ER visit

This past Wednesday, I took Iain to the ER because he was running a fever of 101.6. I had called his doctor to see if I could get an appointment so that they could see him, the only time they had open was 3pm. That was too late for us, he needed to see a doctor and fast. We took Iain into the ER. When he the nurse took his temp it was 102.4, the poor little guy was in so much pain. The ER doctor ordered two tests, just to rule out the flu and RSV (both come back negative, thank goodness). The doctor than checked his ears to see if it was an ear infection. While it turned out that it was a viral ear infection. Basically, that means there was no pose behind the ear dumb but that there was swelling and fluid in the ear dumb. We were given drops for his ears and told to give him Motrin. We were instructed to give him Tylenol four after we got home (basically ever 8hours Iain was getting either Motrin or Tylenol) and every 2 hours that he was awake, we were to put drops in his ears and as often as needed to suction his nose. (Needless to say he was not a happy boy). When the nurse weighted him when we were admitted to the ER, we found out that Iain weighted 22lbs 4oz.

3 more teeth comming in...

Iain is getting not one but three teeth all at once. My poor little guy. Once they come in he will have a total of 5 teeth. I can't believe it, he is getting so big. Iain will be 9 months old tomorrow. The time sure has flown by fast. It seems like yesterday that we brought me home from the hospital. My baby is slowly (or fast) turning into a toddle. He is trying to walk without our help (but always falls on).

I'm really really bored..Sorry there are so many tags

Marriage Tag

How Long have we been Married? A little over 2 years How old is your husband? 27 years old Who eats more? He does Who said "I Love You" first? He did Who is taller? He is (it's not hard to be taller than me) Who sings better? We both sing but he is by far better than me Who is smarter? I'm smarter in some areas and he is smarter in the areas that I'm lacking Who controls the T.V. ? Most of the time I do (I need to do better at sharing the t.v. remote) Whose temper is worse? Both of us have a temper Who does the dishes? We share this responsibility Who sleeps on the right? I do Who cooks? We both do Who is more stubborn? I am Who admits they are wrong first? He does (again an area I know I need to work on. Whose parents do you see more? His parents Who has more siblings? I do (if you count all the foster siblings) Who has more friends? I don't know Who wears the pants? He does I tag Mer, Juliana, Maryellen, and whoever else that wants to do this post (again you don't have to).

Babies Don’t Keep by Ruth Hulburt Hamilto

Mother, O Mother, come shake out your cloth, Empty the dustpan, poison the moth, Hang out the washing, make up the bed, Sew on a button and butter the bread. Where is the mother whose house is so shocking? She’s up in the nursery, blissfully rocking. Oh, I’ve grown as shiftless as Little Boy Blue, Lullabye, rockabye, lullabye loo. Dishes are waiting and bills are past due Pat-a-cake, darling, and peek, peekaboo The shopping’s not done and there’s nothing for stew And out in the yard there’s a hullabaloo But I’m playing Kanga and this is my Roo Look! Aren’t his eyes the most wonderful hue? Lullabye, rockaby lullabye loo. The cleaning and scrubbing can wait till tomorrow But children grow up as I’ve learned to my sorrow. So quiet down cobwebs; Dust go to sleep! I’m rocking my baby and babies don’t keep.

Okay, so I'm really board tonight......Can you tell

Getting to Know Each Other with 50 Questions

1. What time did you get up this morning? Played with me son 2. How do you like your steak? Medium well 3. What was the last film you saw at the cinema? Alvin and the Chipmunks II 4. What is your favorite TV show? Ghost Whisper and Supernatural 5. If you could live anywhere in the world where would it be? 6. What did you have for breakfast? Honey Bunches of Oats 7. your favorite cuisine? country food 8. What foods do you dislike? Peas 9. Favorite Place to Eat? Red Robin and Olive Garden 10. Favorite dressing? French 11.What kind of vehicle do you drive? Ford 12. What are your favorite clothes? Jeans and a sweatshirt 13. Where would you visit if you had the chance? Ireland and Disney World 14. Cup 1/2 empty or 1/2 full? 1/2 full 16. Favorite time of day? Dusk or Twilight 17. Where were you born? Fairfax Virginia 18. What is your favorite sport to watch? Baseball 19. Who do you think will not tag you back? A few people 20. Person you expect to tag you back first? No one 21. Who are you most curious about their responses to this? Anyone that posts. I'll read their blogs. 22. Bird watcher? No not really. I like birds but have a lot to do during the day. 23. Are you a morning person or a night person? Both really. I like to get up early and spend time with my family but I can get so much done during the night after my son is a sleep. 24. Are there any pets? No not any more but we used to have three kittens. 25. Any new and exciting news you'd like to share? Maybe in a few months. 26. What did you want to be when you were little? A lawyer and a mommy. 27. What is your best childhood memory? Cooking with my mom. 29. Are you married? Happily so. I married my best friend for time and all eternity. I'm so lucky. 30. Always wear your seat belt? Most of the time I try to. 31. Been in a car accident? Too many to count. 32. Any pet peeves? A few I would rather not write them 33. Favorite Pizza Toppings? I love pepperoni and cheese 34. Favorite Flower? Any color roses 36. Favorite fast food restaurant? Sonic 37. How many times did you fail your driver's test? Rather not say 38. From whom did you get your last email? My momma 39. Which store would you choose to max out your credit card? For my Micheal's for my husband Best Buy, and for my son Gymboree or The Children's Place 40. Do anything spontaneous lately? Not lately. 41. Like your job? I'm a stay at home wife and mother, I love my life. 42. Broccoli? Yes 43. What was your favorite vacation? Disney World 44. Last person you went out to dinner with? My husband 45. What are you listening to right now? Momma Mia 46. What is your favorite color? Pink, Blue, Purple, and white 47. How many tattoos do you have? None and I never will 48. How many are you tagging for this quiz? Three or four 49. What time did you finish this quiz? 11:08 pm 50. Coffee Drinker? Nope don't even like the smell of coffee. You don't have to do this tag if you don't want to. But I tag Mer, Juliana, Maryellen, Karen, and whoever see this and wants to post it on their blogs.

A mother's heart

"A mother's joy begins when new life is stirring inside... when a tiny heartbeat is heard for the very first time, and a playful kick reminds her that she is never alone." I loved you from the very start… You stole my breath, embraced my heart. Our life together has just begun, You’re part of me, my little one. As mother with child, each day I knew My mind would be filled with thoughts of you. I’m daydreaming of the things we’ll share, Like late-night bottles and teddy bears. Like first steps and skinned knees, Like bedtime stories and ABC’s. I’m thinking of things you’ll want to know, Like how birds fly and flowers grow. I’ve thought of lessons I’ll need to share, Like standing tall and playing fair. When I first see your precious face, I’ll pray your life be touched with grace. I’ll thank the angels from above, And promise you unending love. Each night I’ll lay you down to sleep, I’ll gently kiss your head and cheek. I’ll count your little fingers and toes, I’ll memorize your eyes and nose. I will linger at your nursery door, Awed each day that I love you more. Through misty eyes, I’ll dim the light, And whisper, “I love you” every night. As mother with child our journey’s begun, My heart’s yours forever, little one. I loved you from the very start… You stole my breath, embraced my heart."

Family Pictures are in...

Our new family picture

Bott Family Picture 1

Bott Family Picture 2

On December 29th, we went back to Olan Mills to have an updated family picture taken since Leslie and Chris's wedding in 2008, there are two new members of the family. Brian and I also had our family picture taken and this time it was cuter than the first ones we took on the 22nd.

Leslie, Chris, and Gabriel Small

The cousins, Iain and Gabriel. Aren't they just the cutest boys ever.

Brian and I thought that it would be fun if Leslie and Chris went to our appointment with us. We thought that the boys should have a picture together to give to their Bott grandparents and their aunts and uncle as a gift. Leslie and Chris had a family picture taken and it came out super cute.

Iain 8months old Can you see his two teeth. Aren't they cute.

On December 22nd, Brian and I took Iain in to get his 8month pictures taken. We had a family picture taken by they didn't come out good, at all, so we didn't get one that night.

Totally late as always for everything

I swear no matter how early Brian and I get up we cannot get anywhere on time or early. We have 1pm church and we still end up leaving at quarter till 2pm. One of these days we will be there on time but for now I'll have to deal with us being late. When you live with your in-laws and their 18 year old son (who likes to take 2 hour showers/baths) there just isn't enough hot water for all of us to have a hot shower. But when you have a baby that hardly sleeps because of all the noise in the house (from said teenager), we as the sleep deprived parents need HOT showers to function for the day. Brian and I liked to read our scriptures and say our morning prayers (this is basically the only time that we have alone time without being accused of being anti-family) before we leave our room at 9am on Sundays. So you would think that since everyone is normally up really early on Sundays that they could/would take a shower earlier than that. But no, everyone waits till Brian and I want to go and get ready. So, I'll just have to deal with ALWAYS being late for our church meetings.

No sleep

I was able to get Iain to sleep by 6:30- 6:45pm last night but he woke up at 7pm. Every time I laid him down in his crib he would wake up crying. By 8pm I had laid him down 15 different times and at 8 o'clock he woke up screaming and I could not get him to fall back to sleep on his own. The only way he would settle down to sleep was if I laid down with him in our bed and hold him all night long. I have read Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child (while my sister-in-law was out here for Christmas. I'm also on a waiting list at the library for this book). But I have tried a lot of things. Recently, Iain cut out his morning nap and he is trying to cut out another of his two remaining naps. What should I do?