My sweet boy

I took these before church a few weeks ago of my sweet boy.  I love baby boys in overalls!

Cute Kids

We watched the big Texas A&M vs. Alabama game at Juli and Clinton's a few weekends ago.  I managed to get the 4 big kids to sit for a picture.  Such cute kids in their game day gear!  Watching a game with 6 little ones was interesting lol.

A Week to Remember

Wow this week did not go as planned is all I can say.  Monday morning Layton's teacher called me and said he had thrown up and I needed to come pick him up.  Not the call I was expecting to get :(  Layton was embarrassed more than anything poor kid and I could tell he felt terrible.  He slept the rest of the afternoon at home and ran fever.  Tuesday he woke up and was fine didn't have fever and wanted to eat.  I kept him home from school just in case and Molly and him played together most of the day.  Wednesday we went to Bible Study and everyone was great.  I managed to take all three kids by myself and then we went to the park and had a picnic lunch and played.  I was tired but was feeling fine.  I even ran that evening in town with Juli and felt great after we finished running.  That night Layton started complaining about his feet hurting before bed and I kind of blew it off.  He woke me up every hour that night crying in pain saying his feet were hurting.  At this point I noticed a rash on the bottom of his feet.  I started feeling really bad during the night and was freezing.  I woke up with fever and a sore throat.  After a trip to the pediatrician and urgent care Layton had hand foot and mouth disease and I had strep throat.  Thankfully Clifton could see how terrible I felt and stayed home to help with the kids the rest of the day so I could sleep.  I could barely eat my throat hurt so bad.  Friday Layton was able to go back to school since the doctor said he is no longer contagious since he hasn't had fever since Monday and my mom watched Molly.  Parker and I slept most of the day and took it easy.  Saturday morning we woke up for Layton's soccer game and I had the rash on my hands and feet and sores in my mouth.  I was miserable.  As the day went on it got worse and was itching like crazy. 

Needless to say we have spent the weekend at home trying to get better.  I would not wish this on anyone.  I have it much worse than Layton did and our pediatrician said it was rare for adults to get it but if they do it is usually pretty bad.  Molly started running fever last night and now she has it.  I'm kind of glad she got it so we can all get over this and be done with it.  You are only supposed to get it once so I hope that is the case for all of us.  I have tried so hard to keep Parker away from everyone and I have been washing my hands like crazy so I don't give him strep or hand foot mouth.  I know some day I can look back on this week and laugh but it has been crazy.  Today we have cleaned and disinfected the whole house.  I've wiped down toys, door knobs, counters basically anything the kids touch.  There is never a dull moment with three little ones.  Thankful for healthy kids and that all we have to deal with are minor sicknesses and nothing else :)

 He loves his thumb

 Parker fell asleep sitting up in my lap while I was working on my Bible Study.

 I got my new canvases hung in my sewing corner.

 A moment when they were actually being sweet to each other.

 Parker has been trying out the bumbo this week for the first time.  He looks so tiny in it.

 Ready for the game

 My foot tonight ready for this to clear up.

 

A Visit With Grandma Hill

About two weeks ago my mom and I took Parker and Molly to visit Grandma Hill.  We all had lunch together and we got to see her new place at Argent Court an assisted living place here in town.  Layton was at school that day so we will have to go back some time with him.  Molly enjoyed all the attention she got and Parker got in some snuggles with his Great Grandma.  I'm so thankful I have both of my Grandmas here in town and my kids are getting to grow up around them.  What great memories made!

Molly found a doll to play with at Grandma's.

 And of course a big hat

 Singing

 My sweet boy with his Great Grandma.

Future Basketball Player

Uncle Jerrod this outfit is for you

Seriously Mom . . . . .

why are you taking a picture of me while I'm taking a bath?

Layton's First Soccer Game

Layton has been enjoying soccer the last few weeks.  He has played in two games now.  We have to keep reminding him to run after the ball sometimes I think he would rather wave at everyone watching him or just visit with the other players lol.  He is getting better and better each week.

 After the game Saturday lol

Parker is 2 Months!

Last week Parker turned 2 months old!  He is still just a little guy and is my smallest baby for sure.  His 2 month stats are:

12.2 lbs. 47th percentile
24.6 inches 97th percentile

He is growing out of the fussy stage in the evenings and now is giving us lots of big smiles.  He has started cooing this last month and is just so sweet.  He loves to cuddle and loves to be held if he is awake.  It makes it a little challenging to get anything done during the day but I'm soaking every second up of this baby stage since he is our last one.  He is still a great sleeper at night and now sleeps 9 hours every night.  He is still in our room but I'm so ready to move him to his crib.  He just isn't real consistent with his wake up time in the morning and I don't want him waking up Miss Molly at 6 in the morning.  If I put him to bed earlier he will wake up earlier to eat and then will go back to sleep for another 3 hours.  He cat naps during the day in between feedings but is awake most of the day.  He loves to nap in his swing and has enjoyed his bouncy seat a little more this month.

 Waiting for his first shots at the doctor's office.

 I've tried so hard to encourage the pacifier but he loves his thumb and he looks so cute :)

 He usually manages to work his way out of his swaddle most nights and sleeps like this.  Silly boy!

 Kisses from big brother.