Dinosaur eating Paxton

Quinn finger painted for the first time yesterday. This is a video of him explaining his painting to his Dad. I thought it was too cute.

 

 

 

Now, we have Quinn's true feelings about Paxton.

 

Notice his nice paint shirt?

President's Day

The Museum of Idaho had free admission. The theme was on caraousels. Quinn got excited when I talked to him about it. What I didn't realize is that everyone else and their dog had the same idea. The line was long. Luckily, we had a friend stand in line for us for the carousel so we just had to wait in line for the ride.

They announced they only needed one more person to get the ride going.  I asked Quinn if he wanted to go alone.  He was all brave and said he would.  Everything was fine until the lady picked him up and threw him on the horse.  He didn't grab the bar in time and had too much momentum that he fell over.  I luckily had good reflexes and grabbed his leg in time.  I stopped his fall.  Quinn became way scared and no longer wanted to go.  We waited until the ride was over which was good so that he could calm himself.  We had to all go together and rode in a bench.  He liked it and was glad to have his mom with him.  They were letting the kids get two turns on the carousel.  I asked Quinn if he wanted to go on a horse and he said no thanks, it's too scary.  One time was enough.

Quinn loved looking around and enjoyed the rest of the museum.  He loved seeing all of the different animals especially the elephants, dragons, and lions. 

My pictures are horrible because I have a horrible phone.  I don't have one of those cool smartphones. 

Life Lately

Just a quick post...

This is Paxton on Valentine's Day.  He wanted to help with some Valentines.

This is what Quinn has been doing to keep himself busy while being stuck inside.  He put together his train track starting in the living room and it circles around through the kitchen and back.  He puts his battery operated trains on the track and watch them go round and round.  He loves when it comes to visit him while he's supposed to be eating.

Quinn has been playing with his dog "Scout."  Scout will say that he's hungry and wants some cheese.  Quinn puts Scout in his chair and will get it for him if he can.  This time he wanted a little bit more.  I made him (actually Quinn obviously) a corn dog.  There was some leftover.  I got distracted and forgot to take it off the tray before putting Paxton in.  Well, Paxton devoured the rest of the corn dog.  He took bites and chewed the whole thing.  He loved it!

Random things from throughout the week....

-I think I need to step it up when I teach the lessons on Sunday in Young Women.  The person that I team teach with gives awesome lessons.  I feel like mine are not the same.  I definitely have learned a lot from her and appreciate all she does.  I feel her love from the time she spends in planning each lesson.  I hope the girls can feel it too.

-Since we haven't been to church for a while due to sicknesses, Quinn had a hard time going to nursery this last Sunday.  I hope this is temporary.  I let him cry and he calmed himself down.  I never had to go back in. :)

-We got our first bountiful basket and am not quite sure what to think of it...like if it's worth it or not.

-Quinn has started this shy act when he doesn't want to "deal" with people.  He has learned that usually gets rid of them quick.  I'm glad others haven't figured this out and just assume is literally shy.  Quinn is not shy and never has been.  He is a mama's boy and likes to have me close.

-Quinn has a new infactuation.  It's with dinosaurs.  His new favorite show is The Dinosaur Train.  He'll go around the house singing the theme song.  It's way cute and funny.  When we go to the library he finds all he can about dinosaurs.  His favorite books include dinosaurs and trucks.

-We have started going to the library again.  I used to go every week but that changed when Paxton was born.  I thought we would get back to going sooner but Paxton was colicky, then teething, then sick, then....etc. so we just haven't.  Quinn loves story time and Paxton is just chill.  Paxton loves to get out and see new scenery.  He hates riding in the car.  So, it does get hard to get out when he just cries.

-I upgraded both of the boy's car seats.  Paxton has Quinn's old one and Quinn now sits in a booster.  Oh, how I love it!  Paxton can see me and I can access him a lot easier.  Quinn is a whole lot easier to get in and out of the car...and much faster.  I think Paxton is more comfortable in his because his other one was getting too small.  He doesn't cry as much now that he can see me.  I think going places will be a whole lot nicer.

-We will be having a new vehicle to drive here shortly.  It's a van.  It's not new but it's still will be nice to have.  Since I just upgraded the boys' car seats, right now I can reach them both.  I'm worried I won't be able to in the van.  I have always pictured myself someday needing to drive a van due to our family size, etc. but never thought I would have to give up my car this soon.  I thought I would be driving a van when our third child was about to be born.  Still, it's a blessing to have this van and I am not complaining.

-Paxton does not like baby food anymore.  I don't know if he really ever did.  Now, he refuses to eat it.  He wants what we are having.  He does let us feed him when he's super hungry because it's a lot faster that way.  He likes to try to do things himself.  Quinn at this age never let us feed him and had already figured out how to use silverware.  Paxton still needs to conquer that.

-My sister recently had a baby and I haven't been able to see him yet.  I haven't seen my other siblings baby's either.  This makes me sad!

Well, that is all I can think of for right now on the top of my head.  Ta ta...

Crazy, Crazy, and More Craziness!!!

This has been some of the hardest days of being a parent so far.  Maybe, it's because I don't remember and this experience is more recent.  Also, I have two boys as opposed to one.

I swear Paxton has only had a number of good days; between his colickiness, teething, and being sick.  For Quinn teething was no big deal but with Paxton it's going to be the end of me!

Paxton has been teething (I think he thinks he's in a competition of some sort) and has had numerous double ear infections.  It's the same routine.  Paxton is feeling miserable.  He doesn't eat, he doesn't sleep.  I claim that all he knows how to do is cry.  Can you blame him?  I know it's not his fault he's acting that way so I try my hardest to be patient and loving.  I feel bad...because I feel like I can only give so much before I just crash.  Remember, I'm not sleeping either.  My emotions are all over the place.  I think this is worse than having a brand new newborn.  This isn't just once but it's been months. 

I do get a little break when he is on antibiotics but when it wears off or comes out of his system we are back to square one.  He goes back to his miserable state.  It starts all over again.

I took Paxton to the doctor and he even commented how difficult Paxton has been for me.  I'm glad he noticed because yes, I'm in his office a lot. 

We have an appointment on the 20th to see if his most recent ear infections has completely cleared.  If not, he's going to suggest Paxton getting tubes.  We also have one on the 20th of March.  It's his one year appointment but also the doctor wants him to come in frequently to see if we can catch it before it does become an infection.  I think Paxton is becoming immune the antibiotics.

I'm hoping we can figure something out.  I need and want my life back.  I have not done anything.  We have stayed home and just vegged.  What more can you do with a sick baby?  Did I mention that Quinn has been sick during this whole thing too? 

I know things could be a lot worse.  I want things to be better though.  I know to count your blessings and all of that.  I've been doing it and trying to remain positive.

I'm looking forward to spring and a change of pace.  I'm definitely looking forward to no more sickness.  I know that will never happen.  Oh, well!

Earlier today

This was our conversation during breakfast:

First off, I was lighting a candle and this is what brought it up.

Me: Are you excited for Paxton's birthday?
Quinn: Yeah!
Me: Are you excited for your birthday?
Quinn: Yeah!
Me: What do you want for your birthday?
Quinn: Daddy!
Me: What else do you want?
Quinn: Mommy
Me: Anything else?
Quinn: No
Me: Quinn, other than people, what do you want?
Quinn: Nothing!

I thought that this was so cute and adorable. 

Quinn loves his family!

How true this is!  All, we want and need we already have...

Love you Quinn!

My little sweethearts!

Mike came home the other night and asked Quinn if he wanted to do a craft with him. Mike does a lot of things with Quinn but never a craft. I didn't think much of it. They went into Quinn's room, closed the door, and I didn't see them for a while. Then Quinn bursts out of the room screaming, "Mom! We made a flower!" Then I heard Mike yell, "Don't tell her!" It was so cute. Quinn was so excited.

Quinn, after he gave me the flower, threw it on the floor and stomped on it with all of his might. Good thing they made two so one of them would make it. Mike said that Quinn had crumpled a couple out of excitement while they were making them. Then, Quinn got sad when the flower was broken. So funny!

They even sprayed them to make them smell...just like a real flower!