Family Update

First Sunday
Well, Yesterday was the first Sunday that we went to church at our new 1-4 schedule. I would love this schedule, but it interferes with Jamie's naptime. This past week, though, since Daddy and Jamie were sick, we decided to go home after Sacrament Meeting. I may like it better as he adjusts and at least gets an hour sleep before we go, possibly. We'll see how he does in Nursery next week with the new schedule.

Where have all they all gone?
After a friend suggested we take all of Jamie's pacis away, I decided it was time for them to go. We took all of them away on Thursday the 3rd. He didn't have it for that night, and he's been paci-free since. It didn't even seem to phase him. I don't know even if he cared that we took them away. I was prepared for crying, whining, and fussiness for a few days, but he hasn't done ANY of that. I think he was ready for them to be gone. He'll have to adjust and soothe himself another way. :-)

Jamie's a Big Boy now
Since Jamie has learned how to get out of his crib, we knew it was time to switch to his "Big Boy Bed". We started that Saturday night. What we're doing is putting him back in his big bed over and over, and have him get the idea that he has to stay there. It's going fine, though it's hard just putting him back in the bed, with him crying and stuff. It's for the best, though. I know he's not going to hate me because of it.

The New Year is full of changes for our little guy, but we're take things in stride, and trying to remember that 'this too, shall pass'. Trying to remember that things will pass is hard when you are living in the moment.

A New Year!

Greetings!
I hope everyone has had a good Christmas and a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Our Christmas was good, and it just consisted of visiting both my inlaws and my parents. Both of them wanted to see Jamie and had a very good time with us.

New Year's
We spent New Year's Eve with my parents, but went home before it hit midnight (for safety reasons). Then we rang in the New Year together at home.

Well, to give you an update, Jamie's all better from his tummy bug, cold, and ear infection. I know, poor little guy. He's gone through a lot in the past month.
Hopefully, he'll be relatively healthy this year. Having a sick toddler isn't fun. :-( :-( Both of us think that he now has some allergies. :-(

Big Changes
There will be big changes for our little guy coming up. He's recently learned how to get out of his crib, and it's probably time for the switch. We'll probably be doing that soon.

I am also contemplating weaning Jamie from the pacifier. So far, he only needs it to take his nap, to sleep at night, and when he's sick. Other than that, he's paci free.

This is about all the news on the home front. We'll update you on what happens.

Christmas is Coming!!!

Christmas is 5 days away!
What a week!
Unbeknownst to us, after Jamie recovered from his tummy bug about two and a half weeks ago, he caught a cold. Trey thought it would be a good idea to go to his doctor the 18th just to be safe..I'm glad we did. The doctor told us that Jamie had a slight ear infection, and gave us a couple of prescriptions for our little guy. He now is on antibiotics and will be on them for about 10 days. The doctor also gave us a prescription for cough medicine so he can sleep. This is also his first ear infection. I think Jamie's been quite a trooper. This is the first time he's been sick 'back to back' like this.
So hopefully Jamie will start to feeling better, and so will both of us. Daddy's a little more sick than Mommy, but he should feel better soon. Mommy's slightly sick, but is doing well. We should all be better soon.
We're looking forward to celebrating Christmas with everyone.
Life is busy as usual.. but especially this time of year.
:-) :-)

Jamie's Learning SO Fast!

It's been a week since I last posted.

Jamie's learned a lot. This past week, Jamie learned how to give 'high-fives'.
Jamie just loves the attention he gets when he does it. He smiles so big when he 'high fives' anyone. I think he enjoys it.

Jamie also learned something new this week. Besides recognizing some letters, he learned how to say the letters to the word 'Ireland'. After we spell it with him, he'll try to say it. He'll say what sounds like 'Ireloo'. It's fun to hear him say it. My inlaws have a book on Ireland, so that's where he gets that from.

Jamie also is picking up his speech. Besides saying his usual phrases, 'door, hi' and still saying single words, he picked up a new phrase. He already knew how to say 'uh-oh' and 'no'. His new phrase is 'uh-oh, no'. It's funny to hear. He also says 'uh-oh' whenever he drops something, which is fairly often. He still knows how to show me what he wants, from getting something he wants from the fridge, to pointing at things he wants.

Jamie is still doing his swim lessons. Jamie and I went to his swim class again this past week. This next Thursday will be his last lesson! :-(

Great News!

Well, after a week, Jamie is ALL BETTER! Jamie's over his tummy bug.
I'm so glad he's ok. He's gotten sick only one time before like this, so we are very lucky. I kept him home from Swim Class this Thursday, so I could be sure that he wasn't still sick. He will go to his Swim Class next Thursday.

Trey's Birthday is today! Happy Birthday to Trey! We are going out to dinner tonight, and we should have a great time. We are still having his birthday party this weekend, which should be fun as well. I will post pictures when I get them.

We will also be going back to church this weekend. I think he'll do ok in Nursery. I think he'll have fun.

Everyone is doing fine, and life is busy as always.

A Light at the End of the Tunnel

It's been a few days since Jamie initially got sick and He is doing much better. Yay! He has a lingering cough though, and I seem to need to wipe his nose often, but other than that, he is fine. He seems to be tired most of the time, but that's to be expected when you're sick. I'm hoping that this will only last a couple of more days, and then he'll be ok. I am enjoying cuddling and giving him comfort.

Everything else is going fine, and we were actually able to do some errands this past weekend. That was nice.

We are looking forward to a night out on Friday, which is Trey's birthday. His grandparents are going to watch him. Trey also has the entire day off from work! :D . We're excited! Trey also will have a birthday party this weekend also.

Things are Looking Up! Only a couple of more days..

Hard Times

This past Thursday we went to his swim lesson again. Jamie ended up making a mess in the pool, so our lesson was cut short. That Thursday he came home and we found out he's not feeling well. He's got a little stomach bug, and that doesn't leave him feeling too great. Since he didn't feel too great at all, so we all stayed home from church. I'm hoping he'll be better by this coming week, when we celebrate Trey's birthday Saturday. I feel sad for him, and how he must feel. :-( It's just not Sunday without Church. :-) If he gets any worse, it will be time to go to the doctor.

Everything else is going well. We even got some Christmas shopping done this past Saturday.

This next week Jamie should be feeling better. We hope he'll do better. :-)