We did it!

We made it! I honestly didn't think we would but we survived our broken leg tragedy! I didn't think we would make it through the tylenol with codeine that made him itch and act strange, or the baths with 2 inches of water and a garbage bag over his cast, the sleepless nights, teaching him to crawl, to walk, to move and most of all the tears of frustration. But we did...Carter got his cast off a couple days ago! I've never been more excited for anything in my life. The night before it felt like christmas x 10! And now my sweet little boy is back...his happy little spirit is back! The day or two before we went to get it off he kept saying to me "cast off". I'm so proud of him, he did so well! We had to teach him how to walk again for the 3rd time when he got it off and he is still limping a little but his little baby leg has seemed to heal perfectly. He is running and jumping and it is a joy I have not experienced. One of the best feelings a parent can have. Jason and I just need to work on letting him be his crazy self and not freaking out everytime he moves! When we got home I filled the tub up to the brim and filled it with bubbles and let him stay in for as long as he wanted, which was a long time. Here are a few pictures of our journey!

Learning to walk!

Waiting for the doctor

We did it!

My happy boy!

Private we go...

We are jumping on the private bandwagon. Gimme your email if you can stand to read about us more! If you went private without me...add me shannon@kidmancorp.com

It Happened...

One of my worst fears...happened. Last Saturday we were having a lovely rather peaceful day. Jason was outside cleaning the garage and I was cleaning the house. Carter was playing upstairs in my bedroom where I was vacuuming. All of a sudden Carter is screaming this horrible scream. I ran over to him laying on the floor beside our bed (a huge king bed that I just got days before for my birthday...curse that new bed). I picked him up and immediatley knew something was wrong. He kept pointing to his ankle with a sharp shrilling scream anytime it got touched or he moved it. We threw ourselves in the car and headed to the hospital. Carter almost immediatley fell asleep, which is never a good sign. We got to the ER and the doctor said this happens all the time and 90% of the time nothing is actually broken. They took xrays then the doctor came in and said..."did anyone actually see what happened" Like we were some neglectful parents or something...which I already feel awful about not being able to somehow prevent it!!! Then he said "why don't you come look at these xrays" Immediatley I burst into tears. Well Long story short... CARTER BROKE HIS LEG!!! He has a spiral break in the tibia on his left leg, so the break spirals about half way up his leg. It has been absolutely awful! To see your child be in so much pain and not be able to take it away is the worst feeling in the whole world. Between Carter and I there have been lots of tears this last week. But we are getting better now. Carter got his permanent cast on a couple days ago and we only have to have it on for 4 weeks! Yeah! We taught him how to crawl yesterday and we are stil working on getting up enough courage to try to walk. He's doing so good though and we are so proud of him! Can't wait till this is all over and he is back to his happy self!
















This is right after we got home from the hospital...not a happy boy.














We've been having sleepovers in Carter's room...a very tired mommy and daddy!














The king's thrown...breakfast in bed please'

Nothing stops me from practicing my shot!














On our way to get our cast! Yeah!














Being wheeled around Primary Children's Hospital in my wagon mommy made for me!














Carter did so well. Thank goodness for bribing treats! Got us through the ER and the casting!














Brave boy!












Let's go home!
It's done!













Carter is starting to play and move around again now, which has brought me to tears! I will never take for granted his lively little spirit. I love him so much and can't believe the pain I feel when he is in pain. Even though this has been such a difficult experience, especially with a brand new baby, we know things could have been a lot worse so we are grateful for that. There will be an end to this and not everyone gets an end to their pain or their childs pain. I am grateful for 2 healthy babies that I get to raise! I love you Carter.

How do I return a kid??

So is there a way to, ya know, take one back...ya know a return policy or something...do they come with a warranty...I've decided 2 is just too much! :) Everyone told me the transition from 1 to 2 kids is easy and that going from 2 to 3 is hard...ummmm if that is true I guess I better stop at 2. You probably all think I am a big wuss but dang it, it's hard! The other night it took Jason and I like 2 hours to get through a 30 minute tv show! And yesterday I decided I had the courage to take both kids to target just to run in and out real quick...I mean how hard could that be? Apparently VERY. I think it took us at least an hour to even get out the door. After working up the nerve to actually leave the house I got us all dressed, coats, shoes, put Cambri in her seat...she poops...get her out change her followed by her pooping AGAIN the second I get a new diaper on her. Then she's hungry I feed her, meanwhile Carter takes his shoes and socks off!(that I just put on him). I thought okay stay calm, you can do this. After a couple Carter fits I Finally get us all ready to go again ...SUCCESS we made it to the car with only one casualty, losing a binkie under the car which Carter thought was almost the end of his world. When we got to target I whipped out my new fabulous sit n stand stroller, get the kids in it, continue to calmly stroll through the store constantly almost killing Carter for escaping every 5 seconds and hiding in clothes racks. There was no room in the stoller to put the things I wanted to buy so in between grabbing Carter and making sure Cambri was covered up and not to hot or cold I was diving for merchandise and glaring at anybody who dare look at me! Needless to say we made it home from a trip that should have taken 45 minutes about 3 hours later with the confirmation I'M NOT READY TO LEAVE MY HOUSE YET! :)

Disclaimer: I love my kids and am happy I have them! :)

Sweet Baby Girl!

Cambri Christine (named after her amazing grandma who handed her to me that morning) was born 2 weeks early, last Wednesday December 17th at 7:01 am. She weighed 6 lbs and is 19.5 inches long. And I must say she is gorgeous. She has tons of dark black hair, I have no idea where it came from but it is beautiful and I am already having so much fun with bows! She is perfectly healthy. So far she's an angel during the day and not so much at night...but I am holding out that she just has her days and nights mixed up and that will get better soon! I am working on recovering and can't wait to feel normal again. Having babies isn't for sissies that's for sure.




Carter has been amazing with Cambri. He give her kisses and always wants her to have her binkie just like him.





This is the horrible snow storm we drove home from the hospital in on Friday afternoon. It took us an hour and a half at least to get home.






Daddy and baby sleeping in hospital.



Cambri's first kiss from big brother!



First family photo.





Jenny was amazing. My mom plays such a huge role when we have babies and this was my first baby without her by my side. I know she was there but it just isn't the same. I was terrified to have this baby without her. Jenny had been sick that day and she still got up and came to the hospital at 230 am and stayed with me the entire time. She was everything I needed! Jenny thank you so much I can't express my love and gratitude for you on that amazing and emotional and difficult night! I love you!



Jason was amazing too. He stayed by my side while I labored for 2 awful hours at home. He kept telling me how proud he was of me and completley took care of me! Thanks Jason! I love you!

Happy Birthday Mom

This is the day the world was blessed with you. Happy Birthday mom. I love you so much. It's hard not to think about what today could be if you were here. What would I get you...where would we go for lunch...how would we celebrate...what a great day it would be. But instead I am just full of tears wishing you were here so I could tell you how much you mean to me and how much I miss you and how our family is just not surviving without you. I know you are happy and that's all I care about. Perhaps one day this day will bring me happiness again but for now all I can do is miss you and wish you were here with me. I love you mom and wish you the happiest birthday ever.

Love
Shanny

Wooops

Guess I shouldn't have gone on splash mountain not only once but twice, I'm such an idiot...I'm now on bedrest for the next 3 weeks tryin to keep baby number 2 from coming! "Word to the not so wise... stay clear of disneyland when pregnant and when you are pregnant actually act like you are pregnant!" Lesson learned. :)

Celebration

We had to celebrate Casey's arrival home, plus he made it very clear he wanted a vacation to make up for any vacations we had gone on without him. So a week after he got home we took off on our trip to California. We spent the first day in Disneyland and then headed down to Indio to stay at this beautiful resort. It was a lot of fun to be with our family and to have Casey there! (Did I mention it was a kid free vacation!) Yipee! So here are lots of pictures of our trip!






Jungle Safari...I safe ride for me.



This is Jason trying to successfully take a picture of himself with the safari animals in the background...impressive huh?!



We ate at the Blue Bayou...way to expensive and elite for my taste...my salad came out looking like a head of lettuce...Joe had to cut it up for me so it looked like a real salad!



Tryin to fatten little missionary boy up!



We ate so much and felt so sick afterwards!!



Yep got pushed around Disneyland all day in a wheelchair...so embarassing! Good thing though cause the next day I almost went into labor...my family made me go on Splash Mountain twice!! I think they forgot I am 8 months pregnant! However, fortunatley for me I am still with child...yeah for me! :(



Nearing the end...Jenny's reaching her witching hour (for those of you who know her you know exactly what I am talking about! ha ha



Everything was decorated all christmasy...it was way fun to see it look different that usual. Made me excited for christmas.



Jason claiming to see a shooting star...of course there are shooting stars, You're in Disneyland, the happiest place on earth!