One of Lifes Mysteries

How is it possible for a baby to poop...just once and have it be in the front and the back of the diaper but not in the middle? Furthermore, how is it possible that poop can shoot straight up the back of the baby without getting any in the diaper?   I just don't know that I will ever understand how that happens.

While we are the subject of Poop and well...Logan....here are a few other mysteries.

For three weeks of his life he only pooped for Rocky.  Either when Rocky was home or holding him.... and Rocky is rarely home so this made this little poop thing really weird.  Logan would go for a day or two with nothing.  Rocky would get home, hold him and within 5 minutes we would have poop.  We now affectionately call Rocky the Poop Whisperer.  

** Logan has since pooped on me a few times .... and the strange thing was I was sooooo excited.  **

Logan still doesn't poop every day.  If he does poop it is usually just once.  My guess is his body is just learning how to use that system.  Although today his system must have really kicked in and enjoyed itself because we are on poop #5.

Now that you are all clued in on Logan's poop we will call it a night.   

Accomplishing something BIG

Yesterday I conquered a fear.  I made it to church with these two....ON MY OWN....ON TIME!

We won't discuss the handful of bread that someone took during the sacrament or that the majority of my time at church was spent in the mothers lounge feeding someone.  We will just celebrate that we made it and we made it on time.   

I decided to be a fun creative mom and made this super awesome (I think super awesome) track for James cars.  He thought that the package of paper towels was more fun to play with.  

This little man is like a clock.  He eats every two hours during the day.  NO exceptions.  

Here James is calling for me because he is stuck.  He rather refuses to try to climb onto the playground without help.  After some tears - from James he learned how to do it on his own.

James fancy cheerio - pasta work.  If anyone is interested in one of these beauties be sure to let us know.  They are bound to go quick. 

UPDATES!

Please forgive me readers....hello?? Any readers left?  Well readers or not here are our family updates.

The past month - uh - 2 months have been a whirl .  So many things I wanted to document and so little time...and then little desire...and then little time again.

May 31st- Bought a house in Alabama.  One of these days I'll find a picture to post.

June 6th - Cedar Point with the fam.

my favorite photo of my dad at Cedar Point.  James is driving.  

After riding the Dragster

June 7th - Lets start with Rocky's graduation - which really should be a post of it's own.  Maybe one of these days.  Rocky GRADUATED!!!  He is a real Dr. now.  Well a resident Dr. which isn't that real, but is real.  Does that REALLY make any sense?  It is weird for me.  To me he is Rocky and my kids dad.  I ask him Dr. questions (usually things he has only studied once like 3 years ago) and he says he doesn't know or has to look it up...and I say "well what was all that school for?"  I guess if I had question about  being knocked out he would probably have some better answers for me.

Yikes!  I can tell that I usually only converse with a 2 year old and 3 week old.  Even in my blog I'm getting diarrhea of the hands.

Back to Rocky's graduation.  We were so lucky to have so much family here to celebrate.  Rocky's parents and sister, my parents and almost all of my sisters, my grandparents and my aunt.  We had a great cheering section for him.

June 9th - Next we moved!  During the graduation craziness we packed up the house and moved to Alabama.  Again we totally lucked out with help.  Not only were all our visitors able to help us pack up and clean our house.  We were also able to talk my family into to making the drive to Alabama with us.

 June 9th - James gets his new bike.  We told him when we moved to Alabama he could get one.  Oh boy was he so excited.  Now he just likes to fix his bike... not ride it.

June 11th - Rocky starts training for work.

June 15th - Put Hilliard house on the market.

June 24th - Happy Birthday Rocky, Happy first day of work.  

yes, that is my leg, I was too lazy to get my big prego bum off the couch to take a real photo.

June 27th - Hilliard house goes into Contract.  WOOHOO.  

July 10th - Day before schedule induction.  Day that we have to have all our papers signed for the sale of the house with a Notary.

July 10th - In the hospital with contractions.  Signing papers in the hospital with a notary with contractions.

July 10th - Day that baby Logan decided to come on his own.  Welcome to the world little one.

July 16th - Close on Hilliard house....no longer own two houses.  What a relief.

August 5 - Surviving enough to finally update blog.

Cha cha cha Changes...

The count down for baby #2 is into the hours.  We hope to see this little guy sometime on Wednesday. 

I'm nervous about 2 things -
1- My recovery
2- James recovery

I'm probably most concerned about James.  I know what it feels like.  Dad knows what it feels like.  Sometimes its tough being the oldest. 

In honor of being the oldest and changes I would like to revisit the following video. 

The Complainer

Watch out!  I'm pregnant and moody and not about to happily accept mediocrity customer service especially when 1.   I have paid a lot of money for something, 2.  I have been a long standing member/customer. 

So when I flew to Utah with my two year old, James, and my huge belly that is holding little brother I expected that I would get some good customer service.  In fact I was really hoping for excellent/awesome customer service.  I even called ahead to let them know that I needed help.  So on my flight out (1 layover) I received little to no help.  One passenger was kind enough to carry James massive car seat onto the plane for me.  Heaven forbid someone from the airline touch the thing. 

James was absolutely amazing to travel for being a busy two year old.  The flight crew was terrible on ALL flights.  They watched me struggle to put wheels on my car seat while James ran into the airport and didn't do anything but look at me and talk bad about the first class passengers....who apparently think that they should get anything/everything they want.  (I probably would too if I flew first class).  

So when I got to Utah I was SO disappointed with the airline so I wrote an email and complained.  I didn't expect anything but a response email telling me that they got my complaint.  I was pleasantly surprised when I got a response to my email that included two $50 vouchers for my troubles. 

My flight home was much better - I think they must have flagged my ticket because I was completely taken care of by the flight attendants and one of the pilots.  Well worth the complaint in my eyes. 



My next complaint went to my cell phone provider.  I have been with them for 6 years.  Which I think should mean something...but it doesn't.

I spent HOURS on the phone with them trying to get numerous issues taken care of.  When I finally called super bothered one of the issues was fixed within the hour and another one a day later.  One issue was just getting past account info, which is toooo hard to come by because I am still waiting.  Anyway so again I sent an email.  Just letting them know of my disappointment in their service.

This was the response I got....3 days later.

"Dear Joni Wright:

Thank you for contacting xxxxxx. I am happy to assist you with any
questions or concerns that you may have. Unfortunately due to the time I
am unable to contact you as federal regulations prohibits us from
contacting anyone after 9pm their time

We value your business and appreciate the opportunity to answer your
questions. Please reply to this email or visit xxxxxx.com if we can be
of assistance.

Sincerely,
Joyce C"

I read the email - re-read it and then laughed.  Showed it to Rocky and he laughed.
First, my guess is she never read my email.
Second, I received the email at 9:48pm (I guess email doesn't count as contact)
Third, For Real?
 
 I'm working on my response. 

Anyone else want to share customer service issues?  What do you do when you aren't satisfied?

Monkey See Monkey Do

James is becoming our little copy cat.  

 Rocky recently sprained his ankle while playing church ball.  He came home limping.  James saw dad limping and then he started limping and telling me that he was hurt.  Dad put a wrap on his foot so James of course needed one too.

See how hurt he is?

James and dad hiding under the basket.  

James and dad doing more hiding

James instructing dad on how to properly play "pirates"

Up close shot showing that this pirate also wears gun holsters.  

Note:  The next couple of pictures are not things that James is copying from us.  As fun as it is under the table we just don't fit well....and well the Emperors Clothing shot....what can we say?

Playing with Tiger under the table

This is James most favorite item to wear...his "Emperors Clothing" 

James, Rabbit and Teddy watching the rain storm

James making us some brownies.  He is getting good.

March Madness

Normally March is all ready super crazy because of basketball.  Rocky loves to watch the games, I love to watch my bracket - which never seems to do well.  But I love it anyway.

This year we have had COMPLETE and TOTAL March Madness.

We matched for our residency program on March 16th and we celebrated James 2nd birthday on March 17th.  Okay so now that I write it it doesn't sound like much but the anticipation has been killer....for both....for me.  Rocky wasn't as excited as I was about James birthday.  

Rocky with his med school buddies....waiting for the horn to blow so they can open their envelopes

Alabama!!!

So we are headed to Birmingham, Alabama for the next four years.  We are so excited.  I am so scared for the humidity and heat...in the summer....when we move and I'm finishing up the pregnancy.  YIKES!

Happy Birthday James

We had a fun celebration for James 2nd birthday.  I've been so excited about it.  We didn't do anything big, in fact James had to celebrate his birthday with just his mom and dad.  I considered a party and then decided against it.  The night before James birthday we talked about how we were going to have a party the next day.  He was so cute and said "here I come party."

Rocky and I filled his room up with balloons.

Usually when James wakes up he is sitting up in bed calling for me.  Rocky and I were both anxious to see what he would do the morning of his birthday because he LOVES balloons.  So when he woke up he started calling for me.  Rocky and I quickly went in his room and he was still laying down, facing the wall.  He had no idea about the balloons.  When we finally got him to turn around he was so excited.  After some fun with the balloons, we headed downstairs for the beginning of his birthday party.  There were streamers and balloons and presents.  It was so fun.  He loved his party.  

At 2 James is 34 in tall and 25.5 lbs.  He made some great progress.  He is just a little guy.

He loves being naked - thus the following pictures.  He tolerates wearing a diaper when he feels like it should be naked time.

He loves milk

He LOVES his friend Miles and often prays for him 3 or 4 times during prayers.

He is a pretty picky eater and doesn't eat much.

He loves talking on the phone - even when no one is there.

He is very sensitive about people being happy and sad, and just wants them to be happy.

He is a great sleeper and still takes 2 naps.

He is loving Dad more and more but Mom is still Number 1.

He is in swimming lessons again and while he doesn't cry this time around - he isn't interested in learning - just wants to play with the toys.  (The pool is cold so I blame that on all our swimming issues)

He loves to be outside - He loves to walk outside - all the time.  Rocky is the best at this, they will often go for hour long walks together.  I just get too tired.

He is talking so much and seems to understand most everything we tell him - except that there isn't a baby in his belly.  Anyway - while he understands a lot he also is getting more and more his own ideas about what he (we) should do.  We have some frustrating moments.

These are his party pictures.

Fun with the Balloons

Some of his presents - including McQueen underwear (over his diaper)

He got a set of golf Clubs that he LOVES

Perfect two year old form

trying out his New shoes

Listening to dad's heart and taking his own temperature.  A future DR.??

Outing with dad.  They both had their clubs and a golf ball.

It's a BOY

I know this is probably old news to lots by now, but it's news to the blog so I had to post.

 I'm 23 weeks along and definitely showing.

I'm starting to feel lots better.  

I feel this baby move like crazy, way more then I felt James.  In fact I've been able to feel him for a long time now.  The ultrasound tech said it is because of how the placenta is attached.  I know all the details that everyone is dying to know.  

James is not understanding that he is going to have a baby brother.  Although he did pray for him tonight and that was pretty sweet.  He thinks his baby brother is in his tummy.  :)

This little one is due July 18th.

Traveling just under Two

The one thing that I NEVER anticipated saying on an airplane was this.  "James please don't lick the windows."  You can't prepare for everything.

This is James after I asked him not to lick the window.  I know super dark.  It was the best my cell phone could do.

He was really excited about being on a real airplane.  I think its the first time he realized that he was on one.

Since James isn't two yet we don't have to pay for a seat for him when we fly.  We are cheap so although he really should have his own seat with restraints he had two flights where he was required to sit on my lap.  Those were the MOST painful flights of my life.  He HAD to sit on my lap.  Honestly I have more padding in all areas compared to Rocky so I don't blame him, but a little break would have been nice.  Most of the time we were fighting over who got the seat.  When it came to Mom Vs. James I won - but only because I have the bigger bum.

The absolute killer was when we spent most of the day flying and James didn't sleep at all.  The second we get off the plane and he is in his car seat being wheeled around he falls asleep.   Funny kid.

Mexico!

Rocky had his last residency interview in Utah so in honor of many interviews and because we always are looking for a way to celebrate and get in a last hurrah.....

Rocky and I spoiled ourselves and went on an awesome trip to Mexico.

My parents spoiled us by watching James for us - FOR A WEEK.  I think they are still recovering.

Rocky and I had a long layover in Mexico City so we decided to try out the Historical district.  When Rocky tries something out he really likes to go all out so this meant that we rented a car.  This way we  he can have the real experience.  I don't need that kind of REAL experience.  Here are some photos

I think there are 6 lames of traffic here....maybe more, you kind of just make your own lane - if your car fits then its legal.  At least that is my observation.

This is how I translated this sign.  

Senior Bathrooms

Welcome

For Exclusive Clients

WOW! The seniors have EXCLUSIVE bathrooms?

I had 5 years of Spanish and my husband and sister speak Spanish so I'm pretty sure I'm right.

Alternative transportation

The Grand Square - Okay really I don't remember the name and I should.  But since we Rocky had to really experience everything he brought us here because he heard there was a protest going on.  Luckily it started raining so the protest fizzled.  

We walked in the rain, bought an umbrella for way too many pesos, ate an an authentic Mexican restaurant and got lost on the way back to the airport.  

Our next stop was Playa Del Carmen - by Cancun.  

It was wonderful and mostly relaxing.  

This is right outside our room.  It was so nice.  Although we did have an incident early in the morning.  I spend a few hours in bed wondering if a lizard was in there with me.  

This is us getting stuck in a tourist photo trap.  

Here are some of the Tulum Ruins

This is where I wanted to be all day long.

These little and big guys were ALL over.

This is the leather lady.  It seemed like she was always around so it isn't surprising she snuck in the picture and my camera decided to focus on her.  

This is Rocky on Speedo rock.  Our first day here we went to the beach to walk around.  We saw a lone man laying on this rock in his speedo - Thus the name.  

We also spent a day at the Xcaret park.  We forgot our camera, but we fed huge birds, Rocky snorkeled  while I kept the Iguanas from stealing our stuff, we napped in a hammock by the beach, and we watch a big show on the history of Mexico.  We started out the day wanting to go back to the resort but ended up really enjoying ourselves.  

We ate lots of SUPER yummy food.  In fact I think I had the best dessert I have EVER EVER had.  I really couldn't stop saying YUM.  It was raspberry ice cream, surrounded by cake, surrounded by hand flamed meringue.  It really spoke to my taste buds.  

Loved Mexico!