. I hope we get approved. That would be great. I do hate moving though, that would be a pain.

Friday 4/10/09

I went to school and took my certification test today. didn't know how good I was going to do because I haven't had time to study but I got a 96 so that is very good. Now I just have to do my externship.
I left John with the baby. I know he can handle it.
He said he had to change a diaper and Ethan was awake the whole time.
Cassandra got to go to her dad's because John is off for the week.
We had to take JR to get his second newborn blood screening. He slept through the heel poke. It is just really hot in the van because our air conditioner went out. I will be glad to get it fixed.

Wednesday 4/8/09

Went to get my staples out today. I was suppose to do it yesterday but JR had his other appointment. The nurse took them out and says the incision looks good. I am glad. I hear alot of stories of them getting infected or tearing open and I sure don't want that to happen.
We took Ethan to drop JR off at day care, his first outing. Everyone says Ethan is so small. I have a picture of him in his car seat and you can tell really how little he is.
Ethan is one week old today and JR will be two in less than 4 weeks.
It was sure good to have John home today. He does help with the housework and laundry. He is not much into changing Ethan's diapers right now because the umbilical cord stump hasn't fallen off yet.

Tuesday 4/7/09

Today was John's last day before his vacation. It was easy the last two days with John at work because he only works in the morning and JR is a school.
Today John had to take JR to Dr. Stanley, who is the orthopedist, for him to look at his feet. He said he is very pleased with JR's feet. They are coming only really well. He is glad he is able to stand up and walk with his walker. Speaking of walkers the therapist is suppose to have someone come out to the house and make JR a walker, the one that has a seat that he can turn around and sit on. I hope he likes it and uses it. So Dr. Stanley just gave him a prescription for bigger braces because he is outgrowing the ones he has. He is also moving to the teaching hospital and says we can follow him if we like. It is funny because he says he use to eat at the place where John works back when it was opened 13 years ago. It is a small world.

Sunday 4/5/09

Today was a little easier because John was off today. He was doing alot of running around today so he wasn't home much but he took JR with him so that helped. He had to go buy things we needed and wash clothes.
We didn't do much today.

Saturday 4/4/09

Today was a very rough day.
Cassandra did make me and JR eggs for breakfast. They were a little burnt but I would never tell her that, they were perfect. She was very helpful with JR. She made him breakfast, lunch and dinner since John had to work all day. I am just so tired and hurting from the c-section. When I had my other two c-sections it wasn't as hard because the babies were still at the hospital while I was recovering so it was alot easier. John does wake up when I wake up to feed him or change him. He will get up and warm up the bottles. He may not stay up, though. It seems like every time I change him he pees and his clothes get wet. I don't know what to do, I am already using preemie diapers. I will just have to wait until he gains a little weight and fits in the diapers better. I did finally buy a few clothes from ebay but they are a little big so John had to go out and buy a few preemie outfits and he will have to wash clothes alot. I wish we had a washer and dryer. I finally let Cassandra go out about an hour before John got off, she did a great job today.

Friday 4/3/09

I was going to try and only breastfeed but last night Ethan wasn't having it. It was too hungry and I couldn't give him enough. I decided since he is so small he needs all the food he wants so I let the ladies in the nursery give him formula and keep him all night so I could sleep. I figured it was going to be my last good night of sleep for awhile. They said he did really good.
The pediatrician came and released the baby to go home. He weighs 4lb 7oz. But he eats good. My OB came and released me too. No lifting anything heavier than the baby for 6 weeks. That is easier said then done with JR at the house. Cassandra is not going to her dad's for the weekend so she can help me with the two kids. I am glad she is older and can help.
John switched and worked this morning instead of night so he could be home and put JR to sleep. The hospital gave us steak dinners for two for having the baby. Steak, baked potato, bread, it was good. And I got to eat chocolate cake, yeah.
We got home about 4pm. Cassandra is happy with her new little brother. JR doesn't care either way. I think he will when Ethan gets old enough to play a little.
All I want to do is be in bed and sleep. Luckily that is all Ethan wants to do to.

Thursday 4/2/09

Of course I didn't get much sleep last night. Ethan always wants to eat. I did get to eat regular food today. The food at the hospital isn't even that bad. John brought me spicy cashew chicken and cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory. It was so good. He got to stop by for about an hour on his break from work. They had me up walking today. It is a pain. Ethan got his circumcision today so all he wants to do is sleep and I try t wake him up but he isn't going for it. John got a lady from day care to take JR home after school because he had to work all day. She says he was really good. I will be glad to be able to go home tomorrow. I really need to get organized so I can take pictures and keep things updated.

Wednesday 4/1/09

Ok, even with the sleeping pill I couldn't sleep very well. They had me up at 530am any way to get ready for the c-section. Doctor comes in at 7am and says just to tell the baby he was born on April 2, yeah right. I had my epidermal and started to surgery around 730am. After he was born the doctor asked what was his weight and they said 4lb 15 oz. Wow that is even smaller than they thought. But his Apgar was 9/10 so that was great. I thought he would go to the NICU because of his weight but the NICU team said they were leaving because he was doing good. While I was in surgery I did get my tubes tied so no more kids for me and John. This is it.
I then went to recovery for a couple of hours, don't remember much about that. I then went to a room and they brought the baby in. He s so little but he will get to go home when I do. His blood sugar is good and he is feeding good. I am going to try and just breast feed, we will see how that goes. I am so hungry but even the ice chips are making me sick. It is the "good" medicine they put in my epidural before they took it out. It will keep me pain free for 24 hours. That is a good thing.
Today was John's day off but he had to go pick up the kids and he brought them back to see me but they didn't stay very long because I was very tired and sick to my stomach. I will be glad when I can eat.
I finally started keeping the ice down around 3 in the morning so I got to eat graham crackers and pudding, yum. At least I don't have to take my insulin anymore. I cant wait for breakfast. You know you are hungry when you are looking forward to hospital food.

Tuesday 3/31/09

John called me at school this morning to tell me that his sister had her baby today. He has red hair. Not that there is anything wrong with red hair but Joey is the only one in the family that has red hair and I have been trying to get rid of him forever. It would be just my luck that my baby will have red hair and be born on April Fools Day.
Today I got to leave school early because I had appointments. Yeah, it is almost over.
First I had to go pick up John. He likes it when I have appointments because he gets out of work early.
We went to the diabetes doctor. My blood hasn't been too bad. I sure will be glad when I don't have to check it 7 times a day and take 4 shots. She did an ultrasound and said the baby was about 5 1/2 pounds, which is small because I am due in 3 weeks. She says it would probably be best if we have the baby before next week. Then I had a Non-Stress Test. While I was hooked to the monitor the heart beat went down and I told John we might be having a baby today. Wouldn't that be strange me and his sister having our baby's on the same day. Well the nurse said they called my OB because of the heart rate. She said that it is something that happens and if I wouldn't have been on the monitor we never would have known but since I was they just couldn't ignore it. My OB wanted me to go to the hospital to get monitored.
So we left and went to pick up JR. We had to call a friend to have her watch JR and Cassandra.
We got to the hospital and the nurse said " Oh are you the c section for tomorrow" OMG, I hope not. So they get me all settled in and they say that since it is late 7p my OB will do the c section in the morning. Just my luck. He says I can tell my baby he was born on the 2nd. Yeah, right. So around 10p they give me an Ambian and that was it for the night.

Monday 3/30/09

Joey got out of the hospital tonight. We had his things ready for him to go and John took him to his new home, the motel. Of course the first thing he did was go buy beer, cant even give it a day.
I am ready to get moved into the room with the air conditioner and get JR his own room. I know he will like it. I will like having my TV back.

Sunday 3/29/09

Cassandra let me know that Joey is suppose to be out tomorrow. He was going to leave today but he went to the hospital for his asthma and they are going to admit him so he wont be out today. I know he did it on purpose, just kidding. Of course he wont let the asthma keep him from drinking.

Friday 3/27/09

Went to the OB today. Everything is good and set for the 13th. I cant wait.
Joey should be out this week and then we can get JR into his own room. I think he will like it. I will like it because we are going to move into the room with the air conditioner. I love to sleep when it is hot.
John's sister is due on April 1st. I don't think I would want to have my baby on the 1st(this turns out to be ironic).
Only a few more weeks at school too. I cant wait for the break but I really cant wait to start working afterwards. I need to figure out where I want to work. I don't think I want to work in a pedi office because I don't want to have to give kids shots all day. I will have to think about it.

Wednesday 3/25/09

Took JR for his checkup. He weighs 24 pounds. He had to get a Hep A shot, so that didn't make him happy. We had to wake him up from school so he was really grouchy anyway. Luckily he doesn't get sick when he gets his shots. We switched doctors because we use to take him to a children's clinic but we had to wait 3 hours so now I got someone with no wait. He sees a specialist for all of his major problems so I just need someone to weigh and measure him and give him his shots. I can usually tell myself if something is wrong then we can go to the ER.
Only 2 1/2 more weeks. Only a few more days till Joey is out. I cant wait.

Sunday 3/22/09

Today we got the kids a poodle. We like big dogs but it is hard to have one in our apartment. Her name is Princess. She is a white, four year old toy poodle. She is really cute and doesn't bark, which I like because most poodles bark alot. She is really good with the kids. I hope it stays that way. Cassandra likes sleeping with her. I found her on Craigslist. I had been looking for awhile.

Thursday 3/19/09

I didn't go to school today. Not that I wasn't feeling good but I knew our teacher wasn't going to be there so I did not want to go.
Also I had to schedule my OB appointment early at 1130am because my doctor is going out of town for the weekend. My luck I will have the baby this weekend.
They just weighed me, I gained 1 pound for the week. He said I wasn't dilated or even close, nice try.

Wednesday 3/18/09

Today was the last day of the mod for the class. Only one more mod and then externship. We had our final today and I got a 96. For some reason I can never get a 100. I am not complaining though.
JR's Early Childhood Intervention counselor came over today. They are going to start him with speech therapy. He says words but no one can understand him. She says he is doing really good with his walker. He loves to be outside.

Monday 3/16/09

Went to the diabetes doctor today at 845am. I was suppose to go tomorrow but John has to work in the afternoon because it is St Patricks Day and a pub by his work has a big crowd and his restaurant is going to sell pizzas so he gets to roll them out all night. Lucky him. Well I wish I hadn't had to change because I didn't get out till 1115. It was horrible, they were so busy. I had every intention of going going to school after the appointment but since it was so late it wasn't worth the drive.
Everything was good at the doctors. I am so ready to get this over with. Only 4 more weeks.
That is it for today.

Sunday 3/15/09

Went to the Baby Expo today. It was OK. JR was acting up but it got us out of the house for a few hours. I know my hips hurt all night because I walked so much. Got alot of samples and tried alot of new things. Cassandra had fun.
Then we went to the grocery store...more walking. I guess it is good for me. I have all of my coupons but I was so tired I didn't feel like messing with them. I really do need to get more organized...maybe one day.

Thursday 3/12/09

Today we got 1.71 inches of rain. That is great considering that is more rain than we got all of 2008. I love to sleep in the rain. It just makes me lazy and not want to do anything.
Cassandra came back from her dad's today and went straight to her friends house and spent the night.
I am going to try and go again to Walgreens and see if I can get the diaper deal again. We can always use more diapers and wipes.
John works all day today. He is going to bring home a pizza because we forgot to put the chicken in the fridge last night and had to throw it away. I hate when we do that.
That is about it for today.

Wednesday 3/11/09

Joey did go and get his tattoo off. It cost $150.00 and he needs a few more sessions but I am not sure he will go get it done.
Not much going on today. It is raining and cold, in the 40's but I like it. It is so much easier to sleep when it is cold and not hot.
I don't know how the octomom carried 8, I cant handle carrying one.
That is about it for today.

Tuesday 3/10/09

I am so glad we are actually suppose to get some rain this week. We are 3 inches below normal for the year so far and last year we were 18 inches below normal. We couldn't even have fireworks for New Years because it was so dry.
Joey came home and says he has to get his tattoo off tomorrow. I don't know why he would get his name on his hand in the first place. Maybe so he wouldn't forget it. I guess also he forgot his name was Joey and not Joe.
I had John go to CVS for me last night. I got 3 Garnier Fructis shampoos at 3/10.00 and had 1.00 coupons and got 5.00 ECB's back so it is like 3 for .67 a piece. I got Crest ProHealth Toothpaste free and Secret Flawless for .99. It was a good deal. I wish I could find deals on groceries. Not enough competition around here though.
That is about it for today.

Monday 3/9/09

I didn't go to school today because JR was up too late so I didn't feel like I got any sleep. Always up to go to the bathroom.
We went to the Lion and Rose Pub for lunch. They have very good fish and chips but I got the chicken strips and chips. It was good. It was also in our budget.
Joey is not very bright. He has known for a few weeks that his job didn't allow him to have tattoos that showed but he has been trying to hide the one on his hand with makeup. Well his boss saw it and says hr has till Wednesday to get rid of it. He thinks he can go get it done in one session and it would cost about $40.00. I think that is crazy but we will see. I don't care anymore because he has enough money saved for a few weeks somewhere and he will no longer be our problem.
Cassandra called me today to tell me 3 weeks till Joey moves out. Even she is counting down.
I did go find a pediatrician for the baby so I can have him circumcised when he is born. I am going to switch JR too. Not that I don't like his doctors but he goes to a clinic and waiting 3 hours is horrible. All I need a new doctor for is checkups, shots and colds. He goes to specialist for all of his other problems but not as much as before.

Sunday 3/8/09

One more week till Baby Expo. I hope I am feeling good enough to go and do all of that walking.
I think it is a good thing we are having another boy because right now JR's favorite toy to play with is Cassandra's pink Barbie car and his favorite thing on TV is Cheetah Girls. Not that there is anything wrong with that.
We were going to go to the zoo today but I want to save my walking for next week.
I did go to Walgreen's today and got a very good deal on Huggies. They have them for $10.00 and when you buy $30.00 you get $10.00 back. I had 3 $5.00 coupons so it is like 3 packs for $5.00. Which is good. Also I can send for a rebate of .75 for each package. I didn't have a coupon for JR's size but at least Ethan will have diapers for a little while. I also got hair color for $1.99. I cant believe how gray my hair has got. I also picked up a Glade Sense and Spray for .99. It was a pretty good day at Walgreens.
We also went grocery shopping at WalMart and stayed on budget with money left. We only spent $40.00, I think that is the least we have ever spent.
I cant believe how much an hour time change throws off a body. It was really bad for JR. He didn't go to bed till 11p so that means I went to bed late. I hope it doesn't take him long to adjust. I don't think I can handle it.

Saturday 3/7/09

Just me and JR today. I know I have said this before but I will be so glad when he has his own room and own TV. I don't like cartoons.
Not much else going on today.

Friday 3/6/09

Not much going on today.
I went to see my therapist today. Yes I go to one, it's free so why not. I think it helps alot. She is very proud of me because I wrote a letter to my brother-in-law about everything he does that drives me crazy. I know it is not talking to him directly but I write letters. I don't like to talk.
Cassandra is off to her dad's for most of spring break. I guess that is good because the only day I get off for spring break is Thursday. Oh yeah.
We have been listening to Dave Ramsey for awhile now and we have finally decided to try and do a budget this week. I will let everyone know how that goes. The one good thing is we don't have any credit cards. We always live paycheck to paycheck. It might help to see where the money is going.

Thursday 3/5/09

One day I hope to be able to get organized enough to add pictures to this blog.
I didn't go to school today. I think I wanted a 4 day weekend. I enjoyed being home and resting.
Not much going on today.

Wednesday 3/4/09

I went to my OB today and blood pressure is still good. He made sure I was registered at the hospital, which I am. I am so ready. He says I will spend 2 nights in the hospital, for a c-section that doesn't seem like long enough but he is the doctor.
Today was John's day off. He had to go pay two tickets he forgot he had from last year. The police were giving everyone a break this week and next week they were going to start arresting. He only had to pay $40.00 because he got it taken care of, no inspection and no tags, right after he got the ticket he just never went to court to show them. $40.00 is always better that $300.00.
Cassandra is excited because next week is spring break.

Tuesday 3/3/09

Went to the diabetes doctor today. My blood pressure is back to normal. I guess it is a good thing I took it easy this last week. Had an ultrasound and everything is looking good. Cassandra keeps hoping the baby will change into a girl, but no such luck.
6 more weeks until Ethan is born, if not sooner. I hope not because if he was born now and got to come home he would be naked because we haven't bought any clothes for him yet. I am waiting till Joey moves out so we can have the room. Only 4 more weeks and we will be free. Even Cassandra is counting down.
Cassandra had her TAKS test today. I just don't understand how the Texas school system can put all of the emphasis on one test. I think it is crazy. Cassandra does get good grades but I think it later years it will be stressful.
Not much else going on today.

Sunday 3/1/09

We were going to take the kids to the zoo today but it was way too windy. I think it was blowing 30MPH. Maybe next week. At least it is not cold.
Not much going on today. It is a lazy day for all of us.

Saturday 2/28/09

I am happy because the weather is starting to change. We have already had one day of 90 degrees but that is all. I like the summer because JR's skin isn't as bad as it is in the winter.
John is off with me today. He finally gets a Saturday off and what are we going to do, nothing. I think he outgrown only wanting mac and cheese. He wont eat it at all right now. He has switched to liking fish sticks and chicken nuggets. At least it is meat. He also loves fruit. I think he would live off of it if he could.
John is sick on his day off, figures. I think Cassandra got us both sick.
Joey is still driving me crazy. Last night he opened a jar of peanut butter. Now that wouldn't sound so bad but I think he could have used one of the 4 OTHER jars he has opened. He acts so much like a little kid but worse. We have started making him give us his money so we can save it. He is out in a little over 3 weeks. Yeah!

Friday 2/27/09

TGIF!
I am glad we don't have school on Fridays. I hate that I still have to get up at 6am and get the kids ready and get JR to school.
Joey, the brother-in-law, is really driving me crazy. It is like having another kid, even though he is 35. He was off the last two days and he just brings all of his dirty dishes out of his room and puts them in the sink. I don't think I should have to wash them. I am suppose to be the one taking it easy and getting the rest. John talks to him but it does no good. He hasn't have to pay us for bills since December so he could save and move out. All he has is less than $300.00. He told John he needs to treat him like a little kid and take his money from him when he comes home. John will but I think he should do it on his own. I guess when he moves out he will have to do it because he is not moving back in with us, that is for sure.
Cassandra is off to her dad's for the weekend. I did get it settles with child support. He hasn't worked in three years so he owes alot of back. I don't really care about the back but a little help would be nice.
That is about it for today.

Thursday 2/26/09

I told my teacher I wasn't going to school today. I was going to stay home and take it easy. No kids, no John but that is easier said than done. I get to looking at the house and I have to clean it up a little.
Cassandra is not going outside today. She is in trouble for lying...again. When will she learn. Probably not for awhile. It is not bad to stay in. She has her DS, she has cable TV, the only thing she doesn't like is having her little brother in her room.
Not much going on today.

Wednesday 2/25/09

Not much going on today.
In school today we didn't do much. We sat in on a meeting for our externship. I am not sure where I want to try and work yet. There are a few that look good. I am not sure I want to do pediatrics because I don't think I want to put up with sick kids that much. I do know when I continue on to RN I want to work in L&D.
I was suppose to go to court today for a child support hearing for Cassandra. It has gotten put off the last three times I have gone so maybe if I don't go it will happen. I hope so.
John was off today so he dropped me off at school. He went a washed clothes. We had alot. I cant wait to move in to a place with washer and dryer connections. It is such a pain the butt to have to go out and wash clothes.
I got my papers for the C-section. It is scheduled for April 13th and I have to be there at 530am. That is way early.
That is about all for today.

Tuesday 2/24/09

Happy Birthday Quentin! I cant believe my oldest son is 18. If I didn't have a daughter that was 20, that would make me feel so old.
Today in school all we did was go to the computer class and do our resumes. It is so boring.
John has to work all day today so he can have Saturday off. He cant wait to have have two days off in a row. It has been so long.
That is about all for today.

monday 2/23/09

Back to school today for me. I wish I could go later in the day because 6am does come early. It is really boring, just because this month we are just in class learning the billing and insurance. I cant wait to get back in the lab.
I went to my diabetes doctor today and had to up my insulin just a little but my blood pressure was a little high so I went to my OB. He said it wasn't too bad 124/82, but I could go on bed rest. I don't want that. I finish school in less than two months. We made a deal, I can go to school as long as I go home and rest and not do anything. John was there to hear that so he wont think I am making it up. The taking it easy part is easier said than done when you have two kids at home. Cassandra can take care of herself but JR cant. It would also be a lot easier if he could walk. Cassandra does help alot.
JR must have got "walker jacked" today because he had a little bruise on his head. I guess he will learn to be tough. He got to be in the big class all day. When we got there they were outside and playing with bubbles. He loves to say "bubbles" and "pop, pop".
That is about all for today.

Sunday 2/22/09

Today is Sunday. We are all home, except Cassandra who is still at her dad's.
I am not feeling too good today. Not sure why. I don't want to do anything so I probably wont.
John went to the gym today when JR took his nap and he got to play 3 games of basketball. He is just now starting to go to the gym so I know he will be very sore tomorrow. He also went to the grocery store. I was suppose to but didnt feel like it so him and JR went. He says this lady was giving out samples of strawberries and JR had one and said "more, more,more" over and over until he went back and got some. So i guess he likes strawberries.
My brother in law is really making me mad. When we did leave the house today, he dropped a beer and broke the bottle. I am not mad about that because I understand that was an accident. But the thing that pisses me off is he cleaned it up but he swept the glass into Cassandra's room and just left it there. What an idiot. For one, Cassandra doesn't want to smell beer and for two, the kids play in that room and there doesn't need to be glass in there. I just don't know what to do. t is like having another child, and one I don't like, at that.
That is enough for today.

Saturday 2/21/09

It is just me and JR today. He is a handful. He does like to watch cartoon all day. I think he is way too young to know that we can FF through commercials but he knows. He will even go to the couch and bring me the remote to FF. Is that bad? We took JR for his ride tonight when John got home to get him to sleep. He does sleep good in his toddler bed. I am glad because I don't think I would want him to sleep with me because I don't sleep very good when he is in our bed because he sleeps so wild. I don't know how people do it when their kids are older and sleep with them.
I think he could watch bubbles all day. I know he will say "bubbles" all day.
I shouldn't be this way but I am. I want my brother in law out. He just does things that irritate the crap out of me. On Fridays I always cook a little extra because I know I am going to be home all day Saturday and I don't want to cook all day long. So I put the extra in a bowl and in a drawer and under things, that should be the clue, don't eat. Well for some reason he doesn't get it. I don't think he has any common sense. Not sure where that eluded him. He also should be saving all the money he can for his own place, but he buys beer every day. He only has 5 weeks to get his own place. I do want to get JR in his own room before Ethan is here. Anyone have any suggestions? I guess that is enough bitching today.

Friday 2/20/09

TGIF!
I am glad I don't go to school on Friday. John and I get to spend a little time together because he doesn't have to work till later in the day. Sometimes that is a good thing and sometimes it is not.
JR likes his new big boy class. They have a fish tank. They say he loves to be outside and he uses his walker alot, until one of the other kids decides they want to take it from him. He does love to be outside.
Cassandra is off to her dad's today so it will be just me and JR tomorrow.
That is about it for today.

Thursday 2/19/09

Not much going on today.
JR is doing really good sleeping in his toddler bed. It is me that doesn't get much sleep because I am always up checking on him to make sure he is still in his bed. But he seems to like it.
Cassandra doesn't like not being able to go outside. She also has to play with JR more.
John works all day today so I took the kids up to see him after picking them up from school. He feed them so I didn't have to. I also got to bring a pizza home so I didn't even have to cook for myself. I guess John will have to fend for himself. He wont eat at work because he says he gets tired of smelling it.
That is about it for today.

Wednesday 2/18/09

Back to school today for me. I think it is going to be a very boring month because we are doing insurance and we are going to be in the classroom all month and not the lab. I would rather be in the lab.
I went to the doctor today and when the MA took my blood pressure it was high 136/86. That was the first thing the doctor saw. He asked her " Did you let her rest before you took it" and she said yes, which she hadn't. So he took it and it was good. Don't scare me like that. That is the reason JR was born 6 weeks early and I was on bed rest the last 3 months. I don't want to go through that again. I have only gained about 12 pounds so that helps too.
JR went to school today and got to work with the therapist. She said he did really good with his walker. He walked outside, up the ramp, in the grass and everywhere he could go. He did get tired after about 10 minutes but then was happy to be able to play on the swings. He does love being outside.
Cassandra is in trouble and cant go outside for two days. I told her to come straight home at 245p because I had a doctors appointment. Well at 305p she wasn't home so we went to look for her and couldn't find her, so we had to go to the doctors. She knows that is for some reason we are not home when she gets home she is to go to her friend's house. John dropped me off and then went back to look for her. She says she came straight home but then she admitted she didn't even come check. so she is in trouble.
John's brother is driving me crazy. I cant wait for us to have the whole house to our self and JR to have his own room. We told him not eat the soup I made because I was going to eat it the next day and what does he do, he eats it. He also ate my sugar free ice cream, he should know that will get him kicked out ASAP :). Only 5 more weeks and he should have his own place.
Well that is about all for now.

Tuesday 2/17/09

We didn't have school today. For that I am very thankful. I always love to stay home.
It wasn't much of a day off though because I still had to get up at 6am to get the kids ready for school and get John to work since I needed the car because JR had a doctors appointment. I just wish one day I could relax all day. Maybe in 18 years :).
I had to pick JR up from school at noon today so I woke him up from his nap. So I know he should go to bed on time tonight. We took him to the neurologist today for a check up on his spine. It was a quick trip and i looks good. In 6 months she does want an MRI to make sure all the fluid is gone in his spine.
John worked in the morning and I had to pick him up early so he could go with me. He didn't mind that.
That is about it for today..

Monday 2/16/09

Cassandra didn't have school today. I am sure alot didn't. She was happy she got to play outside all day.
I had school today. We had the end of mod test. I am glad it was open book. Only 8 more weeks of class. Only 8 more weeks till the baby is born too. I guess we are cutting it very close.
JR had school today. He really likes going.
We went and bought JR a toddler bed and I think next time we will have to pay somebody to put things together because it never goes good. We also bought him a potty chair, I think I am ready but I am not sure about him. We'll see.
No school for me tomorrow. Yeah.
We are trying to get my brother-in-law out of our house. It is hard because he is not responsible enough to take care of himself but he is over 30 and it is time he goes. I could go on and on about that but not too much at one time. We should have him gone by the time the baby comes.
That is all for today.

Sunday 2/15/09

The whole family is home today. Not sure if that is a good thing :)
We did go grocery shopping today. I do not like doing it on Sundays because it is so crowded. Luckily we didn't have to take JR because Cassandra was here to watch him. Their uncle was also here so it's not like she did it herself, but she thinks she did.
That is about it for today.

Saturday 2/14/09

Happy Valentines Day!
John was at work all day. He did get me some flowers and good grilled red snapper for dinner and brought it home. That was nice.
Cassandra was here this weekend. She stayed the night with a friend last night. She says she is Cinderella around the house because I make her do chores. She is funny.
JR has learned to use his legs more. The other day he flipped out of the crib so it was time to take out the extra mattress. Luckily he wasn't hurt. Today he has learned to use his legs to pull himself up on the couch. At least he know how to back down. He thinks he is so big.
I didn't do much today. I clean here and there but I get tired easy. I guess that is to be expected.
That is about it for today

Friday 2/13/09

Friday the 13th.
Just a few things going on the world right now.
1. Plane crash yesterday and unlike the one a few weeks ago nobody survived. It is sad.
2. I just saw on the news today a story about what is in holiday chocolates. They tested 4 brands. Three brands had cellulose, which is just cotton fibers. One brand, one of the most expensive available had cellulose and they found an insect part, that they think was a head. The bad part of that is per the FDA they are allowed 60 insect parts per 1/4 lb of chocolate. Now that is gross. I don't think I will want chocolates anymore.
3. I really like Toby Keith. He made the news. He was performing at a concert and a fan threw a beer up on stage and flipped him off. Toby followed they guy and caught up with him and had a little "talk" with him. Good for him.
JR went back to school today, just in time to get his first Valentine cards. He is learning to walk with a walker and had his therapy today. They say he is doing really well. He is moving up to the next class at school. Yeah!
Cassandra is spending the night with friends tonight. A night of movie and pizza and staying up all night. She should be really enjoyable tomorrow and helpful (Just kidding). She did help me clean today so that was good.
John is working tonight. He is into World of Warcraft. I am lucky because he doesn't play 24/7 like alot of those that are into it. He just plays at night before we go to bed.
Well that is enough for tonight. It is time to get JR ready for bed.

Thursday 2/12/09

I couldn't go to school today. JR was up half the night crying. He has real bad allergies and eczema and they were acting up. The only time he wasn't crying was when he would scratch. I had given him Zyrtec earlier but I broke down and gave him more and he finally went to sleep at 2am, in our bed. So since he was in our bed sleeping we were not sleeping. I am so glad he sleeps in his own bed, usually. We have tried everything for the eczema and nothing works great. Luckily we live in a part of the country that has high humidity and warm weather. It doesn't bother him in the summer, as much, just for a couple of months in the winter when it is dry and cold. If anyone has any suggestions on the eczema please share them with me.
Cassandra was almost in so much trouble today. She stays after school and walks home and is suppose to be home at 4p. Today she wasn't home at 5p so I get dressed and start to get JR dressed and she walks in the door all happy. I cant believe it. I said "you are in so much trouble. What time do you get out of school?" She says "4p" and I said "What time is it now?" She says "5p" and I said "that is why you are in so much trouble." and then she says "but mom, you said I could stop at the Valentine party at the office." Oh yeah, I forgot, must be the pregnancy :) I felt really bad for being mad at her.
John had to work all day today. He did let my practice drawing blood on him yesterday, and I got him. He has also let me give him a few shots, what a good sport.
To end the day we did take the kids for a car ride to get JR to sleep. That is the easy way. We were at home in bed by 10p. Yeah. What a long day, it always starts at 6am.

Wednesday 2/11/09

JR was up all night not feeling well so he stayed home with John and I went to school.
On school today we got to work in the lab. I drew 3 people's blood and actually got some all 3 times. Yeah! I am still a little nervous drawing blood but I guess that will go away with practice.
I also got to give 3 injuections. I don't mind the blood but I have shots. Not so much giving but receiving. Luckily since I am pregnant alot in the class are scared to try and take my blood or give me shots. I only had 1 person do my blood today and I had to volunteer for that.
Cassandra got to go on a field trip to Sea World today, she was really excited and had alot of fun.
Well that is about all for today.

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