Growing Growing Gone!

Last week as I was at Kylee's swim lesson, I noticed she was swimming long distances and jumping in the pool and swimming to the instructor. I thought maybe the teacher was helping her, but to my surprise, she was swimming ALL BY HER SELF!!! So Saturday night we went to the pool and she is truly a little fish! She just kept going and going. She didn't want to stop! I was so surprised and so excited. This all happened within just two weeks, so you can imagine why I am so shocked.

Pretty Princess

So I got Ky a princess dress just for fun. One day after her nap she came and found me dressed like this. I thought it was so cute! I told her she should go find her dad and show him what a beautiful princess she was. She said "I'm not a princess, I'm just a kid!"

What Kids Say

I think I have to be the luckiest mom ever. Today I was having a hard time with feeling alone and just adjusting to moving and maybe some postpartum stuff, and was crying on the phone to Rhett. I was telling Rhett that I really wished I could have a hug or someone to just cry on. A few seconds later I feel a tug on my leg and Kylee wrapped her arms around me and gave me a big old hug. After I got off the phone with Rhett, she hugged me again and told me she didnt want me to be sad and then asked why I had purple tears (mascara running down my face). All night Kylee kept asking me "are you happy now mommy?"
I wasnt really sure if I should tell this or even really wanted to tell this, but I feel that it was so sweet and such a tender moment, I really wanted to show how wonderful life can really be... and that people are real. I am someone who most people, when first meeting me, wouldnt know I struggle with self-esteem and depression. I am open about this because I believe that there are people out there who may need to hear it. But something I learned tonight was that I am incredibly lucky for my two SWEET and CARING wonderful children. I am truly blessed.

Lukes Blessing & Family Visit

So this last week was so crazy busy. We had my Dad and Dovey, Allie and Mike and Joy here (Joy stayed at Rachel's place). We did lots of fun stuff, like going to a cool Salmon BBQ, berry picking, going to White Rock Canada, and going to visit Issaquah again (hats where I grew up, for those of you who don't know). My long time friend came down to visit for Luke's blessing on Saturday and stayed in town until Sunday. We all had some serious Guitar Hero games going on!!! It was a lot of fun seeing my sister get into it as well.

The baby blessing was beautiful and such a wonderful day!!! Luke is now 3 months and just loves talking and cooing. I was shocked that he didn't cry when he was being blessed! After his blessing my sister leaned over to me and said "I am socked he didn't cry." "Rhett doesn't cry at all," I replied. She laughed and said "No! Luke." We had a nice laugh after that. My mom bought his outfit and Grandma Joy bought those cute little shoes. I didn't want that day to end. It was just Heaven on Earth to be with all the family and having such a great time.

So Sad

Yes, Luke is 3 months already. It just breaks my heart to see my little man growing up. But I am still loving every minute of him, even when he wakes me up in the middle of the night (which is actually becoming less and less frequent). So I thought I should show some pictures.

He loves talking and smiling in between sleeping and eating. He's such a stud, I must say.

As for Kylee, here are a few phrases she likes to say:

- I dont want to

- No

- I cant

- Let me do it!

- Why?

- But I said yes! (after telling her no)

She also likes to tell me why Luke cries, which can be funny. Today we read books and played outside for a little bit before Luke started screaming his head off.

After dinner I was making cookies and Kylee asked me "how many points are those?" Which, if you are aware of me being on Weight Watchers, you would find quite funny. She has been saying really funny things lately. I am not sure if she knows shes being funny though. She informed me the other day that she "had gas" and was stinky. I got a pretty big kick out of that.

She finished her swim lessons, and starts back up on the 9th. She loves it and I have made some friends with the mothers there. I am really enjoying it up here! Our ward is amazing, and I am so lucky to be meeting so many nice new people. There is such a support out here for moms and children. Its really great!

So I worked my butt off at the gym this week, and then Thursday Rhett and I went on a date and I gained some weight, so at my WW meeting I only lost .2 lbs, which was BS cos I know I lost waaaay more than that (sorry for the run-on sentence). I hate working out, but I am determined to do it. Its not worth it to feel so guilty after eating out. I will just stick with my plan and eat healthy from now on.

So thats it for now. More updates later.

i'm not a slacker...

luke wont let me put him down and i cant post right now... but i promise i will later!!!