June 2009

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Yes, she really exists

This is a tad bit delayed I realize but.... Audrey Latham Young was born on February 19th at 8:44 in the morning. She weighed 6lbs 5oz.

Grant & Kendal have been WONDERFUL with her- they have yet to poke her eyes out or step on her. She had her 2 month check up today- she's in the 50th percentile for both height and weight- she weighed in at 10lbs 6oz today.

Which one is real? Easter 2009

Kendal's Cinderelli Dance- (she's in pink)

The Life of the 3rd Child...

Mama likes Drama...

So we thought yet-to-be-named Baby Girl would be here on February 24th, but it looks like she may have other plans. I began having contractions on Wednesday (2/11) and got to spend a sleepless night in Labor & Delivery. The Dr's got the contractions slowed down from every 2 minutes to just every so often with drug called Procardia. But due to a weak spot on my uterus (who knew such things could be a problem!) they are going to due an amnio on Wednesday (2/18) to make sure the baby's lungs are ready and assuming that they are, I will have a c-section on Thursday (2/19). February 19th happens to be the 10 year anniversary of when Chris & I met, so that makes it kind of fun and special. I will be 36.5 weeks at that point and the Dr.'s feel good about going ahead and delivering. They are just trying to balance when the baby is ready enough with risking more contractions on my weak uterus (which could lead to rupture). I'm on bedrest right now and not liking it one bit. I don't like making Chris do things for me, especially when he is trying to manage the 2 monkeys (G&K). Chris has been a trooper and has definitely earned dad of the year honors.

Here are a few recent pictures, and one video. Enjoy!

"Ice Day" - No school!

Yes, that is underwear on their head. Or as Kendal

calls it "her crown"

Grant, Kendal & Abby on the swing set

Just practicing before the real thing...

Kendal's Dance Camp

Happy New Year!

We've started off the new year with a smack! Grant slipped at a holiday party, hit his head on the edge of the door and got to go to the ER. He ended up with 2 stitches under the skin and 12 on top. We had them removed yesterday and he was a major trooper. The stitches really never phased him. In fact, when they were putting them in his head, he fell asleep! We'll never understand the workings of Grant's mind! If you are brave, here are pictures of the damage... http://docs.google.com/Presentation?id=dgrx4wth_0f9qm78hs

Grant celebrated his 5th birthday at the Great Wolf Lodge. It was a ton of fun, and so nice to not have to plan a party. Poppie & Cookie, Nathan, Lindsey & Abby, and the Riley's (Matt, Katie, Aidan & CJ) all joined us.

We had a great Christmas. We DROVE to Kentucky for a few days before Christmas. It was quite the adventure driving that far, but the kids did great. We stopped in Memphis to spend one night with my grandmother and had a nice time with her and then continued on to Kentucky. We saw all of Chris' family amd as usual they gave us way too many presents. The kids were excited because it snowed a teeny-tiny amount, but that was enough to build a snowman. I'm not sure Kendal had ever seen snow before- and she lived up to her princess ways- and only stayed outside for a couple of minutes. The kids and I lucked out and flew home and Chris made the solo drive back to Texas. He claims he enjoyed his solitary 15 hours in the car, but I think he is crazy. And then we enjoyed Christmas day at our own house with Poppie & Cookie. We really tried to scale back this year, we just don't have any more room for toys. But it still seems like a toy factory exploded in our house. Grant got among many things a drum set & Hot Wheels set, and Kendal got a lighted vanity and tons of 'girly' things- Barbies, princesses, etc. Cookie & Poppie got them a Power Wheels Ford F-150 that they absolutely love. Grant loves to drive and Kendal loves to ride. She already looks like a pagent princess being driven around.

We're getting close to the arrival of baby #3- and we still have a ton to do. Like pick out a name and move Kendal out of the crib, just minor things! My c-section is scheduled for February 24th at 7:30am. I have so many friends having babies #3 & #4 in January and February, so hopefully they'll all give me pointers before I join the club. That's all for now- let me know of your name suggestions!

Why?

I can't believe Thanksgiving is almost here, then Grant's 5th (WOW!) birthday, then Christmas, then the new baby! Seriously #3 will be here before you know it! I'm also taking suggestions on names- since we have ZERO.

As many of you know Grant has some language delays- one of which he has had trouble asking & answering 'why' questions. Well, it seems we have finally turned that corner. Last Sunday night we were sitting around the kitchen table and I was musing that I need to go to the grocery store. Next thing Grant asks "why do you need to go the grocery store?". Chris & I just looked at each other- we were amazed that he asked a why question and in an appropriate context. And ever since then he has been full of why questions. Kendal has taken to answering his questions which is just wonderful to see.

We had our pictures taken at the mall with Cousin Abby last week and then had quite an adventure afterwards. As we were leaving the mall we had to ride the escalator down to get to the right level. As we approached the bottom of the escalator, the escalator quickly grabbed Grant’s shoe. I yanked him out right away, saving the foot but obviously not the shoe. I’m amazed Grant has all his toes & zero scratches. I had heard about this happening, but always thought of it as a bit of an 'urban legend'. Apparently not.

Just Kidding!

So we went to the perinatologist on Wednesday for my 20 week sonogram- and surprise- our 'boy' has turned into a GIRL! It was really fun being shocked. I know Kendal will love having a little sister to 'mother'. Grant is not so sure about this- he says that I am having a boy- he knows the Dr is wrong.

The Dr made a DVD of the sonogram. After we got home I put it on for my mom. She and Grant were watching it, Grant looks over at her, and says "Cookie- did the baby just turn into a dinosaur?" Too funny!

Grant and Kendal are very excited about Halloween. K will be Dora and G will be GI Joe. Here is a picture of them being 'scary'.

It's A....

We had our 15 week check-up on Thursday and found out that we are having a BOY! It's amazing how much technology has changed even since we had Kendal. Doctors can tell so much more, earlier on. It's amazing! We are excited but I'm going to have to start collecting boy stuff since I have given away EVERYTHING! Seriously, everything. I will need: a carseat/carrier, baby swing, bouncy seat, exersaucer, high chair--- basically anything baby related! And I've also given away all of Grant's clothes. Oh well- I guess things have gotten better/nicer in the last 5 years!

Grant is doing well at his new school (Shelton)- although he has been giving one of his teachers some lip. She was asking him a question the other day and he responded with "don't talk to me, don't look at me". Nice. We'll have to work on that. Wearing a uniform has been SO nice. Not having to worry about picking out clothes, just knowing to put on basically the same thing every day has really made the morning routine much easier.

Kendal is really enjoying school as well. Her daily report card basically says she plays in the home center & with babies the whole time. We need to try and expand her horizons, although I think she's getting in good practice for the new baby! She is recently potty trained and really enjoys using the bathroom in exotic places. (The grocery store, the mall, the bookstore, the restaurant) Basically the germier the better. I'm trying really hard to get over my germ phobia but it is really hard to see her sitting on a potty holding on to it. I never realized how easy it was to take Grant to the bathroom in public- just stand there and go! And being pregnant definitely does not help my gag reflex so I usually gag a few times we are in the bathroom- but at least she is going, right!?!?!

That's all for now- I promise I will try to post more often than monthly... Here are a few recent pictures... Enjoy!

Kendal eating pudding

First Day of School