Another semester of school is underway, I am now in my second week and so far have not been to overwhelmed . Tonight is my first speech and I'm not really looking forward to doing it, but I know I need to so I will just SUCK it up.My goal this semester is straight A's so wish me luck.
So, last year I would have to say has been a very hard one. Ryan was laid off for almost a year. it has been very
difficult to stay afloat. We have been struggling just to make ends meet. Unemployment is not a lot for a family of four to live on. Don't get me wrong I am very thankful for the Unemployment. We have started falling behind on so many things I cant even keep track anymore. It doesn't seem right to have to choose between paying you heat or electric bill. I say that to say this.
Blessing: Since the layoff I have learned so much. Materialistic things REALLY don't matter at all. Most couples fall apart in situations like this, but Ryan and I have become even stronger in our relationship than I ever thought possible. I have learned to lean on him which is very big for me. I have never leaned on anyone. I love him more than I ever thought I could.
I know that being with my family is more important than anything on this earth.
I do ask that you keep us in you prayers. Ryan now has a call back we don't know how long it will be, but we are praying the good Lord keeps him employed long enough to get caught up on our house payments. I have such a peace that no matter what our outcome is with out house or bills that all will be alright. God is so good and has taught me so much in this last year. There will be no frown on my face.
So, I know I have been horrible keeping up on this stinking blog...Life has been crazy. Preston my sweet little man is already 8 months old. I still can't believe it. I think it's even harder knowing that he is our last one. It makes me want to freeze time..Connor is at such a fun age. The kid is funny. He is really into music, and dancing to it. If he would let me video tape him we would so win AFV grand prize. Con went to his first soccer practice. Poor little bugger did not want to go. Then when he went decided not to participate at all. (sound like someone you know Evelyn).When we got home and Con prayed for his dinner that night he prayed that he wouldn't have to play soccer anymore..It's going to be a fun experience tomorrow.:-) He has his first game this weekend..It could be an exciting time. Oh well he will thanks me when he is older..RIGHT? Preston is rolling everywhere and getting up on his hands and knees but hasn't started crawling just yet. Today he did the military crawl..I am still nursing him. Which I'm thinking about stopping soon since next semester I really wont get a break to pump..He is not sleeping through the night. Still nursing two to three time a night which has been rough..It always seems like on school night for me he doesn't want to sleep at all..Little snot..Ryan and I let him have a sleep over at G-grandmas..Yes I know geezs he's 8 month cut the cord..It was really hard for me and Ryan. We woke up with no kids for the first time in a while and didn't know what to do..It was nice to have a date with the hubby, but I have no idea how parents can leave there kids all the time. I missed my little men soooooo much. This semester is almost over. I am starting to freak out about finals. Scared to death that I'm not going to pass..Waaaaaa..I can't wait till this semester is over. I get a little break before Summer semester begings, and I'm hoping we can go on a little vaca. We all need a little break...Well I have to get back to studying for my test tomorrow..Say a prayer for me...
So, we took Connor skiing for the first time. He had a major meltdown getting his gear on and walking all the way the the bunny hill. But as soon as daddy and Connor starting going up the hill, he all of a sudden started getting excited. He went down between Ryan's legs and loved it. He wanted to go down by himself but I was not ready for that. He went down a quarter of the way all by himself, and then he went down holding Ry's hand. He did so good we are going to start going once a week. I am going to by him some headgear for next Friday. in case he does attempt t go down the bunny hill by himself. I am not a skier but I willing to give it a shot. I went down the bunny hill and this Friday I'm gonna attempt to g down the larger one. The little girl that I babysit for went as well and loved it too. So they will be going again next week. Hopefully there will be no broken bones. Connor is so excited and cant wait to go again. I hope before the season is over he will be able to go down the bunny hill without falling all by himself.
So, I have decided I need a break from time to time. Last-night I went with some girls to get a bite to eat. The kiddies stayed at home with daddy. I pretended I didn't have a lot of homework to do and two test to study for. I needed a break from schoolwork soooooo bad I am only in my second week and have found it to be very stressful. I feel like such a horrible mom because it seems that I'm either studying or doing homework. I REALLY needed a to get away from my books. It was just for two hours, but today I feel like a new woman. I have to stop writing though because I have get to get back to doing schoolwork:-) WooHoo
Ok, so i made it through my first dissection. Last Thursday, yes that would be only my second day of class, we had to dissect a little pig. I was so freaked out because I have never dissected anything before. I got myself all worked up thinking I was gonna puke as they wheeled in little Wilbur. I kept on telling myself that Wilbur was in piggy heaven and I just had to SUCK it up. Thanks goodness my partner is a LPN and had no problem dissecting anything, so that made me relax BIG TIME. She also supplied me with cough drops to cover up the smell. WoW did that help big time. After getting over the Shock. I found it very interesting. So, if ya ever need to slice open Wilbur and don't know who to call. Just give me a ring. :)
Connor at the Train Show. He had such a blast. He could have stayed there all day.
Preston in his Hop-n-Bop, Connor grabbed his chair and was shoeing Preston how everything works.
My cute little puppy.
Just relaxing...
Connor Loving his Brother...
So, I haven't really posted anything other than pictures since Preston was born, so I;m gonna do my best to get on top of things. So far thing have been just fine. I forgot how easy having a newborn is. Preston is such a wonderful little baby. He is the complete opposite from Connor when he was a newborn. Connor had colic so it was a rough couple of months. Ryan just started working seven days a week shortly after Preston. It was a bummer for him because he would leave at 5a.m. and get home sometimes not until 8p.m. Praise the Lord I have such wonderful kiddies because it was an easy couple of weeks being by myself. Ry's back to his normal schedule so hes pretty happy about seeing the kids. We are happy to have him back as well. Although now I've got to start cooking again no more sandwiches or cereal for dinner:-( I managed to get to school on time the first day and have been on time since. I went back to school when Preston was only 6 days old. I was so proud of myself because it was the first time I went anywhere with just the three of us. I dropped Connor of at school then took little Preston to go hang out at work with G-ma Evey, so he wouldn't have to go to daycare. Now Preston gets dropped of with GG-Ma schenk while Con and I go to school. Connor really doesn't like being dropped off at school and has to be pried from my leg for the two days that he's there, but when I pick him up he is happy and loves telling me all the things he did in school. Thanks both g-ma's for all the help. Connor has been so wonderful with Preston I'm just amazed at how he has accepted his new little brother. we all sleep in the same bed ( Yes I know i swore I'd never do it but I love the four of us in bed) Connor won't go to bed without his little brother. He is the sweetest big Bro. I have recovered from the C-section and I have to say it was much easier than Connor's recovery. It was hard coming home from the hospital and having Ryan go right to work the next day but Con, Preston and I adjusted to it. I had my six week checkup and I'm okidokie I even found out that not only did I loose by baby weight but I lost 6lbs on top of that. WooHoo size zero here I come. Breastfeeding the best weight loss plan.:-) Connor has been my right hand he has been helping out so much. Sometimes a little too much :-) He will even help me give Preston a bath it's so cute the way Con talks to Preston in the tubby. Con will say "That water is nice right baby brother now let's wash your stinky feet" I guess I have said that a time or two to him. I can't believe that so much time has went by since we brought home little Preston. He has changed quite a bit. He can already roll over he did it at 5 weeks I thought Con rolled him over but the next day I saw it with my own eyes he my little Hercules. He has started to smile and coo which is so stinking cute. Well that's a little bit of how things have been going so far.
Preston Ryan all dressed up and ready to go.
He's such a cutie
Connor making faces like mommy.... My two little men.:-)
The blanket Preston Ryan is wrapped up in is the same one con came home in...
Look at the flowing hair....
Ya I know I'm sexy this is me in recovery.
Preston's first bath
He is so CUTE!!11
My three boy's
Preston wondering what the heck is going on.
Ok, I know it's a little graphic, but Ryan got an amazing of him entering into the world.
My Sweet little Preston
8lbs 2oz
Holding Preston for the first time.
My wonderful family My three men.. Life couldn't get any better than this
