Our New Addition!

Welcome to the world Liam!
Born: July 5, 2010
Weight: 8 lbs
Length: 20 1/4 in

All's quite on the western front!

Well that's at least how it used to be. For those of you who don't know, Michael was having troubles hearing for a while. He failed his hearing test really bad. We knew his tubes had fallen out but didn't know how clogged he was until we went to the doctors. 4 appointments later and one 15 minute surgery and all is well again. In fact, he listens and follows directions, his speech is clearer (and more frequent) and his response to questions is immediate. This was not the case before, in fact, he spent many days on frequent timeouts for not listening and acting out because of his lack of understanding. By the end, the thing he quoted most often was "Understand me?!" and "Focus..." Now that he is the perfect child again, of course my troubles wouldn't be over... Lily is 2 and making me very aware of this! If I am bald after delivery of baby #3, it won't be because of "postpartum alopecia".

Handcrafted Accessories

I put a link on the side bar, up at the top! This is the site where I will be displaying new items. Ordering instructions are available there too.

Spring Boutique

Saturday, March 27th

1:00pm to 6:00pm

818 Appleton Rd.

Simi Valley

Dont miss out on great deals! Raffles every 30 minutes!!

For more information or to get directions, please contact Megan Huntley (805) 280-6343

featured participants:

Cookie Lee

Pampered Chef

Handcrafted Accessories

Party Lite

Arbone

Mary Kay

Come see what's new and get deals on what's not!

7-ELEVEN

Next week there is a Grand Opening Celebration close to my heart.

7-ELEVEN click here

I have always lived by a 7-eleven. Growing up, my dad would take my sibilings and I to get a slurpee about once a week, maybe more, maybe less. I have continued to get slurpees on a regular basis. My children know the store and flavors well. I even had cravings, while pregnant with Michael for my beloved frosty beverage. And so it is with great enthusiasm that I share 25 cent slurpee day at the Madera store.

About that time!

We went to the doctors on Friday for our ultrasound. This was the most in depth, ultra detailed ultrasound we have ever had. It was such a great learning experience. After 45 minutes and an earlier sneak peek, we finally found out that we are having a BOY! The umbillical cord was all balled up when the doctor was actually trying to show us, but he knew from the earlier opened legged shot exactly what it was. Darren actually caught it before they were ready to go there when they were just trying to get the legs. Stupid me, I had to ask a question, so I was distracted and didn't see the full shot.

I..just..can't..make..it..

Apparently it is too far to get to Michael's room from the couch. I went into his room, to put the comforter and pillow back on his bed, waiting for him to follow. He said he was tired and wanted to go to bed, so this wasn't a defiance thing. This is the living room about 15 feet from his bedroom door.


He doesn't take naps anymore. Bed time comes a little faster than it used to and has always been an easy task. Once his head hits the pillow, I think I have about 45 seconds to say good night and I love you in hopes of getting a response before he is snoring. That's right he snores. He always has. Most moms wake in the middle of the night just to check if their infant is still breathing. For me it was when the snoring stopped that I would get panicked. I didn't learn the basic anatomy of a downs kid till we visited the ENT for the first time. Michael's face is set back about a half and inch compared to a typical kid. How much of a difference would this really make some people wonder. Well, best example would be, a normal straw versus a cocktail straw. Pour a table spoon of veggie oil through a cocktail straw and see how much longer it takes to get the whole thing through compared to a regular straw. Now imagine trying to suck air through that and how much harder it would be. Same goes for his ears and throat. That's why he is sick for longer and snores.