10 Months Old

Saturday Braxton turned 10 months, time is really flying by .  Looked in his baby book today (yes even being the third child I fill out every page of his book) and at 2 months he was 11lbs 4oz and 23.25 inches long.  Now he is 22lbs 5oz and about 29 inches, he has almost doubled his weight in 8 months.

Yesterday Braxton was on a crying fit, cried for 1.5 hour and there was nothing I could really do to console him.  Decided to call his dr office to make an appoint, turns out he has his first ear infection.  He has had a cold for over 2 weeks so I am sure that has something to do with it.  I just can't believe he has gone this long without one, credit that to breastfeeding because the other two had tons felt like I was in the office every couple of weeks.

Today is the boys first swim meet on the Amberjax team.  We all are excited about it, they get to wear there new team suits which makes so much more special for them.

Other than TCA homecoming parade today, not much else is happening.  Looking forward to the start school week next week, maybe we will get to sleep in one day.

Braxton's First Hair Trim

On Thursday the whole family took Braxton up to Salon 21 to get his first haircut.  He has very fine hair and it was just getting too long around his ears.  So we just had it trimmed up a bit.  He didn't really like being held still but he was moving around too much so I had to hold him down.

Nathan and Liam are really doing great in swim practice. Liam is able to swim the whole 25M without any trouble now. I am excited about the swim meet on Friday to see how much they have improved in the past two months.

2nd Tooth Gone...

Nathan lost his 2nd tooth tonight.  It was hanging by a thread and Matt pulled it out for him. He is so excited because he gets to put his name on the list at school for loosing a tooth.

Hope the Tooth Fairy brings him something good.

Great weekend minus the cold.

Saturdays FSU vs OK football game was great.  Matt, Christina (my cousin), Nathan, Darin, and I all went.  Liam and Braxton stayed with my friend Lisa.  The stadium was packed and the crowd was crazy loud.  Even though we didn't win it really felt like our old Seminoles were back.

Then Sunday I woke up after only 4 hours of sleep to cook breakfast for the boys.  I felt horrible, the little cold I had on Saturday was a lot worse.  I made breakfast and then went to bed for most of the rest of the day.

Even today I don't feel 100% I am just exhausted. Staying home today and just trying to relax, besides taking Nathan to school and the boys to swim practice. I am hoping it is just Braxton and I who get this.

3 Week Progress Report

Nathan came home with his 3 week progress report on Tuesday.  It was really good, the lowest grade he had was an 80 in reading/phonics, unforunately I think he is going to be like me in school.  Always great at math but average in reading.  I guess it could be worse.

Another football game this weekend.  It is going to be a really good game FSU vs OK.  I am really hoping FSU can pull it off, but with the past few ears we have had there is always doubt in my mind.

The boys have there first swim meet of the season on the 30th.  Both their team suits came in, Liam insisted on the little speedos so that is what I ordered him.  The smallest size the had was a 22 and it was still a little big on him.  Nathan wanted the jammers but when they came in he complained that he wanted the same ones as Liam.

Braxton woke up with a cold this morning.  I am hoping by Saturday he will be fine.  I came straight home today so that he could get some rest in.  I hate when you can just see how sick they are by looking at there little red watery eyes.

Start of a new week

It was a great long weekend, on Saturday we went to the first FSU game of the season.  All three boys did great and Braxton actually feel asleep for a short time.  We got there a few hours early so we were able to go to the bookstore and buy Nathan a new jersey, since his one from last year is now too small.  Then we had a picnic lunch.

On Monday, Matt's Mom and Ralph came up for a visit.  The boys really enjoyed spending time with Nana, we all went to the mall and she took them to the play area and on the train while Matt and I did a little shopping.  I found Liam's halloween costume, a Frankenstein from The Children's Place.  We also bought a freezer chest in preparation for our 1/4 cow we bought.  It is nice to be able to have tons of freezer room.

Then last night Nathan woke up in the middle of the night with a stomach bug.  He spent most of his night in the bathroom.  Then this morning Liam woke up saying his tummy hurt.  Both boys are home from school today.  I am hoping that it is just something they ate so the rest of us doesn't come down with it.

It's been a busy 2 weeks

Been a while since I have updated you all, it has just been so hectic with back to school and getting into a routine again.

Nathan's First Day of 1st Grade



Nathan started first grade last Monday.  He totally loves it and reminds me everyday that he gets to go outside two times a day.  I guess that is what is important to a 6 year old.  His behavior has been great and I am very happy about that.  One top on starting school he also turned 6 last Friday.  We had a birthday party for him on Saturday and he had a few friends over in addition to our family.



Then Liam started school this Tuesday, is the 3 year old class and goes twice a week for half the day.  He was so upset that he had to wait an additional week to start school.  So far he really enjoys it.  This week he also started back up speech with the school district.  He goes twice a week for 30 minutes in addition to the twice a week he goes to through Wolfson's.  His speech continues to improve, which I am grateful for.



Liam's First Day of School



Braxton turned 9 months this past week, three more months until he is one.  It is kind of depressing.  He had his 9 month well visit and was 21lbs 11oz and 28.5 inches long.  I was finally able to talk to his dr about his MRI results.  She explained that sometimes small cysts are just found on the pituitary gland and at this point in time there is no need for concern.  In a few years she might have them take another look or if he shows any signs of growth or thyriod problems.



Matt has started up swimming at least 3 mornings a week.  It is a little weird nor having him home when the boys and I wake up to get ready for school.  He seems to be enjoying it.

I am back to my workout routine, once the cool weather sets in I would really like to run a 5K.  I am not the best runner but hope to be able to do it before the end of the year.  I just want to get back in shape now that we are done having kids.



The boys swimming is going good, Liam has improved greatly since the beginning of the month.  He can now swim 25M without touching the lane rope.  They have there first meet on the new team at the end of September.



9 Months



Other than college football starting this Saturday not much else happening here.  We are just excited to take the boys and for Braxton to experience his first FSU game.  I will post pictures this weekend.