So yes, our little princess Maci turned 3 around Thanksgiving. With the holiday celebration right around the corner we decided to make it low key with just family and throw her a Minnie Mouse party. After having her change her mind a few different times, the choice of Minnie Mouse was made right before we ordered the cake so too late, no more being miss indecisive:) Maci is talking so much, singing everything on the radio and doesn't like it when you sing and talk when she is. She was 8% for weight only weighing in at 26.2lbs and was 68% for her height. Dr. said she is pretty advanced for her age as far as speech. Currently using words like frustrated and disgusting in the right context. So cute!
On the opposite end of the diva spectrum, Elliott my sweet precious boy. He has such a kind soul. Constantly trying help and do things like a big boy. He is now over 4.5 years and is very excited that it's a new year because that means he gets to have another birthday party. So many ideas, so smart and so very creative. Some of the things he draws are so neat. I'm pretty sure he has surpassed mine and Tony's artistic potential. He drew a chick the other day very detailed that if we didn't see him draw it w/ our very eyes, we would of thought a 7+ year had drawn it.
What can I say about my other creative soul child Cheyenne? They didn't get any of this from me. She continues to be in to her makeup clothes hair and has her own sense of style. She is currently in the middle if her senior year and is getting close to starting in the real world. Boy am scared. No one ever ever told me that I would go through this much anxiety w/ a teenager. So to those who have little ones still, enjoy it while it last. Because having a teenager brings on a whole new world of doubts in your parenthood and by the time they are done with school, you just hold on to the hope that you taught them the right lessons in life.
I do have to add a tidbit about our sweet dog Boss. We found out he can cancer of the liver and kidneys. We ended up doing a paracentesis on him in hopes that we would get him through the holidays since he was not doing very well. Well apparently, he is stronger then we thought. We got rid of what we thought was worms in hopes that it would allow him to eat and enjoy his last days with us. But to our surprise he is feeling great, back to old self and even chasing down all the critters in the backyard. That little sucker gave us a big scare and although his cancer is not killing him yet we know it will eventually catch up to him. But it did make us enjoy him more which is something we have not done since the little kiddos came along. We are very happy that he has more time with us.
As for Tony and I, still enjoying our life with the kiddos. Besides a few bumps in the road, I would say Tony and I have a lot to be thankful for. Tony is currently laid off but we are thankful for unemployment for the little that helps us get by. We are also thankful that God has given Tony the right skills in life to make him a successful plumber. His side jobs are also helping us supplement the lost in income w/ this lay off. We are also very thankful for the great job that God has given to me. I have been a night time nursing supervisor for the last 4 months and besides the hours, I think I'm molding into the role and all it's responsibility that it comes with. Yes, night shift is definitely it's own creature and can't say I will ever get used to it. But God has given me this opportunity for a reason so I'm gonna run with it and make the most of it.
The winter months are well upon us and I can tell you, I am not the only one waiting for the summer to come. Tony can't wait for the racing season to come seeing that again he is blessed with a new super stock to race. All his hardwork both during the season and off season is really paying off. He deserves every ounce of success! And another reason we can't wait for summer besides the beautiful sunshine is the precious gift of another addition to our family. We are overly delighted about having another baby. Coming in June because God is good. I think we'll end on that good note. Till next time!
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