Happy 9 month birthday, Kason!

I can't believe my baby is 9 months old already. I know I say that all the time, but I can't believe how quickly he is growing up! We will be planning a first birthday party before we know it! I took my little man to the doctor today for a well baby check-up. Dr. Paula confirmed what I have known all along...he's perfect!! His weight was still 19 pounds (30%)....this was the same as his weight when he was there for a sick visit on his 8 month birthday, but I am not surprised since he's hardly been eating and throwing up lately! His length was 28.5 inches (60%) and his head circumference was 18.25 inches (92%...lol). It always cracks me up because people say that he is so big, when in fact, he is not. I think his big head and chubby cheeks throw everyone off!

It's a SICK house!

Oh man, where to start. Things around my house have not been good lately. On Thursday I went to my cousin's funeral. The service was nice, but you know how that is. Thursday night was a evening at home. Kenley went to bed at her normal time and so did Kason. Around midnight Kenley came into my room and said she wanted to snuggle and that she didn't feel well. She does this every now and then, even if she's feeling fine, so I just pulled her into my bed to snuggle her. About 30 minutes later she started throwing up....yep, IN OUR BED! I've never seen Justin move so quickly!! Twice in our bed, once on the floor in our bathroom. Justin started laundry while I bathed Kenley. She was so upset and kept apologizing to us for throwing up in our bed. She thought we were mad at her. Poor thing! After everything was cleaned up, Justin went to sleep on the couch downstairs. Kenley and I tried to sleep on the couch upstairs, but she was tossing and turning. She got up 2 more times to throw up (in the toilet) over the course of 2 hours. Finally she was feeling slightly better and fell asleep in her bed after I snuggled her. I then 'slept' on the couch. I stayed home with her on Friday. She was feeling much better by the afternoon and was begging me to go to preschool.

I thought everything was all good after that, but I was dead wrong! Sunday afternoon Kason started throwing up. All over me the first couple times, then the floor. There is nothing worse than a sick baby. He had no clue what was going on and I was so sad to see him that way. He ended up sleeping pretty well that night. In the middle of the night Justin got up and started throwing up. He thought he would be feeling better by morning, but he wasn't. He ended up going to school long enough to find a substitute and then went home to rest. Both of my boys seemed to be feeling better by Monday evening. Yesterday came and I still thought both were feeling better...maybe not 100%, but better. Well, Justin was feeling sick again last night and Kason started throwing up again. I'm exhausted. I hope and pray that I don't get this bug. Calgon...take me away!!

10 on Tuesday

1. I lost a cousin to a head on collision on Saturday. Her name was Brandy, she was 21, and has a twin brother. It's been really hard on my family. We have been through this already....6 years ago another cousin was killed in a car wreck. Kelea was 18 when she died. This is the same side of the family. Both my dad brothers have lost a daughter now. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.
2. Honestly, I'm trying, but I just don't have much to say after that.

Some big news to share!

1. I've lost 7 pounds since starting Weight Watchers last week. 3.5 the first week (although it was only Monday-Friday) and 3.5 this week!! I'll take it!
2. Kason's 2 top teeth broke through the skin yesterday! That makes 4 teeth that are in or coming in. His sister had 8 teeth at his age!
3. Kason is says Bubba now!!! Bubba is our dog (Tyson). He started saying Dada about 6 weeks ago, but hadn't said it in a while. Yesterday he just started talking again and gave us Bubba and baba (bottle). Still no Momma, but I know he's just saving the best for last ::wink::

Wordless Wednesday

{{{Justin was breaking in Kenley's karaoke machine that she got for Christmas. I'm not sure who was having more fun with it!}}}

10 on Tuesday

1. Anyone watch The Bachelor last night?? I love all the drama! Rozlyn is such a tramp! Who goes on a show to find love and then sleeps with a producer?? I'm glad they made her leave!

2. Kenley went to see Alvin and the Chipmunks last night with Justin's parents. She then went home with them, got in the hot tub, and spent the night. Justin and I enjoyed our quiet evening at home. Kason went to bed at 6:30!

3. Biggest Loser and American Idol tonight! 2 of my favorite shows and they are going to be on at the same time :( Guess I'll have to flip between the 2.

4. Kenley is excited for a slumber party at Auntie Christy's house on Saturday. Auntie plans on building a fort and Kenley and Kylie will sleep in it. She can hardly wait!!

5. Kason will be spending the night with my mom on Saturday night so Justin and I will have a night childless! No clue what we are going to do, but we'll figure it out! Maybe dinner and then hang out with friends!

6. Weight watchers is going well for me. I've lost at least 3.5 pounds so far and will weigh in again on Friday.

7. Due to the weather I've had to put my C25K program on hold. With the snow I was unable to get outside to run. I am planning on join the rec center on campus for a couple months so I can workout/run there until it warms up. I have, however, been working out at home while the weather was bad!

8. Today seems like the longest day in history. I'm ready for my 3 day weekend!

9. I'm hitting the bed early tonight. I stayed up too late last night, so I'm already dragging!

10. Whew...10 things was hard this week for some reason!

Christmas at the Conyers house!

Getting ready for bed so Santa could come!!

Kason checking out his new toy box from Santa. I think he likes it!

Santa left bones for the boys too!!

Kenley new pink "chucks" and the princess scooter that Santa brought her!


Smiley boy having his cereal and fruit. Can you see those teeth?? His cheeks look so horrible. They are chapped and super red. They are much better than this now though!

Kenley patiently waiting to open presents at our second Christmas (Justin's parents) and Kason playing with his new dump truck. Let me tell you...he knows how to dump all those blocks too!


Kylie (minus her 2 front teeth) and Kenley at our second Christmas (my parent's house). The girls love to play dress up! Those were some super cute outfits (wink, wink)!

I'm pretty sure Kason had more fun playing with/climbing on boxes than he did opening gifts! It's the small things in life, I guess!

Wordless Wednesday

{{A gorgeous "Jack Sky" this morning!}}

10 on Tuesday

1. Happy new year!! We rang in 2010 with some of our best friends! We went to a party at Sally's house, had lots of food, and had a great time playing Wii and cards. The guys watched some football while the girls sat around the table talking!

2. I just started a new program called "Couch to 5K" today. It's basically a training program for a 5K race. I'm signing up to do my first race, The Jay Dix Challenge for a Cure 5K, on May 8. I did my first run/walk last night in the 8 degree weather. It was cold, but not as bad as I expected! I'm looking forward to doing this program!

3. Along with the c25k program, I also rejoined Weight Watchers. I did WW back in 2007 and lost 25 pounds! I'm ready to shed this extra weight I have been carrying around and get myself back into shape. It's been a while since I was 'in shape', but I am more determined this time than I ever have been. I WILL accomplish my goals this time and I made Justin promise to 'check me' if I get out of line!

4. The Biggest Loser started tonight, what great motivation for me!!! I tried to watch it, but I missed some of it. I got home from my run about 10 minutes after it started. Then it was time to eat, shower, get Kenley ready for bed, etc. I really need a DVR!

5. Speaking of TV, The Bachelor started last night! I don't' know why I watch, but I've watched almost every episode since it started. I like Jake and it looks like this will be a great season!

6. Kenley's preschool was closed for 2 weeks around Christmas and New Year's. She went back yesterday and she was SO excited! She couldn't wait to get back to her friends! You would never know that we went through 6+ weeks are crying everyday that I dropped her off when she first started. It was pure hell for me...I left everyday in tears too! Now I can't hardly get her to leave the place!

7. We are supposed to get up to 5 inches of snow on Thursday. I'm over winter already. Seriously, it's way too cold for me. I want flip flop weather!! I think Kenley does too because she was wearing flip flops around the house tonight! LOL

8. Kason got hurt today. We've been battling Kenley trying to pick him up and walk with him. I think this is because she sees my niece, Kylie, carrying around her baby sister. Anyway, as she was picking him up, she tripped and fell into the coffee table with him. He banged his head and had a pretty good goose-egg on it. The swelling was down, but I think he'll have a bruise :(

9. I've been giving Kenley gum lately and oh my...that was a mistake. All I EVER hear now is " can I have some gum? Please? I want some gum! Can I have some now? Do you have any gum?" You get the point!

10. This has got to be the longest week ever! I was getting used to those 3 day work weeks and 4 day weekends.