Instacare

After our little date night my back started to REALLY hurt. I'm not talking some annoying ache now people this is the real pain stuff. Sunday morning I woke up and tried to get out of bed and into the bathroom to make Brooklyn a bottle as she was starting to stir and wake up. Zachary was out helping his patients like normal on the weekends. Getting out of bed was an IMPOSSIBLE task. I finally fell to the floor in tears. It took everything in me to crawl, yes I slowly crawled, to the bathroom. Right before I got to the door (mind you the bed and the bathroom door are like 5 steps away from each other) I realized I didn't even grab the bottle. Yes I cried with tears rolling down my face. I have a pretty high pain tolerance but I felt SO WEAK at this moment. This pain was FAR WORSE then getting up after my csection for the first time just two months prior (old picture taken from when we first moved in, instead of the toddler bed we have a rocking chair there (plus lots more decor)).

I continued to crawl on into the bathroom and managed to pull myself up onto the toilet seat. Between trying to get up out of bed and into the bathroom it was a half hour. I knew I had to go back and get the bottle for Brooklyn so with every ounce of  strength I had left I started my way back towards the bed. I only made it to the rocking chair (between the bed and bathroom door) before realizing how much I have failed as a mother. What kind of mother can't even make a bottle for her baby (yes these were my thoughts)? Thank goodness I live next door to my parents. I called my wonderful mother in tears. "Mom I can't make a bottle". I don't think she could even understand what I was saying but my mother jumped and came over to my rescue. Helped me back into bed and then took Brooklyn out to the couch, changed her, fed her and took care of her until Zach was home. My Mom wins the best mother award (enjoy random photo of my mother I found)!

When Zach arrived home, surprised to find my Mom on the couch with the kids he came in to check on me. I decided to try and get out of bed again. After 15 minutes of me trying to walk to the bathroom again and only making it as far as the foot of the bed, yes in tears again, he picked me up and took me into the bathroom. Zach convinced me that we should go to the doctor because being in this much pain for me is a concern for sure. I got dressed and presentable while sitting in the bathroom and Zachary helping me, greatest husband award! While I sat and mentally prepared myself for the stairs I would have to climb and walking out to the car, Zach quickly drive Andie to church. She loves her big girl primary class and didn't want to miss it. When Zach arrived back home we left for the doctor while my Mom stayed behind to watch Jake and Brooklyn.

At the Instacare of course it was an hour wait so what did Zach and I do? We watched funny YouTube videos of course, I had to try and get my mind off the pain but laughing hurt too! We finally were taken back and placed in a room where I attempted to change into a gown. The doctor came in and asked what was wrong. I stated I was having terrible LOWER back pain, how I can't take care of my baby, crawling to the bathroom, etc. This is the part where I realize how much I HATE going to the doctors. He had me stand up and he pushed on the top of my back, does this hurt? No. He pushed on the middle of my back, does this hurt? No. He pushed on the bottom of my back, does this hurt? Me almost in tears, YES (hence I came in for lower back pain, selfie of me trying to smile through my pain and tear swelled eyes haha). 

Okay well I don't think there is anything wrong maybe a pulled muscle so we will give you a toradal shot, it's the stuff we give athletes so it's good, and two prescriptions for pain meds. Okay doctor fine but what am I supposed to do when this doesn't work? Oh this will work, it's stuff they give athletes and what do athletes want most? To be able to get back at there. Doctor have you met a mother before? Mothers will do anything to "get back out there" and take care of their kids. You obviously don't realize how much a mother would do to tend to her children but I couldn't do that because this is not just a pulled muscle it's got to be something more. But nope, I was treated like I was there to get my drug fix and sent on my way. By the way the shot never worked doctor and the pain meds barely nudged the pain!

So now I wait in pain for a week and a half while I try to continue my daily activities just like the doctor ordered. Can I cry again?

Kung Fu Panda 3

One of my New Years goals was to do monthly family days and date nights again. So far we did the Openhouse for our family day and we made it on a date too. Zachary and I went and saw Kung Fu Panda 3 and it was so hilarious.

They do such a good job with those movies. We then went to game night at my oldest sisters house. It was such a fun little get away even if between those two activities we had to be responsible adults and go grocery shopping ;)

New Van

After our van troubles we decided to do some pros and cons on deciding if we should invest in a new van. We decided we definitely had more pros of getting a newer van so immediately we went searching on the Internet. We came across a few good choices and finally at 3am we narrowed our results down to one.

The next morning we went and test drove this new van and decided it was definitely the one. We talked the salesman down 2,000 dollars and drove away in our little beauty of a van. We are LOVING IT!

Andie and Jake were so excited to be able to move their car seats over to the new van, Brooklyn is still clueless. Jake's favorite part of the new van is the 3 screens in it, TV obsessed little boy. Andie loves that there is AC in the back and she won't die of heat anymore.

Mom loves that the back of the van will open up and work and has cruise control. Dad is just excited that he doesn't have to be embarrassed to drive around a beat up beauty anymore. We love our new investment and can't wait to take it on a long test drive in the summer!

Delayed Christmas

We had a little delayed Christmas party the last week in January. Between going back to work after maternity leave and sickness taking over we never had a chance to go to Zachary's mothers house for Christmas. We finally were able to swing by but not without some van troubles, darn belt.

Andie and Jake were so excited to be able to open up more presents and boy were they both spoiled rotten. Jake got more Baymax and cars toys so as you can imagine he was in heaven. Andie got my little ponies, palace pets and dress up items so she was so ecstatic. Brooklyn got some cute Disney shirts that she will have to quickly grow into. Everyone was so spoiled.

It was good to be able to spend time catching up with each other and enjoying each other's company. Now we excitedly wait for December so we can enjoy more Christmas fun!

Temple Openhouse

Ever since the Provo City Center Temple was announced I have been so excited to be able to walk through as a family. I love the opportunity to be able to take my kids to the temple with me. Andie was SO EXCITED to be able to go to one of Jesus's castles. Jake and Brooklyn were still kind of clueless on what was happening.

I called everyday for just over a week trying to get tickets for a Saturday, what a pain. I finally succeeded in my quest though and January 23rd we drove down to Provo. When we arrived to the temple it was actually a very slow time. We were in front of the line before we knew it. 

We went into the room to watch the introductory movie about the importance of our temples and put on our white shoe covers. Of course Andie had to use the potty so we snuck out for a minute. The only bathrooms available were the porta potties. Andie now believes that Temples have the grossest bathrooms EVER haha. We met back up with Daddy right when the movie ended, perfect timing!

The temple is such a gorgeous temple. We loved walking through it and seeing such beautiful designs through the whole building. Andie, Jake and Brooklyn did so good with being quit even if all the chairs had to be tested out.

It is always such a neat opportunity to be able to walk through our temples before they are dedicated. What a blessing temples are here on this earth. We love to see the temple!

Jake 1 Year 10 Months

Jake Oliver your second birthday is fast approaching, can you believe it? I am getting excited about spoiling you on your special day and can't wait for your birthday weekend. At One year ten months old Jake is...

1. Jake loves the furnace room. Jake is constantly finding moments where he can escape and hide away in the furnace room playing with the vacuum and elliptical. Know matter how many times we tell him no we will find Jake crouched down hiding from eyesight but banging on the furnace. We finally had enough of that and put a lock on the doors, it makes him so angry.

2. Jake celebrated Christmas. Jake loved getting new Baymax toys and always enjoys his toy cars. Jake was in heaven just with his Baymax and really wouldn't of minded if he didn't get anything else. He opened up some presents but got distracted fairly easy. Next year I think this kiddo will be ALL into the presents!

3. Jake got food poisoning. Just like his older sister Jake was up all night with food poisoning after some Christmas chocolate he ate, poor kid. Jake was not a fan of throwing up but who can blame him? He never liked it when Zachary or I would quickly stuff a bucket under his chin and would get mad. Jake was so miserable and I hope he doesn't have to suffer through food poisoning again.

4. Jake is a fan of no pants. If this kid doesn't have to leave the house he would rather just be in a shirt and diaper all day long. Thank goodness if we go out somewhere he will keep his pants on though, he knows he has to be clothed to go bye and he LOVES to go bye!

5. Jake is a fan of Star Wars. Daddy showed Jake some clips of Star Wars fighting scenes with the light sabers and Jake thinks its so cool. He is now trying to use vacuum pipes (or whatever he can find) as his light sabers as he tries to pretend fight. Oh gosh my little nerd boy I love him!

6. Jake is talking more and more. Jake loves that more people can understand what he is saying or wanting. He still gets things a bit confused as he loves to call any child a baby even if they are older then him, most are. 

7. Jake is having sleeping problems. For a bit there we tried to cut out Jakes naps during the day and that wasn't a good idea. Little man started to get night terrors and it was horrid and we couldn't do anything about it. We have decided to start up naps again and hope that the terrors stop. Who knew that being sleep deprived cause these? I know its been hard with the transition of bringing a little sister into the home for Jake and I hope he knows he is still loved SO MUCH by both his Mom and Daddy. We love you little man!

8. Jake loves Baymax (obviously). Jake loves to play with Baymax and his new favorite game to play with him is to play with the villains of Disney and have Baymax be the hero. It is so cute to watch as Jake has his imagination really play out. Ursula and Baymax fighting is one of his favorites haha.

9. Jake is growing so quickly and has so many molars. I haven't looked in this kids mouth for awhile and I was surprised to see all of those chompers my how things can change in a year. Jake didn't get his first tooth until like a year old.

Jake Oliver your my cute little boy and I am so proud of you. I love watching you as your grow and learn new things daily on your own. You have this fantastic imagination and personality and everyone can't help but gravitate towards you. I love you Jake, always and FOREVER!