This week our family has been blessed. No, we didn't win the lottery or meet some new best friends. Our daughter has decided to vocalize! We now have the blessings of hearing mine, mil(milk), tee(teeth), moeee(more) and daddy. Small start I know, but it's a heck of a lot better than just plain screaming all the time! 

Today I put her down for a nap after changing her poopy pants, and of course she wasn't happy about it! I left the room to her crying and saying "daddy,...daddy.....daddy" like Matt was really going to go save her:) The girl can hope!

Our eldest needs something to do. He's bored out of his mind. We are really hoping and praying that we can scrounge up the dough for him to join a pop warner football league this summer. I know he wants to...so it's just a matter of funding it. Matt and I are also trying to come up with a plan on how to get him to 'want' to be good. So if anyone has any ideas or has seen some cool ideas online or has friends that have a system that works...PLEASE pass it on! I know I'm tired of dealing with freak outs and obstinate behavior.

My dear husband of whom I love so much has tomorrow off. I'm certainly glad for the extra hands on one hand...and not on the other:) Our pediatricians office gave us a cool book on things to do with kids in Anchorage and I found a park in their I want to check out tomorrow. There's a whole list of trails also...so when we lose a bit more snow I plan on taking the kids on them.

blah...alright. I'm out! Oh! If anyone can tell me why if "Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest" that my kids refuse to nap?!

It's like rubber...ya wanna flick it?

This week I am joining the fun for Breastfeeding Blog Hop, Week 5.

This weeks theme is Nursing In Public (NIP)

Nursing in public eh? Three kids later and I'm just entering this field. Of course I don't count family as public. I don't think I nursed in public for our first two children and with the unexpected arrival of number three...all the chains came off. 

 Our third child. And he's a porker. No really...he was 8 lbs 7 oz when he came out and I'm guessing at 8 weeks old he's close to 15 lbs. Wearing a size 3 diaper and 3-6 month clothes...tightly. Having such a "healthy" baby has turned my life into an every 3 hour feeding cow. When he's hungry..he wants it. But sometimes, just like testing the water at a pool, he has to taste the boob before he eats. So I'll get him into position and he'll look at it...and stick his little tongue out, like a snake, and make sure it's ok. haha.

In his short life here, I have nursed him in restaurants, church and in front of my husband's friends. And in these places, I haven't been weirded out or super paranoid. Until we decided to drive up to ALASKA in the middle of WINTER! With the use of a hand pump (another post entirely) and frequent stops I managed to keep up the milk production. On one of these stops we landed ourselves in a grocery store in the Yukon. With Eskimos. Or natives I guess is what they call them:)

Mr. Porky pants was hungry...no joke! So we decided to take a longer break than normal and let us all stretch our legs and get him fed. There were two "natives" there eating so I found a corner in their grocery/restaurant with my back to them, whipped out my hooter hider, and commenced with the feeding. (I have to say that this was an all inclusive stop because it had groceries, a restaurant, and a separate laundry area that was glassed off.)  While I was doing my duty the hubby was figuring out something with the car. So I was trying to keep our 5 year old under control.

Unbeknownst to me the "natives" finished eating and left the dining area. I see, out of the corner of my eye, one of the guys standing in the laundry area. He was looking straight. But I knew if I could see him, he could see me. Are you serious? Granted I was all covered up, but he just kept standing there. He'd walk to the washing machine...do his thing and then be right back there...standing diagonal and no more than 3 feet away! haha..even when the hubs came in to sit with us he was still staring. 

I don't know about you other Moms, but when I'm in breast-feeding mode, they aren't pleasure things anymore. They are like big ol' cow teats. And that is there only purpose...to feed the helpless infant. But I can't get my husband to understand that, much less, a Yukon "native"! 

And so continues my nursing journey with all it's insanities!

About me-I'm a 25 year old SAHM nursing my third child. My family just moved to Alaska. Follow me and the insanity that ensues with 3 kids, a husband and moose!

Making my way abroad

I leave for the East in about 36 hours. I've spent my day doing laundry and mopping and vacuuming and dishes...all in hopes of not having a huge mess when I get back. I know,...living with Mr. Cat and his bachelor brother...I can't expect the world. But a girl can hope right? I also need to cut my fingernails. That's one thing that always happens when I am with child....super cracked out growth of fingernails and toenails. Anyway,...back to the point here. Packing, chores, yes. I am quite impressed with myself today actually. C-baby's bag is packed! I still should make a list of 'things' I need/want to bring. Camera is a must! I never did get a project done that is a late birthday present...so I hope my sister(in-law) is down with a trip to a store and tackling it:) I'm sorry for the abstract way I'm writing...there is a chance (like 1 in 1 million) that the recipient of said project will read this. But never fear! I will post a picture when I can and if I remember:) 

I have a dr's appt tomorrow. Fun. I don't know why I schedule them in the afternoon either. I'm going to be up in weight not only because there scale is 3 pounds higher than mine...but also all the crap I will have eaten by then. Dang! Maybe....I'll fast all day. lol. Good plan! AND I get to do my early glucola test. I have only had the gestational once, buuuut that makes me a good candidate for it again. When I did have it, it was a super pain....but it helped my weight gain to stop. So I'm certainly not wishing me to get it...but it would help my phobia of weight gain....because I have no self control. :/ I'm still able to wear my jeans though...so that's  super plus. I know I'm only 11 weeks...but I am not one of the fortunate women in Utah that can wear them their whole pregnancy. To put it gently on myself....I got some birthin' hips...with a generous amount of cushion:P But...back to point...I want to have number three be lucky and maybe pull off wearing one of those belly bandz! That'd be neat-o!!! 

So yea...I'm going back East. And I think I'm excited. I'm in no way excited for traveling across country with a FIL that thinks he's the only one that can go 85 mph. Or the fact that I'm going to be a passenger in my car. lol. But patience is my virtue. All will be well. I don't have any worries about the kids turning into something from a horror movie...so that's good. Well...good if they don't! OK...I've blabbed far too long. But here's a pic that I took yesterday...I think it's good...what do YOU think?

Denial, depression, and repentance

I'm not going to lie and say this is the best news to me. Bit of a shock actually. I think I have narrowed my issue with it down to the facts that 1) Mr. Cat's job is really up in the air 2) because of this whole job thing that is why we are living with his brother 3) I always worry about what people/family is going to think. I know there comes a time in a persons life when they have to start living for their own happiness and not the approval of others. I haven't quite reached that point yet. I'm working on it...and have made strides, but there is still a part that over analyzes what the reaction will be. This guilt and frustration really is taking a toll on my mental health:) I've noticed that my patience with my  budding and imaginative son isn't what it used to be. I feel bad for that. I feel bad for this denial and what repercussions it could have. So,...here it goes. Mr. Cat and our family are expecting another wee one in December! Yea. It is fairly overwhelming since our baby now is still so much a baby. But, people do this kind of stuff all the time right? And on top of it all....I really honestly know that Heavenly Father had a part in it, ok...maybe not a part but the whole thing:) And while I am still trying to keep that in the fore front of my mind, it's hard. I feel like I have been slacking as a mother, and adding another on top will make me fail more. And on top of all those feelings,...I have a friend who has a friend that I blog stalk, and this woman wants nothing more than to feel sick, and get fat, and have all the pregnancy things that I am selfishly wanting to deny. That's not right. -sigh-. So my life has been an upheaval of all sorts of emotions and ponderings that I didn't think I would ever feel. So, I'm sorry to myself for being so wrapped up in what others think. I'm sorry to Heavenly Father for thinking he hates me:)  I'm sorry to Shannon and the struggles that she goes through and my selfish feelings of not being grateful for the blessing that I am carrying. I'm sorry to our bean for these feelings and I hope that I can get my head out of my butt soon. So, here's the little one's first picture.

Hands


Hands for chewing on


Hands for holding


Hands to figure out


Hands to yell at


All the wonder of hands....

Happy 5 months baby:)

Gorgeous



I have gorgeous kids, WE have gorgeous kids. Even if the elder is a weanie.

Baby C has turned 4 months old. Amazing, crazy, amazingly crazy! She has learned how to roll from belly to back! She is sooooo close to going from back to belly....she gets up on her side looking at things and just a small breeze would push her the rest of the way:) She seems to be doing good on formula, bulking up a little bit. I hope it's enough for her pediatrician...not sure what will happen if it's not. Haul me off to jail I guess:)






My crazy, out of control, ADHD son is great. He never ceases to amaze me in things that come out of his mouth. I have noticed that I don't photograph him much anymore on a daily basis, and it's because I get pictures like this:


So please don't think it's because I don't love him as much(although some days that may be true :P) it's just....he doesn't sit still much:) But...I know I should be embracing that and snapping away. Alright...you made me feel bad enough I will. hehe.

Projects. I have one that I definitely need to get done before a little baby enters my sister's life, to go along with her other...ahem...daughter. I've got so many things I want to do, but how to find time for, quilting, photography, blog design, being a Mom, wife,travel.....-sigh-...it's overwhelming. Maybe my "new" year should be scheduling and tasking:) I guess I need to start my days at the butt crack eh? That probably would help the weight loss:P

So till the next post(hopefully soon),
Meg

another trip to Idaho :)

Well we went Idaho again:) It was another good trip. B and S played good together again. I laughed to myself because it seems like when we go up there I don't see my son all weekend:) It was conference, and I'm sorry to say that I didn't watch it as diligently as I should have. So today during my "doing nothing on the computer" time, I put it on. I will agree with Stacie on Bednar giving a good talk. I find myself being "embarrassed" to say I love you to anyone outside of Matt, B, and C. I need to work on it obviously,....but don't expect miracles people! lol.
Baby C has had an off day today. Taking mini one hour naps. I'm happy she's at least napping, but I wish it was her 2-3 hour ones. hmph. Other than that....I am starting dinner anywhere from 2-4 these days. I find it easier to get it prepared and and schtuff early on. Makes me more productive in what I am actually fixing for dinner, and dessert:) I made a pumpkin bread with crumbly top yesterday. It was very good. I sent the rest of it with Matt to work so I didn't eat it all today:)
But anyway. Baby needs her mommy:) Here's a couple pics from the weekend...enjoy:)


2 BFF's :)


lol...definitely a glimpse into my future eh:)

weird contortions of the face

I took this yesterday while she was in a good mood looking at her mobile:) Oh she's so cute:D



And a video to accompany the picture. I tried to capture a smile on video....but no love.

non-professional photo shoot :)

Hello all my furry friends:) What's new and exciting in your worlds? Not too much new here. We are still slowly getting used to having a new bundle of love in the house:) It's been better this week. I have managed to get up and dressed and have some sort of a schedule before 10:) Exciting I know. Miss C is over 3 weeks old now. It's hard to believe. It's even more hard to believe that I see pregnant women and think to myself..."awww i want to be preggo again". What is wrong with women that, after just having turned our woman-hood into a train wreck, we can still somehow get that newborn baby itch? It's messed up! Anyway. Well the 'get out of the house' excitement this week was a 'wish i was a photographer photo shoot' :) Go me!!! lol. So here are some of the field trip:) Enjoy!









The plans for this week you ask? Not a whole lot. We are supposed to have some cooler weather which will be awesome! The in-laws leave for New England this week...wish I could go, but I haven't lost my brain that much:) And I think my little family is going to go to ID and visit the other half of this psychotic family :P And some more 'mock' photo shoots:) So till then,

Meg

waiting.....

We are still waiting for Miss C to arrive. My Utah/Idaho/Connecticut family gave me baby shower this past Monday. It was really nice. I got alot of really nice things from everyone:) Jen flew in the Friday before and surprised everyone with her arrival because last we knew she wasn't coming. She is staying with us until baby come...after that not really sure what the plan is:) I'm sure her mom would like her company at their house:) What else has been going on. We made some jelly...that was...interesting:) Squishing blackberry juice from blackberries is less than appealing:) lol.
We went to the aquatic center with Stacie and her kiddos. It was a good time. B tried to drown himself a few times!
-chuckle- I really don't have much to say today. Just kinda hanging out waiting for a baby that will at least start to come on Monday. I'm having the Dr break my water then. We are still praying pretty hard that she comes this weekend. It certainly will be posted when she does:) So till then, enjoy the pics:)







39 wks 5 days

37 weeks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ok...so YESTERDAY was the official 37 weeks!!!! So now I'm over 37 weeks:P Not much new and exciting. Just patiently waiting for the baby to get here:) B tells me yesterday, "Mom, I'n sooo esited(excited) for my new sister"! Good buddy! Because your life will be turned upside down:) As will the rest of ours. Anyway. Kristen comes in tonight. It will be nice to have more of a distraction around here for the last few weeks. But that's about all I've got to blab about today. Next Dr's appt is Thursday. Wish me luck:) Till then,

Meg

paintttttt

So the paint is done! Matt and I primed yesterday and I finished it up today. It took me four hours...but I did it! I LOVE it! SO I will let the pictures do most the talking:)


Before any paint...just an awesome tape job by my hubby:D

I wanted B to feel a part of it so he didn't feel like he was shunned...five minutes later...


He stepped right into the primer! lolololol


in the process picture...

And the end result. I need a wide angle lens so I can capture the whole room. But it looks great so far. So voila! Enjoy:)

Preggggoooooo

Hello hello hello! Happy Mother's Day to the Mother's out there! Mine was good! My husband got me a Tiffany bracelet and matching necklace. It was very unexpected and very appreciated. He's the man:) Well at the moment I am in Idaho with the crazies:) It has been fun so far. Stacie and I went to some yard sales and I was able to get a hamper, closet organizer, changing table pad, and a bunch of clothes for the baby. It was pretty exciting. So needless to say my little aveo is going to be more full on the way home than the way up:) Oh well. lol. And here are some new belly pics. I found this iron on transfer and we put it on a t-shirt. And the dress I am wearing was yard sale find for $1.00...brand new with the tag still on it!!! Mind you...if I was by myself I wouldn't have found any of this stuff:) So here...enjoy! Till then,
Meg

Oh my!

So I had an interesting night a few nights ago. And I think I will just let the pictures explain themselves:) Not much new going on. So far this pregnancy is not at all like B's. I'm exhausted almost every day. And I am showing a little bit already. I'm chalking that up to this being my 2nd one. I have a Dr.'s appt on Wednesday and I should have an ultrsound to see the heart beating. I'm excited anyhow. Anyway...my husband is trying to find a leak in the bathroom so I think I will venture out to see what's going on. Till then,
Meg




ps.
haha...no it's not this leak:)