She's such a big girl

When I got Nelson ready today she looked like such a big girl. She likes to get her own food from the pantry and eat it with the wrapped pulled down but not off! She also says "binks" when asked to say "cheese" for the camera. She thinks that's pretty funny.

How the kids spend their days.

Nelson spends her day playing with her toys and riding her cars/horses around. I asked her to smile for the camera and this is what I got. Drew spends his time a little differently. The funny thing is that Nelson is constantly bugging and poking at him while he sleeps. He just sleeps right through it. Man I wish I could do that.

She's as honery as her mother! It's true!

This is a picture Aunt Laurel took of Nelson. It just shows the attitude we're dealing with. Poor Shayne, she is just like her mother!!

I look good with a baby on.

I put Rowan in Nelson's sling and she fell right asleep. In trying to talk Shayne into getting another baby I told him "I look good with a baby on." It didn't work of course. I'll keep working on it!

A visit from cousin Rowan

Patrick, Laurel and Rowan came over for dinner tonight. Nelson loves to touch Rowan. This time she held her hand. It's pretty sweet. Sometimes we have to remind her to be gentle but she does pretty good. She talks about cousin "Rowie" quite a bit when she's not here.

"It's like she's covered in mud"

I was invited to join swimming lessons by one of the nurses at work. She thought it would be fun to have the kids take the class together. She also has another friend that is there with her 2 children. We have met previously on a couple occasions. She has a 1 year old son who's in Nelsons class and a 4 year old daughter who takes lessons with an instructor at the same time we're in our class.
After the lessons we were getting rinsed off in the locker room and her 4 year old daughter kept touching Nelsons hand. She rubbed it several times and smiled really big. She followed the rubbing with a scratch on Nelsons hand which didn't seem to bother Nelson. I asked her if she liked Nelson. She said "well it's like she's covered in mud!" She smiled so big and then kissed her on the hand. It was very sweet and very cute. I love what kids have to say.

A new haircut for Drew

As a punishment for getting a "D" on his report card last semester Drew had to cut his hair. I'm sure you remember the mop he had. I actually think he likes it. He said "so I guess I was the only one who liked my hair the other way because everyone keeps telling me how good it looks". It has also cut down on his prep time in the morning! He does a quick faux-hawk and he's out the door. I think it looks quite nice!!

Swimming lessons!

On Tuesday we started swimming lessons. I remembered to bring the camera today. Well actually Laurel came along and photographed us! Nelson LOVES swimming lessons. The first and second picture are when she's coming out of the water after being submerged. She never cried and said "more, more". We had a blast. Shes learning to blow bubbles in the water, kick, and crawl out of the pool.

It's SO exciting.

Most of you know I've had migraines for about 6 years. I've seen 3 different neurologist and tried 8 different medications as well as acupuncture. One of the medications even caused me to lose a bunch of hair. UGGG! Anyway.......... about 7 weeks ago I saw a neurologist who specializes in migraines. After about a 4 minutes evaluation she subscribed yet another medication. Two actually. At this point I'm willing to try just about anything. I quickly filled the prescription and anxiously awaited the relief. Well I'm thrilled to say that in 7 weeks I've had only 3 migraines. I was previously having about 4-5 a week. It's so amazing. I feel great. And the bonus is the medication makes me sleep well at night (most of the time). I couldn't be happier. I wish I had seen Dr. Robinson at Vancouver Neurology 6 years ago. She's the best!

Chocolate pudding painting

Last night I gave Nelson a spoon and some chocolate pudding. I thought she'd eat it but I guess thats not what she had in mind. When I looked back at her she had her whole hand shoved into the container and was painting. She enjoyed it until she realized that her hands were very dirty. Then she wanted them washed right away.

SLACKER

Man I'm a slacker. I know it! I haven't updated my blog in over a month. Even Laurel updates more then me and she has a new baby and is sleep deprived. The truth is I have no excuse. I'll update you on what's been going on.
1) Shayne will be officially employed by the city of Camas starting March 2ND as a firefighter/paramedics. We're excited.
2) I'm enjoying the new charge nurse position I took. It's very different work then before. It keeps my mind very busy and the days go by so fast.
3) I took about a month off from running and now I'm back in the game. Its only 6 months until the Hood to Coast run and I have to crack down. I'm also doing the Shamrock run in March which should be fun.
4) Drew is in wrestling. He is small for his weight division but seems to be enjoying it. He also has a girlfriend and is going to the winter formal. We have not yet met her but his mom has. I believe her name is Megan. It seems to be on the down-low even though I pry!
5) Nelson is growing and growing. She continues to get into everything. She has lots and lots of words and eats very good. She's also sleeping from 2030 until about 0700 everyday with a 2 hour nap. Its quite wonderful.
6) My headaches are FINALLY under control. It took 6 years but I'm doing great now. I have an occasional one but nothing like before. I'm loving it!
7) We just had a vacancy on one of our rentals but it quickly filled and now we are once again full. Thank goodness!
8) Shayne is starting a project! He's building a window seat/toy cubby in the living room. I can't wait to get the toys put away.
9) It's tax time! YAHOOOOOOO!
10) Some of Nelsons favorite words........"row row (Rowan), lawlow (Laurel), eese (Elise), uncle, chocolate and buckle.
Now, Ill try my best to keep up with my sisters and the blogging!