This year since we just had the babies we decided to stay home from Thanksgiving. My mom came and got the boys and took them to Mesa to be with my family at Michelle's house. They had alot of fun playing with their cousins.
Darren and I had Carls Jr hamburgers because they were free. Our stove went out the day before and so Darren was installing a new one. Trey had Rsv and wasn't feeling well. Then toward the night Darren's secretary brought us Thanksgiving Dinner they had.
Then at 10pm we went to Walmart for the black friday and that was awful. It was so crowed because it was earlier. But we got what we went for and that was good to save money.
I am thnakful for our new larger family and for our extended family for helping us out. It means alot to know that we can count on them for help. I am thankful for our friends who have watched our older boys, brought in meals, and have just been willing to serve us how ever they can. I really do like this town and the people.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
For Personal Use
This is written so I can remember this stage:
Things have been so stressful having 2 more babies to the family. They are a month old and it seems like it has gone by fast but also slow. We have to feed them every 3 hours to have them gain weight. We got permission to let them at night go more if the babies want to sleep but it hasn't been the case. They are gaining weight and starting to feel out alot more. We are both going on lack of sleep because we both do the feedings at night. In the day I have to feed one first and usually the other sits there crying waiting for their turn. It is not easy trying to get 2 babies feed, ready to leave because of the 3 hour feeding. By the time we get it all done it is almost time to feed again. So I don't really go anywhere.
My biggest fear was them getting RSV and so in the hospital they told us that it lives on clothes up to 8 hours and it is in the air. So they told us to have the boys change their clothes when they get home from school and then also if we go to a public place to change. Well Trey got it Last Tuesday. I took him to the dr and they said that it wasn't in the lungs yet to just keep an eye out. Well luckly it never spread but he lost his voice and still has lots of mucus in his throat. We are keeping our fingers crossed that Shaley doesn't get it.
They both are spitters. We are trying different formula to try and help the spitting and being un comfortable after the feedings.
The boys have been good. But they just kiss them waaaaay to much. Chase is always trying to lay on them or tough their heads. I have to get on him to stop. Mason is also trying to kiss them always and hold them. He wants to walk around with them but that is a big NO.
I find it hard to get things done around the house because they are fussy.
I know that it is going to get better and before I know it I will miss this stage in their lives. Right now I am just a little over whelmed.
Things have been so stressful having 2 more babies to the family. They are a month old and it seems like it has gone by fast but also slow. We have to feed them every 3 hours to have them gain weight. We got permission to let them at night go more if the babies want to sleep but it hasn't been the case. They are gaining weight and starting to feel out alot more. We are both going on lack of sleep because we both do the feedings at night. In the day I have to feed one first and usually the other sits there crying waiting for their turn. It is not easy trying to get 2 babies feed, ready to leave because of the 3 hour feeding. By the time we get it all done it is almost time to feed again. So I don't really go anywhere.
My biggest fear was them getting RSV and so in the hospital they told us that it lives on clothes up to 8 hours and it is in the air. So they told us to have the boys change their clothes when they get home from school and then also if we go to a public place to change. Well Trey got it Last Tuesday. I took him to the dr and they said that it wasn't in the lungs yet to just keep an eye out. Well luckly it never spread but he lost his voice and still has lots of mucus in his throat. We are keeping our fingers crossed that Shaley doesn't get it.
They both are spitters. We are trying different formula to try and help the spitting and being un comfortable after the feedings.
The boys have been good. But they just kiss them waaaaay to much. Chase is always trying to lay on them or tough their heads. I have to get on him to stop. Mason is also trying to kiss them always and hold them. He wants to walk around with them but that is a big NO.
I find it hard to get things done around the house because they are fussy.
I know that it is going to get better and before I know it I will miss this stage in their lives. Right now I am just a little over whelmed.
Thanksgiving Program
Mason's 1st grade class (Mrs. Densmore) had a Thanksgiving Program...
They read a class book that they wrote about the first Thanksgiving. Mason writes," there were 102 pilgrams that sailed on the Mayflower and it took them about two months to get to North America."
They read a class book that they wrote about the first Thanksgiving. Mason writes," there were 102 pilgrams that sailed on the Mayflower and it took them about two months to get to North America."Trying to get a kid photo... Not easy
As you see nothing turned out. It is harder than you think to sit all four down for a photot. Chase would be upset because he wasn't getting to hold the baby he wanted too. Then he wanted both like Mason, and then he didn't even want his picture taken. The babies weren't liking it either and you can see. Hopfully one day we will have a good one. These will just be memories.
Grandpa Norton came to visit
While my dad came to visit we had some things around the house that needed done. They did some yard work, fixed some holes in the wall from door knobs, fixed our shutters, and even cleaned up darrens work bench. It was nice to have him here to help out with the boys and even feeding the babies. Mason and Grandpa doing yard work.
My dad took the boys to Tuzigoot National Monument that is just down the street from our house....
They became Junior Rangers......
They had lots of fun hanging out with Grandpa. Chase told me that it is where the indians lived and now they live somewhere else. When we drive by the turn off Chase lets us all know that he has been there to Tuzigoot. The funny thing is, is that he can't say Tuzigoot very good.
My dad took the boys to Tuzigoot National Monument that is just down the street from our house....
They became Junior Rangers......
They had lots of fun hanging out with Grandpa. Chase told me that it is where the indians lived and now they live somewhere else. When we drive by the turn off Chase lets us all know that he has been there to Tuzigoot. The funny thing is, is that he can't say Tuzigoot very good.Chase
I just love this face and can't believe how big he is. I never knew how big he was until I brought the new babies home. He is one big kid. But he has the funnest personality.Brotherly Love
What can I say but these boys can't get enough of their new brother and sister. They are always kissing them, trying to hold them, hug them, touch them, you name it they are trying it. Chase has also starting to do everything Mason is doing and just wants to play and be with Mason. We have to remind Mason to be nice to his brother. First time taking a bath
TREY went first and liked it ....
SHALEY was next and wasn't sure... she ended up liking it....
all clean and ....... Relaxing....
SHALEY was next and wasn't sure... she ended up liking it....
all clean and ....... Relaxing....
Thanks to the helpers
We have had to have alot of help through the end of the pregnancy to after the twins arrived and we owe all the help we got from our moms. So a BIG THANK YOU to them.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The lastest on the TWINS
The twins have been doing well. We have had to travel back and forth to Mesa alot. But now we are all home and I am updating the Blog. This was the picture I was able to take before I left them in the hospital....
When we came back to visit they had washed their hair and put a bow in Shaley's hair...
and Combed Trey's...
This was the day Trey was getting released with out his sister and I was crying but wanted a photo with both of them. Nov. 4, 2011
Darren's turn...
Only the way home we have to feed them every three hours so that ment stopping in Black Canyon City to do a feeding...
The Brothers are so Happy to have babies around!
we went on Nov. 7 2011 to get Shaley released and we had to take a CPR class and so the nurses said they would watch them. So they got to have some loven again...
Time to go home!!!!
We are so glad to have both babies home! It has been interesting on taking care of 2 babies but so far we are enjoying our time as a family again.
When we came back to visit they had washed their hair and put a bow in Shaley's hair...
and Combed Trey's...
This was the day Trey was getting released with out his sister and I was crying but wanted a photo with both of them. Nov. 4, 2011
Darren's turn...
Only the way home we have to feed them every three hours so that ment stopping in Black Canyon City to do a feeding... 
The Brothers are so Happy to have babies around!
we went on Nov. 7 2011 to get Shaley released and we had to take a CPR class and so the nurses said they would watch them. So they got to have some loven again...
Time to go home!!!!
We are so glad to have both babies home! It has been interesting on taking care of 2 babies but so far we are enjoying our time as a family again.
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