I don't remember doing that...

You know those times when you go to the washing machine to put in a load of laundry only to find a smelly bundle of semi-wet clothes already there? You think to yourself, "I don't remember putting those in the washer... I wonder how long they've been there..."
You do know those times, right?
Please tell me I'm not the only one who does this.
I should invest in stock of the laundry detergent company for how many loads I have to re-wash. I get distracted after a load or two. I have the greatest intentions if never going to bed with the washing machine full, but I forget when I'm just so thankful to be going to bed at all.

Sweet, sweet sleep!

They say that when you have a newborn baby that you should sleep when he sleeps. So, although I have no newborn baby, I have been trying to grab a catnap once or twice a day after I feed Zaccheus.

So yesterday I woke up from one of these little breaks to find Hailey sitting in the floor with her back to me. I just knew she had gotten that puppy out of his bed and was holding him. She is not supposed to do this, so I said, "Hailey, why are you holding him?"

She turned around, and then I saw...

"Mom, I thought you would like a break, so I decided to feed him for you."

*groan*

Before I had to go to tube feeding him, she would take the occasional meal to give me a break. But since then, I have done all the feedings. It is kind of a delicate procedure.

If he is swallowing well, I just let him suck on my finger and gently slide the tube in next to it. So he thinks my finger is his nipple. But if he is tired or swallowing weakly, or if I am in a situation where I need him to not get it in his nose, I slide the tube down his throat.

This is not a job for a ten-year-old.

But when I walked in on her feeding him, she was doing a great job! I sat down with her and let her finish what she was doing. She handled him very gently.

Later I asked her how she knew when to feed him, and with all the attitude, (but minus the word, "Duh!") she replied, "Mom, you fed him two hours ago!"

So this morning I let her take the 7:00 feeding so I could get two segments of sleep in a row. But she did me one better. She took the 9:00 feeding as well. I woke up at 9:30, and he was sweetly sleeping with a full belly.

Thank you, sweet girl!

I'm proud of my budding little veterinary!

And Another Welcome to a Real American Hero!

I have a friend over there on the other side of the world fighting for our freedom.

His name is Jeremy.

I am proud to know Jeremy,

because not only is he a friend,

he is a father,

husband,

and Bible student.

He is very nice,

and very brave.

He is a real American hero.

He fights for the freedom of our country,

all the way over there.

While over here,

we pray,

and are very, very thankful

and proud.

If you want to leave him a message of encouragement and support, check out his blog.

Zaccheus pictures

A couple updated photos of Zaccheus.
Enjoy!

Let's all welcome...

Okay, all y'all (that's plural for y'all), lets all welcome my sister Chris to bloggy world. I'm so happy she has joined us on our adventures. I'm sure you will enjoy any and everything she writes, but I must warn you, she is funnier and much more clever than me, and if you leave me for her, my feelings will be very, very hurt.

Friday's Feast No. 1

Appetizer: Wii, Playstation or XBox?

We have a playstation which I never play. I don't get sitting in front of a screen only working out a few fingers.

{Note the irony that I'm rediculously somewhat addicted to blogging. ;D}


Soup: Would you ever go skydiving?

I was in a horrible parasailing accident when Hailey was two and Caleb had just turned one. Shawn and I were dunked in the drink and dragged behind the boat. If he hadn't warned me to take a breath just before impact, I might have drowned. So I think I'll pass, thank you!


Salad: Name a sequel that you think is better than the original movie.

Hmm, I can think of a few which were worse, (Legally Blonde being the ultimate) but I can't think of any better ones.


Main Course: Share your most wonderful birthday celebration.

I don't think you can top this one!


Dessert: If you dare, post a picture of yourself making a silly face.

Look at me!

In case you are color blind or don't pay much attention to details, or perhaps you have been so captivated by my writing that you have missed the sad state of the design, check out my new digs and by-line! I give all the props to my talented and artistic friend Tina. Now I know you are impressed and dying to have her re-design your page, but one at a time, people! Don't rush her all at once and crash her server in your haste.


I'm just kidding, folks! Get your fanny over there and hire her to re-design your sorry page! Before she is famous and you can't afford her!