Oh yeah, I have 2 kids...

Lately it seems like Caleb is an only child on my blog. But Carson really does exist, even though I haven't been taking as many pictures of him because the little monster won't hold still for me these days. It was like I was torturing him just to get these pictures! But when your 2 year old son (almost 3) comes walking out of your room in your sexy date night boots, you have to take a picture!

Sorry about the blurriness (is that a word?) but it seems that Carson had fun changing the settings on my camera. Maybe that's why he was so quiet this morning...

Caleb's update

OK its official, there is nothing wrong with him! Well, there is but they can't figure out what it is. Its crazy! I'm not going to do anything else unless it gets worse again. But they checked all the major organs and there isn't anything wrong, so that's good news.

I know you were sitting on the edge of your seat for an update. You can relax now.

Quote of the day...

Being a mom is like drowing in an inch of water. It takes a while but eventually it will kill you!~

(I stole this off my friends blog, thanks for the giggle Nat!)

The waiting game...

Don't you hate the medical waiting game? I mean, I know that it's not their fault that it takes a day to read an ultrasound. I'm a patient person. BUT IF THEY DON'T FIGURE OUT WHAT IS GOING ON WITH CALEB SOON, I'M GOING TO GO POSTAL!

There, I feel better. Aren't you glad I shared?

Again? Seriously??

Caleb's side is still hurting so I took him to the Dr. yesterday. We were there for almost 2 hours because they are baffled about what is going on! OK, just so you know my Dr. is awesome, so don't doubt her abilities, its just that this is a tricky diagnosis. I almost wish that they would take out his appendix just to see if that would alleviate the pain. But I don't want him to have to have unnecessary surgery either. Those of you who know my Caleb know that he is a walking stick, no body fat anywhere to be found. This could be the reason why his appendix isn't showing any problems. There is usually a fatty layer (called some big Dr. word) but because he is so skinny he might not have this fat. Pretty crazy, huh? So he gets to have an ultrasound tomorrow morning to get a clearer picture of what is going on. I just want him to get better. Poor little man, he has the personality of a grumpy bear right now because he just doesn't feel well. Its been 2 weeks since we were in the ER and I am ready to have my happy-go-lucky kid back!

Plus, on top of it all, its the end of the year testing! But his teacher is so awesome. I called her this morning and she told me she had been worried about him too because he just isn't acting himself lately. She said that they would do the testing around any Dr's appointments and to just get him better! I really appreciated that because I know that it is really inconvenient to have to do testing for just one kid, especially at the end of the year.

I'm longing for a week that something crazy doesn't happen. Do those happen anymore or am I doomed for life to live in Crazyville?

Caleb's Baptism

I've been sitting here trying to decide what to write about this day. I can't seem to find the words. As most people know, Allan and I didn't go to church for quite a few years. Then one day it just seemed like we should go. So we did. I feel so blessed for making that decision. Caleb getting baptized without having to have missionary lessons has helped me feel like a good mom.(yes I know that's its not all about me, LOL) I know that there is a lot that I don't know about the church, I need to go back to primary because Caleb knows more about the church than I do,(its true, I had to call my mom the other day because I thought he was wrong but it turns out he was right...) but I'm glad that I am there.

Caleb, on the other hand, has been ecstatic for the last month! He was so excited to be baptized, he patiently waited for a whole month because they didn't have baptisms last month because of General Conference. I asked him if he was nervous and he said "No, I'm excited." And he looked at me like DUH MOM, why would I be nervous? He was so amazing at the baptism, like a little grown up. He listened to the talk that was given and didn't squirm or fidget like he does at church. He seemed to take it to heart. I am truly blessed to have such a sweet little boy like Caleb.

It ended up being a ward baptism with only Caleb and another boy in our ward. It was awesome. I was touched by the family and friends came out to support him. I am very grateful. It made the whole day more special. My dad and Karen came down just to see him baptized. Allan's dad baptized him and my dad confirmed him. It was very special to have both grandpa's participate. Thanks to everyone, we love you!

"The joy of motherhood comes in moments"~Elder M. Russell Ballard

I'm grateful for this moment.....

My beautiful neice, Stacha

I can't believe that Stacha is graduating is just a few weeks! She is growing up and becoming an adult. She used to spend her weekends and summers at my house and now I hardly ever see her. I guess she can't be 15 forever but I just want a few more years of us hanging out. She is like a daughter to me. I love you Stach!