Peace of Mind

When Christian was born I really wanted the angel care monitor. It monitors breathing and movement when baby is sleeping and goes off after 20 seconds if there is neither. I knew that having a boy and being a newborn through the winter months increases the risk of SIDS. Since we moved towards the end of my pregnancy and did not get a baby shower I just knew buying it new was out of the  question. Luckily James found it at the Kids Market when it came to Dothan for just $15. It is wonderful to have for peace of mind and I actually sleep better. Well about 2 weeks ago tje alarm went off about 11pm. I jumped up and turned on the light. Little man was not moving or breathing...(and the alarm is very loud) so I picked him up and called his name and he started breathing and just continued to sleep. So I put him down and turn the monitor back on (I have turned it off when it went off becuase it is LOUD). I don't think James really understood in his sleepy state what really happened (by morning he did...he thought it had malfunctioned which it did not). Now let me say this....we both have been certified in infant CPR and if he had done this again or if  he was really having trouble breathing I would of gone straight to the ER..but since his color was good and he was breathing normally I felt he was ok and that we were ok until morning when I could call his doctor (and the ER would of had us check with his doc anyway) and see if they wanted him to be check out...which they did. Doc did not find any reason why..no respirtory infection or flu to explain why he did that. So we are to keep him on the monitor longer until the risk of SIDS is over. Now did I go back to sleep after that...no I watched the monitor for about two hours and just prayed and thanked the Lord that we had that and that he was ok...I don't want to think about what could of happened. So if you know any new mommas out there ....an angel care monitor is a wonderful baby gift! I plan to pass mine on when we no longer need it.  And by the way we have not had any more moments like that...so thankful and counting my blessings!

Leaving on a jet plane...

Tomorrow (my SIL) Rachel and Keith begin their journey to Hawaii-where they will be stationed for 3 years. Emily Grace wants her Aunt Rachel to pack her up in a suitcase so she can go too! I know they are going to have sooooooooo much fun....warm water....beaches....great food.....can I just say again the BEACH!! We are happy/sad to see them go...but you go where the Army sends you! Thankfully we have email and FB to keep in touch. We are also checking about skype too as another way. Hopefully we will get to see them at Christmas!!

Coming Home

Have you seen the new show Coming Home on lifetime? Oh my word! It is so awesome!!! It is about surprise military homecomings. I cried throughout the whole show....especially when the dad got to come home and surprise his son on national football signing day. Love that it follows my other favorite (Army Wives).  You should be able to watch the preview video on the following link. http://www.mylifetime.com/shows/coming-home

Silent Sunday

Couldn't you just eat him up?

Terrific Tuesday

Someone has discovered his toes! Love those sweet baby feet!!!!

Wordless Wednesday

Ft. Rucker

We dragged took the kids to Ft. Rucker this afternoon to the museum. It was such a nice day to be out and about. We had a good time and the monkeys kids got to burn off some energy. They get to go to school tomorrow to make up for the "snow day" in January. You know they are so thrilled about that! LOL

Spring Fever

    Yep....it is true...Spring Fever has hit our house! After dealing with the flu, the crud, and sinus stuff we are ready for Spring and to feel better!!!!! I am ready for flip flops! I am hoping we are done with the real cold weather!!!!! Christian turned 5 months old yesterday. He is holding up his head really well. He is teething big time. He wakes up happy and has started singing...it is so sweet to hear...even if he is singing at 4am you still can't help but smile. He is loving his roundabout more and is starting to play longer in it...sometimes he gets mad that he can't pull the toys off and put them in his mouth LOL. He also has the best giggle.

Pure Love

I love this little man! I had a photo session today with an awesome family so I wanted to get a quick pic of Christian before hand. (Em and Austin were not in the mood for pics..LOL) I love the look on his face! LOL He is getting so big! He rolled over from his stomach to his back on Thurs. Then last night he was laying in the crib trying his hardest to go to sleep (or let Mommy think he is) and he started making kissy face noises...it was so funny because he was doing it so loud! He is such a ham!