Journal for Aiden

So Baby #4! That can be a crazy thought for many but not for us! We were so excited to find out that you were being sent to us. Each time has been a different experience and I was worried that this time would be harder. Harder on my body, harder because we have 3 kids to take care of... you were simple, calm, relaxing. You were already blessing us before you were born. The kids were SO excited to meet you. They would talk to me belly so you would recognize their voices when you were born. They took a "big brother, big sister" class to help them prepare. You were due on January 4th and I was so worried that you would be born on a holiday. I was planning like a crazy lady trying to get all things ready for Christmas early "just in case". I was super miserable the last few weeks before you were born, having contractions any time Id do anything. Then like the patient little man you are you waited. You waited for Christmas to be done and all cleaned up before you decided to join us. I woke up the morning after Christmas having contractions. We skipped church because I was uncomfortable, and went to walk around Walmart. Your siblings were worried about me and they were so cute asking about you. Then you were born at 11:07pm! 7 pounds exactly. The littlest of them all. You were so mad at the nurses that were checking you out, you just wanted your mommy. You have been such a sweet, loving boy and we are lucky to have you. Love you Aiden!

Changes

So as I am on this blog journey I now have switched to using my own computer and now am learning how to apply pics and all! So I am hopeful that some of my new posts will now contain pictures of my cuties.

This year is starting off well. We are all trying to eat healthier and the kids are really doing well with it. They are already starting to ask for fruits and veggies as a snack instead of "cheez-its". We are all trying new things and it has been fun. That's right, FUN! I am hopeful that this will continue to be a nice thing that we do as a family.

I have found a new love....PINTEREST! I am finding all sorts of neat ideas on this site including many organizational concepts. I am trying out different crafts, cleaning things up, and getting organized. There is something about a new year that brings this sense of a clean slate, a new beginning. I really am enjoying changing this around.

Tomorrow will be the kids' first full week back to school and Im not looking forward to it. It is crazy and chaotic when they are all home but I enjoy it. I do miss them when they are gone. Someday soon it will be summer and I might think differently.

my thoughts for the day....goodnight!

It's a New Year!

So it is now 2012! I cant believe how fast time is flying by. I mean I literally feel like my life is going in fast-forward while my body stays still. Aiden just turned ONE, Christmas is over, it's 2012! AHHH! I am not sure how to slow time down, but sure wish I could figure it out. Our baby is growing so quickly, all our kids are really. He is now pointing to things that he wants, babbling and trying to say some words, standing on his own, and walking along/behind everything. Aiden and I were both sick on his birthday so cake was delayed a day and he sure loved it. He is definitely my kid. He went crazy for the chocolate frosting and made a huge mess. He tried to open his presents but of course liked the paper the best. The biggest hit is a little car toy from Grandma and Grandpa. It makes noise, has lights, and spins the cars around in circles- what more could a little boy want?!
Christmas was fast and furious and slightly a blurr with all the illness this year. I took Anna, Alex, and Aiden to immediate care on Christmas Eve because of coughs, fevers, runny noses... Christmas Day night and the next few days I was super ill and then Aiden ended up with pneumonia. UGH. It was a fun time with all the cousins visiting at Grandmas house though. We also baptized Alaina and had family pictures. Fun and busy.
Now to enjoy the first few days of a new year before going back to school. Hopefully God will continue to bless us and allow us more time together this year, because I'm sure it will go just as fast as last year.

random ....

Well, I still am working on bringing this blog up to date and still blog about what is happening now- hard work! So let me tell you about David. He moved from Mexico to live with us in March of 2010. He came as a young naive teen who didn't know how to do much. I mean, didn't know how to pick up after himself or close a door behind himself. He has been really an added stress to our lives. At times not even sure why we work so hard to have him here. He is really a good kid though. He is really growing in strides considering the upbringing he had. Today he was really helpful with the kids while I had to take Anna to ballet and get ready for work. He made dinner plates for the kids, played with Aiden, ...all sorts of things. He also managed to finish his homework and walk the dog. He is really trying hard to show us how much he is growing and I really am proud of him. I never knew how much work I was signing up for by having him come to live with us but I am so thankful that he did. He has brought some great laughs and fun to our family. We love him much and the kids don't remember a life without him. Praying that he continues to grow.