On the Homefront

I am going to try and update this morning but it may turn in to a 3 day post with the way it has been at this house! Did I mention I love it though.....

I am going to try and get this little family of mine outside today, Luke is looking a little yellow to me. I'm sure it's nothing a little Vitamin D can't fix.

I figured I would update on how each of us are adjusting towards Luke-

Jake- Jake thinks his brother is pretty cool and cute. He is way more interested in what body part he came out of and why my tummy doesn't have a huge cut in it. I am still thinking of things to tell him on a daily basis. I am just not ready to spill the whole pot of beans. Jake wants to help me with everything. He wants to carry Luke from his bed to the swing(eeekkkkk), feed him, hold him, change his diapers, and shower him with forehead kisses all day long. I pretty much let him do anything he wants with a little help. Cody still thinks Luke will break so he is a little more apprehensive about it all. I just tell him to turn his head!

Cody- My love for this man grew heaps and bounds this week. I just thought I loved him....He sits and stares at Luke in complete awe. He is scared to death to let him out of his sight and will probably never again leave the house without him unless he is staying with me. This is going to be a LONG 18 years. Ha. I mentioned something about a date night and I don't think that will happen until he's 5. I tried to encourage him to go to a friend's housewarming party last night and that was NOT happening. He has been such a huge help around here just like I knew he would. He changes diapers, feeds, gives baths, cleans, cooks, and  gets up at night. The true test for me will be next week when he goes back to work! To say that Cody is so in love with this little boy is a complete understatement!

Me- Well I am mom and you all know we have no time to be anything but super. I was a little nervous before Luke got here wondering how I would have time for everyone and everything.  Why did I even question? Like God doesn't know what he's doing. I am overwhelmed by the fact that I have two beautiful baby boys. That this is really my life and all of my dreams are coming true. That all of this happened at the perfect time. That Cody and I are so blessed with great jobs that allow us to be off together. And that we both have such great families that love us so much.I am guilty of holding this little boy all day and kissing him all over his face. I can't believe he will be one week old tomorrow. I am still trying to get our schedules worked out. If he would sleep at night as much as he does during the day I would be good. If you haven't seen our slieshow go check it out. It's so beautiful. Cody and I watch it several times a day and we may or may not cry every time!

First Bath at Home. It was a family affair...

He needs him close all of the time!

Yes, Cody had to go to the store to get me maxi pads. Poor guy. When he walked in the door with this HUGE box I about died. For those of you that have had children pray I don't have to use this whole thing!!! Bless his heart:)



Luke's Birth

Heather is my hero once again. There is not enough money in the world or words to thank her for this awesome slideshow! We love it! Thank you Heather!!!

Click on Luke's name! Enjoy!

 Luke Thomas 3/21/2011

He's Here-Luke Thomas

I figured I would blog while I could since all of the boys are asleep! We are still at the hospital waiting to go home. Yesterday at 3:20 our lives changed forever. All 3 of ours. I look at Luke and don't believe it's true. He's really mine. I have a perfect, healthy, precious, baby. AGAIN. God is so good is really all I have thought for the past 24 hours. I will update about my labor so Luke knows just how he got here!

We had to check in the hospital at 8pm Sunday night. They gave me 2 pills to thin my cervix and cause me, which I had no idea, the worst pain of my whole labor. I was so miserable the whole night and the meds my doctor had for me of course made my tummy upset and caused me to hurl my supper. Needless to say, I slept not a wink Sunday night. I did in fact get thank you's written from Luke's shower!

They started pitocin at 5:30 am on Monday morning. My doctor came over and broke my water at about 10 am and I immediately got an epidural! I rested until about 2:30 or until I could feel contractions and I was dilated to a 10. I started pushing at 3 and he was born at 3:20! I am not going into explicit detail because Heather was here with her flippin fantastic photography skills and captured every second. I can't wait to see it!!!

I do know the moment Luke was born I fell in love with a 8 pound baby all over again just like I did 4 years ago. Cody had told me he would probably sit on the couch the whole time and would be the best morale support ever, but just didn't think he could handle it. He actually was by my side the whole time and I am pretty sure he is just as in love as I am. Jake is absolutely smitten by his little brother and wants to help me with everything. Even the poopy diapers!! He has told us he loved him and he thought he was so cute. Jake has been at my moms and I am a little nervous about how I am going to continue to be the best mom I can be when we all get under the same roof. How will I have time for both of them and give them all of the attention they need? It's scary, but I think I got this!

We are all packed up  and ready to get home. They are making me stay for a complete 48 hours on the dot after Luke was born. These people really follow the rules? So boring. I will update more when I am home and find my sanity. There is so much more....

Laying Low, Enjoying Each Other

Spring Break has officially started. Whoo hoo!! Sorry, been watching too much Real Housewives of OC. The Friday Spring Break started my doctor sent me for an ultrasound and told me if Luke was 8 lbs. or more he would take him. He pretty much lied. The ultrasound said he was 8 lbs 7 ounces already. Make a long story short, my doc said that can always be give or take a pound and he wants to wait one more week. I went back yesterday and he told me he would induce me next Monday, the 21st. This has all really worked out perfectly. Jake is at his dads Monday-Thursday so it gives me this week to lay around, get the last minute things done, and of course spend as much time with Cody as I can. Cause I damn sure cant sleep!! I know Cody has an idea about what is about to happen to his life, but he has no idea. That make sense? He is so anxious and excited and if it was up to him I would have had this baby last week. He has researched all about what happens each week and doesn't see why I couldn't have had him at 37 weeks. It's cute!

I went and got a pedicure and shellac nails yesterday. I have heard so much about shellac and how awesome it is. It is great and I am sure it would look so much better if my nails weren't ridiculously short. And I am pretty sure I could do them on my own next time. I was like this is it??!! "Yep, you liiiiiike?" Jenny said.

I have been praying so much about the things going on with Jake and his dad. His dad thinks he should come more and I of course hate him being gone. I have been sick to my stomach about it and stressed to the max. After a solid week of praying every time I think about it, God has opened my eyes to a whole new perspective. I am now thankful he has a father that loves him so much and wants to spend time with him. I am thankful he helps financially, even if it's just a little bit. I see so many children through teaching that do not even know their mom or dad. Thank you ALL who have been praying for us, it was a very tough week. God never ceases to amaze me and how he teaches me to be a better person.

On a lighter note, I fell in love with my husband all over again last night after watching the Bachelor finale. I thought Emily was the most precious thing ever and she was so in love with Brad. Then I see her on the after show and she was a completely different person. How do you fall in love with someone then fall out so quick? So weird and fake.

Here is a few pics of what we have been doing. Laying low and enjoying each other:

Cody playing guitar and singing to Jake! Yep, in the bathtub!



When Jake got out, it lead to this! Makes my heart happy!

Notice Cody has his "song book"out so Jake went and got his song book(nursery rhymes).

My handsome sweet boy!

And this is our family project this weekend. Figure out how to take this pic! So beautiful!

From PW website! If you have advice or know how to take this, lemme know!! It has to be directly in the sunlight.

Spring Break-Please Hurry

Gosh, what a week! I really do not feel like going in to detail about all the things that have happened but it's been emotionally and physically draining for me and my husband. Spring break is so close I can taste it.

This week has made me realize so many things:

I have some of the greatest friends in the world.

Family is not always what you think.

My husband is my rock, my backbone, and my best friend.

Jake is one of the only ones who can put a smile on my face when things are not going as planned.

So very thankful I never settled to a marriage before now.

Pregnancy hormones are the devil and I can't wait until this is over!

I do not regret one single thing I have every done or any choice I have ever made. I would not be the person I am today.

Fist-Pumping Friday

Friday has never looked so good. We have NOT ONE plan this weekend and I am so excited!! Shannon posted on her fbook that the steakhouse in town would be serving crawfish so I will be there one day this weekend. Maybe ALL day Saturday. Cody freaks out about me eating crawfish while I'm pregnant because of the mercury so he googled it yesterday. It says I can enjoy two 6 oz servings a week. Bahahaha. Really? Do they serve crawfish in ounces? That's like 3 crawfish. And I, like an other cajun, eat crawfish by the pound. Like by the 5 pounds actually! So, while I was at the doctor yesterday I asked my doctor and he said I am in the clear!! It can affect brain development and the nervous system. But that is developed by now so we are good. I tried to explain to Cody I ate them all of the time when I was pregnant with Jake and he is the smartest child in the world.

I went to the doctor yesterday and even after all of the whining, he is in no hurry to take this baby. He pretty much told me to suck it up and everybody is miserable at this point. Even after that news, I still love that man. He's a trip. He did say he will do an ultrasound over spring break and if he's 8 pounds he will take him then. There is a light at the end of this tunnel.

On the way to school this morning I noticed my car has 92,000 miles on it. I was completely shocked. I don't know why I thought it still had 40,000 like when I bought it. Probably because I never see the mileage.  The dash is constantly blinking for an oil change or low washer fluid. I am now in a predicament on to trade it in before the 100,000 or drive it until the wheels fall off. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it so I am going for driving until the wheels fall off. I have decided to trade it when Jake starts Kindergarten and I am no longer paying day care. The old Casey would have went this weekend and bought a new car. Then my poor family would have to eat tuna fish and vienna sausages for the next year.

Cody and I will be assembling swings, playpens, high chairs, and other baby equipment this weekend. If you need to find us we will be in the little nursery that Luke will be laying his sweet head in less than a month. I am soooo excited!

Lately...

I am posting twice in one day!! It's almost like a weight lifted from my shoulders. It has been on my mind about what I wanted to write about but haven't gotten around to it. Well, my kids took TAKS yesterday so we are chillin today. Watching movies, taking a break, and blogging. Hey, I need a break too. I have been so tired that I just got THE text from Cody saying you didn't even notice the Christmas lights off the house. And this is true. I never noticed yesterday and as much as I have been griping about it you think it would be the first thing I noticed. Maybe the fact that one of my sweet students sat all day yesterday and when the bell rang he thought he could take his TAKS test home for homework. It kind of threw me off a bit. When we left school at 6pm last night I could care less about Christmas lights! I am not allowed to tell you anymore stories about that test or I am sure I will go to jail and lose my certification for the rest of my life. Oh the rules of the test.....

My weekend was spectacular! I have been looking forward to this shower for a while. I love seeing my old friends. I love them all so much. It never matters how long we go, we pick up right where we left off. It definitely made for a great week! Thank you ladies for everything and I love y'all to pieces. The shower was at Tommy Bahama's in the Woodlands. The place is so fun. I thought this dress fit the atmosphere-37 weeks!

I'm gonna write about each of these girls:

Top Left- Leah Nicole- Oh how I love this girl. I met her in college and she can put a smile on my face ALWAYS! I can count on her for anything and she is always there when I need her. I adore this girl.

Miranda- My little step sister who has the sweetest soul and is the most thoughtful person I have ever met. She loves my mama as much as I do and takes care of her since I moved.

Melissa- She is my brother in law, Stephen's sister. That make sense? Anytime I am around this girl I have a blast. She is so sarcastic and we are so alike in so many ways. She was my sidekick when I met Cody. We have ran the roads and gotten in too much trouble together. She's a trip, I love this girl!

Amy C. Evans- Goodness, where do I even start. We have been best friends since we were 6 months old. Our moms are best friends. Basically she is the friend that knows all about me and loves me just the same. She is always there and has done everything I ever needed, she has wiped my butt. Literally!

Bottom Left-ME

Sara( Murray)- I have known Sara since high school and I think she may be the craziest friend I have. Don't ever dare her to do anything. She is not scared and could care less what may be the consequence. She has helped me through some of the hardest times of my life as I have her too. She is such a fun, one of a kind friend.

Amy H.-Goodness, she has been the bestes friend ever. We have been best friends since Kindergarten. We have stayed super close and have been through every battle in life together to this point. She has never given up on me and tells me when she thinks I'm wrong. She knows me better than any person in the world. Most of the best memories of my life have this girl in them.

Brooke- I have known her since high school. Brooke can do it all and is such a wonderful wife and mother. I can tell her anything and not have to worry about her telling a soul. I hate she lives 2 hours away. She is the kind of friend I could call on a Tuesday night to have a girls night and would have the best time ever. She is real, that's my favorite thing about her!

Two of my other best friends were missing. Amber and Candice. They both live out of town and were just down for the wedding so they missed the shower. I still love em tho! I really do have the best friends ever. And so many, that usually doesn't happen!

The ladies at work threw me another shower with so many goodies all for me. I got a new robe, pj's, slippers, and tons of bath stuff. It was such a good shower. I work with the best ladies ever.

I am going to the doctor tomorrow and I am so anxious about what he is going to tell me. I am hoping for good news!!

Brad Paisley - He Didn't Have To Be

Jake is Grown


I have been wanting to make sure I blogged some things about Jake because it seems he has really grown up overnight and its freaking me out.

Jake-
You are getting so big and are becoming so independent. It's a very good thing you have a little brother that will be here very soon or I would NOT allow it. You have depended on me for so long for everything and the day you turned 4 it all changed. You are using big words in every sentence and they are all in the right context. You have developed this sense of being a little over dramatic when you talk or try and tell me a story and it cracks me up! If I tell you to do something and have the slightest voice change you tell me, mom, uh, don't talk to me like that." I have some bad news for you, I am your mom and will talk to you in any way I need for you to listen. And it's usually not the normal tone that gets the job done. You have went to wearing a night time diaper to undies and have not have but a few accidents in a month. You will hate me for this one but you are going #2 all by yourself. I am not having to help you one bit. I worry everyday about what you will do at school if you need the bathroom. But now that you seem to be grown I guess I can worry no more! You have been very interested in writing all of your letters and spelling all of our names. Your name looks so awesome when you write it and can pretty much write every letter I tell you. You are all of the sudden not interested in your all time favorite show, Little Einsteins, because you say it's for babies. Son, no matter how big you ever think you are it's not true. You will always be mommy's baby and I will rock you and hold you as long as I possibly can. You will never be too big for me and don't you forget it. I cherish our 30 minute drive to school two times a day because it is just me and you and we get to talk about whatever we want. I have loved sleeping with you the past few weeks. Your bed is the only one I can get in and out of easily and I get the best sleep because your brother is out of control big at this point.

Funny things you said this week-
You were playing at Aunt Sara's on Sunday and your clothes were wet from the pool. I was trying to get them off of you and you said, "it's going to difficult to get these off cause they are wet." Brooke and I about died!
You have had a runny nose and congested so you sneezed in the car on the way to school. We try to teach you to sneeze in your sleeve so you don't spread germs. As you sneezed in your elbow you told me, I bless you'd in my elbow and I don't have any snot!"

Cody mentioned something about this song in the car the other day and after watching the video I want you to know you are a lucky little boy to have not only one daddy that loves you so much, but Cody too.