Magnolia/Kate

We put Magnolia to bed last night with wet hair and this morning we woke up to Kate Gosselin. She totally had had the swoop in the front, and the spikes in the back!

something to remember

I am not very good about noting the funny things that Sawyer does and says, which is the main reason that I actually wanted a blog...I just never get around to writing that stuff down. But yesterday when I was telling this story to some friends they said to make sure and write this down...so here it is:
We were walking through the Trader Joes parking lot when we looked over to see an old lady in an electric wheel chair rolling next to us. Sawyer looks right at her so excited and says "I'll race you!" And just like that he and some seventy year old lady are racing through the parking lot to the entrance of TJ's. I was so embarrassed...luckily she thought it was great and I guess it wasn't as rude as asking why she has weird wrinkly skin, or short hair which he thinks is only for boys.
I have been nervous now for months wondering at what point Sawyer was going to say something that he shouldn't, whether it be politically incorrect, or just too observant. Kids always say things that they shouldn't and he seems to ask way too many questions at times that he shouldn't. I guess he could maybe get this from me too because I always say whatever I am thinking, and a lot of times I should just keep those thoughts to myself!

Easter weekend

My Dad came out for the weekend to see Magnolia, which was nice. He was very helpful with putting up a ceiling fan in Sawyers new room, and it was fun to have family here for the holiday. We usually always spend it in OC so it was nice to have a weekend at home and have General Conference on TV so we could just hang out and enjoy the day.
I left Tyson in charge of the pictures, and so we are missing any of Sawyer with his Easter basket, but we had plenty pictures of him looking for Easter eggs in our front yard. He thought it was so fun and silly that the Easter bunny hid eggs in such funny places like a tire of the car, or in the lights.

Our neighborhood also did an Easter egg hunt on Saturday that was so fun. We didn't get any pictures, but they did an amazing job. They had a pony there for rides for the kids, lots of bounce houses, and a few games. It was really cute...I can't wait to go again next year.

Nana

My Mom left last night, after being here for the past week and a half. Of course we both cried, but I am feeling so much better this time around.
Thank you Mom for taking care of Sawyer during the day, Magnolia at night, making dinner, treats and more treats, cleaning my house, doing multiple loads of laundry a day (I forgot how much laundry a newborn creates), and just being here for it all. I am so lucky to have my Mom...I hope I can do half as good of a job with my kids.

Magnolia's Birth

our Family

Magnolia's birth was so great, at least when talking about a childs birth. I was a little nervous for the hospital experience because I had a little bit of a rough time with Sawyer, but this time made me feel like I could do it all again! I started having contractions about six that morning, and so it worked out perfect that I had a Dr. appointment that morning at ten. He came in and checked me, said I was a 5 and told me to drive straight to the hospital. I went and picked up Tyson and we were on our way, and checked in at noon. My nurse was so sweet and nice, which I think can make all the difference. My Mom got to the hospital about two, and then I got my epidural a few minutes later. At that point I was a 6, but honestly felt pretty good. The nurse kept saying that she felt like I should be in pain, but I was acting like everything was normal. We just sat and waited for me to progress, and at about seven I made Tyson turn the Laker game off and get serious because I knew I needed to start pushing. And then there she was! I got a little emotional this time, I think I got to take it all in more because I wasn't so tired. Then Sarah brought Sawyer right over so that he would get to see her. It was so cute to see him with her. I feel like he was almost more excited than Tyson and I. The next day we came home and she has seriously been a perfect angel ever since. Its crazy how different it has been for me this time. I had a tough time in the beginning with Sawyer, mainly not knowing what to expect and feeling a little inadequate. But, I am already so grateful for the little knowledge I have this time, and how much more relaxed I can be about it all. I can't wait for the next few weeks to see how she will already change.