Names

Tonight Tate decided we should name the babies Emma and Paisley. It is a step in the right direction form his last name suggestion of Justin. The boys were playing doctor and Tate had to check to see if there were any birds in Brett's ear. 

Elephant

Tate would not go to sleep tonight. He said he was angry because there was an elephant eating peanuts in his bed. Then he mentioned that a tiger was biting all of his things. Animals should not sleep in a bed. Animals live in a zoo. He is really hating his breathing treatments. 

Sonogram

We had a sonogram and an appointment today. The babies had their heads together and were facing each other. We got to see Baby A yawn and practice breathing. It was so neat. They both still appear to be girls and measured to weigh 2.2 lbs each.  Tate is feeling better but Brett and I have colds. 

Nebulizer

I took Tate to the doctor just to check that his cough was viral.  Since he hadn't slept in many days I wanted to make sure we were doing everything possible. The doctor thought it was viral but it sounded like he was having issues with his upper airways. She is suspecting he has a bit of asthma since he has eczema on his face. So, we waited at the doctor while they made arrangements to get a nebulizer. Tate did good until he threw his tongue depressor in the trash then he lost it. Shortly after that they came back with our paperwork.  We went to the pharmacy and got albuterol. We only had to wait a few minutes. On the way back to the car Tate got his second wind and ran away from me. Then we went to the medical supply store for our nebulizer. Our prescription for that never made it so we called the doctor and waited. It still didn't come. This place has merchandise all over and Tate couldn't stop touching it so we decided to grab lunch. He ran away from me while we ordered at Wendy's. He did everything but sit and eat and ran away again to go say hi to a boy. We headed back to the store. I had to fill out a million forms. They lady helping me had no clue what she was doing. I filled out the wrong forms and she couldn't even put in sales tax on the register. Tate was a mess!!  He started driving around the walkers and climbing on the scooters. He was pulling signs off the displays. He would not listen to me at all. We made it out alive. He fell asleep on the way home. I put him in his bed and he napped for three hours. Hopefully he is on the mend.  Oh, and he hates the nebulizer and the only treatment we did today was a giant fail. 

Tired

Poor Tate is exhausted!  Every time he lays down he starts coughing.  I mean BARKING. He has been running a fever off and on of about 100. We have been trying our best to help him feel better but the only way he can sleep is sitting with one of us in the recliner. Even then he coughs and cries. I asked him to point to where it hurt and he pointed to his chest and said down there. Hopefully he is on the mend soon!

And, while I was stuck holding Tate in the recliner for hours...I tried my hardest to capture my belly bulge. The babies try to reposition and I get a head or a butt bulging out of my belly that you can feel. It is actually painful but I think it is neat. 

Squashed

We saw a hearse today on the way to school. Tate said, "Mom, that white car is squashed!"  He had a good day at school. He has a cough and runny nose. Poor guy! 

Happy Birthday to Henry!! 

Sleep

For some reason Tate isn't sleeping at night or napping well. He wanted his little bed back so we took his mattress back off the frame. He did good at school today. 

Ring Pop

Tate got some candy in the mail from his aunt. Today after he had three pieces of toast for breakfast and asked for a lollipop, I decided to give in. He enjoyed it very much!  We built the cribs today and Tate latched on to the first one. He had a mega tantrum when we would not let him nap in it. 

Move

Today was the big move at our house!  My dad came over to help with the lifting. We moved the office into the basement bedroom, moved the bedroom dressers to Tate's room and put his bed on the frame, and moved Tate's dresser to the nursery.  One step closer!  Tate was a lot of help.  He even told Brett to move his butt!  Not sure where he picked that one up. 

Buddies

Brett had a little cut on his finger and I made him put a band-aid on it. Tate insisted his finger was injured and he needed a band-aid. The boys became band-aid buddies!

Hole

Just digging a hole...

Lazy

Tate and I had a pretty lazy day today. He stayed in his pjs all day and we had a lot of snuggle time. We even watched a movie and had popcorn. 

Feeling

I thought just loving Tate and being his mom made me feel good. The feeling of being proud of him is even better. I am just overjoyed!!  He had a great day again at school. His teacher that works with him through the county observed him at school today and gave me a great report.  He initiated play with his friends, followed directions very well, and when a kid pushed him he used his words instead of fighting back. I hope he continues to do this well.

Anointed

I participated in the group anointing of the sick today after church per the nun's request.  I hope the Lord's plan for these babies is to be born big and healthy!  

Cinnamon Rolls

What is a pregnant lady to do when she craves a big homemade cinnamon roll?  I made a batch from scratch today. It didn't go the best but they are still pretty tasty. Tate enjoyed the glaze the most!

School

Tate made it the whole three hours at preschool today. He looked pretty overwhelmed and tired when I picked him up. He told me all about it. There was a boy who hit him in the face and had to sit in time out. They sang a school bus song and a snowman song. He also said you have to be quiet when you get your book bag because people are working. Oh and snowman don't like pants but kids do. I am proud of him!  He found some batman pjs in his drawer and was beyond excited to wear them to bed. I killed my time today by eating pancakes at McDonald's and copying all my random recipes shoved in the cabinet onto recipe cards. 

Helper

Tate helped me go through a tub of baby blankets today. He had fun jumping on the pile. This morning he did not want to go to daycare. He said "Mom, I am so sick" and then faked coughed. He went to daycare despite his "illness".

Preschool

Tate started 2.5 year old preschool today. It will be 3 hours twice a week. He was excited and had no problem telling me bye. I got a call from the school about 30 minutes before dismissal and they said Tate refused to wear a shirt for art time and wouldn't stop crying. So I went and picked him up. He looked so tired. He was also starving. He must not have eaten any of the breakfast served at school. He inhaled an entire happy meal, fruit snacks and granola bar after school. He also took a 3 hour nap. It was such a big day for him and I am proud of him.  We looked like fabulous parents today sending Tate to school with a bruised, puffy eye!  He hit it on the back of the recliner last night. I couldn't get a good picture of it today. 

Super Hero

My super hero was flying by too quickly for a good picture. Tate had a good day. He played well with Brett today so I got the kitchen cabinets cleaned out and organized. 

Gingerbread

Tate and I made gingerbread this morning. He was very into it. He mixed it with his hands as I kept adding ingredients. His favorite part was making the hard sauce for the top. This afternoon Tate freaked out when I tried to put him down for a nap. He told me his bed was spooky and the dark was scary. He cried and cried. The snow storm moved in this evening. It is snowing and blowing like crazy. 

Doctor

I had to wave the white flag today and get some antibiotics for a sinus infection. Luckily my mom could watch Tate last minute so I didn't have to take him. The pharmacy said my insurance policy expired but it turns out the company had a computer problem and some of the policies didn't update with the new year. Tate was kind of on a path of mass destruction today am and was into everything. 

2015

I spent the first day of the year in bed. I can't get rid of my cold. Brett and Tate played hard today.