Almost Painful To Watch

I have never watched Dancing With The Stars until this season. Since I am usually watching something while I feed the baby, I've been watching it. Man, I have to say, I feel so bad for Kate Gosselin on all levels. She's got some control issues, and is very stubborn, and can't dance worth a lick. Poor girl. Watching her try and jive was kind of painful for me to watch. I just felt so bad for her. Kudos to her for coming on the show. Sheesh. Maybe it's the norm to get celebrities that don't really know what they are doing?

Time Flies

We had a great visit this weekend with my brother Dan, his beautiful wife Sadie, and their sweet little guy Thomas. I didn't take enough pictures, but here are a few that I did take. There is a good chance that they will be moving to Logan for Dan to get his masters degree, which means they will be a little closer to us. :) The girls kept asking how much longer they get to stay. Then this morning on the way to school Carmen asked if we will get to see them at Graham's baptism this summer. She was excited to hear that they may come down next month for Truman's blessing, along with lots more family. It seems that we can never get enough time when we're spending it with family.

Meet Rosie

The kids had the chance to hold Rosie the tarantula at the Bean Museum the other night. Morgan did it without hesitation, Carmen finally did it after a little coaxing, and Graham chose to have nothing to do with it. I was with Graham on that one.

Brotherly Love

Over Protective

My kids have been suffering from mild colds. Nothing too serious, but I've realized that maybe I have become a little anal when it comes to protecting the baby from germs after witnessing these two seperate occasions:

1. When a friend of mine asked Morgan if she loves her new brother she replied, "Yes. First I put stanitizer on, then I can touch him."
2. I was holding Truman and Carmen was sitting next to me. Graham came to see him and started to talk to me with his hand over his mouth. I asked him what he was doing, when her replied through his fingers, "I am trying not to breath on the baby." Carmen then gasping for air said, "I just hold my breath when I look at him."

Man, I've got to relax or I may turn my kids into germophobes. Hopefully it's not too late.

Greatest

My greatest challenges. My greatest joys. My greatest responsibilities. My greatest rewards. My greatest service. My greatest blessings. My greatest sacrifices. In every stage of my children's lives, they have brought out the best and worst of me. I have learned a lot so far and look forward to every stage that they enter in to. What a privilege it is for me to have this chance to raise these wonderful spirits. They really are the greatest.

Released

After serving for 5+ years, the bishopric in our ward was released. It was bitter sweet today. David served with some great men who love the gospel and have strong testimonies of Jesus Christ. We are so proud of David and his hard work and dedication that he put toward this calling. Pictured here from left to right: Ralph Hancock (bishop), David Thompson (1st counselor), Gary Hansen (2nd counselor), and Johan Jeffrey (exec. sec., still serving). We sure do love our ward family and look forward to hearing what the Lord wants David to do next. For the time being, I will soak it up that I get him home in the morning and after church on Sundays and sitting with us on the bench in sacrament meeting.
And for all those ex-PV2nd ward members who read my blog and want to know, the new bishopric is:
Bishop-Bill Moon
1st counselor-Neal Tanner
2nd counselor-Jeremy Yorgason
They are going to do great!

Guilty

David was giving Truman some good quality air time when he paid the price. After two baby girls we have almost forgotten that everything around has a very good chance of getting wet when changing a baby boy's diaper. Check out David's shirt. :) Truman just sat there looking as innocent and sweet as could be.

Grandma Packer

We had a great time with Grandma Packer and are sad to say that she is leaving today. I am officially going to be alone from here on out. Here we go!

Excited For School

On the way to school this morning the kids were talking about what grades they will be in next year. We expressed how exciting it was that Morgan gets to go to preschool next year, when Carmen replied,

"Morgan, believe me, preschool is really fun. You get to scribble!"

Dave's Killer Bread

Tried the most amazing bread today.

Is He Upset or Curious?

Graham would scrunch his eyebrows like this when he was a baby. Now his little brother does it too. When Truman does this, Graham says, "He's either upset or just really curious."

Truman 2 weeks old

The Wasp

David took Graham out for a guy's day out. They went to lunch and window shopped. They ended up picking up this fun remote helicopter. Graham felt so special that he was able to spend the day out with dad. Watching this helicopter fly is a little like watching a bee hover before he stings. Graham actually named him, Wasp. The second picture is hilarious. He was just trying to get the hang of the controls when the helicopter started to fly towards him. Watch out!

More Visitors/Helpers

So Cindy was relieved last Thursday, and I am sure she was happy to get home and rest :), when my mom came to help. She's still here and I am starting to gear up to do all this work on my own in a few days. I haven't taken any pictures of mom with Truman yet, but I will and post them later. It's been so nice to have all the help to get me back on my feet. My brother Sam was able to stop by and visit on his way to San Francisco (jealous) for a business trip. My sister Becky came down without her hubby and kids on Friday and spent the night. She made me meals, played with the kids, and we actually got out on Saturday morning for a little trip to the mall for a new nursing bra. :) On Friday night, Mom, Becky, and I watched Time Travelers Wife. My review: weird movie, probably never watch it again.

1 Week Old

Truman is one week old.
He's been smiling a ton in his sleep. (I wonder what he's dreaming about?)
David's back to work and school.
I was bluesy that he had to go back, but cried it out.
Grandma Thompson showed up last night, planning to spend the next few days with us, sweeping my blues away.
It's been a good day.

Baby Truman

Wow! It's crazy to think all the anticipation of how and when the baby is going to get here has come and gone. I am feeling great and so appreciate all the comments that were made by everyone. Thanks Sarah for posting! We are settling nicely at home now.

Last night I had a little spurt of the blues that all started when I accidentally erased my favorite picture I took of David and Truman looking out the window in the hospital. It's really nowhere to be found on my computer. That coupled with all the pains of nursing and engorgement and feeling like I can't do more than I really want to set it all off. I had a good cry and feel much better today.

My recovery has been pretty amazing after such a hard labor. It was crazy feeling all the pain of childbirth with the pitosin from the induction turned up on it's highest dose causing the hard contractions to come every minute and a half in the end. Good thing my body dilates fast there in the end. I literally felt like I was going to die. The poor anaesthesiologist was running in and out of the room trying to help my pain in any way that he could. He gave me a really strong dose and said, "I'll be back to try a few special tricks that I have up my sleeve if this doesn't take." Well, when he came back into the room the last time, I was pushing and it was too late. Luckily for me, I only had to push a couple times and he was out. He was still a good size for being 2 weeks early.

I have so appreciated all the meals, visits, gifts, and help given to me and my family. It's made everything run so smoothly.

Now, for a few random pics:

Baby Truman 3 days old
A beautiful floral arrangement sent to me from my sis Becky and her family.

Check out this awesome cocoon Laurel knitted for me! Truman LOVES it!
The morning we left the hospital.
The kids sure do love their new brother. They're always checking on him making sure he's doing alright. Graham especially has been so fun to watch. He said to me the other day, "I just can't stop thinking about when I can hold him again." He likes to also feel like he has "the special touch" and can calm him down if needed. It's amazing how he's so brand new, but instantly became the newest member of the family. There was nothing gradual about it. We sure do love him!