She is 8 pounds, 10 ounces and 20 inches long. She is beautiful! I was worried she would be bald like big brother Cubby, thankfully she has a full head of dark hair.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Our Rose
Today we welcomed our daughter into the world.
She is 8 pounds, 10 ounces and 20 inches long. She is beautiful!
I was worried she would be bald like big brother Cubby, thankfully she has a full head of dark hair.
She is 8 pounds, 10 ounces and 20 inches long. She is beautiful! I was worried she would be bald like big brother Cubby, thankfully she has a full head of dark hair.
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Rain on our camping trip
We had planned to go camping for 4 days. The universe had other plans. Better plans?
Adam's co-worker was infected with staph infection and couldn't work. Adam, being store manager had to step up to the plate and cover the shifts. Thankfully he didn't have to cover all of her shifts. He ended up having 4 days off instead of 5. Oh well. Today was a great start for our vacation.
Buckaroo was VERY excited to see "Toy Story 3" , or as he calls it "Buzz Lightyear 3". I have been waiting to see this since I heard Pixar was making it. We got our tickets and went to the theater.
The previews seemed to last forever and Cubby wasn't too interested in being quiet. Adam decided to get some popcorn to keep the kids quiet. Thankfully it worked. For awhile. Buckaroo was scared because the sound was loud. Once he saw Buzz Lightyear on the screen, he was happy and enjoying popcorn. Cubby was tired and couldn't sleep with all the noise. I left the theater and walked around for a few minuets. He was asleep, but not for long. Cubby and I missed some of the movie. He finally fell asleep towards the end.
As I expected Toy Story 3 made me cry, along with the rest of the audience.
After the movie we went to Fry's Electronics. The boys love this store. Hours later we returned home with 2 very sleepy toddlers.
Adam's co-worker was infected with staph infection and couldn't work. Adam, being store manager had to step up to the plate and cover the shifts. Thankfully he didn't have to cover all of her shifts. He ended up having 4 days off instead of 5. Oh well. Today was a great start for our vacation.
Buckaroo was VERY excited to see "Toy Story 3" , or as he calls it "Buzz Lightyear 3". I have been waiting to see this since I heard Pixar was making it. We got our tickets and went to the theater.
The previews seemed to last forever and Cubby wasn't too interested in being quiet. Adam decided to get some popcorn to keep the kids quiet. Thankfully it worked. For awhile. Buckaroo was scared because the sound was loud. Once he saw Buzz Lightyear on the screen, he was happy and enjoying popcorn. Cubby was tired and couldn't sleep with all the noise. I left the theater and walked around for a few minuets. He was asleep, but not for long. Cubby and I missed some of the movie. He finally fell asleep towards the end.
As I expected Toy Story 3 made me cry, along with the rest of the audience.
After the movie we went to Fry's Electronics. The boys love this store. Hours later we returned home with 2 very sleepy toddlers.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Monsters in my room
A few months ago, my Outlaw bought wall stickers of "Where the Wild Things Are". Buckaroo has been asking for the last week to put them on his wall, in his room. I told him he could do it this evening after his room was cleaned. He asked for help to complete the rather large task. Outlaw and I helped.
In the middle of cleaning, Buckaroo brings Outlaw a book and begs him to read it. Outlaw misses out on bedtime most nights, so he was more than happy to oblige. The book was about monsters. It is one that came with our last box of Cheerios. Buckaroo and Outlaw enjoyed reading about the monsters. Too bad Outlaw likes to stimulate Buckaroo's overactive imagination. Buckaroo was convinced that a hungry monster lived under his bed... Thanks Love.
The room was cleaned. We asked Buckaroo if he still wanted to stick his monster stickers on the wall. "YES!!!!" he replied. I left this up to Outlaw and Buckaroo and went on to play with Cubby. Forty five minutes later they were finished. Buckaroo and Cubby really do have monsters in their room now.
Bedtime has come. Both boys were hugged, kissed and tucked in tight. Buckaroo looks at his new monsters and decides he is not too sure if he wants them there anymore. My dear and loving husband decided to put them right above their door and in direct sight of Buckaroo's bed. Goodnight!
Shortly after we shut the door, Buckaroo starts whining about monsters. I told Outlaw that he was on monster duty tonight, considering he was the one who told Buckaroo that there were monsters under his bed,and that they were hungry. Outlaw goes in to try to console him. As soon as Buckaroo sees Outlaw, he starts saying "Take them down! Take them down!!!". We decided to wait a few days before taking them down. Outlaw talks to Buckaroo for a little while, then says goodnight.
A little while later, Buckaroo is whining again. Outlaw decides Buckaroo is ok, and will calm down on his own. I am mommy and my heart was breaking, hearing my little cowboy crying. I go in.
When I open the door he stops whining instantly. Until he sees that it is me. He starts screaming "TAKE THEM DOWN!!!" I asked him to make a deal with mommy. He agreed. I gave him back his glow worm in exchange for 1 week of the monsters "protecting" him. He calms down enough for me to tell him a story about the monsters.
"The little boy dressed up as an animal is Buckaroo. He is playing with little brother Cubby. Mommy and Daddy are there watching you guys play with your friends..." It worked! He smiled and accepted the monsters and the little boy.
Sleep...
In the middle of cleaning, Buckaroo brings Outlaw a book and begs him to read it. Outlaw misses out on bedtime most nights, so he was more than happy to oblige. The book was about monsters. It is one that came with our last box of Cheerios. Buckaroo and Outlaw enjoyed reading about the monsters. Too bad Outlaw likes to stimulate Buckaroo's overactive imagination. Buckaroo was convinced that a hungry monster lived under his bed... Thanks Love.
The room was cleaned. We asked Buckaroo if he still wanted to stick his monster stickers on the wall. "YES!!!!" he replied. I left this up to Outlaw and Buckaroo and went on to play with Cubby. Forty five minutes later they were finished. Buckaroo and Cubby really do have monsters in their room now.
Bedtime has come. Both boys were hugged, kissed and tucked in tight. Buckaroo looks at his new monsters and decides he is not too sure if he wants them there anymore. My dear and loving husband decided to put them right above their door and in direct sight of Buckaroo's bed. Goodnight!
Shortly after we shut the door, Buckaroo starts whining about monsters. I told Outlaw that he was on monster duty tonight, considering he was the one who told Buckaroo that there were monsters under his bed,and that they were hungry. Outlaw goes in to try to console him. As soon as Buckaroo sees Outlaw, he starts saying "Take them down! Take them down!!!". We decided to wait a few days before taking them down. Outlaw talks to Buckaroo for a little while, then says goodnight.
A little while later, Buckaroo is whining again. Outlaw decides Buckaroo is ok, and will calm down on his own. I am mommy and my heart was breaking, hearing my little cowboy crying. I go in.When I open the door he stops whining instantly. Until he sees that it is me. He starts screaming "TAKE THEM DOWN!!!" I asked him to make a deal with mommy. He agreed. I gave him back his glow worm in exchange for 1 week of the monsters "protecting" him. He calms down enough for me to tell him a story about the monsters.
"The little boy dressed up as an animal is Buckaroo. He is playing with little brother Cubby. Mommy and Daddy are there watching you guys play with your friends..." It worked! He smiled and accepted the monsters and the little boy.
Friday, February 26, 2010
The Dentist
My dear and loving Outlaw has been on my case about bringing our Buckaroo to the dentist. He is 3 and long over due to see the dentist. I found a dentist and made the appointment.
Buckaroo does not like to have his teeth brushed properly. His idea of brushing his teeth is to suck the toothpaste off the brush and then use the mouthwash (quickly spitting it out). I was expecting him to say "no" to the dentist and be a brat. Quite the opposite; Buckaroo loved the dentist.
The dentist looked at his teeth and told him he needs to brush the back teeth a little better... or else the bats will make caves in his teeth. Her saying this was awesome. He watched Jumanji one day and freaked out when the scene with bats came on. Needless to say he does not give me hassel anymore for brushing his back teeth.
He received an award for having no cavities, a sticker, a toy from the treasure chest, and an electric toothbrush.
I am so happy I took so long finding him a pediatric dentist. I wanted his first time at the dentist to be a very positive experience.
Since I had to take Buckaroo to the dentist I decided to take Cubby to the dentist as well. He is 10 months old and has 5 little teeth.
The dentist looked at his teeth, then stuck her finger in to feel for new teeth. He didn't mind at all. He loves to bite. Thankfully his teeth look great!
Thankfully the first trip to the dentist was tear free and not a torture session. I hope the next appointment is as successful as this one.
Buckaroo does not like to have his teeth brushed properly. His idea of brushing his teeth is to suck the toothpaste off the brush and then use the mouthwash (quickly spitting it out). I was expecting him to say "no" to the dentist and be a brat. Quite the opposite; Buckaroo loved the dentist.
The dentist looked at his teeth and told him he needs to brush the back teeth a little better... or else the bats will make caves in his teeth. Her saying this was awesome. He watched Jumanji one day and freaked out when the scene with bats came on. Needless to say he does not give me hassel anymore for brushing his back teeth.
He received an award for having no cavities, a sticker, a toy from the treasure chest, and an electric toothbrush.
I am so happy I took so long finding him a pediatric dentist. I wanted his first time at the dentist to be a very positive experience.
Since I had to take Buckaroo to the dentist I decided to take Cubby to the dentist as well. He is 10 months old and has 5 little teeth.
The dentist looked at his teeth, then stuck her finger in to feel for new teeth. He didn't mind at all. He loves to bite. Thankfully his teeth look great!
Thankfully the first trip to the dentist was tear free and not a torture session. I hope the next appointment is as successful as this one.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Update on Cubby
Cubby is doing great! He has gained 4 pounds since the start of the failure to thrive diagnosis. Three of those pounds he gained in a matter of two weeks.
Cubby saw a gastroenterologist. The Dr requested a bunch of labs be done, and to come back at the end of March. She didn't like the labs that were done by his primary care Dr. She didn't feel they were accurate tests. The gastroenterologist has called for labs to test for: Celiac disease, Cystic Fibroisis, Diabetes, and a bunch of other metabolic diseases. I don't think anything is wrong with him. I just wasn't feeding him enough.
How much does Cubby eat? Imagine feeding a highschool football player. I think that accurately describes how much he eats. You think I am kidding? Who would have thought a little baby could eat so much?
Cubby is now on a high calorie, gluten containing diet for the time being. The Dr thinks that Outlaw and I reacted too quickly in removing gluten from his diet.
Cubby saw a gastroenterologist. The Dr requested a bunch of labs be done, and to come back at the end of March. She didn't like the labs that were done by his primary care Dr. She didn't feel they were accurate tests. The gastroenterologist has called for labs to test for: Celiac disease, Cystic Fibroisis, Diabetes, and a bunch of other metabolic diseases. I don't think anything is wrong with him. I just wasn't feeding him enough.
How much does Cubby eat? Imagine feeding a highschool football player. I think that accurately describes how much he eats. You think I am kidding? Who would have thought a little baby could eat so much?
Cubby is now on a high calorie, gluten containing diet for the time being. The Dr thinks that Outlaw and I reacted too quickly in removing gluten from his diet.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Cubby
Cubby is going through a bit of a rough patch right now.
His Dr. diagnosed him with "failure to thrive" 3 weeks ago. He eats like crazy and is not gaining weight. The Dr. is running some labs to test for metabolic diseases, Celiac disease, and thyroid problems. The Dr. is leaning towards Celiac disease.
My Outlaw and I decided to try a gluten free diet for awhile. The first thing on the list to replace: Cheerios. Cubby LOVES his Cheerios. If he had it his way, he would eat them with every meal and for every snack. Thankfully we found a gluten free product like Cheerios. Unfortunately, Cubby has a bit of difficulty eating them like Cheerios. I am sure he will learn.
The second item we had to replace was cookies. He doesn't have very many cookies, but big Buckaroo likes to share with him. So it is easier for me to just give him a little cookie. Cubby enjoyed a shortbread cookie.
Cubby is still too young for a lot of stuff. Which is good for us. It gives us more time to learn what and where to buy gluten free products.
We should be getting his lab results in a few weeks. I am hoping that it isn't something serious. Pray for my little Cubby.
Welcome!
Hello everyone.
I have finally started the blog that I have been thinking about for a few months.
The main purpose of this blog is to share the adventures of my life with the "Wild Bunch". The "Wild Bunch" consists of my wonderful Outlaw (my husband), Buckaroo (our 3 year old son) and Cubby (our 9 month old son).
Life gets a little crazy around here at times, but life is an adventure worth living.
I have finally started the blog that I have been thinking about for a few months.
The main purpose of this blog is to share the adventures of my life with the "Wild Bunch". The "Wild Bunch" consists of my wonderful Outlaw (my husband), Buckaroo (our 3 year old son) and Cubby (our 9 month old son).
Life gets a little crazy around here at times, but life is an adventure worth living.
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