Something I've Gotta Get Off My Chest (because it's bugging me..)

A "rumor" about my little Alex went around last year of being autistic. I'm not going to lie. He  does have some issues (A.D.D., A.D.H.D) but autism is NOT one of those issues... Hearing these things about your child from anybody but a dr is kind of offensive. I know I'm offended.  Being around a bunch if people you've met maybe once in your life, being in an unfamiliar place causes stress in a little four year old. He handles stress by freaking out. That's normal for him. After hearing these "rumors" I talked to my mom's friend who is a special ed teacher who works with autistic kids from mild to severe.  The first thing he did when he met her was give her a great big hug. Anybody knows (whos been around autistic kids) that even mildly autistic kids DO NOT like to be touched by even their own family members. Potty training can take years or be unrealistic. I know I go on my rants about Alex. He is a very good, helpful, and loving little boy. Do yourself and me a favor and LEAVE MY CHILD ALONE! Worry about your own kids/your lives.
I'm sorry to be so harsh, I'm just sick of it!!!

Stress...

I swear everyday brings more stress into our lives... We just got all our taxes done. We're only getting about $1,600 back... The company (basically us) owes the irs about $6,000. They've pulled all Danny's money out of his buisness acounts. Yes Danny has a job now (thank heaven's!). But- we were counting on getting a decent return back in order to finish our house and pay off debt. Basically what most people do with their tax money. We were going to play with a little of it, but the majority, house and bills. I'm having a hard time seeing the light at the end of the tunnel through my blindfold.. I really just want to be comfortable financially. I dont wish for riches, fortune, or any of that. I just want to keep a roof over our heads with food on the table. Is that really so much to ask? All I can say is this stress has turned me into a total HAG! I'm so over it..

New House Ghost Stories

So, our second night in this house... I was sitting on the living room floor, changing Cam's diaper with my back facing the froont door/ hallway to Cam's room. Danny was sitting directly behind me on the couch, and Alex was running around. Alex was running into Cam's room and he said "mom".I turned my head in time to see him run into Cam's room then a few seconds later I saw what I thought was Danny follow him in. It was a man, that's all I could tell. Thinking it was Danny I said, "hey Danny" he responds with a "what?" His voice came from directly behind me, on the couch... Confused as crap, i told Danny "never mind". I thought I was extremly sleep deprived. Two days later Alex, Cam, and I were at the table eating lunch. Jonathon was asleep in his room and Danny was outside fixing some pipes. All a sudden I hear Alex's cd player turn on really loud. At first I just sat there thinking "ok....?" Then I go in there. Jonathon was soundly sleeping in his crib and nobody was in there. I scratched my head, turned the music off and went outside to tell Danny about the man I saw and the music. Nothing had happened since. I was just thinking this yesterday, trying to think of what else could've caused those things to happen. So, last night I go to bed around 11, 11:30. Everybody was asleep I was in bed watching t.v.. The door was open about a foot and i saw what looked like a thick white mist pass from one side of the door and into the bathroom. It completly startled me! My heart kind of stopped. Other than being startled i didnt feel scared or threatened, so whome ever it may be, i feel he's very friendly. I hardly notice him. Those are my new ghost stories. :)

Doodles the Noodles

This little dude deserves his own post, too... Today we officially started potty training! Yes he'll be three in two weeks, but he's not wanted to use the potty. Well, he still doesnt, but it's time! He hasn't gone potty in the toilet yet (in his undies preobably a hundred times) but we are for the most part, done with diapers! Wish me luck, haha!

Jonathon

This cute little chunkers is now 10 months old! I've been totally slacking on his posts... He started crawling about a month ago. He started sitting unsupported like two days before Thanksgiving. He doesnt really care for standing or walking yet (yay)! He can say a few words. Mama, Dada, and no! We sure do love this little chunkermonkers! He really is the sweetest, happiest little baby ever!

Alex's 5th Birthday

Jonathon actually tried to lick the icecream out of the bowl :)
Amanda, Naha, & Papa Jonathona, Amanda, and Naha

Everybody! Opening presentsncle Afen (Nathan) and Doodles

So, this year Alex got three birthday parties! His birthday fell on a Wednesday so that morning, after music class we had friends and cousins over for lunch and some play time. Wednesday night we had a party with some cake and icecream with just us. Saturday we had everybody over for some cake icecream and some present opening. It also happened to be papa Bradford's birthday, so we sang to him, too. After all that celebrating he seriously thought everyday was his birthday for like a week, haha! I had to explain the whole situation to him everyday. It was fun.... LOL! Anyhoo. Happy birthday sweet Alex! Mommy loves you more than you will ever know!!

New Job

Danny has finally got a new job! We've been hoping and praying for this the past year!It starts the seventh of Feb at a company called Lahoist. We're so excited! He'll be making really good money and even better, FULL BENIFITS! I guess good insurance isnt as important as income, but with our three little ones, you just never know what will happen. I'm just so excited!