"No Mommy"

This phrase means.... I can do it myself.

So these are the two words that I am hearing from Miss Pris every time I turn around. She has recently started to exercise her right of independence and she's only sixteen months! I thought that wasn't supposed to start until at least sixteen years.

Yesterday morning while I was trying to put her shoes on, Maggie started with her "No Mommy" (Pronounced Mah-ME). So I let her try three or four times until she finally gave up and handed me the shoes.

After bath time last night, Maggie needed to go down stairs to take her medicine and breathing treatment. I tried to hold her hand as we went down the stairs and here came another "No Mommy." She wanted to scoot down the stairs like her big brother.
But the time that she wants her independence the most is during breakfast, lunch, and dinner. She REALLY like to feed herself now. And I will hear "No Mommy" every time I even come close to trying to help her out. Now, I know that I should be happy that she is learning to do things herself, but I can't help but be sad that she is growing us so fast. I do know that it will be a big help when Abbie gets here for Maggie to be able to feed herself. After all, I don' have an arm for all three kids. (Yes....Lucius still wants his mommy to "food" him every once in a while."

Great News All Around Today!!!

Brandon's tests went well today. He's back at home now with some antibiotics to hopefully get him all better. Thanks to everyone for your prayers.

Tom and I traveled to Pensacola today so that I could see the lung doctor. I was able to get the results of the chest x-ray from this past September and everything was clear. I also took a pulmonary function test and those readings were also good. AND best of all, we were finally able to plan for another ct scan...which will happen in six months.

I was so worried about Brandon yesterday that I totally forgot to mention my appointment with my O.B. I went in yesterday all prepped for a long stay (the shortest appointment went thus far has been somewhere around an hour and a half.) I even brought my yarn to work on Abbie's afghan. Well wouldn't you know, I was in the office and back in my car within thirty minutes. I will definitely remember this trick for the next appointment!!! Even though I didn't get to work on the blanket, I did get to see little miss and hear her heartbeat.

Next visit....March 10th.
My parents watched this kids while we were on the road this afternoon. This is the kids latest pass time....racing up and down the hall way.

Prayer Request

Brandon went to the doctor this morning because he has not been feeling well the last couple of days. Those of you that know him KNOW that this was an act of congress to get him there. We thought that he might get an antibiotic and told to rest a couple of days. Instead, they have admitted him to the hospital and are running test tomorrow to see what is up. I'm not sure what they are looking for, but please keep him in your prayers. I'll have an update tomorrow at some point after we hear results from the tests.

Thanks!

Craft Time!!

In following my friends' blogs in recent weeks, I have gotten that pesky little craft bug. Don't get me wrong, I have always been crafty. It's just finding a time to fit it while taking care of three kids (actually 1 husband and two kids) and a full time job. My absolute favorite crafty thing to do is scrapbook. However, all of my stuff is in storage and I don't have a place to keep it here.
I finally found a project that I could work on at night after the kids were in bed.

Here is a picture of the afghan that I have started for Abbie. The pattern is just a simple granny square with pink, green, and white yarn. I am using a size J hook. I made one for Lucius and Maggie before they were born. (Below is the picture of Maggie's blanket. I guess Lucius' blanket is in a box at the storage unit.)


I REALLY want to learn how to smock, but I know that is definitely a dream at this point. About the time that I will actually be able to learn, my kids will probably be too old to wear those cute little outfits!!!
Speaking of which, I found Lucius's Easter outfit this past weekend. He was so very excited when I showed it to him. And the blue is so handsome with his blue eyes. I found this outfit at Belk. While shopping, I just had to look at the little girls' section and found this smocked dress for Maggie.

Updates for Doctor Appointments: I see the OB on Wednesday and the Lung doctor on Thursday of this week. Both are just routine check ups.

Only Six more weeks until Abbie gets here!!!