An Update on Our Kids

I guess I'll start with our newest addition, Benjamin Lewis. He joined our family in April this year. He is such a good baby and has such a sweet spirit. He is such a blessing to our family. He can roll over and is trying to figure out how to push up to crawl and sit. And, he just started eating solids last week.

Joshua is now 2 1/2 years old. He is such a cutie. He has a fun, energetic and loving personality. He is a very smart and busy boy and loves life. He is learning his colors and learning to count. And, he is very close to being potty trained...YAY!

Abigail is 5 years old and started kindergarten about a month ago and she loves riding the bus. She is exhausted each day when she gets home, but enjoys getting to go to school. She has good days and bad, but it will get better with time. She is growing into such a pretty little girl and has a big personality. She loves playing outside and playing on her iPad.

Rachel is now 9 years old and is in the 4th grade. She is still homeschooling and enjoys our one-on-one time when we can get it. She loves that she is usually finished with her lessons before lunch! She is growing into a beautiful young lady. She loves helping me with and playing with the boys. She likes to draw and she is playing soccer again this year.

I totally forgot about my blog...

Okay. I know this sounds ridiculous, but I totally forgot about my blog. Evidently. I've been very busy since Joshua was born. I can't believe I haven't posted anything in 2 1/2 years! Any followers that I once had have since stopped following (not including the 10 of you that are left!) Anyway, I'm not promising anything, but I'll try to post when I can.

Joshua's Two Week Checkup

I took Joshua in for his checkup on Thursday. He has already surpassed his birthweight in two short weeks. He weighed 9lbs 4oz and measured 21 1/4in long. He is eating well and sleeping well (considering that he is a newborn.)

We are adjusting well as a family of five. The girls are "little mommies" and love to help me when they can. Jeremy went back to work on Tuesday so it has definitely been a long week for me. Hopefully, everything will get easier as I begin to get more rest in the coming weeks.

Joshua is here!

We welcomed our sweet baby boy, Joshua Kirby, into our lives on February 24 at 2:25pm. He weighed 8lbs 8oz and measured 20 3/4in long. We are all crazy about him!

An update

Well, it looks like I have failed again to find the time to catch up on and keep our blog updated. And, my time will be even more limited very soon...

We will get to meet our sweet baby boy tomorrow. I am going in at 5:30am to be induced. We are all very excited and can't wait to meet the newest addition to our family!

Abigail's Surgery

On Tuesday, Abigail had her ear tubes replaced and her tonsils and adenoids removed. She was such a trooper. Her ENT told us that the surgery went great. We got to be with her in the recovery room. She wasn't quite as fussy as when she got ear tubes the first time (about 18 months ago.) After she finally woke up enough, she ate a popsicle and had some apple juice before she was discharged. We stopped at McDonald's on the way home because we were starving! Abigail enjoyed a chocolate milkshake on the ride home. She has done really well all week and her recovery hasn't been as bad as we were warned about. She has gotten a little fussy at times, but we really haven't had to worry much with her not wanting to eat and drink. And, she has rested a lot so hopefully she will be back to normal in about a week or so. We are thankful for all of your prayers during her surgery and during her recovery period.

A Surprise Trip to Arkansas

After my doctor's appointment, the girls and I got packed up and headed to my Mom's because my family was having Christmas there that night. I didn't tell anyone that we were coming and it was a great surprise! The girls enjoyed being able to open their gifts with their cousins and enjoyed playing with them, too. We ended up spending the night so they also got to spend some extra time with their Gramsy and Gramps. Before we headed home today, we were also able to stop by my Dad's so that the girls could see their Papa and Nana. Of course, they opened presents there, too. It was a quick and enjoyable trip, but I think that it will be last trip before Joshua arrives!

My 3 Hour Glucose Test

I had my three hour glucose tolerance test this morning. My first (fasting) blood draw was normal. The first blood draw after drinking the glucose drink was a few points over the limit, but the draw an hour after that was normal so my doctor said that he wasn't concerned about my levels and that I didn't have gestational diabetes. I was so glad to hear that.

Another Doctor Visit

I saw my OB again today and had to take my glucose tolerance test and got another ultrasound. Joshua looks great and weighs right at 3 lbs. We were glad to know that he is a healthy boy! Unfortunately, I failed my glucose test so I am scheduled to take the three hour test in two weeks. I am hoping that the failed test is due to a combination of my being sick and taking a lot of cough syrup for the last week and the fact that the glucose drink that they sent home with me before Thanksgiving had actually expired before my test today. I also came home with a prescription for antibiotics so hopefully this crud that I have will be gone soon!

Our 16th Anniversary

Today is our 16th wedding anniversary. It seems like the time has flewn by. We were just babies when were married. (I was 18 and he was 20.) We've pretty much grown up together. He is the love of my life. I feel very blessed to be married to such a good man. He has helped me become the woman I am today. I am so thankful for him and our life together.