Just like old times....sort of

I say "Just like old times" because today Jeremy and I actually went out for two meals today (outside the house) We haven't really been "out" to eat since Sterling was born. It is getting more interesting, the older he gets. He used to just sleep through our meals, but now he is quite aware that we are somewhere new, and he wants nothing to do with sleep. We went to the Chalet for breakfast, and Applebee's for dinner. It never ceases to amaze me the looks we get from people, when we enter the restaurant with our baby. Some people look happy, clearly the don't mind babies...while other scowl at us, and let it be known that we have officially ruined their meal.

Tomorrow is Sunday, it will be a busy day for me. We have to go out to the base, do our grocery shopping. Then I will be going to Katie's house for lunch. Karla, Sarah and Jamie are supposed to be there. Sarah has never met Sterling yet, so this will be exciting. Jamie will hopefully be there, unless she is in the hospital. Katie's husband is going to make chili. I haven't had chili, while nursing, I will admit...I am a bit worried about how this will affect Sterling. It will be nice to catch up with everyone, plus I will have a chance to ask Katie more about Roller Derby tryouts.

Ara and Tolkien are supposed to come home tomorrow too. I miss them. We now are having them stay 7 days with me, then 7 days with their dad. This has been working so far, but waiting 7 days to see them, is longer than I'd like, somedays. Hopefully they won't be too tired, and we can have some time to reconnect. I'm not sure if Emma is going to come home tomorrow, but if she doesn't I am sure she will be home after school on Monday.

I am currently on the lap top, in our room. Sterling is sleeping, but everytime I try and leave the room, he wakes up! So, I finally just decided that I would get in bed, and get on the computer. Julian is laying next to me too, which is nice. He really loves me so much, and loves to be with me. I love my little pup so much. He still can cheer me up, even on the worst days.

So not much going on still...I will have more to update on, perhaps later next week. Sterling has another ultrasound on the 2nd of Feb, then sees Dr. Starr on the 7th of Feb. I am hoping for more improvement. He's been doing really good, and is almost 3 months post hospital!

Till next time!

Thinking....

And missing NYC...
The past week I have been waking up from dreams, that I am in New York City. I can't seem to get it off of my mind, and I find that I am missing it. We went on our belated Honeymoon December of 2009. I loved every minute of our trip...and really wish we could go back. It was everything I expected and more. I know some people do not like that big city, but I fell in love, head over heels with NYC. I can honestly say "I love New York." I look through the pictures that we took about once a month. I really wish we had the ability to see more places in the world. Perhaps when Jeremy and I are older...and our little baby isn't, well, a baby.

I've lived in Spokane my entire life. I have always wanted to move away from this city, start somewhere new, where no one knows me. I don't like going out and running into people that I know. Let me clarify that statement...I don't like running into the idiots I went to High School with. A lot of them still live in Spokane, and when I go out to the valley, specifically, I usually see someone I know. I have always felt like I was meant to see more, than just this little town. I already told my husband that if we win the lottery, we are going to travel a lot.

When we went to NYC I tried my absolute hardest to soak up everything around me. I didn't want to forget anything about our trip. However, when I look at our pictures I am always amazed at how much I did forget...even though I browse through our pics at least once a month.

Spokane is a boring town, there really isn't much to do here. My mother always says the same thing about it too. I remember one point in our life, when she and I were going to relocate ourselves to Portland Oregon, that clearly never happened. I know my mother longs for a change as well.

Now when I go on and on about wanting to leave Spokane, I am speaking in terms of, "If all the kids could go with us." That would be ideal....But, maybe I would feel equally satisfied, if I could just go see more of the world, you know?

I will close this now, and really I just had to get this somewhat off of my mind....
I miss you NYC, and love you...I hope to see you soon....

Sad Baby

Sterling is crabby these days .....we really think he's teething ....tons of drool, chewing hands, and lots of crying ....

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3 Months Old.......

Here are some pictures of my 3 month old baby Sterling. He is getting so big. He is such a happy baby, and every morning, he wakes up with a huge smile on his face and greets me with a ton of "ahgoo" and "goo" sounds. He squeeks when he smiles too, he is a cute pie for sure.....(well at least I think so!)
He is at that stage where he constantly wants to be held, don't get me wrong I love holding him, but sometimes my arms get tired. I finally have his accustomed to the Moby Wrap, he loves it, because he gets to be close to me, and I love it because my hands are free. Sterling still does not sleep through the night, he will go to bed around 9-10pm, sleep for 4 hours (sometimes 4 1/2) then wake up every 1 to 1 1/2 hours, that part is exhausting.
I try to keep him awake as much as I can during the day, but if he gets too cranky, well I let him take his naps. Usually during the morning he will take a good 1 to 2 hour nap, during that time I have been working out. Its helping me gain some much needed energy.
Sterling likes hearing music, and riding in the car. He especially likes riding in the car and listening to music at the same time. I have also noticed he likes to look at my dog Julian. He just watches him intently and follows him with his eyes. Julian is pretty entertaining to him. Sterling also loves his brother and sisters. Tolkien loves holding him and carrying him around. Sterling wakes up Ara in the morning with his charming smile and voice. He loves talking to Ara and loves it when Ara bounces his legs around in play. Sterling really likes Emma's voice, since its so high pitched naturally. She has been especially helpful with Sterling during bath time. She helps me wash him, lotion him, and has recently learned to put on his diaper. I am so happy that the older kids love him so much. He is going to really look up to them.

Sterling has another appointment with his urologist at the beginning of next month. I would be surprised if things look bad. She did say that things had improved...so we really are hoping that things still look good for him and his kidney.

He had a 2 month check up last week (yes it was a little late) and he is weighing in at 11 lbs 15 oz. He also got shots and was so unhappy :( Poor guy....He got over it pretty quick and didn't have any issues when we got home, or the days following.....

I hope you all enjoy the pictures, and family, let me know if you want any hard copies of the pictures below :)