Sunday, May 23, 2010
Mela-Carci...What?
For several years, Cameron has had a patch of skin on the back of his neck that is discolored. He went to a dermatologist a couple of years ago to get it looked at, and he said it was some pre-pre-cancerous spot or something and gave him a cream to put on it. Cam tried that for several months and nothing changed. This week, he went to a different dermatologist, and was told that it was actually skin cancer. I don't remember the technical term he used (mela something carci something, I have no idea???). But the doctor cut it out right then and there, while me and the girls were in the room. Gross! It was about the size of a quarter, and I have tried to avoid looking at the wound, because I briefly glanced at it and I still get the heeby-jeebies when I think about that grossness. The doctor also said that Cam's a little young to be getting "tumors" (the doctors words, not mine), especially that size, so he needs to be checked over regularly. Both the girls are quite pale, actually more like pasty white, so they definitely have inherited their dads skin coloring, not that I have dark skin either. I'm already OBSESSED about putting sunscreen on them, but this has just intensified my obsession.
Monday, May 10, 2010
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Mothers
Motherhood is harder than I ever thought it would be, but also so much more amazing and rewarding than I ever thought it could be. The hard parts; the sleepless nights, the disciplining, the tantrums, the messy diapers, are all worth every minute when you one of those amazing moments come along. And it's so surprising what might fill your heart with pride, or make you tear up with joy during day to day life. It could be something so awesome as a baby's first smile, or as ordinary as watching a movie together. There is most certainly no other job in the world that I would want...but, I might could use someone to come takeover during the not so fun stuff :)
The mothers in my life are all SO amazing, and all in there own way. First, my Mom. She taught me so much growing up. From the simple and basic things that all kids must eventually learn, to the huge and important things that I feel are so vital to pass on to my kids. But I think what I am enjoying so much about my Mother at this point in my life, is her friendship. I love my weekly (or daily) phone calls to my mother where I have the chance to just talk, and the great thing is, she always listens to every dull, mundane thing I have to say. I especially enjoy the time we have when we she comes to visit. I love it when she comes over, because when she is here, away from all her responsibilities at home, we get her undivided attention all the time. And she is always willing to drop what she has at home when I need "my mommy". After both of the births of my kids, she spent two LONG weeks of sleepless nights, lots of tears (mostly from me, but hey, I blame those darn pregnancy hormones), and me pretty much bossing her around, TELLING, not asking her, to do task after task after task for me. How amazing it that! And I love sharing those special first weeks of a newborns life with her. So, yeah, pretty much, my Mom is awesome!
Second, is my mother-in-law. I'm so grateful for Cam's mom. She's taken me in, and I truly feel like she treats me as one of her own. I am always amazed at how giving she is, and she taught her kids to be the same way. Sometimes I cannot believe the sacrifices she makes for others, and I could only hope to be half as good as she is. She teaches me so much, by being a good example. An example of a loving and caring mother, a woman with strong faith in the church, and a great teacher. I'm so glad that I married a man with an amazing mom!
Third, is my friends that are mothers. One of the best parts of having friends that are also mothers, is getting to share this experience together, and also learn together. I don't know where I would be if I didn't have friends that I could go to for help or advice on how to work through a tuff stage with one of my kids. Getting to talk to other women, who've experienced, or are experiencing the same difficulties, makes me realize that this difficult job is doable, and me and my kids will survive whatever ordeal we are dealing with. So, I'm thankful for all the women who've listened to me rant about all the crazyness, or have willingly offered tips and advise that have helped me to become the mother that I am.
So Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers in my life!!!
And just to really bring home my point about motherhood being difficult at times, I wrote this amidst a bit of craziness. As I am sitting on my computer typing, I'm listening to Lexi cry, as I am once again, trying to let her cry herself to sleep. I have decided that sleep training is one of the worst, but all important parts of raising a baby. And I'm also getting up every couple of minutes to escort Abby back to her room where she is supposed to be sleeping. And, you see, normally I would just shut the door and let the child lock on the inside door knob do it's job, but this week, she figured out how to BUST the lock off the door knob. So this was a great time to try to remember all the WONDERFUL parts of motherhood!
The mothers in my life are all SO amazing, and all in there own way. First, my Mom. She taught me so much growing up. From the simple and basic things that all kids must eventually learn, to the huge and important things that I feel are so vital to pass on to my kids. But I think what I am enjoying so much about my Mother at this point in my life, is her friendship. I love my weekly (or daily) phone calls to my mother where I have the chance to just talk, and the great thing is, she always listens to every dull, mundane thing I have to say. I especially enjoy the time we have when we she comes to visit. I love it when she comes over, because when she is here, away from all her responsibilities at home, we get her undivided attention all the time. And she is always willing to drop what she has at home when I need "my mommy". After both of the births of my kids, she spent two LONG weeks of sleepless nights, lots of tears (mostly from me, but hey, I blame those darn pregnancy hormones), and me pretty much bossing her around, TELLING, not asking her, to do task after task after task for me. How amazing it that! And I love sharing those special first weeks of a newborns life with her. So, yeah, pretty much, my Mom is awesome!
Second, is my mother-in-law. I'm so grateful for Cam's mom. She's taken me in, and I truly feel like she treats me as one of her own. I am always amazed at how giving she is, and she taught her kids to be the same way. Sometimes I cannot believe the sacrifices she makes for others, and I could only hope to be half as good as she is. She teaches me so much, by being a good example. An example of a loving and caring mother, a woman with strong faith in the church, and a great teacher. I'm so glad that I married a man with an amazing mom!
Third, is my friends that are mothers. One of the best parts of having friends that are also mothers, is getting to share this experience together, and also learn together. I don't know where I would be if I didn't have friends that I could go to for help or advice on how to work through a tuff stage with one of my kids. Getting to talk to other women, who've experienced, or are experiencing the same difficulties, makes me realize that this difficult job is doable, and me and my kids will survive whatever ordeal we are dealing with. So, I'm thankful for all the women who've listened to me rant about all the crazyness, or have willingly offered tips and advise that have helped me to become the mother that I am.
So Happy Mothers Day to all the mothers in my life!!!
And just to really bring home my point about motherhood being difficult at times, I wrote this amidst a bit of craziness. As I am sitting on my computer typing, I'm listening to Lexi cry, as I am once again, trying to let her cry herself to sleep. I have decided that sleep training is one of the worst, but all important parts of raising a baby. And I'm also getting up every couple of minutes to escort Abby back to her room where she is supposed to be sleeping. And, you see, normally I would just shut the door and let the child lock on the inside door knob do it's job, but this week, she figured out how to BUST the lock off the door knob. So this was a great time to try to remember all the WONDERFUL parts of motherhood!
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Abby's Bike
Friday, April 30, 2010
A Few Of Her Favorite Things
Abby has fallen in love with a few things lately. First, Barbie Dolls. A guy Cam works with gave us his daughters old Barbie toys she no longer plays with and Abby has sure taken a liking to them.
Second, "twirl dresses" as she calls them. She wants to where them everyday, and will put them on over what ever clothes she is wearing.
Third, "church shoes". I bought her some new sandals for church, and she also wants to wear these everyday, with everything, pj's, jeans, whatever.
One night I went to bed and heard music and started looking for the source, and I found her Barbie cars parked under my bed in their "garage". (One of the cars has a working radio in it)
Second, "twirl dresses" as she calls them. She wants to where them everyday, and will put them on over what ever clothes she is wearing.
Third, "church shoes". I bought her some new sandals for church, and she also wants to wear these everyday, with everything, pj's, jeans, whatever.
Lexi, 4 Months Old
I was looking back through my blog, and I realized that I haven't posted very much about what's happening with Lexi. Don't worry, she hasn't been forgotten or neglected, but there's only so much that can be said about someone that pretty much only eats and sleeps!
But, she is growing fast and doing new things all the time. She just turned 4 months old, which means it's only 2 more months till that magical 6 months when things seem to get so much easier. Recently she got thrush, and after two weeks of treating it, it still hasn't gone away. Most of the time it isn't a big deal, but she does have days where she won't eat very well because she's devolved a few sores in her mouth from it. She also has an eye infection that just won't go away either. Poor little girl, she wakes up with the grosses eye boogers, and she just rubs and rubs her eye till it is so red. Other than her minor little ailments, she is happy and healthy. Actually, extremely healthy, she is a BIG girl, so she looks about twice her age. Luckily, on a baby, fat rolls are super cute!
My mom bought us a Bumbo, which she just recently has liked sitting in. It's so nice because now it's easy for her to join us at the table for meals and stuff. She also is transitioning nicely to taking her naps in her crib instead of in her swing and she is falling asleep on her own too. Her newest achievement was to roll over, once. I'm pretty sure it was entirely by accident, but, hey, they have to start somewhere right?
At her 4 month check-up the doctor said she was doing good, and to start solid foods when we wanted. So I've tried a couple of times and Lexi is still unsure of the whole idea, but I'm sure with time she will LOVE it!
She weighed 15 lbs 6 oz and is 24.5 inches tall.
But, she is growing fast and doing new things all the time. She just turned 4 months old, which means it's only 2 more months till that magical 6 months when things seem to get so much easier. Recently she got thrush, and after two weeks of treating it, it still hasn't gone away. Most of the time it isn't a big deal, but she does have days where she won't eat very well because she's devolved a few sores in her mouth from it. She also has an eye infection that just won't go away either. Poor little girl, she wakes up with the grosses eye boogers, and she just rubs and rubs her eye till it is so red. Other than her minor little ailments, she is happy and healthy. Actually, extremely healthy, she is a BIG girl, so she looks about twice her age. Luckily, on a baby, fat rolls are super cute!
My mom bought us a Bumbo, which she just recently has liked sitting in. It's so nice because now it's easy for her to join us at the table for meals and stuff. She also is transitioning nicely to taking her naps in her crib instead of in her swing and she is falling asleep on her own too. Her newest achievement was to roll over, once. I'm pretty sure it was entirely by accident, but, hey, they have to start somewhere right?
At her 4 month check-up the doctor said she was doing good, and to start solid foods when we wanted. So I've tried a couple of times and Lexi is still unsure of the whole idea, but I'm sure with time she will LOVE it!
She weighed 15 lbs 6 oz and is 24.5 inches tall.
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Quick Trip to Colorado
We made a quick trip to Colorado this last weekend. There were still a few family members of mine that had yet to see Lexi in person, so I wanted to get over there for a visit. We flew over on Friday, which tends to stress me out a little now that I have kids, but Lexi handled it great, and I put a movie on my IPod for Abby and that kept her pretty occupied.
We spent most of the time just hanging out at the house. Of course my Mom and I managed to get some shopping in, and Cam just relaxed. Abby enjoyed playing with Kenna, and asked at least once an hour if she could go out back and play on the swing set (and she usually convinced someone to actually take her out, too). On Saturday, I had lunch with a few girls that I went to school with. That was so fun, and so very nice to chat for awhile. Cam came to the lunch too, but quickly bailed when he turned out to be the only male, which was fine, because that just allowed us to do some serious girl talk with no men present :)
It was such a nice trip, but way to quick, so I'm already trying to find a chance in the near future to return for a little longer.
We spent most of the time just hanging out at the house. Of course my Mom and I managed to get some shopping in, and Cam just relaxed. Abby enjoyed playing with Kenna, and asked at least once an hour if she could go out back and play on the swing set (and she usually convinced someone to actually take her out, too). On Saturday, I had lunch with a few girls that I went to school with. That was so fun, and so very nice to chat for awhile. Cam came to the lunch too, but quickly bailed when he turned out to be the only male, which was fine, because that just allowed us to do some serious girl talk with no men present :)
It was such a nice trip, but way to quick, so I'm already trying to find a chance in the near future to return for a little longer.
The girls loved for Grandpa to read them story, after story, after story
Who would believe that these two cute little girls could cause so much mischief!
Abby and Lexi on the beanbag chair. Abby loves to hold Lexi's hand, it doesn't how many times we tell her that it can hurt Lexi if she does it to hard, she still holds her hand every chance she gets.
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