Baptism and Krause Shower March 30, 2008

This weekend was a good weekend, even though I’m feeling extremely crappy right about now.  Saturday morning Clint, Dade and I went down to Knob for the Krause Family Baby Shower.  It was a lot of fun!  Most of Clint’s Aunts were there “fighting” over who was going to hold Dade.  I’ve got some cute pictures of the shower that I need to put into my web gallery.  Our friend Scott came up from Branson, so while Dade and I were at the shower, Clint hung out with one of his really good friends.  After the shower we went to dinner at our favorite little restaurant in Knob.  I enjoyed my Sesame Seed Chicken.

Today was the baptism.  I had an extremely long night, not because of Dade.  I woke up around 1 or so with a really upset stomach and feeling crappy.  Clint, bless his heart, took care of Dade all night because I was in no shape to do it.  I slept until after 7 and then got up.  I tried to eat breakfast however that didn’t really settle either. Barb had some meds to help with my stomach so I took that and pushed through the day.  Everything went really well. The baptism, the pictures afterwards, and the lunch.  The food was amazing.  My parents and Barb did a lot of work getting everything put together and it was obvious the we had plenty of food.  I think we had 20lbs of ham and 18lbs of smoked brisket (which was absolutely amazing!).

After we got the car loaded me feeling crappy caught up with me and I was miserable again. Our buddy Scott came back to Lee’s Summit with us, so he could have more cuddle time with Dade.  I promptly went to bed and got up about 7.  Dade is sleeping right now, and I’m staring at a bunch of things that need to be put somewhere in Dade’s room.  Not sure where though! Clint went to iHop to do a few hours of work.  The nap helped a bit but I still feel bad.  Tomorrow (weather pending) Clint is supposed to go to Springfield to help Aaron bring some stuff up to his need apartment. I vaguely remember Aaron calling me earlier while I was sleeping, but I’m not sure of the exact conversation.

I’m going to take some Sinus medicine and lie back down. Nothing like having sinus problems on top of a stomach ache.

Tattoo March 28, 2008

This warrants it’s own post.  I’ve been toying with the idea for awhile about getting a tattoo, and so has Clint.  He knows what he wants, and just has to finish designing it. I finally know what I want and have it designed and ready to go.  Here’s what it looks like

It’s the Celtic trinity with Clint’s birth flower at the top (Iris) and Dade’s birth flower at the bottom left (again Iris).  Notice that the bottom right is empty.  The place is reserved for the birth flower of our next child.

I think that I’m going to have it on my right shoulder. It’s unique to me, and I love it!

Now I just wait until Clint is ready and we have the money for both.

Crib Time March 28, 2008

Dade slept for the first time in his crib this morning during his daily morning nap. That was exciting. However, the more exciting time came later when he slept in his bed, and I was downstairs doing some cleaning.  We got the Angelcare System set up without the motion sensor.  We have it set for sound only at the moment.  We need to get a board to place on the springs so we can get the sensor hooked up.  It was weird being able to move around the house and not worry about waking up Dade since he was up stairs sound asleep.  The sound monitor works great because I was on the phone when he starting crying and the person I was talking to thought he was right next to me. The parent monitor was across the room from me that’s how loud it can get.

My brother and sister-in-law stopped by this morning to see the nursery and to see Dade.  My brother is really good with him, and so is Marci. I know what I’m going to get for her baby shower next month.  All I can say is SUPER CUTE and EXCITING!

This is the first Friday that Dade and I have been home since he’s been born, however we are leaving for Knob in the morning.  Going to try and leave by 10.  The shower is at 2 and I have to go by my mom’s first then unload the car at Barb’s before the shower.

Well, I better go figure out something for dinner. I’m starving and I know Clint will be when he gets home from the library.

11lbs 2oz March 27, 2008

Dade’s visit to the Doctor went well. He didn’t like having his temperature checked, but who would if they stuck a something in your butt.  He weighs 11lbs 2oz now.  He’s in the 75th-90th percentile for his weight.

The doctor says he’s got some sort of little bug. No fever, and he’s still eating just pooping alot. We are putting on butt paste to help his little bottom. I feel sorry for the little one.

I’m not feeling well either. Going to go to bed as soon as Clint gets home.

3am - 9am March 27, 2008

Dade had 4 really gross/watery dirty diapers. This is uncommon for the little guy. He normally only has 1 or 2 dirty diapers all day, let alone 4 in a 6 hour time span. Of course I looked up in my baby book from the doctor to see what it said, then called the doctor’s consultation line. Results: we have an appointment at 10:40. They want to make sure he isn’t getting dehydrated. Hopefully he’s not getting sick or anything.

It looks like it could rain at any minute, but the radar on weather.com doesn’t show anything. I want to open my house and let the fresh air in. I’ve only been able to do that a few times the past few weeks. Hopefully April will allow me to do that more often. I’m tried of paying high electric and gas bills.

We have another big weekend. Seems like March has been filled with big weekends. This weekend is the Krause family baby shower. We, my mother-in-law and I, decided to wait and have it after Dade was born. This way the Aunts from Sweet Springs would be able to see him. That’s on Saturday. On Sunday is his baptism. He’s got the cutest satin romper suit with matching socks and shoes to wear. I know it’s about him being baptized and not what he’s wearing, but it’s super cute. My brother and sister-in-law picked it out because the JC Penney’s here in the city didn’t have any in 0-3 months, but the one in Columbia did. Our good friend Scott is going to be in Knob this weekend for the baptism, so Clint will get some time with him as well. He and his wife and working on getting Dade a girlfriend. Scott and Sarah are already like family, this would only make it official.

I’m started to like staying at home. Call me crazy, but I like having the house picked up and me doing some actual cooking instead of us going out all the time. The lack of financial resources has made us stay home to eat, but I’m cooking again and that’s all that matters. I’ve got about a dozen bananas in my freezer that will be made into banana bread within the next few days. My mom found the amazing moist recipe and sent it to me. YEAH FOR YUMMY BREAD.

I better go get my diaper bag ready and finish getting ready myself if we are going to make it to the doctor’s on time. I’ll update later on Dade.

Enjoy the picture!!

Relief March 25, 2008

I can take medicine for my sinus headaches.  I actually forgot that I can take meds now for things like that.  I had a killer headache earlier, took some meds, and took a nap with Dade.  Felt better when I got up.  Cut Clint’s hair after that.  Did my work for this week for my online course (and it’s only Tuesday!).  My headache is coming back so it’s time to take another round of medicine.  Dade and Clint are passed out on the couch.  Dade was up for almost three hours, finally went to sleep.

Tomorrow our Parent’s as Teacher’s person is coming at 9am.  I’m excited to see what she has us do.  I might actually get to be here for the second visit since I’m not going back to work until the 21st of April.

We went to the school today.  That was crazy.  Every time I turned around someone was there wanting to see the baby.  Had a discussion with my kiddos about their behavior and how even though I’m not there I know what’s been going on. Hopefully that will straighten them out.  I brought home some books to work on two units for when I go back to work. Poetry and Human Body.  I’ll make it fun!

Oh man. My head is pounding.  Time to get off this computer.

Happiest Baby on the Block March 24, 2008

READ IT!!! WATCH THE DVD!!! OMG!!!!

Our Parents as Teachers lady let us borrow the DVD when she was here in early Feb.  It’s been sitting on our steps since then. I remembered that she was going to be here on Wednesday so I thought it would be wise to watch it. I’m glad that I did.  And so is Clint.  The 5 “S”: Swaddle, Side/Stomach, SHHHH, Swing, Suck.

We’ve been swaddling Dade (but not when he’s fussy that’s the key), we do put him on his side and he calms down somewhat quickly, and we give him a pacifier.  The whole SHHHH, and swing thing was new to us.  How convenient that Dade was fussy during the DVD, because we did the 5 “S”s while we watched, and he calmed down almost instantly.  CRAZY!!!!!

We got a swing this weekend.  The guy in the DVD talked about the “proper” way to use a swing.   Dade has been sleeping in his swing now for over 2 hours.  The Dr. in the video stated that if you do the 5 “S”s, you’re baby can go from sleeping 2 hours at a time to sleeping 5+ hours.  It just takes practice from the parents to know the “spot” for their baby.  True we get lucky at times and Dade will sleep a max of 4 hours at a time, but getting him to sleep a whole night through early on would be blissful.

I made No Bake Cookies a little bit ago, they are yummy.  Time to relax on the couch while Dade sleeps in the swing.

Easter Bunny and Wisdom Teeth March 18, 2008

The picture says it all.  At least in my view.  Obviously I had his picture taken with the Easter Bunny this past weekend.  I’ve got another picture of him with the Easter Bunny, it’s a closer version.   Dade was really fussy this past weekend.  Starting about Thursday of last week he started being rather gassy and fussy shortly after we fed him.  After discussing things with the doctor, we tried gas relief drops.  That helped a bit, but not a whole lot.  Yesterday I called the doctor again, and explained how he was over the weekend, and we decided to change his formula.  It has helped.  He’s still fussy, but not as much as he was before.

Clint had his wisdom teeth removed this morning.  He’s doing better then I thought he would.  I’ve made him milk shakes, given him applesauce, and just finished making pudding. In fact I’m going to give him some of that pudding as soon as I finish this blog.

We are spending the holiday weekend in Knob.  Staying at my parents’ house.  My brother and sister-in-law are coming Saturday, should be a fun weekend.  Sunday is with Clint’s family. Hello Easter!!!

Early Morning Movie March 14, 2008

With Dade’s 6am bottle came the movie Backdraft.  I figured it was time that he saw a firefighting movie. It had been awhile since I watched it as well. Now all we have to watch is Ladder 49, which my father owns.

Dade is having a good time right now, despite the hiccups.  I have a doctor’s appointment with my OB later this afternoon. She’s going to be checking my incision to make sure that everything looks okay, then I’ll have one final appointment with her on the 18th of April.

We have a secret weapon when it comes to calming Dade down.  It’s the weirdest thing, but what ever works right.  Those of you that were at my wedding and were there for the majority of it might remember a dance that we all did to this Arabic song. Recently, Noah find the music video (again) on YouTube and put it up. The other day when Clint was sick I was really tired and Dade was extremely fussy.  I needed something to make me laugh at this point, so I pulled up that video.  The minute that music started Dade instantly stopped being fussy and started smiling. We danced in our seat on the couch.  Now whenever he starts to get fussy we pull up that video and do a little dance.  I need to make a short video of us dancing in our seats.  Here’s a link to the Tunak Tunak Tun music video.

By the way, I up loaded all the pictures that I had taken as of yesterday into my web gallery.  I’m sure there will be more since I’m going home this weekend.  Dade’s going to see the Easter Bunny this weekend.  I’ll have pictures of that too!

Busy Day March 13, 2008

In between the loads of laundry I’ve been doing today, Clint and I cleaned and rearranged the living room, took Dade on his first walk, and hung up new artwork.

Of course I have pictures from our first walk, need to upload them.  We actually got home just in time.  As soon as Dade and Slinky were both in the house there was a clap of thunder.

Dade LOVES his gym that we bought him.  Again, I have pictures of him playing as well as a video.  I’ll upload them after dinner.

I like the new layout of the living room.  All we did was move a bookshelf and the TV, but man did it open up the space.  It’s amazing how moving just one simple thing will do that.

I’ve got dinner in the oven (yep I cooked twice today), and I need to check the laundry downstairs.  Clint’s on diaper changing duty, at the moment, so I’ve can go check everything.

Promise, I’ll get the pictures uploaded ASAP!