One Long Week!

Last week was a week I never want to experience again! On Tues night I went to bed with a stomach ache and Ryan went to bed feeling fine. However, at 1am both of us started vomitting! By 3 am Caleb was awake too screaming. Scott was trying to catch Ryan's vomit and keep Caleb calm. We still dont know what was bothering Caleb. He did have a sinus infection and eye infection that he was just put on antibiotics for on Tues afternoon. That could have been the culprit or maybe he had a stomach ache too. Ryan and I did nothing all day Wed but get sick. By evening Ryan was feeling a bit better but I had developed a nice fever. My fever finally broke by Thurs morning but was so weak still. Thurs night I thought I was getting through it until I woke up Friday with more diarrhea and extreme nausea! All day Friday I layed on the couch wishing I would just throw up already. Friday night I went to bed nauseated but a bit better. I then woke up with a migraine at 3am and then another one at 8am on Sat morning! Just as the 2nd migraine began Scott ran to the bathroom announcing he was sick. I couldnt believe it. I just wanted it all to end. Ryan was feeling better although still tired and Caleb was definitely getting over his sinus infection and Bekah was still showing no signs of the flu, but I was exhausted. On Sunday we stayed home from church hoping to rest up so we could start a fresh new week. We were able to do that! By Monday we were all feeling well hoping for a great new week! The girls and I spent the morning making cookies for the Allen family. The girls wanted to make sugar cookie cutouts. They did all the work and I just supervised. They did a great job! We then delivered the cookies because Ryan was so excited to make someone else's day. The Allen's were thrilled and ate every one before we had even left! What can I say I taught my girls well! Tomorrow we are headed to the museum for the Barbie exhibit and their favorite exhibit Egypt! Should be a great time!

"The Caleb Man!"

Yes that is what we call him! Im not sure how that happened but it has become his nickname. Even Ryan calls him that. Caleb is getting so big! We just had to upgrade him into a new car seat because I could no longer carry him around in his seat! It was just too heavy and I actually found out at the dr that I actually had enjured myself! I dont remember what the dr called it but he said I basically pulled something out of socket (which is apparently very easy to do) between my breasts. Those of you medical people can inform of the name. He said it would take 6-8 weeks to heal without lifting anything however I will be lifting anyway because I have 3 kids under 3 1/2! Owell I will be fine. I just cant hold Caleb on my chest that is when it hurts most. Anyway, that story told to convey how heafty this boy has become! He is 3 1/2 months old these days and weighs over 15 lbs. He is moving into 6-9 months clothing because of his belly but his arms and legs are way to short for that size! He is also no wearing size 3 diapers at night just like his sister Bekah!
He has starting to giggle and is very ticklish! I absolutely love his smile and it is very contagious! He has developed an absolute love for his sisters. He always smiles when they come near him. Caleb has been such a joy to nurse! I think because he is already on a very regular schedule, sleeps 10 hrs at night, and eats efficiently! I never enjoyed nursing Bekah and Ryan was okay but so hard to figure out what I was doing being my first time. But with Caleb I actually thought to myself, "Wow I only have 9 months left!" It kind of made me sad, but I know Ill be ready by then. Ive had a terrible fear of getting pregnant again on accident and not being able to finish nursing him. Silly I know. But Im tyring to convey how much Ive enjoyed it this time around! At 4 months I usually start on cereal but with Caleb I plan to wait if he is still thriving and sleeping so well. What is the point when life is easier without it still. We'll see how long he holds out! Caleb loves his bumbo and his play mat. I must say he also loves Dora time: sitting on the couch with his sisters watching Dora! I think he's taking lessons from Swiper! I think that will be the only way he survives with 2 big sisters! haha! Anyway, we love, love, love our "little man!"

3 months old!

Bekah turned 2!

My baby girl is no longer a baby anymore! She had her 2nd birthday on Dec 20th and had a blast! She asked for a Dora birthday cake which of course I made for her. She had two friends over Ryker and Riley plus all her immediate family. Bekah loved opening all the presents everyone so generously gave her. She got so much Dora stuff that I dont think there is much else out there for her to own. Owell she loves it all!

Scott and I really couldnt believe she was only turning 2 because she pretty much does everything Ryan does. It makes her seem so much older. But she still has those 2 yr old tendencies that we love/hate. Such as crying when going to bed and wanting to cuddle long after waking. Still taking long naps most days of the week that is as long as Scott is not home. Bekah is such a joy in our home!

Our Wild Monkey!

One week after her 2nd birthday Bekah decided to start using the potty. When I say Bekah decided Im not kidding. Scott and I had no desire to start training her since we still have so many issues with Ryan. But Bekah insisted and started taking herself potty. She would pull down her pants and take off the diaper, push a stool to the potty, climb up, go potty, get down, wash her hands, pull up her pants, and then finally run out screaming with excitement that she went potty! So Scott and I realized at that moment it wasnt up to us. After one week and only one pee pee accident in her panties I can say she is trained. She isnt 100% trained on the poopy but has had some success. But in her defense I did put her in bed with a diaper on most occasions. Did I mention that she refuses help and asks for privacy! Too cute!

Because of the potty success we then decided that Bekah could have her big girl bed. She had asked for it previously but we just werent ready however we decided she earned the right to have it now. Plus we thought it would help because she doesnt even like to pee in her diaper. This way she could just run to the potty on her if needed. We dreaded putting this girl in a big girl bed afraid she would never stay in it. However, she has proved us wrong once again! She does get out once in a while but nothing like Ryan did and still tends to do when she is not exhausted! Anyway, the new bed was a huge success. She loves it and so do we. It makes some things easier for all of us!

I never thought that my baby girl would grow up the day she turned 2 but that is what has happened. Dont worry I know she is still only 2 but man she seems so big now!

Time flies with 3!

Wow! I cant believe I havent blogged in 2 months! Where did time go? I missed Thanksgiving Bekah's 2nd Birthday, and Christmas! Well we did have a great holiday season with the kiddos. This was the first year I really wanted Christmas to be over so I could get some rest. I was so overwhelmed trying to get everything done that it was a bit harder to enjoy the season. I did have a moment where, I not a very emotional person, teared up as my girls were up on stage at church Christmas Eve listening to our Pastor read the Christmas story. You see I was sent off to church every week on a church bus simply so my Mom could have some time to herself. Which by the way now that I am a Mom I understand a little bit where she was coming from being a single mother! None the less I did not come from a home where Christmas was about Christ. It was about presents and Santa Clause and Money! More than anything in the world I want to teach my kids that we celebrate Christmas because Jesus the Christ came to this earth to save us! Without Christ we are nothing! Im so glad he came! But for a moment that evening I felt like hey! Im doing something right as a mother. When it was all said and done my girls were able to tell me why they got presents on Dec 25th. There is no greater joy than teaching my own kids about Christ!
Anyway, everyone had a great christmas at the Moon residence! It was a great time hosting my family and hanging out with Scott's family at his parent's house. Through Thanksgiving all 5 of us were sick but we were all very healthy through Christmas. Ryan's favorite gift was definitely legos! Bekah's favorite gift was playdoh! Caleb loved all his new clothes! I wish I wouldve had more time to write these last 2 months but hopefully I will be able to catch you all up soon! As many of you know time flies when there are 3!!!!