Giggles

I have friends that make me giggle. I will get a text from them and what they write will make me giggle. I catch myself and look around to make sure no one is watching me and thinks I'm crazy. 

The texts are usually only a line or two relating to something we talked about in passing. Usually light but with some bite to it.

I love it and it makes my day. I will remember it later and there I am giggling or smiling to myself, like a crazy bag-lady.

I hope you all have a good little giggle today or give one to someone else. 

Happy Tuesday! 

See What Happen's?

In the header it say's, "See What Happens". 

Well you can probably guess from the lack of posts what has happened. I have been busy in the real world with my family. I will start posting pictures tomorrow. I'm sure you can't wait to see Davis and his blessing day!

I have not spent a lot of time on the computer lately. Really I have not spent very much time doing anything considered non-vital! I've had a hard time understanding why I can't get everything done that I used to. Last year I blamed it on the pregnancy and how horrible I felt. So what is my excuse now that I'm feeling good, I'm getting sleep and the three older kids are in school? 

Well that question was answered when I ran into friend, well she was in her minivan sending her daughter into piano lessons and I was running my daughter out to my waiting minivan full of kids, so that might be considered a drive-by. Anyway, she asked me how I was doing with four kids now. She has four also so I was not afraid to tell her the truth which is, crazy but not as bad as I thought. She casually mentioned that she has found she has so much more time on her hands now that she is not nursing her youngest. 

I had a light bulb moment as I calculated how much time I spend sitting doing nothing except nursing Davis. If I had all those minutes free I would be getting so much more done!!! Why had I not realized that on my own. Probably because I'm pretty hard on myself and think I should be able to get everything done and done well. Not true anymore. So for a moment I thought the solution would be to start Davis on a bottle....

then I remembered that this is only a short time in my life that I will NEVER get back. 

So I'm going to go kick my feet up, feed my son and watch the laundry, dust and dishes pile up. Those things will always be there.  

Surf's Up!

Surfs Up!

This is the third year in a row the girls have done surf camp at 18th Street in Del Mar. They love it and look forward to it each summer now. This was the best year by far. The weather was PERFECT! Which if you have been following our weather here in San Diego was a miracle The girls skill level went way up this year. They were both standing up by the end of  the week. 

Sydney was even able to get her board out all by herself and paddle into the waves. Bella still needed help getting out but could paddle into the waves and would pop up so quick. Sometimes she would get up so quickly she would literally walk off her board. 

Another bonus was having our friends (kids call them their cousins) in town from Dallas.  This is also their third year in surf camp with us. 

At the end of camp they gave out awards to all the kids. Sydney got the dolphin award for bravery. She was nervous at the beginning of camp but by the end she was taking her own board out and so comfortable in the water.

Bella got the Menehune award. Her instructor said a Menahune was a little person who played tricks on other surfers. She thought that was pretty great. 

The girls can't wait to get out and surf again. Todd is thrilled and ready to go with them anytime. 

Keep a look out for our Groms carving it up in Del Mar!

Davis 1 Month Old

Davis Todd Wilson July 9th 2010

Davis is one month old. He started to smile just in the last day or so. He eats, sleeps and fills his diapers like a champ. On the occasion that he does cry the kids go crazy. They want me to "HELP" him or "TAKE CARE OF HIM" right then. One time when I couldn't get to Davis the second he started to cry, Preston ran to me telling he Davis was crying. I said I would be there in a minute. I guess that was not good enough for him because he then asked me why I didn't want to take care of the baby any more. I just laughed and said I did and would get to him the second I got out of the shower. 

Todd and I have had many talks with the kids about why baby's cry, eat and poop so much. It's been pretty funny. They don't know how lucky we are that he is pretty mellow for a newborn. I know he will wake up soon and things will not be so easy so I'm enjoying it now.

This past month has been interesting. I've really slowed down. I'm enjoying feeding, diapering and holding Davis. I've been resting and slowly easing into summer. I'm also tuning into the older children and what they need. So far it's a ton of hugging and talking. Sydney especially needs me to snuggle her more than normal. She took it the hardest when I was sick and pregnant. I didn't realize how much until I had the baby. She looked so relieved when she came to the hospital and could check on me and the baby.  Bella has been really great since the baby came. She can't hold him enough and wants to show him off to all her friends. She to has needed Todd and I more than we thought. She wants us to do things with her thought. Play a game, make a hid-out or even go for a scooter ride. Preston has liked having the baby here but is only really interested in how long it will take for Davis to be able to play with him. The day we brought Davis home he ran over and took a look at him and asked, can he run now? I said no not yet. Then he asked, can he crawl? I said nope not yet. Then he went on his way. 

At Davis's one month checkup he was 11 pound, 75% and 22 1/2 inches long, also 75%. So far he is healthy and strong. 

That's all for now....

Returning to "Normal"

The girls went to my parents house in Northern California for a week. 

They returned late last night with Todd. We are now trying to adjust to having 4 

children around. It has been a little challenging

but not to bad. Then again it's only been less then 24 hours.

 Todd is back from NYC and back at

the office next week. No more working from home or half day's at the office.

 So it looks like I'm on my own. You wont be crying for me after

you read the rest of this post. But still...

WISH ME LUCK!!!

I had a very relaxing week with Todd and the girls away and just my little boys.  

My friend from high school Caroline

came out for a few days to keep me company.

She "sacrificed" being with her kids to come out and go to

lunch with me. Do a little shopping at the mall. Make waffles for Preston. Watch movies and talk, talk, talk. 

It was so fun!

I was so grateful to friends who took Preston on play-dates so we could do all those fun things. It would not have been the same with him in tow!

I wish I could say I took a ton of pictures but no, not one. 

We were so busy relaxing I guess. 

On to Davis, he is now 17 day's old. I weighed him on my scale and he was 

9 pounds 3 ounces! He is waking up more and smiling. He is sleeping the days and nights away still and enjoys being cuddled by all the family members.

We are loving him!

A sleepy smile. I know you want to eat him up, right!

Twins 8 Years Apart

Todd and I couldn't get over how much Davis looks like Sydney when she was born. It is hard to tell from photos just how much they resemble each other but it is very apparent to us. We actually had a hard time naming him because we would look at him and think "Sydney"!

See for yourself. 

Note that Davis was born over a pound bigger than Sydney.

Sydney 5 Days old. 

Davis 4 Days old. 

I guess we only produce 2 different versions as I have called Bella and Preston twins for years now. 

On another note, I'm probably going to jinx myself but I have to say Davis has been such a great baby! He eats well, sleeps well and seems to be adjusting to our family really well. We have been so happy and relaxed. I really hope it stays this way. 

I feel so spoiled and lucky that Todd and my parents have been home to take care of me. What mother of 4 has this much time to relax and recover. I have also "allowed" myself this special time. I didn't do that with the other three. I thought it was more important to get up and start doing for everyone again as fast as possible. At least I can say I learned something over the past 8 years!

Davis Todd Wilson

Baby Davis (or "Mr. Davis" as Bella likes to say) arrived this past Wednesday (June 9, 2010) at 6:16 p.m. He weighed 8 lb. 9 oz. and 21 inches tall at birth and is doing great. Katy is doing great to. Here's are a few pictures: