The quickest year

It wasn't until a month or so ago that I noticed that I haven't updated our blog in quite some time....almost a year to be exact. Staring at the date, this has been the quickest year of my life!

Since the last time I updated, our biggest news is that we have added a new member to our family! Let me back track a minute....It was shortly after my father passed away that we received the good news. I had been expressing for some time that I was wanting one more shot at becoming pregnant, but had no idea that it was about to become a reality. I realize now, that the news was nothing short of a miracle and couldn't have come at a better time. My Dad and I often talked about me wanting another baby, so I feel that God gave me something joyous to focus on other than the fact that my Dad was gone. So, last October, I randomly took a test (and I had been charting mother nature up until this point) only to see the words "pregnant" suddenly appear. I honestly didn't know whether to scream for joy or just scream! I literally didn't know what to do! I always carry my phone to the bathroom with me simply because it's the one moment of the day where I can sit in peace and not have anyone disturb me (and if your a Mom...you know what I mean...and know that the moment really didn't last that long)! Plus I find this an opportune time to check my email and waste valuable seconds looking at Facebook! So, in haste, I called a girlfriend of mine and spilled the beans! Yes....I told my girlfriend BEFORE I told my husband....terrible I know! In hindsight, I think I was waiting to see what her reaction would be so that I could judge what his reaction would be...yada yada yada....but as soon as I came out of the bathroom I was busted for suspicious activity! I'm sure I was never REALLY good at lying as a teenager ( I mean...who really is?), but it's really hard not to crack a smile when you're harboring news like that!
My pregnancy was indeed a blessing in disguise and I put most of my energy into staying healthy and preparing for our baby. By March, I was hit with unbearable back pains that made even standing up...well...just a pain! I was told that I had sciatic nerve pain, but later discovered that my age had finally caught up with me and that my hips were giving out to the weight of carrying a watermelon around. Because I was prescribed physical therapy two to three times a week, and knew I could be penalized for missing work, we decided it was time for me to hang up my hat and stay at home. Some days were just plain miserable, but I made it through. By the end of May, we planned for an induction and welcomed our son one week earlier than expected. On May 23rd, at exactly 5pm, we welcomed Izaak Alasdair into our lives. He weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. and was 20 3/4 in. long. He is a beautiful, healthy, & happy baby boy! We couldn't be happier to add such a precious little creature (and BROTHER) to our family! we can now say....our family is complete! Yes sir....we are DONE....FINITO!!!
Our summer has been very joyous and fun-filled! Of course, there's been a little adjustment period for everyone, but we've managed to get the hang of having adding a third child to the mix! We've spent our days with family & friends, swimming, trips to the Zoo, and trying out fun little projects with the kids!
Now....it's BACK TO SCHOOL! We're rounding out our full 2nd week of school and gymnastics (yes...we're back!). Katie is now at a new school, starting 6th grade & embarking on Middle School adventures. Aeris remained at her previous school, but is now in 1st grade! And this Mom....well, I think I smell a stinky diaper!!