St. George

Happy Mother's Day! I love my boys so much and can't imagine my life without the little butt-heads!

Jack finally enjoys the bath, for the first month of life he screamed everytime he was in the tub

I thinks it's about time to buzz the mullet

Swimming in the pool

and running through the sprinklers

We had a great time in st. george, it was so nice and warm it makes me so excited for summer!

Thanks

Thanks for all the nice comments and support, I really appreciate it. I went to St george this weekend and normally i would have eaten out at iceberg or in-n-out at every opportunity but knowing that i would have to weigh myself and post on my blog helped me to make better choices. i still don't expect to have lost any this week, traveling and all, but hopefully i didn't gain ; )

Confessions

I am a fatty. I gained 45 pounds during both my pregnancy with Kire & Jack. Plus I still had about 10 left to lose before I got pregnant with Jack. It seemed with Kire that it really started to come off on its own while nursing, but with Jack I lost an initial 15 after birth and haven't lost a pound since, 7 weeks later. I thought that by chasing Kire around and nursing, it should come off on its own again, but it hasn't. I must be eating more than I realize, but I am always hungry while nursing. So, I just joined Weight Watchers.

I've also started to do some light exercising, but my boobs "are like watermelons," (that's what Kire says, and they are enormous) and they hurt if I bounce at all; so I'll have to take that slow.

So any advice, comments, motivation, would be welcome : )

I want to lose 40 pounds, which just sounds impossible right now but I will be charting my progress on the blog so I can hold myself accountable and I will be embarrassed to fail.

Mothers day

My friend Amy just made me this sweet necklace, I was going to save it for mother's day but I couldn't wait to wear it. She does the personalization-this necklace would be about $15 I think, a perfect mother's day gift. She has a blog HERE.

I cannot believe how much Jack looks like Kire. Here are a few examples:

Top: Jack Bottom: Kire

Top: Jack Bottom: Kire

Boob warmers

So unlike the picture below, I normally wear breast pads so I don't leak all over. Well this morning when i was putting them in Kire asks, "mom why are you using those, to keep your boobies warm?"

Zac Efron

To be honest, I've never seen High school Musical, but I think Zac Efron is kind of adorable. I saw him on SNL and this sketch is pretty funny. I know it looks totally cheesy, but I want to see 17 Again, anyone with me?

1 month

My chubby sweet Jack is 1 month old. He is such a great baby. He rarely cries, except at night because he gets so stuffy he can't breath. He still won't sleep longer than like 2 hours at night, but hopefully that will change soon. Kire still just loves him, it'll be fun when they can play together.

He still has kept his beautiful dark skin color, and his eyes are looking blue. I think he's going to give Kire a run for his money.

30 Rock

"What the what!" Can I just say I love 30 Rock. It is starting to beat out The Office as my favorite comedy. Last weeks episode made me laugh forever; Liz is trying to persuade this guy not to cut her budget so she tries to seduce him. Later she finds out the bribe didn't take, so she's talking to Jack:

Liz-"Brad and I had a deal, I gave him top front."

Jack-"Top front, good lord Lemmon that's your worst quadrant."

Never Judge a mom by the way her kid's dressed

Since Jack's been born I have to pick my battles with Kire, and picking out clothes isn't one of them. Lately he wants to wear what he wants and he will not let me change his mind. And for some reason he likes his shirts on backwards and his shoes on the wrong feet. He also always wants to wear pj's (can you blame him?). This week I was sick of fighting with him and finally allowed him to wear his Christmas footies to Target, along with his mickey mouse crocs on the wrong feet. I used to look at how some kids were dressed and wonder why their moms didn't care and dress them better. Well I will no longer judge. Sometimes kids just want to wear rocket ship pajama bottoms, a spider man t-shirt, a pirate beard, a cowboy hat and 5 bracelets on one arm.

Couponing

6 boxes cereal, 1 gal milk, eggs, 2 packs chicken, 4 cans pinapple, 4 rolls, $5 coupon

I went to an enrichment activity a month ago on couponing.  For the last month I've been getting 5 Sunday newspapers & collecting coupons.  It has been really exciting to see how much I can save.  This week I went to Albertsons and spent $23.  I got all of this and saved $43 plus got a $5 coupon off of my next purchase.  If you are interested in learning, go HERE.

Announcement

More pics

I got all of Jacks pictures back from Bella-Rose-Photography.  They turned out great.  We didn't get a great one of the whole family cause Kire was being a butt head and I am a cow, but that's ok.

Pictures!

On Saturday we had Jack's pictures taken. The gal was darling and she's posted a few pictures, and the rest will be done soon. I am so excited.

Then Sunday my sweet sister Julia came over to visit, she is so great with the kids.

She came over to find us all taking a nap together.

Kire has been just wonderful with Jack. He loves to snuggle him and kiss him. He hasn't been at all jealous yet. Erik has been great to take Kire and play with him when he gets home from work, and the weather was great last week so it was nice.

Cupcake giveaway

My sister in laws are doing this cupcake business, and they are awesome.  They are great for showers and parties and they're doing a giveaway, so go HERE.

Photo giveaway

My friend Brittani's sister is doing a photo giveaway on her blog.  She has darling pictures, so check it out HERE.

Jack Corbett Thompson

Kire can say that he named his baby brother.  We weren't really even considering Jack until Kire decided he needed to name his brother "Captain Jack" after seeing pirates of the Caribbean; but the name grew on us.  Corbett is a family name on Erik's side, his mom's brother passed away and was named Corbett.

Here is Jack in his new sling, I think I am really going to enjoy it.

He has a lot of dark hair & more of an olive complexion like me, I wonder what color his eye's will be?

This is Kire when he was born.  Jack is definitely darker, and has a smaller nose, but I think they look a lot alike.

I had forgotten how small newborns are, they are so wonderful.  I am sore and tired, but am feeling much better than my birth with Kire.  Erik has been so wonderful and has just played with Kire the past 2 days, I don't know how I'll do when he goes back to work tomorrow.  But Kire has been great. He gets mad at Erik if he talks too loud and tells him to be quiet so he doesn't wake the baby.  He loves to lay by us and touch Jack and says " he's so cute & sweet."

Baby "Jack"

7 lbs 15 oz 21 1/2 inches

Kire was so excited for his baby brother.  He wanted to see his fingers and toes and immediatley asked to see my belly to make sure he had really come from there.  I also had to explain breast-feeding to him, which was interesting.

My blood pressure had been high since last Thursday and when I went to my doc yesterday it was still high, so she sent me to the hospital to get started.  It was a long day, we started the drugs at about 11 am, but once she broke my water at around 7, I progressed fast.  My nurse came into check me and I was dilated to a 7 and when my doctor came in 30 minutes later she said we were ready to go.  Erik quickly called my mom, who was down the hall with Kire; she ran and barely made it into the room in time.  He called his parents too, but it was all over within 10 minutes!  I only had to push a couple of times and he was out.  

So we have a beautiful, healthy baby boy, but still haven't quite decided on a name.  We're still leaning toward Jack.  More pictures to come!

Last Day for Giveaway!

TOday is the LAST day to enter into my giveaway for a free watch.  Visit this site to enter!  I will be announcing the winner tomorrow-unless I am lucky enough to be in the hospital in labor : )

Grady's Wedding

Yesterday my brother Grady was married to Lauren in the Logan temple. It was a beautiful day. They had their reception at The Point in Salt Lake and we had so much fun. They had a ring ceremony and Kire was the ring bearer, then they didn't have a formal line. There was just music and dancing, so it was really laid back and everyone had a good time.

Lauren & Grady exchanging rings

On Friday I went to the dr. and my blood-pressure was way high, so technically I'm on bed rest.  I'm going in again on Monday and if it's still high they may have to induce me early, which I wouldn't mind.  If everything looks good, I guess she'll start me on the 20th like we have planned.  

White trash mom

So today I ran a few errands then took Kire to the library. It was lunch time & Kire wanted rice and beans, so I pulled into the drive-through at Beto's. I was behind 2 cars and had 2 cars behind me when Kire decided he had to go potty. I waited for a little while, but the line wasn't moving so I got Kire out of his seat and pulled him up front with me. I had an empty water bottle in the front seat and I let him pee in it. I pray no one saw me-how embarrassing, but no accidents!

Giveaway!!!

I've been making watches for my friends and family for a little while and have decided to sell them.  I have just started a blog for them and am doing a giveaway HERE.  Go to this blog and post a comment with your name and put a link to it on your blog and you'll be entered!  This will really help me out : )  and I think I have some cute stuff so check it out.  

Also, if you have a home business or something, leave your info on the post so I can put a link to you as well.

I am doing a party April 3rd at a friends house, so more info to come.

Snow Day

It snowed all day yesterday.  It was so bad that I had to go pick up Erik from work because his car wouldn't make it home.  When we pulled into our driveway our wonderful neighbor Aaron Bell was snow-blowing our drive.  We still haven't gotten a snow-blower, and usually we are fine with out one, but yesterday we got like 18 in.  All of our neighbors have been so wonderful to help us out this winter.  Erik went out to help shovel and he and Kire spent the next couple of hours at the neighbors building a fort.


I should've taken a picture of Erik who had worn shorts to work.

Happy Valentine's Day

My husband was very thoughtful this valentine's day.  Usually he doesn't suprise me with gifts on holidays, but he suprised me with flowers and an ipod!  I've been wanting a new ipod and mentioned to him a while ago that he could get me one for my birthday.  Well this is going to be great because I can put a movie on it and Kire can use it in the car.  First I need to figure out how to do that.  Is anyone savvy with itunes?

I got Erik some swimming goggles for this triathalon he's training for and me and Kire made him this cheesy card.

6 weeks

I find the time going by so slowly waiting for this new baby, I can't wait for him to get here.  But I really need to enjoy my freedom.  I forget how much work a new baby is.  I am trying to make the most of everyday with Kire, because pretty soon my time will be split and he won't get as much of my attention.  But he seems really excited for the new baby.  We go in the nursery and read books.  He hugs my belly and likes to rub lotion on it.  He gets worried sometimes and asks me, "how is the baby gonna get out, is he going to break your belly?"  That's a logical question.  I just tell him not to worry.

It's really fun to watch my belly move, and his movements are so strong now-sometimes it's painful.  And I can't sit up and I can't sleep.  I know God makes women forget the bad parts of pregnancy and labor and newborns, otherwise we wouldn't have more.  But most of it is wonderful-but still can't wait to be done.

Oldies

Ok, sometimes I really hate old people. Today I got up at 6 and worked till noon then me & Kire went to the mall.  I was tired but my mom called me and told me Dillards was having their big sale.  So I'm driving around the parking lot and cannot find a spot anywhere.  Finally I see someone getting in their car, so I pull behind them and wait.  I have my blinker on, and right as they are pulling out, this old couple goes right around me and pulled into the spot.  I honked several times but they didn't even look back.  If they weren't taking so long to get out of their car I would have waited behind them and given them a piece of my mind, but I had already wasted 5 minutes waiting for the damned spot.   I was so pissed I almost just left, but I finally just parked at the bank across the street and hauled Kire in the stroller through the rain and potholes-I hope they enjoyed their parking spot!  Just because you're old doesn't give you the right to be oblivious and to be crappy drivers!  Well I found 2 pairs of fabulous shoes for 70% off, so that made up for it a little bit.  I also got Kire some cute Hurley shirts for like $4.  I love dressing him like a punk.

I am a huge bargain shopper, I learned from my mom.  I shop at Bukoos & NPS and will seriously never buy anything unless it's on sale.  Yesterday I went to the Shade store in Centerville and they had a huge sale-almost everything was $5.  I spent $30 and got like 6 shirts.  I almost went back today, but figured I really don't need anything else, but it's so hard to pass up a good deal.  So if you see a good deal, let me know.

Name

I agree with Emily on the below post.  If I want to call him Jack, it should be the first name. And Erik isn't taking Hayden too well.  He is set on Kael.  So apparently no decision will be made until the birth of the baby.

Nursery

I didn't have to do much to the nursery since I made the bedding and curtain before Kire was born and we had already painted the room yellow. But I wanted to do a little something, so I had Erik & my brother Trevor add the floor board to the middle of the wall then I put up this wallpaper that looks like bead-board, so easy. I think it turned out really cute.


Now I need to figure out what to put above the crib. Any ideas? I could do his name, or if there's a cute boy/baby quote you've heard of, let me know.

I went to the doc yesterday and the buggers already 4 1/2 lbs. So she told me she'd start me by the 20th of March if I haven't had him already, but I hope I don't go that long. Kire was 8.9 and it would be nice if this one was a little smaller.

And I've decided his name is Hayden Jack and we'll call him Jack. Erik doesn't know this yet, he's still set on Kael. What do you think? Hayden has been my favorite from the start, but ever since Kire got it in his mind that the baby's name is Jack, it has kind of grown on me. And I think it's cute that Jack can say his brother named him.

Birthday wish

My birthday's in March, 2 days after my brother Grady's wedding, so here's a few things I want so everyone can get prepared-no excuses.  

They are really for the baby, I have most of what I need, but there are a few things that have come out since Kire was born, or that I just didn't buy last time, that would be so nice.  I will probably end up buying them for myself, but here's a few ideas (hint, hint, Erik).

Baby sling from etsy here

Or if you have bought one and know another site to look at, let me know.

And I think this Sit n stand from baby trend would be the perfect stroller to have with an infant and a toddler.  Does anyone have another suggestion?  At Walmart for $119 or if you see a good deal, keep me posted.

I would also like to invest in a breast pump.  I want to breast feed but also want some freedom when I go out or on days I have to work.  I had a manual one for Kire, but I'd really like a nice one this time around.  I've seen them on ebay, but I don't know if a dare buy one used, but I should still be able to get a good deal on one that's new.  The Medela Pump in Style seems to be the most popular, any advice?

I'm sure I'll think of a few more things I "need" but this gives my family a few ideas ; )

Kire's 3 year Checkup

Kire went to the dr. yesterday for his 3 year check up.  I haven't been thrilled with the pediatrition I've been seeing so we tried out another one and she was really nice.  They started the appt. by taking his blood-pressure, which was exciting because he sees me do it at my doctor and he thought it was fun.  Then they weighed him, 32 lbs, and took his height, a little over 3 ft. So he's average, a little on the short side which didn't make Erik happy.  Then they checked his eyes.  He had to stand back and look at a board like I do at my exams, only instead of letters there were shapes he had to name.  I was very proud of him when the nurse pointed to a plus sign and he said "t" and he said "o" when she pointed to a circle.  We've been working on his letters so I was glad he remembered.  Erik and I both have poor vision, so I'm glad he's doing ok so far.  And everything else looked good too.

Another Poll

We are having a hard time coming up with names.  There are a few posted to the side, so let us know what  you think.

Jack is back

If we do name our baby Jack, it will be after Jack Bauer-because he is a bad-ass.

If you are not watching 24 yet, you need to start.

Countdown

Well only about 10 weeks left!  March still seems forever away, but I know it will go by fast. We still are not sure what we are going to name the little guy, but Kire wants to name him Jack.   I asked him if he liked Kael or Hayden and he said, "no Jack only."  I think he got the name from Captain Jack Sparrow from Pirates of the Carribean.  So we've been calling him Jack.  Kire has been doing better lately with the idea of a baby brother.  Today we went to the doctor and he saw the ultrasound and asked when the baby was coming out.

I think 3 years is pretty good timing between the 2 of them.  I would have liked them to be closer, just so they could go to the same school and play with each other better; but this is probably better for me.  Kire is pretty much potty-trained, except when he's too busy playing that he won't stop to go potty.  And he's just starting to not let me snuggle him.  I'll pull him close and he'll say, "don't cuddle my bum mom."  So that makes me sad, but I'll have another one here soon enough to smother.