So, we are doing great. (Just to let the 2 people who read this blog, know)
I have only had a few meltdowns in the month that Diego has been with us, which is an accomplishment for me.
Diego is a typical newborn, getting fatter and vocalizing his discontent when he's awake.
I do worry about every little gasp and when he doesn't burp, he can be a quite.....
But the kids are great with him, even Lilli- who used to be my baby!
(who constantly tries to hold, carry and generally smother him with kisses.)
The dog is back, seems to be taking the baby's presence well. We haven't noticed the same allergies to his dander, so we are hoping Diego is okay too.
We are still trying to buy that house in NRH.
We definitely need help-prayers. I realized that we have been trying to buy this house for over 2 months and we are still not even in the process of closing. We are hoping to be in the house by the end of summer to put the kids in the local school.
We are already trying to sell this home and keep trying to think of ways to be proactive in receiving the blessing that we are asking for. We hope to see everyone at Diego's blessing.
Ethan loves Teancum. 
Poor Teancum, he needs a good new home.
Yawns like his dad.
The day Diego was born.
Huge, right?Just wanted to write about a couple of things; Diego and the dog.
Diego doesn't have the immunity that the other kids had when they were born. My dad has a rare form of asthma and we have all had allergies from Teancum's (the dog) dander.
WE also have tile all throughout the house, so it's really hard to capture all the dog's fur.
Anyway, we hate to even think about re-homing Teancum but at least until Diego's heart/lung valve is a little better, we have had to put him outside and are obviously neglecting him, because he was an inside dog.
Diego is doing all right but I would never risk his health for the sake of my dog's feelings. I know that sounds cruel but it's true.
I hate to even post this because I know that it means that I have given up the hope that we can manage having a sweet but allergenic dog and having a delicate new baby.
But FYI; Teancum is a good dog!
Crate/house trained
plays well with kids
guard dog
very laid back and patient
loves to eat leftovers or dog food
obedient and knows when he is in trouble (unlike my kids)
goes to or stays in his crate when asked.
Loves walks and to play
Can sleep all day or sit quietly
cons
poops alot
needs attention
False Labor
Ohh this stinks.
I have been in false labor twice in the past 5 days and I am about to strangle someone.
FRiday was the worst with contractions and pain for over 8 hours, then, just when we were about to go to the hospital, the contractions dissapeared. All that for nothing.
Buisness as usual but with some serious nervousness because on Mon. my dr. said I was dilated to a 3.5. All I need is a 4-4.5 to be in labor. She said I could go at any moment and if I started having contractions, then I should hurry to the Hospital because I would probably have the baby quickly. So we were all on pins n' needles for the 2 last days but with almost no contractions.
Then yesterday around 7:30pm I started contractions and we all went for a walk to see if I could keep them going. I figured that if I was contracting for an hour (since I am so close) that we would head for the hospital after that. Well, I walked for a mile (1.5 hours) and didn't eat dinner because I was so ready to go. Bruce made dinner and got everything in the car, called a friend and my mom and off we go.
We get there and I am the same as MON.
The contractions were not doing anything.
They monitored me for an hour-no change
I walked the hospital halls for an hour in serious pain-no change
They monitored me again for another 30 min-no change.
The nurse gave me the option of staying to walk and be monitored again for another 1.5 hours and I said "Forget it!"
By now I am almost crying because it was hurting alot and nothing was happening. I was too tired and sore and frustrated and hungry to keep trying.
I got dressed, ate, came home and Poor Bruce still has to go to work.
The worst part is I'm still sore and still having contractions but there's not alot I can do about it.
Needless to say, I am trying really hard not to be upset about this but.....
Better days!
i dont know if you can see it but that lil yellow block at the end of street is the kids school.
front outside of the house. 
I love this kitchen!
I just wanted to post about our little miracles this week.
Despite being beyond stressed, we have taken the time to read and talk and pray. I didn't think it would be such a drastic change but it has been.
Despite our stubborness, stupidity and general ignorance, we have been blessed beyond belief and I truly believe that it is because we have been trying- TRYING being the key word.
We are trying to read every day, we tried to feed the missionaries, we tried to cut back on tv watching, we tried to eat at home with the food we had, we tried to stay in budget for everything.
You get my point.
But here is the clincher; we found our tithing JUST before we sold the truck that we just paid off. We just paid off the truck because we forgot that we had enough money to do it.
We have had dinner every night this week. (BIG deal for me).
Bruce asked some people to come over and help fix up the house, who are coming on Sat.! and before he sold the truck he found the extra money we needed to do some repairs and haul the stuff home before the truck was gone.
Anyway, I am rambling but the biggest deal for me was today.
We were fighting last night, and after we resolved it, Bruce started a fast today and was inspired to ask a co-worker if the bank would give us (EXACTLY the type of loan we need to buy this house) a loan.
Bruce had no idea if it was feasible, much less if they would even consider doing it.
This co-worker (bigwig?) immediately says "yeah sure!" What?!! Really!! YAY!!
All the hoops that we would have to jump thru and not to mention all the money we would have to come up with have been reduced down to 'totally plausible-doable' VS
being 'how the heck are we going to pull this off in order to get this house?"
So needless to say, we talked about miracles today with the kids. I hope they get it.
I asked them what miracles they would perform if they had the power; most of them said they would "make it rain food all over the earth".
Here are some pics of the house, in case you are wondering what it looks like.
Frustration.....
Both Bruce and I are feeling overwhelmed (Bruce more than me) by all the stuff we need to accomplish and the serious lack of time and money that goes with it.
We are selling our truck and everything else we can so if you need something or know someone who does, let us know. (3 dishwashers, a treadmill, inversion table, kids motorcycle, tools, maternity clothes and other stuff.)
Kids are good and are really excited about moving but we don't know when we will move and even where at this point.
On the upside, we are doing Dave Ramsey's 'Financial Peace University' and have started a scripture study program.
I am doing my 'survive-until-the-baby-is-born thing and not feeling excited about March.
I am not one of those people who does well after their baby is born. I am a better prego.
Anyway, I thot I had pictures of the truck but no so enjoy Ethan getting clobbered by snow on our front tree.
We will see you all on Sat.
maybe.
If we don't strangle each other from stress.
moving?
We are thinking about moving.
We have our eye on a house but are waiting to get some repair bids back, not to mention working with the bank who owns the house.
If things don't work out with this house we will probably continue looking so as to take advantage of the tax credit this year. I won't post any pics of the house till we get more info, but sufficeth to say that we will not grow out of it.
We are trying not to get our hopes up but we are excited at the prospect!
I am also trying to start a line of maternity wear and am planning on teaching Zumba after the baby is born. Seems like alot I guess, but as we are all quite active and maybe restless, I think it would be a good idea to start then maybe delegate to others or even sell a business. Anyway, all these are thoughts and not concrete deeds, but we are excited to start a new year.
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