Getting Older by the minute

So, we have had some fun in the last month. We all have gotten older and maybe a little wiser. Piper has been going to school a couple days a week. She loves going to school and playing with her friends. She has also figured out that Mom is not back to work yet so she likes to stay home with us too. From our last trip to Twin Falls we got a picture of Piper that looks alot like one of her Uncle Troy when he was around her age. She had not had a nap Saturday so when we sat her down for dinner she ate a few bites and the next time we looked at her there she was, asleep.

Kendell is one month old today! I layed him on my scales this morning and it said 9 pounds. I am not sure how exact that is but I figure it is pretty close. He has been a joy to have in our home and Piper just loves to help take care of him. Every time he needs a diaper change she will run into the bedroom and get him a diaper and a wipe. She also likes to help with the bum cream that gets slathered on him during every change, this is due to a nasty diaper rash/burn that we can't seem to clear up. I think I have finally decided to cut out alot of dairy from my diet to see how that does. The pattern I have noticed is that he a more fussy and the burn redder after I drink alot of milk. :( I have put him in the bouncer, the swing, and the high chair just for different heights and such depending on what I am doing. He seems to prefer the high chair. Weird I know but my high chair is a space saver one that reclines quite a bit. In the bouncer he will sit or sleep for about a half an hour. The swing maybe a few minutes before he starts fussing. The high chair he will sit in for a long time and frequently he will fall asleep in it. I thought the kids weren't supposed to fall asleep at the table until they were at least old enough to eat the food.

Wes is back in school and gone 2 nights a week. Our FHE Monday night consists of bath time, scriptures, prayers, and maybe Pipers favorite song. Latter Day Prophets. Wes' classes are Monday and Wednesday and if I am lucky both kids are in bed before he gets home. He is still loving his job and is excited about an upcoming business trip they are sending him on. He is going to Seatlle for some training over his birthday, leaving Oct 25th coming home Oct 27th. Since he will be gone for his birthday does that mean I don't have to do anything for him? Just kidding, we will probably do his birthday before he leaves.

I have enjoyed my break from work and am adjusting to being a mother of 2. When I am home alone with the kids I juggle them just fine and am able to take care of each one's needs I think. When Wes is home I am happy to let him help and only focus on one child at a time. I am still hoping to be able to take a full 12 weeks off from work to stay home with Kendell. That way he will be almost 3 months old and have some immunities built up before going to daycare. That is atleast what I am praying for. We are still waiting to her back from the school district if they will allow me that much time off. Okay, well Kendell just woke up and I still have to pack for the next 5 days. Until next time!