Sunday Afternoon Snippet...

Wide eyed and bushy tailed...

Rob and I don't take many pics together. I don't know why; I need to change this!

Micah took the pictures, we had him stand on a chair for the one above :)
What a little cutie putie!

E telling me a very interesting story, sound effects and everything...
I miss you Mom and Dad! Happy Birthday MOM ♥

9 Months

It has been a while since I updated about Creed; so here are a few new things he has begun doing since becoming 9 months old.

1. He can now stand without holding on to anything.

2. Claps

3. Give 5

4. Says Dada

5. He has mastered climbing the stairs this week, we are now working on going down.

6. Can sign "More"

(I have heard him on more than one occasion say "all done" but, he never repeats it so that I can know for sure.)

7. Started watching Little Einstien (his very own "t.v. time")

He has his two bottom teeth and within the last week or so has pushed out 3 more on top.
He started "school" last week. He loves it. Right now he is the only mobile one, but he is fast making friends with the other 3 month old boy that goes as well. I was told today that another mother with an 8 month old will be joining us soon. That will be fun.
He gets to explore the whole room with so many toys and books. Francine reads stories and sings songs and plays with them while the mom's do some fun crafts. Today we painted little shirts for them and made photo books for them to look at with zip lock bags. It cuts right into his morning nap but he cat naps when we get home and then is back on track for the rest of the day.

He has really mellowed (except for when he is ready to eat). I have really been enjoying my time with him here at home. He is growing way too fast, as they always do when you don't want them to. He is so cuddly and smiley, but is very busy. He doesn't have time to sit still, there is too much to do and see.

The love that continues to grow with the siblings is so wonderful to see. They can't wait to play with him when they get home from school and he has certainly missed them.

I love it!

If For Just ONE Reason...

NOT to feed you children ( or anyone for that matter) boxed mash potatoes...

Micah: " Mom, don't be jealous, but the school's potatoes are better than yours."

Piano Lessons and the Healing Touch...

I am amazed at how well M has healed up. I seriously can not see it. I doubt if he will even have a scar. I am so thankful, a parent always worries when it is a wound on the face. I haven't taken a close up of M in a while, I will have to do that soon so that you can all see.

"Loving a music man" has been very good for me. I love the sound of Rob playing the piano in the evening while keeping Creed happy during the older kids bed time routine. I believe that it is because of that special time with Dad that Creed feels comfortable with the sound of the piano and wants to make music of his own.

Micah will begin his piano lessons tomorrow. I don't know which one of us is more excited. I know that on some days it will be stressful hearing the same notes over and over again for 30 minutes, but it will be worth it in the end.

Friday Night Trip to the ER

I was upstairs when I heard screaming, yelling and crying from both Micah and Emma, so needless to say I freaked and ran down to the basement remembering to latch the gate so that Creed didn't follow and tumble down the unrailed stairs that leads down the basement. Nothing could have prepared me for the amount of blood that was streaming from Micah's mouth. He was on his knees crying and screaming; Emma was on the phone talking to Reise crying and screaming. I was not getting any help as to what happened so I grabbed a towel and started to clean the area where all the blood was, not knowing if M had busted out all his teeth or what. Finally I got a very unclear explanation of what happened - bottom line M had a hole on the side of his mouth that needed to be closed up before he ended up looking like the Joker with a crooked smile.

This picture is of M in the ER just about ready to get stitched up. You can't really tell how deep or bad this hole really is, but it was really bad. He was soooo brave, you guys. I know that I wouldn't have been nearly so brave. I was with him during the whole thing this time and I had a hard time afterwards. When M was about 3 we took a trip to the ER one Sunday after Church because he had gashed his head open right between his eyes. Rob was with him during those stitches and I was with Emma. So I didn't realize how it was going to effect me.

I watched them put on the 3 stitches. Crazy!

This is the Dr. that stitched him up. He is numbed up so that is why the smiles.
This is Lacy his nurse. She could relate to M because when she was about his age she was mauled by a dog that took off her jaw and bottom lip. YIKES! You couldn't even see her scars.
The Doc did a fantastic job and hopefully will heal up well enough to not even notice.
Trying to get to the ER was nuts. E was a mess, she couldn't handle all of the blood and the knowledge that her brother was in a lot of pain was definitely not helping, so I was calling around to the Aunties to take her and Creed, but it was Friday night and the boys had games, I am sure. I couldn't get a hold of Rob to even tell him we were on our way to the ER. Then there was Creed, did I mention that it was supper time. I had pizza in the oven, a hungry baby and two screaming children and I had to be calm. Poor M had to just stand in the entryway with ice on his wound til I got organized enough to head out the door. I was able to see Rob in the yard once I pulled out of the garage, so he took Emma. We live 15 miles away from the hospital, so I am pulling about 80 miles an hour, hoping no cops are out and then we have to stop for a train. I told M it was a good thing his life wasn't on the line. Finally we reached the hospital and from there some one else took over and I was thankful.

As you can tell I am no good at drama and this was enough for me. When I got home I didn't have an appetite and I was every edgy. I like my life without the wrinkles, but I have this one under my belt and hopefully next time ( and there will be a next time) I will be better equipped.

Hit the Ground RUNNING!!!

And they are off! NOT like a turd of hurdles...I mean, a herd of turtles! School is IN; and just like that I have a Kindergartner and a 1st grader.

They are just a little excited!
E looks so grown up with her long hair flipped out.
M is getting so tall.
This is E's "2nd" teacher Mrs. Halos, she will be helping Mrs. Luckow while she is with the preschoolers on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. Emma is the only girl in her class this year.
This is a glimpse into M's room. He didn't even look back to take a pic. His is the desk top that is open in the front. His teacher is Mrs. Bohler and she is the only girl in her class this year.