Update!

I am taking a few moments while all 4 of my boys are sleeping and my parents are bedroom bound with the flu to update my blog in PEACE! Johnny had the flu the last night in AZ and it has slowly spread through all of us!

Last week we spent in AZ after Johnny was released from Par Electric. While we were there Johnny had his double carpel tunnel surgery and we also found out from a Urologist that Daniel will not need surgery after all; the "issue" should correct itself over time. We have not been reassigned yet so we are chillin' at my parent's house in Hemet until Johnny is off the disabled list. Until then I am taking longer than necessary HOT showers and enjoying having water pressure again!

Johnny's surgery went very well. He did black out while having the IV put in the arch of his foot, which sure gave the nurse a scare, but other than that he came through like a champ. I was a little concerned when he didn't wake up for over an hour after the procedure. Usually patients are up and talking w/ in about 20 minutes. With our boys he just needed the opportunity to take a well deserved nap! Johnny was able to use his hands the same day, no stitches, only ace bandages. He is slowly but surely getting his strength back. He has been very annoyed asking others to open jars for him or get the baby car seat out of the car. He is used to just being able to do everything himself. Jaxon never did get used to the idea of Johnny not carrying him everywhere so there have been quite a few tantrums.

Last night we went to see AVATAR in 3D. Expensive but well worth it! Since Johnny's surgery was on our 8 year anniversary I guess we are slowly making up for our missed date night.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and we hope yours is as wonderful as we are expecting ours to be tomorrow.

Surgery

Warning: Don't read any further if you shy away from the word "testicle"

Daniel had his 4 year check-up on Friday. Almost everything was great. He screamed like a banshee during the immunizations but other than that he was a trooper. We did however come across two serious issues. He has blood in his urine and his testicles are no longer in the correct spot (meaning they are in his abdomen). We had two ultrasounds yesterday, one for the bladder and kidneys and the other for the testicles. Verdict: his kidneys and bladder all look great. The blood issue is most likely an infection, we are still awaiting lab results to confirm. His testicles on the other hand have retracted and require surgery for both to put them back in the correct spot or it will make him infertile. Jaxon already had one of his put in the correct spot, now Daniel's have just sucked back up into his abdomen when he has always been perfectly fine before. Go figure! And I was told girl's have more problems than boys! No way. I have three sons and so far we have required surgery 50% of the time in this area!

I guess it just gives me more material for Daniel's future embarassment. Poor kid!

Moving

Today Johnny was told he will be laid off on the 13th. In this program that just means he will be assigned to a new location. This project will be over by Christmas anyway so we knew it was coming. He will have a little time off before he is reassigned (which is a good thing around Christmas) as they will place all of the apprentices further into their program before they will place the first years. We were told probably the first of 2010. I am keeping my fingers crossed for San Diego. The Rady Children's hospital has a few EE specialists I would like to get Jaxon in to see and who would not want to visit the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park? Pray for me that we will not go up the northern CA in the middle of winter. At least not where it snows. Let all say this together NO SNOW, NO SNOW, NO SNOW! I don't handle the cold very well!

The most I can take is this...it snowed in Hemet on Saturday (when we were supposed to have a garage sale). This is the most snow I can handle! One day, a few hours, maybe a snowball fight & a little sledding. That's it! I am weak I know! There is a reason I love living in AZ and southern CA. Call me crazy.

I really want to be placed in LA this coming summer by my sister's house. There is a great RV park literally on the beach and I would love to spend the summer by the waves!

Thanksgiving

Johnny's 30th birthday was the day before Thanksgiving but we mostly celebrated with an early Thanksgiving dinner. He is a sucker for my pecan pies! Thanksgiving day was spent at DISNEYLAND! It really is the happiest place on earth. The weather was perfection! The lines were short. I am talking 30 min for Space Mountain and everything else was 10 min or less. The boys were wonderful. Johnny ended up carrying Jaxon most the day, but that was to be expected after not seeing him for almost a week. The baby was perfect too. He even slept through Fantasmic and the fireworks! My parents and sister were a great help rotating with the kids.

Daniel loved most of the rides after they were over. He was completely soaked on Splash Mountain thanks to Johnny using him as a shield, but luckily we had a change of clothes. Jaxon was not too keen on the faster rides and preferred Fantasy Land and Toon Town. Wesley screamed through Pirates of the Carribbean. Go figure. I hyped up the boys about the Haunted House and the Doom Buggies hoping they would not be scared...it didn't work!

The only downside...my camera batteries were dead! Boo hoo. My mom got some great pictures that I will post later. Here are some of us on Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters.

Thank you Jeanine and Kevin for the amazing time!

Happy Birthday Daniel

Daniel turned 4 on the 24th. It is so crazy to me to think he is 4 now. We had a fun day together hanging out and then going to Chuck-E-Cheese for a little party.

I found the fire fighter rain boots he requested along with a few other small things. My parents surprised him with a Hummer my dad was able to fix up. He LOVES it and said he is going to use it as his fire truck. Daniel is a great little driver and Jaxon is the perfect little passenger. Every couple minutes Daniel stops to "check the engine" like daddy does. It is so cute! Now he wears his fire fighter boots and hat while his fire fighter bear rides shot gun. The ax and other fire fighter tools ride in the back. For Christmas he requested a fire fighter jacket. I am now on the look out! Happy birthday Daniel. I love you so much.

What to do?

Daniel stated this morning "I AM NOT GOING TO PRESCHOOL!" It was less of a statement and more of a screaming hysterical fit in my face, in the trailer, out the door, sitting on the curb on the side of the road, etc. I was so mad I still have a headache over the ordeal. I am sure he does too.

I of course am trying to figure out why he would rather stay home than go to preschool. As of Friday he loved it. He has always loved it. They made Indian hats. He had a great day. His teacher always tells me how well he is doing. I have observed the class. Daniel has not said anything about a traumatic experience there. I ask him why he doesn't want to go and he tells me "because" or "I am done playing there" or "you just need to find me a new preschool." So really it is not that he doesn't want preschool, it is just that he doesn't want THIS preschool.

Do I force it? Do I force him to go kicking and screaming the whole half hour drive there? The preschool is in Lancaster so it is not convenient, but I realized I need the time with him away just as much as he needs the time away and the opportunity to learn. That is my only opportunity to shop with only two kids. That is my time to focus on Jaxon and talk with him without Daniel trying to tell Jaxon what to say and what he can or can not play with.

Anyone? Anyone? Help me out here please.

Jaxon Update

People have been asking recently how Jaxon has been doing. I forget to post about him because basically he is doing GREAT! We recently added apples back into his diet and he loves them. Apples don't sound like a big deal, but they are a BIG DEAL! Apples are in so many things. They are a cheap fruit so all juices, even 100% whatever juice has apple as the base. All fruit roll ups, dried fruit, fruit leather, etc. has apple as the base. Now that he is doing well with apple we have entered the world of prepackaged snacks! Yeah for convenience!

This picture was in January 2008, just before he was diagnosed. He was puking all the time and had a constant rash on his face and bottom.The poor boy was 13lbs at 7 months. He could not sustain himself through the night so we were awake with him multiple times per night. Look how far he has come. This is not the best picture but look at those chubby cheeks! This boy LOVES to eat! He weighs almost as much as Daniel and on Thanksgiving Day with a little help from some boots he will be tall enough to ride almost all of the rides at Disneyland!

We still avoid all corn, wheat, rice, dairy, eggs, and nuts, but other than that we are having great success treating Jaxon's EE through food exclusion without medication. He still drinks a little Vanilla Elecare (about 6-8 oz per day) but he is slowly weaning off that as well. We will try to introduce eggs next I think, just because he begs for them, and I hope that goes well.

I was told Wesley would have a 60% chance of having EE, but so far he is doing so well. He pukes if I overindulge in dairy products, but the blood test for the eosinophils in his system was normal. He is 10 weeks and the same weight Jaxon was at 7 months! He sleeps 8-10hours at a time at night. He nurses like a champ. Yeah for Wesley! Yeah for sleep at night! Yeah for food!

Build-a-Bear

Daniel will turn 4 on Tuesday the 24th. Since his b-day is the week of Thanksgiving we are celebrating a little early (basically I was stir crazy in the trailer so we headed to the mall and ended up here). We went to Build-a-Bear since we have seen it but never indulged and I had a few gift certificates. Boy that place will take you for all you are worth if you even think about letting your kids look around!

Daniel wanted a dog, not a bear. If any of you have even talked with Daniel recently you would know that anything firefighter is the greatest thing in the world. He has asked for a chopper thing (ax) and boots for his birthday. Naturally he insisted the dog needed the firefighter clothing plus the boots. He tried to steal the gloves from the Batman costume because they were the perfect firefighter gear, but I had to sneak them back. It is so cute, he dresses the dog and undresses it, packs the house, puts the clothes on hangers, makes it drive the firefighter Lego truck, etc. Really it was worth the money since he clearly loves it so much. Then because I could not let Daniel pick out something without Jaxon getting one too we ended up with a Spiderman dog. I promise, cross my heart, that I am not going near one of those places again for a very long time!

Tired Boys

Johnny is working 10 hour days Monday - Friday and 8 hour shifts on Saturday and Sunday. He is so tired. This was at 6:30 with little Wesley. I have an almost identical picture of him with Daniel when Daniel was tiny. I love my sexy tired man. He is working so hard. I feel terrible but I have to wake him up to do school work...or maybe I will just let him be for one night. School work can wait. He promised to shave for me next time he has the opportunity to go to church. I hope that will be in the near future, but probably won't be until after Thanksgiving.

Ode to Diana

I miss her already! Diana left for Goa, India this morning. I am so sad. My little sister is pregnant and leaving the country without knowing when she will return. Since she returned 3 months ago she really made an effort to come see me frequently, watch my boys (which meant driving 45 min each way), call me just to chat about nothing, etc. She was with me when I went to the hospital to have Wesley and she stayed with me at the hospital while my family was evacuated from the LA fires. We grew even closer than before. I feel lonely already.

I love you Diana and I will miss you every second you are gone. Take care of yourself and baby June when she arrives. Call her June Bug for me.

Happy Halloweeeeeeeen!

Wow, this was a busy weekend. Halloween was great. We attended my sister Jeanine's annual pumpkin carving Halloween party in LA. I attempted a Lineman and was happy with the way it turned out. All I have to say is that I kept it natural with a knife and spoon, no power tools for this pumpkin carver. I think that should have been taken into account on the judging even though I did tie for most original.

Lee of course won most inappropriate again this year. See if you can tell which one was hers (hint: small one on the far left). Daniel wanted to carve a scary pumpkin and did a great job. He loved that fact that we let him help hold the knife.
Daniel was Darth Vader (he saw a poster in a Rite Aid and has been hooked, but doesn't really understand who Darth Vader really is). Jaxon was a green skeleton but would not wear the mask. Both were ADORABLE!
Jaxon figured out in record speed that he got more candy when he said "Happy Halloweeeeeeeen" than when he said "trick-or-treat". Priceless. After a while he stopped asking and just took candy stating "I do it myself!" He even walked on into one woman's house while she was yelling at an elderly Hispanic woman collecting candy in a grocery sack. Of course we traded it all out at the end of the night for a bucket full or Smarties, but he likes that they are his treats in his bucket. I gave in and let him have Nerds that he promptly dumped down the steps then tried to save from under the feet of oncoming trick-or-treaters.
Daniel had me carry his mask and light saber all night and ran ahead with Johnny because he thought Jaxon was too slow. Really we only hit one block but it was madness. Kids were being bused in from all over. I bet there were at least 1000 kids who came by my sister's house. Crazy! After we got back Daniel helped pass out candy on the porch. He was yelling "we have candy" to make sure no one missed out. It was so cute.
Little Wesley hung out in the carrier with Daddy. This picture is with Fabulous Uncle Eric testing out Diana's new baby carrier. I went to get Wesley from his nap and he was gone. My little sister Diana had stole him and was testing out her baby shower gifts.
Little Wesley crashed on Jeanine shortly after returning home but he was oh so cute!
Happy Halloweeeeeeeeen!

Daniel sings Johnny Cash

AZ Trip

We are home now Here are some pics from our trip.

Daddy with the boys before we left for almost 2 weeks.

Grandma Hulse meeting Wesley for the first time.

With the cousins Haylee & Jayna

Uncle Ben came home from his mission. Uncled Ben quickly became the greatest Uncle ever when he gave Daniel a toy remote control quad that was in his closet. Daniel is obsessed. He finally let me drive it today. I was laughing hysterically as he chased it while I dove because the guy was not sitting correctly. Totally obsessed I tell you!

Wesley sleeping on Aunt Sabrina during the totally wicked family reunion. We all loved the Rhinos - thanks for arranging everything James & Becki! Sorry no pics of the Rhinos...camera ran out of batteries.

Pauna & baby Wesley in CA on the way home.

Back home all worn out.

I was a little scared of driving out to AZ with the 3 boys by myself but they were AWESOME! I only had to stop once for a potty break on the way there and once to nurse the baby on the way back. Other than that the baby slept the whole drive! Daniel was my big helper passing out toys and drinks/snacks. It was great. I had so much fun seeing friends and family. I loved attending the Ellsworth ward and blessing baby Wesley there. It really felt like we were coming home. We pan to come out there again the week after Christmas.

Rosamond

We moved to Rosamond a week ago today. We have GRASS! Real grass! Oh how I have missed having grass. No more sand on everything. Well, not really, my boys always manage some way to get into sand, but it is much better now. This really is a one street town. Not much here besides an overpriced Albertson's and of course, McDonalds. Luckily we were able to locate the park.

I enrolled Daniel in a new preschool that starts in October. He is excited. Jaxon just wants to do whatever Daniel is doing so I am a little excited to have time with him when Daniel is not around. He needs some one-on-one time. Wesley will be 4 weeks tomorrow. He is manhandled by his brothers hugs and kisses all day and does not seem to mind, yet. Sometimes he will sleep the entire night for me, other times he is up every two hours. Just like Daniel. Fortunately he has only thrown up once and does not spit up much. I added eggs back in my diet today out of pure desperation, we will see if that changes anything. I am still avoiding all wheat, soy, nuts, dairy and fish. Next I will add soy, but not for a few weeks. The good thing is I am now under my pre prego weight and back in my pre prego clothes. Yeah!

I realized today that I am lonely. I talk to my mother and sisters all the time but it was different in AZ having friends to visit, people to associate with. Johnny went out with the "guys" from work this afternoon and I was a little surprised to realize that I was jealous. This is going to be the most difficult part of this life style for me; meeting people then leaving. We met people in Acton but left after about 6-7 weeks. Not long enough to form lasting friendships. It just makes me look forward to visiting AZ even more.

Moving on up...the 14 freeway!

Yep we are moving. That is why we live in a travel trailer. This is not an official move. Johnny is still working with the same crew on the steele towers. It is still credited toward his program as "transmission work," but the phase they are working on in Acton is complete. Once the tower they are building now is finished the crew will move to Rosamond for the next phase of this project. I knew it was coming but now that it is here I am a little excited and sad at the same time. Daniel just started preschool here last week and LOVES it! I treid to explain to him that we are moving the trailer to a new camp site but he was too busy telling me about the ant hill he painted this morning at preschool to listen. I am excited to meet another new ward and new people. This is an adventure that's for sure!

Blessing

Some people were wondering so I am going to confirm the rumors. We are blessing Wesley in the Ellsworth Ward on October 18th, 8am. The building is on Southern, between Crismon and Signal Butte. I will be visiting with the boys for a week before and Johnny's youngest brother will be coming home from his mission on the 16th. We are looking forward to seeing Ben again and finally having all of the Hulse brothers together at one time.

We are so excited to come visit and see friends and family. Anyone know of a place we could crash?...me and the 3 boys that is! Johnny will come after his class on Sat. night and leave again Sunday evening.

Wesley's birth story

Friday morning I had a doctor’s appointment for another stress test and ultrasound to check the fluid around little Wesley. Wesley was due Wednesday the 26^th but I was only dilated to a 1 and was not having contractions regularly. His head was still very high, he had not dropped and I was not effaced. The problem was that he was not moving much. I kept telling Johnny he was only pressing with his feet up in my ribs and lungs but not kicking or rolling. My other two boys were still very active by the time they were due so I mentioned this to the doctor. The stress test I had on Tuesday the 25^th at my last appointment was not encouraging so on Friday morning when Wesley was still not moving or reacting to the little “zapper” thing the doctor kept putting on my belly to try and stimulate him I was sent in to be induced. I was dilated to a 3 and I had lost almost 3 pounds, but there was no other change. Wesley’s heart rate was normal in the office and I was a little reluctant to be induced, so instead of going directly to the hospital like I was instructed my sister and I took the boys on a run to Whole Foods before going to the hospital. Jaxon needed a few things to get him through the next week and I was still trying to wrap my mind around the fact that I was going to have Wesley that day. I called my parents and a few other people then called Johnny. I didn’t call him first because I didn’t want him to rush to the hospital when I was not even there yet. I called him from the grocery store but he didn’t answer so I called his boss. His boss assured me that he would make sure Johnny got the message.

I went to the hospital with my boys and sister Diana to check-in. They were there with me for a little while and left with the assurance that next time I saw them I would have their new brother with me. They were excited to finally meet Wesley and to go swimming with Diana that afternoon. I hung out at the hospital for a while being hooked up to tubes and signing paperwork. I remember getting there about 11am, Johnny went home to shave and shower at my request before coming to the hospital and arrived after noon. It was all very laid back and low stress. We watched TV, played cards, watched my contractions on the monitor, etc. I tested positive for Group B strep again so I had two bags of penicillin in my IV. I was kind of giddy laughing the whole time. Johnny watched them give me an epidural at 4:30pm before going to get Thai food. The only concern the nurse had at that time was that Wesley’s heartbeat was dropping from the 140’s to low 90’s with each contraction. We found out later it was due to the cord around his neck. We were told if it didn’t get under control I would need a C-section. The nurse turned off the pitocin to try and let the baby rest for a while. The doctor broke my water and I was dilated to 5cm. Before the epidural I was having contractions, but nothing significant. Really I was in no pain, I just decided to have the epidural because the anesthesiologist was available at that time. The nurse made the mistake of telling Johnny where the food was kept and he raided the desserts. I think he was eating carrot cake but I was trying not to pay attention. I was told not to eat or drink anything.

At 7pm the nurses were changing shifts and the new nurse came in to introduce herself. She thought I should roll over to see if that would help me move along. I was only 7cm when she checked me but once I rolled over I immediately told her I needed to push. She kind of laughed at me but it literally felt like the baby was going to fall out. She didn’t even need to really check me because the baby’s head was almost out. I went from a 7am to 10cm in a few seconds. Everything at that point changed from a lazy afternoon hanging out to people telling my to wait and not push. The doctor was called out of a c-section, the bed was taken apart and I distinctly remember Johnny asking if he had time to go to the bathroom. I also remember hearing Johnny call my mom and sister on speakerphone. They were just coming into the hospital and told me to wait to have the baby until they got there. Yeah right! One little push and his head was out. Another push and his body was out. Diana said she heard his first cry as they were running up to the hospital room door but the nurse would not let them in the room. It was even easier than Jaxon’s birth and that was as short and sweet as they get. The first thing I remember thinking when Wesley was born was that his face was the shape of Daniel’s and his cry was so cute.

Wesley is a perfect little baby. He sleeps 6 or more hours at night then nurses and sleeps again. He nurses well and has the cutest squawk. I love his little nose and long toes. His feet are SO LONG! He was my first baby that was not jaundice. I love holding him and I love the faces he makes when he is trying to open his eyes. Our family would not be complete without him!

Introducing Wesley Kade Hulse (#1)

I will post the details shortly...but for now here are the pics of our new little man. He is amazing! He is the most lethargic baby I have had and he loves to sleep. Yeah! He is so perfect from his round little head to his super long feet and toes!

Introducing Wesley Kade Hulse (#2)

Evacuation update: safe & sound

Johnny, the boys, and my parents ended up at the EQ President's home the morning of the evacuation. They have trailer hook-ups and enough room on their property for all of us. At the time there were not many other options in the area. All the other camp grounds and trailer parks were either evacuated or full from people who were evacuated before us. The evacuation area was reopened earlier this week but we don't plan on returning until the smoke clears out of the canyon. With the new baby we decided to wait a few more days.

Coming home from the hospital to a strange place was really hard for me. If you have ever had a baby you know all you really want to come home to is a place you feel comfortable and relaxed. It has been more difficult to feel that way this time but my mom has been helping me and Johnny is wonderful as always. Daniel & Jaxon would love little Wesley too death if I let them. They ask to kiss his head all the time and take turns holding him. We are living in our trailer not the EQ Pres. home so it has not been too crazy. Their family is really wonderful and has been an answer to our prayers.

I have not had Internet access since leaving the hospital. Sorry for the picture delay. I will get the pics posted today I promise!

Evacuation

I sit here helpless in the hospital with my perfect new baby while Johnny & the boys are rushing out of the canyon. The evacuation order came about 3:30am due to the fires. My parents brought their 5th wheel out Friday afternoon so my mom could stay close to help me once we had the baby. They are evacuating together. Daniel & Jaxon are scared. I feel like I should be able to comfort my boys, but cant. The EQ pres called to help but that was the last I heard.

I feel helpless...sleeping is out of the question...all I can do is pray for them and the hundreds of others leaving their homes. I know the Lord is watching over us. He always has.

Wesley Kade Hulse

Born 8/28/09 @ 7:20 pm
8 lb 10 oz
20 1/2 in

Pictures & more info to come. He is the perfect mixture of Daniel & Jaxon.

Our Home

People keep asking for pictures of the inside of the trailer. Here you go...

Master bedroom. We took out the mattress that came with the trailer and used the larger one from our guest room. It is longer and makes walking around the bed difficult but totally worth it! Yes, there are doors that roll shut for privacy! We also could not live without our most beloved recliner, so we made sure to buy a trailer that could accommodate this requirement.

The boy's bunks! They love them and I love that the toy bucket as well as 2 baskets of laundry can fit under the bottom bunk! Yes, the only door to their room is a curtain, but we have had no issues with not having a solid door. They sleep better here than in their room at our house in Mesa and at my parent's house.

The bunks fold up and are removable on this model so on one side we have the boys and on the other we have room for baby Wesley. We also have room for extra storage.

The living room and dining room (aka guest beds). If you notice in the background the people that live next to us have a full lawn, garden, rose bushes, etc. They have been here for over 4 years and I guess are grandfathered in because they never have to leave. I woke up the other morning to him mowing his lawn it was very strange for a camp ground. I don't want to take any other pictures of their set-up because I will feel like I am on that movie The Burbs with Tom Hanks.

Then there is the kitchen with a mini oven, refrigerator, and microwave. The oven in really tiny so I have to bake in very small pans, but that means I make less at once so I don't have left overs to put in the refrigerator because they really just would not fit. We keep a 5 gallon water jug with ice outside because the freezer is too small to fit anything more than the essentials. It is small but there is a lot of storage and a roll out garbage can which was also on my list of requirements when we were looking.

Last the bathroom. I already posted a picture of the shower/tub but as you can tell the sink is not in the bathroom it is in the hallway, which I actually like better for washing the boy's hands and face after meals. We recently added a star chore chart to the wall so the boys can earn a trip to Chuck e' Cheese. Daniel has been begging to go for a long time now. It is actually working well getting him to be nicer to Jaxon and listen. He is also doing better controlling his naughty words! Yeah!

The weather here is beautiful and most nights Johnny and I just sit in our camping chairs on the fake grass and talk. So different than when I was working! I play with the boys when they crawl in bed with me every morning and I am not rushed to get them down for naps. We sit and read and sing songs. It is nice. We swim almost every day at the pool here. Jaxon is even darker than he was in Mesa. I feel like I am on vacation because I am living the way other people vacation. Most people we meet here are actually not from CA and just happen to be camping here for the weekend while they are traveling. It is a funny lifestyle to live this way.

People ask me how I stand it and really I have not thought about it that way at all. I really like it. I like being relaxed and enjoying my time with the boys. Just yesterday I sat outside for hours watching them play in the sand and dirt. They were galloping around trees like horses making noises that can only be described as a dying squirrel. So cute. I think they like it better here than when we were living in Mesa and I had to work, just because I get to be a mom again. We miss our friends and neighbors a ton, but for our family this really is a good thing!

Yeah, I am a ONE!

I am one whole CM, glory be! j/k. Not effaced yet but at least I am having a few contractions here and there.

This morning I had a stress test (all the AZ people are asking "why?" right about now). For some reason this doctor said it is a standard thing the appointment before my due date. Poor baby Wesley was sleeping and not moving as much as the doctor wanted so he took this funky zapper thing and put it on my belly without even warning me. It gave both of us quite a little jolt. Needless to say Wesley was not sleeping after that! The other funny thing this office does is make you carry around your "sample" inside a little brown bag until the nurse is ready to test it. All the women are sitting in the waiting room holding brown baggies. Funny but strange!

Johnny shot down my idea of putting off the induction until 9/4. He wants a longer break from work than I was thinking. Personally I still want an August baby so this little guy needs to be out by the 31st! But...the fair is in town now and we are hoping to see the professional bull riders Friday night...I know I know I can't plan it like this but if I could Johnny really wants to see some bull riding and I really want the time alone with him.

Tyke Hike

The hospital I am delivering at offered a sibling class this week. The boys learned how to change baby diapers and wash their hands before touching the baby. It was so cute and they are both so excited for baby Wesley to join our family.

Productive Sunday

Today I went crazy making food for Jaxon to stock up before the baby comes. I made potato stars, graham cracker stars, no bake cookies, and pumpkin muffins. Most of the recipes I have never tried before. All are allergy free. Most turned out beautifully. I had to guard the graham cracker starts because everyone who walked by was eating them faster than I was making them.