Well.... its obvious I'm not good at keeping this thing updated! I'm going to make more of an effort to update my blog at least once a week. I can do that, right? LOL

Let see:

Jaeden- is doing wonderful. She's in daycare three days a week now and loves it. She talks about her daycare friends when she's not there and asks every day if she's going to daycare. She's growing like crazy right, and sleeping like crazy which go hand in hand with her.

She's still obsessed with Elmo, but now its the whole Sesame Street cast instead of just Elmo. She wants to watch it all the time! Thank you DVR :) Its helping her learn though, she's learned about half of her letters and is starting to learn to count as well.

She's got an appointment with Early Intervention next week to asses her speech delay. Her in the state of Illinois if the child is 30% behind or more, they will provide the proper therapy services. We'll find out at this appointment how far behind she is and if she'll get services.

TJ- has been working a lot! He seems to enjoy the job for the most part. I don't have much else to say about him haha. He's just been working like crazy and dealing with family stuff. He's looking forward to hunting season of course!

Me- I'm in school finally :) Three days a week for the summer semester. This fall I'll be five days a week. I should be all set to apply to the programs I want this winter. I'm looking forward to that since it means I'll be done with Biology and Chemistry.

Funny stuff: Today TJ was sitting on the stool putting his boots on for work and Jaeden walks up to him with her finger in the air saying "boogie." He leans over and she puts her finger in his nose and pulls one out HAHA. Neither one of us thought she was actually going to pick his nose, but she did. It was great.

sorry its been so long

Things have been a little crazy. We've moved to Scott AFB IL finally and I really like the area. I could do without all the cold and snow we've gotten since we got here, but winter will be over before I know it.

Jaeden is doing great. She's really gotten tall and is learning new things all the time. She's talking a lot, climbing on things, running around.... being a toddler. She's starting to act like a two year old even though she wont be two until the end of march. She tells me no and tries to be in control but we're doing our best with her. She's not a bad child by any means just a typical toddler.

We've been going to play dates at the local McDonald's, they have a huge play area. Jaeden really plays well most of the time. She's the youngest child that goes so I think she's intimidated a lot, but after a while she'll warm up to it and start running around and having fun. Every time we've gone she's gotten hurt, but nothing major.

We're in the middle of planning her birthday party, I hope it will be fun. TJs mom and my mom, her fiance and my younger brother will for sure be here. We're also going to invite the rest of the family, but will understand if they cannot make it. I'll also invite all the kids she's already met. It should be fun. More like a play date with cake, but thats ok.

Work is going well for TJ, its still more school for four months, but its not bad. I also start school this summer!

Its been a while

We've been busy! TJ has about two weeks of school left and its getting pretty intense for him. I know he's going to do great in the last two weeks of school and he'll be glad its over with. As for Jaeden she's just growing like crazy. We had Christmas at Thanksgiving with my mom and Jaeden has had a blast with her new toys. She's gotten a barbie four wheeler and a v-tech book, an Elmo blanket, slippers, lots of clothes and her favorite is her Elmo Restaurant. She's climbing on it as I write this.

18 month well baby visit

Jaeden had her 18 month check up today. She's perfect of course ;) She's happy and healthy. She weighs 22.8 lbs... shes growing, slowly, but she's growing and that is what is important. Her pediatrician says she's a little behind on her words, but I am not worried about it at all. She's been learning new words lately and if she continues with this, then I see nothing to worry about. Her new words in the last few weeks are milk, more (they sound the same though), bye (instead of buh bye), quack, good girl (sounds like goo gur), no... that's all I can think of right now, but I am sure she's learned more than this. She's really learning a lot.

We got our flu shots.... bring on the winter :P

good cause

I became a partner in hope for St Judes hospital. I encourage anyone who reads this to do the same. Its only 20 dollars a month and its for a great cause. I am willing to give up one meal out a month to send money to St Judes. They are great! One lady told her story on the radio the other day that her son was diagnosed with cancer and they didn't have much money, so St Judes fly her and her son to the hospital for treatment... and its all paid for. They cannot do this without our donations.

scary stuff

Jaeden has become terrified of any loud noise. It all started when we had several helicopters fly over the house. She freaked out, ran to me crying and wouldn't let me put her down for several minutes. She does this now any time she hears anything loud. Thunder, cars, even someone playing a tuba on tv freaked her out. I hope its just a phase... but we shall see.

On another note, I am getting ready for my trip to South Carolina to see my brother. I'm very excited about this because my dad and his wife will also be visiting at the same time. I hope we get to go do some fun things while we are there. I hear there is an aquarium near by.... my favorite!

I am also going to my first Mary Kay party tomorrow... I may have went to one when I was younger. I remember my mom doing some kind of make up party at her house. It should be fun though because I may meet more people down here at the party. I hope I don't spend too much money ;)

we've had fun

The weather has been wonderful the last few days. Jaeden and the dogs have been playing in the yard a lot. I love it! She runs around chasing the dogs and picking up mulch to feed Bo. We've also gone on many walks the past few days. Jaeden is such an outside kid. She loves to be outside as much as possible.

Shes taking a nap right now. She's had a rough day. She was very restless all night and coughed up some stomach acid this morning. I think her reflux still bother her some days. I tried to call the dr about it, but of course all they would say was they have no appointments for the next 28 days! Someone is suppose to call me back.

Not much else is new. TJ is doing well in school as always and we are just waiting for our move. I feel like we are just waiting on moving for things to start happening again. I am enjoying being home with Jaeden during this time. I'm so blessed to spend this time with her.