Kay's 18 Month old Update

Hello lovelies! I know I haven't been blogging very much and it's because well, my lupus has been kicking my read like no other. I don't know if it's due to the weather change or is it because baby Kay has been more active then ever but let's just say boy do I need a nice spa day or a day to myself to rest. I'm glad I got a day last weekend when hubby was off that he took the kids to visit family and I was able to stay home due to still recovering from a cold and flare up I just didn't feel right visiting any one especially when there is babies around. Me as a mom wouldn't want anyone coming to visit my home sick to spread their germs so I just thought it wasn't appropriate. Who else thinks this? I really hope I'm not the only mom who thinks oh my goodness germs!!!

I'm hoping that as Kay almost enters her second year in less then 6 months that she calms down a tiny bit. She really is a handful but such a delight too! I feel like she hit the terrible twos early! Is that even possible? My other 3 never really had terrible twos so this is new to me. It's true what they say that no child is alike and Kay has brought on a totally different parent experience into our lives. She's lovable but stubborn. She's expressive and demanding. Hubby says it's because she's me and I laugh because she has all my little traits meshed with his and I can't help but to stare at her and think wow this lil girl really is a blessing and to think she almost passed during her birth.

Everyday we sit and try to practice some letters and words on her lil writing tab that she likes to draw on. Then I pick two books and read to her and leave them for her to flip threw once we are done. So I really try to incorporate some time with her everyday no matter how much pain I am in. She loves to sit and watch me cook and if I'm in the kitchen or daddy in the kitchen she's right there in the mix! She doesn't like to sit a lone during dinner even if it is in her own table and chair so Lily or Ethan tend to take turns to sit with her which is really sweet! The older kids are super helpful with her and love to play and spend time with her. I didn't doubt them and knew they wouldn't be jealous even though they are older and there was another person taking a bit of time away from them and I am glad. They all stick together and are very loving despite their lil petty arguments over the Xbox which is typical at their age.

 So I hope you enjoy this little 18 months update of Kay! I am now in the works of trying to see wether to do a blues clues theme or a Mickey club house theme since those are the two shows she's currently obsessing over. Im going to keep it small again and let it just be us and close friends. I guess when October comes around we can really know what theme I went with, stay tuned for that in my future blog! Take care and stay blessed!

 Xo, Vanessa

Coping with so much..

Lately Kay, our new addition has been oh so fussy. She's been with a lil cold so we got her a vaporizer to help her sleep soundly at night. Slather her up in baby Vicks rub and have the Baltic amber beads around her lil ankles. So far I've had it on her for less than a week and she's been ok. When she had a fever it got so hot and that's when I took her temp and was amazed! I will be purchasing her the necklace soon. 

I even got Ethan the same amber bracelet cuz he has a lot of growing pains. So far since he has put it on he hasn't woke up from his sleep screaming in agony. Usually when he plays outdoors like he did during our snow days he's out of commission and in pain but nope not anymore! I just hope it continues to work for him. And that when he gets his x rays and blood work we can get some answers to what's going on with him but as of right now I wish not to divulge the details.

On feb 20th my mom will be undergoing her surgery to remove her cancer. That has me on edge but I haven't displayed it nor spoken about it. I guess the less I talk about it the more I won't have to hear peoples fake sympathy.

I've become very introverted and just been very quiet about a lot of things. I used to be such a huge social butterfly and now I'm perfectly content not seeing or being around anyone. I mean I love going to church and doing stuff for my church but other than that I'm pretty much really closed off. 

Since the winter started I've been sick with the flu twice. I so hope I don't get sick again because man it knocks me off my axis and I can barely function correctly. 

So upon me dealing with so much I've discovered that experimenting with recipes and building new ideas for my girls has helped me cope with all the ongoing stress. I really can't wait for me to get my sewing machine to make up a lot of pretty lil skirts and sun dresses for the girls. Be on the look out for that. I will also be making lil girls matching button earrings with the skirts and matching fabric bows. Really don't want to deal with ribbon anymore.

Sparkles my other dog left three weeks ago and is still missing. I know someone has her but I'm still distraught about missing her sweet self that was so playful and lovable. 

Told ya there's been a lot going on! 

Well that's it, a slight update. Xo, Vanessa