Devastating!

Well this last Thursday we learned that my brother-in-law, Justin (Josh's brother and best friend), has colon cancer. He had a large tumor in his colon that had started to grow into the bladder. They removed what they could of the tumor in the colon but couldn't touch the bladder. They also discovered he has cancer covering other parts of his organs and bones in the lower abdomen. This ofcourse was a huge shock to us (and him). It has been a rough couple of days for everyone in the family. Josh is especially having a difficult time with this news. The doctor said that 1 in 10 people with the kind of cancer and as much as there is can live up to 8 years. We don't know what's going to happen next. It's all a waiting game right now to see how Justin's body reacts to the Chemo. Ofcourse we have high hopes for him and want him to be healthy. I am putting this on here because I figure the more prayers that go out on his behalf the better. He has been such a great uncle to my kids and wonderful best friend to Josh. We love him so much and wish him the best in recovery:) We love you Justin!!!

New Invention!

What are these you might be thinking????? Well well, let me just explain! Brynlee, since birth, has sucked her first 2 fingers and with the other hand plays with her hair. Everything seemed fine until we were on our Yellowstone trip. I noticed that there were chunks of hair all over her lap. I couldn't figure out where they were coming from until I noticed the chunk of hair caught between her fingers as well. I soon realized that when I thought she was just "playing" with her hair, she tugs while she twirls/twists/etc. Therefore pulling out her hair. I have noticed the past few months that her hair on the top of her head on the right side has gotten quite thin but didn't think too much about it. Well I decided this had to stop. I tried putting socks on her hands and the first few nights it worked quite well. That was until she realized she could just pull them off with her teeth. That's when I decided to do something a little more drastic. I went to good old Walmart and got these little things, cut them in half, and sewed them onto each side of the sock. I'm really hoping she can't get these off cause if she does I don't know what I'll have to do next.

She really wasn't as happy as she looks in this picture. She doesn't like them one bit. But I would rather have an unhappy baby before bed and in the car then a bald baby all the time! We'll see how this works. Wish us luck!!!!!

Nesting

Ok so I know that most women go through a nesting period when they are pregnant to get ready for upcoming baby but have any of you gone through a nesting period when they weren't pregnant at all??!! Well I think that's what is happening to me. I am definately NOT pregnant and that is the only thing I can think to call it. I feel the need to clear all the clutter from my home so that I can (possibly) feel some sort of relaxation. I know that "relaxation" may not be a word, and if it is it probably isn't the right word to describe what I mean, but you get it right??!! I hope so. If any of you have been to my house lately you can attest to the MESS that my childrens room was. Well not anymore! I went through and finally organized and cleaned everything up. Including the closet. I know, for me that is huge but I just had to get it done. I was driving me nuts! I also thought it was time to move the crib out and put Brynlee in the toddler bed. That meant that I had to sand down Josh's old bed, stain it and then put it back together. I did and I think it turned out quite nice if you ask me:) Anyhow, the kids love all of the new "free" space that they didn't have before. Boy it sure does feel nice.

First day of "High School"

Well this last Thursday was Jaxon's first day of Preschool. He calls it "High School". He absolutely LOVED it! He came home so excited to show me the new bouncy ball that was given to him from his teacher. When I asked her what her name was he says "Misbis Partner". Her real name is Mrs. Parkin. He loves his new "pack pack" too. It was so fun seeing him having so much fun and so excited to come home and tell me all about it. After getting home and going through what the teacher had sent home with him, I was going through some of her rules. I was telling him that he needed to share the toys and he proceeded to tattle on himself, telling me all about how he didn't share because he was playing on the bridge first and James came up and he told him he had to go a different way cause he was there first. I thought it was so funny. I'm glad he will tell me these things and not hide them from me, yet anyway:) Hope he continues to have as much fun as he had on his first day.