Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
First Celebration of the Boys 1st Birthday
Today we celebrated the boys 1st Birthday! We started the birthday outing by having the boys one year pictures taken. They loved it and were so happy through the whole session. Even the photographer was impressed. We got to pick out the pictures right there on the spot and we are so happy with them and can't wait to share them.
After the boys photo session we went and bought them each a cupcake, and one for mommy and daddy too, and then we went to lunch at Rooster's. The last time the boys went to Rooster's they ate mac and cheese but they passed out in the car and didn't even wake up when we moved them from their car seats to the stroller, so mommy and daddy enjoyed a quiet lunch (which never happens).
The boys woke up right when our check came so we decided to take them to pick out their birthday presents. They each picked out a bath toy, with mommy and daddy's help. Both play music but one blows bubbles and the other squirts water like a fountain.
We hurried to make it to Gnomeo and Juliet. The boys bounced up and down and danced to the music until they wore themselves out. They fussed a little so we had to walk out of the theatre but then they passed out and we were able to finish watching the cartoon meant for the boys.
Once we got back home the boys were able to enjoy their very first cupcake. We sang them Happy Birthday and then the cupcake smashing began. The made an absolute mess of the cupcakes and they had frosting and crumbs everywhere. They loved it! We had to give them a bath just to get the frosting out of their hair, but it gave them the opportunity to play with their new toys.
Braylon and his cake face
Kaden and his cake face
Braylon making a mess
Kaden enjoying his birthday cupcake
Messy Birthday Boys
After the boys photo session we went and bought them each a cupcake, and one for mommy and daddy too, and then we went to lunch at Rooster's. The last time the boys went to Rooster's they ate mac and cheese but they passed out in the car and didn't even wake up when we moved them from their car seats to the stroller, so mommy and daddy enjoyed a quiet lunch (which never happens).
The boys woke up right when our check came so we decided to take them to pick out their birthday presents. They each picked out a bath toy, with mommy and daddy's help. Both play music but one blows bubbles and the other squirts water like a fountain.
We hurried to make it to Gnomeo and Juliet. The boys bounced up and down and danced to the music until they wore themselves out. They fussed a little so we had to walk out of the theatre but then they passed out and we were able to finish watching the cartoon meant for the boys.
Once we got back home the boys were able to enjoy their very first cupcake. We sang them Happy Birthday and then the cupcake smashing began. The made an absolute mess of the cupcakes and they had frosting and crumbs everywhere. They loved it! We had to give them a bath just to get the frosting out of their hair, but it gave them the opportunity to play with their new toys.
The boys passed out at their birthday lunch
Braylon and his cake face
Kaden and his cake face
Braylon making a mess
Kaden enjoying his birthday cupcake
Messy Birthday BoysOne Year Ago Today
This time last year our little miracles entered the world. It was one of the most terrifying, and most of all, most blessed day of our life.
I can remember the moment Dr. Berg said it was time to go like it was only a few months ago. After being air lifted to Spokane there were several hours before Bryan and my family arrived. The nurse and the doctor had completed their assessment and Dr. Olson sat in the rocking chair in front of my hospital bed where I sat in complete silence. I remember him just staring at me which was making me uncomfortable. I think he was just waiting for me to break. After a few minutes of silence and staring he asked, “What are you thinking?” and I responded, “If you’re going to do this just get it over with, don’t make me just sit here and worry about it.” He explained that they got the labor stopped but my water had broke so if it started again there was no stopping it. No sooner did he walk out the door and the contractions started again. By then Bryan and my family had arrived in time to find out that we were headed to surgery and the babies were coming at only 29 weeks 6 days gestation.
It was then that one of the most exciting events of our lives turned into one of the most frightening events in our lives. The time that it took to prep the operating room felt like a lifetime and all I could think about was there was no stopping this, the babies were coming and there was nothing I could do about it. I had no idea if they would make it or not. I kept asking the nurses, “Babies born at this gestation do ok, right?” They would tell me, “Babies this age generally do well.” I just wanted them to tell me everything was going to be ok, that our babies were going to be ok.
Once the babies were delivered the first glimpse I got of them was of Braylon’s leg sticking up as the nurses wheeled them off to the NICU. My first look at the boys was the pictures Bryan had taken on our camera. It was hours before I could see them in person. All I wanted was to see them and see that they were ok. Dr. Egger came down into recovery and gave me an update but I needed to see them for myself.
It wasn’t until early the next morning that I finally got to meet my babies for the first time. Although it might be hard for some to have seen, I thought they were the most beautiful babies in the whole world, despite all of the tubes and wires. I just wanted to hold them but all we could do was put our hands through the little holes in their incubators and hold their tiny hands and touch their tiny heads. Having them home where we could hold them, cuddle them, kiss them, whenever we pleased seemed like it would take an eternity.
Now one year later here we are and it feels like our days in the NICU are a distant memory. We have two healthy beautiful boys who we get to hug and kiss whenever we want. We get to enjoy their giggles and laugh as they try and say their first words and play with one another.
This time last year it felt like this day would never come and now it is here and it has been one of the most amazing years of our lives. It has been a rollercoaster with its ups and downs but it has been worth the ride.
Braylon and Kaden, Mommy and Daddy love you so much. More than words can ever describe. You have brought us so much joy this past year and we are so excited for all the joy you will bring us this coming year and all the years to come.
Happy 1st Birthday Boys!!!!!!!
The size of the boys first diapers on the left and the size they are in now, one year later, on the right (size 3).
I can remember the moment Dr. Berg said it was time to go like it was only a few months ago. After being air lifted to Spokane there were several hours before Bryan and my family arrived. The nurse and the doctor had completed their assessment and Dr. Olson sat in the rocking chair in front of my hospital bed where I sat in complete silence. I remember him just staring at me which was making me uncomfortable. I think he was just waiting for me to break. After a few minutes of silence and staring he asked, “What are you thinking?” and I responded, “If you’re going to do this just get it over with, don’t make me just sit here and worry about it.” He explained that they got the labor stopped but my water had broke so if it started again there was no stopping it. No sooner did he walk out the door and the contractions started again. By then Bryan and my family had arrived in time to find out that we were headed to surgery and the babies were coming at only 29 weeks 6 days gestation.
It was then that one of the most exciting events of our lives turned into one of the most frightening events in our lives. The time that it took to prep the operating room felt like a lifetime and all I could think about was there was no stopping this, the babies were coming and there was nothing I could do about it. I had no idea if they would make it or not. I kept asking the nurses, “Babies born at this gestation do ok, right?” They would tell me, “Babies this age generally do well.” I just wanted them to tell me everything was going to be ok, that our babies were going to be ok.
Once the babies were delivered the first glimpse I got of them was of Braylon’s leg sticking up as the nurses wheeled them off to the NICU. My first look at the boys was the pictures Bryan had taken on our camera. It was hours before I could see them in person. All I wanted was to see them and see that they were ok. Dr. Egger came down into recovery and gave me an update but I needed to see them for myself.
It wasn’t until early the next morning that I finally got to meet my babies for the first time. Although it might be hard for some to have seen, I thought they were the most beautiful babies in the whole world, despite all of the tubes and wires. I just wanted to hold them but all we could do was put our hands through the little holes in their incubators and hold their tiny hands and touch their tiny heads. Having them home where we could hold them, cuddle them, kiss them, whenever we pleased seemed like it would take an eternity.
Now one year later here we are and it feels like our days in the NICU are a distant memory. We have two healthy beautiful boys who we get to hug and kiss whenever we want. We get to enjoy their giggles and laugh as they try and say their first words and play with one another.
This time last year it felt like this day would never come and now it is here and it has been one of the most amazing years of our lives. It has been a rollercoaster with its ups and downs but it has been worth the ride.
Braylon and Kaden, Mommy and Daddy love you so much. More than words can ever describe. You have brought us so much joy this past year and we are so excited for all the joy you will bring us this coming year and all the years to come.
Happy 1st Birthday Boys!!!!!!!
The size of the boys first diapers on the left and the size they are in now, one year later, on the right (size 3).ONE YEAR AGO
NOW
We took weekly pictures of the boys with their bears while they were in the NICU. At the time of their first picture with their bears the boys were small enough to use the bears as a bed. Now the boys are much bigger than their bears.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Our deepest appology
To the Stuffed Animals in Braylon and Kaden's Cribs,
We would like to sincerely appologize for the torture you indure during your time with the boys in their crib. It was not our intent to place you there so you could be swung around by your tail, legs, or ears; or your heads banged against the matress or crib railing.
We can only imagine the pain and fear you must feel when you are one-by-one suspended over the railing, above the floor, and then dropped to the floor only to land on your heads.
We are unable to bring this torture to an end, as you provide so much entertainment to our sons. We hope that one day you will find it in your fluff filled hearts to forgive us.
Our deepest appology,
Bryan and Ashley
We would like to sincerely appologize for the torture you indure during your time with the boys in their crib. It was not our intent to place you there so you could be swung around by your tail, legs, or ears; or your heads banged against the matress or crib railing.
We can only imagine the pain and fear you must feel when you are one-by-one suspended over the railing, above the floor, and then dropped to the floor only to land on your heads.
We are unable to bring this torture to an end, as you provide so much entertainment to our sons. We hope that one day you will find it in your fluff filled hearts to forgive us.
Our deepest appology,
Bryan and Ashley
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Where the Wild Things Are
These picture were taken by Papa George during the boys visit Tuesday evening. As their hair gets longer it just gets crazier (although, I think it may have had a little help here :) ) Kaden's manages to stay pretty tamed but Braylon's looks like this most of the time.
Braylon left, Kaden right
Braylon
Braylon left, Kaden right
BraylonLately we have been working on weaning the boys. They will be one year old soon and can start having whole milk. It hasn't been as hard as I thought it would be but I do find that they tug on my shirt at some pretty awkward times.
The bedtime battle continues as we try different stratigies to get the boys to fall asleep and start sleeping through the night. Nothing has worked so far.
We have also been busy planning the boys first birthday. I cannot believe how fast this first year has gone by. I have to be honest, it makes me a little sad and I have shed a few tears over it.
Another busy part of life these days is the decision to put our house on the market. Although our house has been a great starter home. We out grew it the day we found out we were having twins. We currently have an offer in on a house that would be ideal for our family, but do not know if they will accept our offer. In the meantime, while we wait, we will be showing our house in hopes of speeding up the process if the bank decides to accept our offer on the other house. Keeping a house clean enough to show has been a very difficult task when you have babies.
Our ultimate goal is to find a home that allows for single level living and the ability to grow. This house we have an offer out on fits that perfectly so we are keeping our fingers crossed.
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
We are 11 months old today!
Pictures of the boys from this past weekend's visit with Grammie B
Kaden Strong Baby Contest
Kaden
Braylon Strong Baby Contest
Braylon's 1 arm pull-up
Boys at play (Braylon left, Kaden right)Friday, January 14, 2011
Howlands vs. Insurance Company
After over a month long battle with our insurance company we got approval for the boys RSV shots, FINALLY!!! They originally denied coverage of their shots because they said they were “too old”. I think they were hoping that we would just accept it for what it was and not challenge them, but they were wrong. They obviously don’t know how persistent Bryan and I can be when we feel strongly about something.
I got fed up enough that I called the nurse whose name was on the denial letter myself. I don’t think she realized she was speaking with someone who has a medical background at first. She kept rambling on about how the boys didn’t meet all of the criteria and I politely explained to her that I didn’t really care about their criteria, the shots had been ordered by three different doctors who have a pretty good idea of whether or not they are necessary and if they denied them they were going against three different doctors orders. And to make a long story short we both got off the phone pretty frustrated with each other and I was told my statements were going against 5 different physicians, who made up this criteria, expertise.
I have to say that if Bryan and I didn’t feel that the boys needed these shots we would not have pushed the issue because they are very expensive and we will pay a decent chunk of money for our co-pay for these shots. We feel so strongly about this that we are willing to put forth the money in the best interest of the boys.
I then called our pediatricians nurse and explained my conversation with the insurance company to her and she agreed that the boys should have qualified for the shots regardless of their age because they were diagnosed with Respiratory Distress Syndrome when they were born and Kaden has what they call Chronic Lung (which after reading their list of qualification should have automatically got him qualified) which means that his lungs would be more sensitive to illness and he would not tolerate a respiratory illness as well as a full-term baby and could have lasting effects as a result of a major illness like RSV.
After many phone calls and help from the pediatrician’s office, who had to resend all of the boys documents, from the time they were born to now, to our insurance. The insurance company called on Wednesday and told us we had been APPROVED for 5 doses each baby!!!
For those who are not familiar with the Synagis shots, they are administered once a month for several months during RSV season. This year RSV season started in December so the boys missed out on the first round but the season usually lasts through March or April so they will be covered for the rest of the RSV season. We will have to take the boys to the pediatrician’s office every month for their shots until RSV season is over.
I am not looking forward to the extra pokes for the boys but we can rest assure that we have done everything in our power to keep them healthy.
I got fed up enough that I called the nurse whose name was on the denial letter myself. I don’t think she realized she was speaking with someone who has a medical background at first. She kept rambling on about how the boys didn’t meet all of the criteria and I politely explained to her that I didn’t really care about their criteria, the shots had been ordered by three different doctors who have a pretty good idea of whether or not they are necessary and if they denied them they were going against three different doctors orders. And to make a long story short we both got off the phone pretty frustrated with each other and I was told my statements were going against 5 different physicians, who made up this criteria, expertise.
I have to say that if Bryan and I didn’t feel that the boys needed these shots we would not have pushed the issue because they are very expensive and we will pay a decent chunk of money for our co-pay for these shots. We feel so strongly about this that we are willing to put forth the money in the best interest of the boys.
I then called our pediatricians nurse and explained my conversation with the insurance company to her and she agreed that the boys should have qualified for the shots regardless of their age because they were diagnosed with Respiratory Distress Syndrome when they were born and Kaden has what they call Chronic Lung (which after reading their list of qualification should have automatically got him qualified) which means that his lungs would be more sensitive to illness and he would not tolerate a respiratory illness as well as a full-term baby and could have lasting effects as a result of a major illness like RSV.
After many phone calls and help from the pediatrician’s office, who had to resend all of the boys documents, from the time they were born to now, to our insurance. The insurance company called on Wednesday and told us we had been APPROVED for 5 doses each baby!!!
For those who are not familiar with the Synagis shots, they are administered once a month for several months during RSV season. This year RSV season started in December so the boys missed out on the first round but the season usually lasts through March or April so they will be covered for the rest of the RSV season. We will have to take the boys to the pediatrician’s office every month for their shots until RSV season is over.
I am not looking forward to the extra pokes for the boys but we can rest assure that we have done everything in our power to keep them healthy.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
More Christmas Photos
Braylon wrapping his brother
Kaden
Braylon
Braylon 
Kaden
Christmas Village DisplayBryan and Brenda started the collection when he was little and now we are continuing the tradition
Handmade Toy Boxes From Grammie M and Papa Mike McDonaldChristmas Night at Locomotive Park
Friday, December 31, 2010
Our 1st Christmas
This years Christmas was the most special by far. You truly rediscover the World through your children's eyes and it is the best thing ever.
We started off the Christmas celebration the weekend before and Grammie M and Papa D-D's. The boys got to open their very first presents. They loved ripping open and of course chewing on the wrapping paper. We all got camp chairs from Cabelas, mommy and daddy got the kind that recline and the boys got little camo ones. They also got a few toys, sippy cups, their own plates, and new winter hats just to name a few. We are excited to use our camping gear this summer.
This year we had Christmas Day at our house and our families came to us. We shared Christmas Eve with Papa Mike Howland and had Christmas Eve Chili, relaxed and watched television, and drove around looking at Christmas lights and ended the night by decorating cookies for Santa. Great Grandma Betty, Great Grandpa George, Great Uncle Terry, and Fendi stopped by to see our Christmas Village display and wish the boys a Merry Christmas.
We woke up early the next morning and the boys got to open their first gift from Santa with Papa Mike. It was actually surprising how into they were. They are beginning to understand how to open gifts already and the squeals and giggles were especially fun.
Later that afternoon the rest of our families showed up. The boys got to open their stockings and the rest of their gifts. The boys received two very special gifts this year that they will cherish for years to come. Grammie B and Papa Mike McDonald handmade the boys their very own toy boxes with their names on them. They are absolutely beautiful (I don't have pictures loaded to our computer yet but I will post photos of the toy boxes). They also got rocking horses that make noises and move when you push the button on their ears, which they will spend hours on when they are a little older. Mommy and Daddy also got a canvas print of one of our favorite photos of the boys.
They got antique toys that are replicas of toys their Great-Grandpa George had, from Great-Grandma Betty and Great-Grandpa George. They also got bath toys and bath towels from G-G Cloann.
The boys were very spoiled by Santa and our families this year. I wish I could list every gift they opened but the list would go on and on. I guess they were extra good this year.
Bryan and I must have been extra good too because we received the best gift ever only ours came before Christmas, on March 1, 2010.
The boys' cookies for Santa, with a little help from Dad and Mom
Kaden getting into the presents
Braylon wearing his Christmas jammies
The boys with Papa Mike (Braylon showing off his new obsession, screaming! and Kaden doing the fist pump, take note of Braylon's bed-head too.)
Braylon getting into the presents, he just couldn't wait any longer
The boys in front of the tree (Braylon left, Kaden right)
The boys opening gift from Great-Grandpa McNall
The boys playing with their gifts from Santa
Braylon
Kaden
We started off the Christmas celebration the weekend before and Grammie M and Papa D-D's. The boys got to open their very first presents. They loved ripping open and of course chewing on the wrapping paper. We all got camp chairs from Cabelas, mommy and daddy got the kind that recline and the boys got little camo ones. They also got a few toys, sippy cups, their own plates, and new winter hats just to name a few. We are excited to use our camping gear this summer.
This year we had Christmas Day at our house and our families came to us. We shared Christmas Eve with Papa Mike Howland and had Christmas Eve Chili, relaxed and watched television, and drove around looking at Christmas lights and ended the night by decorating cookies for Santa. Great Grandma Betty, Great Grandpa George, Great Uncle Terry, and Fendi stopped by to see our Christmas Village display and wish the boys a Merry Christmas.
We woke up early the next morning and the boys got to open their first gift from Santa with Papa Mike. It was actually surprising how into they were. They are beginning to understand how to open gifts already and the squeals and giggles were especially fun.
Later that afternoon the rest of our families showed up. The boys got to open their stockings and the rest of their gifts. The boys received two very special gifts this year that they will cherish for years to come. Grammie B and Papa Mike McDonald handmade the boys their very own toy boxes with their names on them. They are absolutely beautiful (I don't have pictures loaded to our computer yet but I will post photos of the toy boxes). They also got rocking horses that make noises and move when you push the button on their ears, which they will spend hours on when they are a little older. Mommy and Daddy also got a canvas print of one of our favorite photos of the boys.
They got antique toys that are replicas of toys their Great-Grandpa George had, from Great-Grandma Betty and Great-Grandpa George. They also got bath toys and bath towels from G-G Cloann.
The boys were very spoiled by Santa and our families this year. I wish I could list every gift they opened but the list would go on and on. I guess they were extra good this year.
Bryan and I must have been extra good too because we received the best gift ever only ours came before Christmas, on March 1, 2010.
The boys' cookies for Santa, with a little help from Dad and Mom
Kaden getting into the presents
Braylon wearing his Christmas jammies
The boys with Papa Mike (Braylon showing off his new obsession, screaming! and Kaden doing the fist pump, take note of Braylon's bed-head too.)
Braylon getting into the presents, he just couldn't wait any longer
The boys in front of the tree (Braylon left, Kaden right)
The boys opening gift from Great-Grandpa McNall
The boys playing with their gifts from Santa
Braylon
KadenWednesday, December 29, 2010
Better Late Than Never, Right!?!
Sorry for the late Thanksgiving post. I hit the wrong button so it did not actually post it just saved it.
Also, sorry for not posting as often. The boys have been extremely busy these days. They are crawling and into absolutely everything so we have to watch them constantly. Along with everything else life has thrown our way. I also have been picking up quite a few shift in the Emergency Room which has been great but exhausting too. The extra money is quite nice though.
I recently discovered that the lens to my really nice camera is broken and explains why a lot of the pictures I had been taking wouldn't turn out. I got out and charged my smaller camera that I carry in my purse and have been using it and getting pictures from Brenda too.
I will post a blog a pictures of our very special First Christmas with the boys very soon.
Also, sorry for not posting as often. The boys have been extremely busy these days. They are crawling and into absolutely everything so we have to watch them constantly. Along with everything else life has thrown our way. I also have been picking up quite a few shift in the Emergency Room which has been great but exhausting too. The extra money is quite nice though.
I recently discovered that the lens to my really nice camera is broken and explains why a lot of the pictures I had been taking wouldn't turn out. I got out and charged my smaller camera that I carry in my purse and have been using it and getting pictures from Brenda too.
I will post a blog a pictures of our very special First Christmas with the boys very soon.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Two Thanksgivings
Happy Belated Thanksgiving to all of our family and friends. This year we were fortunate enough to get to celebrate Thanksgiving twice with our wonderful families.
We spent Thursday evening up in St Maries and enjoyed a wonderful meal prepared by Grammy B. The boys got to have their own sweet potatoes which like every other kind of baby food they gagged on, but mommy and daddy sure enjoyed their food.
We left Wednesday evening after Bryan got off of work. I am just going to admit it. Since the boys have been born, well, even while I was pregnant, I have become the worst back-seat-driver in the world. I have taken the liberty of bossing everyone I am riding with if I think they are driving too fast, following too close, or if I feel they are not paying close enough attention to the road, etc. I keep telling everyone, eventually Bryan is going to leave me on the side of the road. (When he overheard me telling someone this he admitted it has crossed his mind).
All day Thursday it was snowing and then by the time we were ready to head home it was snowing big flakes.
I think Bryan had heard enough because he decided that I could drive home Thursday. I think we topped out at about 45 miles per hour that night and we sure didn't break any records for the amount of time it took to get home and Kaden let us know it.
Kaden decided to cry all the way from Moscow to Lewiston. Both boys are usually really good in the car so this was a little unusual. Bryan tried everything to get him to stop crying aside from taking him out of the car seat.
When we got home and I opened Kaden's door to get him out I got a smell of what he had been crying about. I quickly took him to their room to change his diaper to discover that he was trying to tell us, "Hey you idiots, I'm trying to tell you I got poop running down my leg, not that I lost my binkie!!!" Bedtime quickly turned to bath time for Mr. Kaden.
The next morning it was time to get up and get ready for our trip to Orofino. I had an appointment to get my hair done, FINALLY! It was about time. The last time I had anything done with it was Father's Day weekend in June. I feel like a new woman. My brother and Paige were in Lewiston so the boys and I hitched a ride with them so when Bryan came up Saturday we would only have one vehicle to drive home. My brother did not escape from my orders from the back seat. I could tell he really wanted to say something, but I think he had been forewarned by my mom about my new little problem.
Now my anxiety doesn't come without reason. My fear of wrecking stems from having been in two accidents. One with Bryan on our first Christmas together and one with my dad while I was pregnant with the boys. Nobody was hurt in either accident but both vehicles were totalled, so it was enough to scare me.
We arrived in Orofino safe and happy and I got to enjoy a little pampering while my mom entertained the boys.
Saturday we enjoyed another fabulous Thanksgiving dinner prepared by my mom and the boys tried their sweet potato again and mashed potato with no luck. Everyone enjoyed watching the faces they made though.
Saturday night my parents took the night shift with the boys so Bryan and I could get some sleep. It was the first time I slept over 4-6 hours straight in over 9 months. It was AMAZING! By the time 7am hit I was ready to feed the boys though. They were ready to get up and play so after they ate they played in their walkers. In the meantime all the rich Thanksgiving food I had eaten must have finally hit Braylon because when I went to pull up his jammies to change his diaper I discovered that he had poop from his butt to his neck. Thick, nasty, sticky poop, just like glue.
I attempted to clean him up but this job was too big for baby wipes so I had to put him in the utility sink in the laundry room and give him a bath. He thought it was great and squirmed all around smearing poop all over the side of the sink. I have never seen a more stubborn poop. This stuff was even water repellent. I let the water run over Braylon's back and it didn't even touch the mess. The only way I could get him clean was to scrub over and over with wash clothes. It was unreal. Someone said I should notify NASA because we might be able to make some money off Braylon's Poo Glue.
Kaden
Kaden
Braylon
Kaden
Braylon
We spent Thursday evening up in St Maries and enjoyed a wonderful meal prepared by Grammy B. The boys got to have their own sweet potatoes which like every other kind of baby food they gagged on, but mommy and daddy sure enjoyed their food.
We left Wednesday evening after Bryan got off of work. I am just going to admit it. Since the boys have been born, well, even while I was pregnant, I have become the worst back-seat-driver in the world. I have taken the liberty of bossing everyone I am riding with if I think they are driving too fast, following too close, or if I feel they are not paying close enough attention to the road, etc. I keep telling everyone, eventually Bryan is going to leave me on the side of the road. (When he overheard me telling someone this he admitted it has crossed his mind).
All day Thursday it was snowing and then by the time we were ready to head home it was snowing big flakes.
I think Bryan had heard enough because he decided that I could drive home Thursday. I think we topped out at about 45 miles per hour that night and we sure didn't break any records for the amount of time it took to get home and Kaden let us know it.
Kaden decided to cry all the way from Moscow to Lewiston. Both boys are usually really good in the car so this was a little unusual. Bryan tried everything to get him to stop crying aside from taking him out of the car seat.
When we got home and I opened Kaden's door to get him out I got a smell of what he had been crying about. I quickly took him to their room to change his diaper to discover that he was trying to tell us, "Hey you idiots, I'm trying to tell you I got poop running down my leg, not that I lost my binkie!!!" Bedtime quickly turned to bath time for Mr. Kaden.
The next morning it was time to get up and get ready for our trip to Orofino. I had an appointment to get my hair done, FINALLY! It was about time. The last time I had anything done with it was Father's Day weekend in June. I feel like a new woman. My brother and Paige were in Lewiston so the boys and I hitched a ride with them so when Bryan came up Saturday we would only have one vehicle to drive home. My brother did not escape from my orders from the back seat. I could tell he really wanted to say something, but I think he had been forewarned by my mom about my new little problem.
Now my anxiety doesn't come without reason. My fear of wrecking stems from having been in two accidents. One with Bryan on our first Christmas together and one with my dad while I was pregnant with the boys. Nobody was hurt in either accident but both vehicles were totalled, so it was enough to scare me.
We arrived in Orofino safe and happy and I got to enjoy a little pampering while my mom entertained the boys.
Saturday we enjoyed another fabulous Thanksgiving dinner prepared by my mom and the boys tried their sweet potato again and mashed potato with no luck. Everyone enjoyed watching the faces they made though.
Saturday night my parents took the night shift with the boys so Bryan and I could get some sleep. It was the first time I slept over 4-6 hours straight in over 9 months. It was AMAZING! By the time 7am hit I was ready to feed the boys though. They were ready to get up and play so after they ate they played in their walkers. In the meantime all the rich Thanksgiving food I had eaten must have finally hit Braylon because when I went to pull up his jammies to change his diaper I discovered that he had poop from his butt to his neck. Thick, nasty, sticky poop, just like glue.
I attempted to clean him up but this job was too big for baby wipes so I had to put him in the utility sink in the laundry room and give him a bath. He thought it was great and squirmed all around smearing poop all over the side of the sink. I have never seen a more stubborn poop. This stuff was even water repellent. I let the water run over Braylon's back and it didn't even touch the mess. The only way I could get him clean was to scrub over and over with wash clothes. It was unreal. Someone said I should notify NASA because we might be able to make some money off Braylon's Poo Glue.
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