Shayna's Birthday, 2 Years Old

Shayna is now 2 years old, and I can't believe it. She got to have 2 birthday parties because some members of the family were out of town. But she wasn't complaining. She still didn't understand exactly what was going on, but she enjoyed opening her presents, and playing with all her stuff. Man she is one spoiled child.

To a point, I have loved watching her grow into the beautiful little girl she is. The bad part is she's just going to keep growing. But I am looking forward to at least one of my kids being out of diapers. I definitely get my exercise everyday with the amount of trips we make upstairs to change diapers. (By the way a handy tip for mothers, I love the Diaper Genie Elite. I haven't got any pee or poo on myself disposing of a diaper since purchasing it. It's awesome.)

Sooner or later it had to happen, but Shayna is into boys, well there isn't much of a choice in my neighborhood that's all that seems to be. Our neighbors have a 3 year old boy, and a 1 year old boy, that she plays with almost everyday. We were over there a few weeks ago, and I looked over at her, she was twirling her finger through the older boys hair. She's already a flirt, I guess it just runs in the family. The boys mom and I were joking about them getting married and he said "no mom, her and Landon (the 1 year old) can get married." Shayna and Landon give each other hugs, and sometimes walk around holding hands, it's super cute.

Alexander, is a chunk, but a cute one. He loves to smile, and coo. I eat it up, it's one of the highlights of my day. Yesterday I was dropping him off at my sister-in-laws, and as I turned to put him and the car seat out, I tweaked my back. I ended up in the hospital, and needed shots. It will take me 4-6 weeks to fully recover. So it just goes to show you how big he really is, or how dumb I am at lifting.

I love being a mother everyday. I get frustrated sometimes, but then one of the kids do something unexpected, even as simple as Alex farting, and it brings a smile to my face. I am so lucky I have such a hands on, supportive husband. I don't know how people do it on their own.

April 12, 2009

April 12, 2009, I started having contractions. After going to the hospital they determined I was in active labor, so we were going to have our baby today. We got to the hospital about 3:00pm, and had little Alex about 6:00pm. He was a healthy 7 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19.2 inches long, with a full head of dark hair.

After his asssessment, they determined he was having some breathing problems, and would have to be hooked up to a c-pap machine to help him breath, nothing too serious. But it was heart breaking for his mom not to get to see him the first day. It gave me motivation to stand and walk soon after my c-section. Around 12am I felt good enough to stand, and even walk to the NICU. It's very hard to see an innocent child hooked up to iv's and tubes. I knew he would be ok, but it's still hard to see. Even harder was the fact that I couldn't even hold him yet. The next day, he was taken off the c-pap, and I did get to hold him. I was able to stay in the hospital for 5 days, which is what it took to get him healthy enough to finally come home, so it was awesome we got to come home together. It was amazing to see those beautiful eyes look at me so innocently, I can't even begin to describe the feeling of being a mother and looking into your childrens faces. I love being a mom.

Of course during all of this Steve, and especially Shayna were so sick. So Steve didn't make it out to the hospital as much as he wanted, and Shayna really only got to see her little brother the day we came home. Which she still doesn't understand, she just calls him baby, and will check up on him every once and awhile.

Alex has adjusted very well, the 2 days he's been home, he honestly wakes up every 3 hours to eat, then goes to sleep. It's got to be tough being a baby.

He shall be known as Alexander

After much deliberation, Steve and I have decided to name the newest little addition to our family Alexander Steven Moss. (Alex, or Xander for short) I am just so glad we have a name picked out before he's actually here.


I will be admitted to the American Fork Hospital on Friday, April 17, and am scheduled for a c-section. It's still scary to think about the whole surgery process, but I feel so much more comfortable with a date in sight, and already knowing what to expect. Steve has planned out work so he will be home for the first 2 weeks, and then close to home the 2 weeks after that. It's really great to have someone who is so loving and supportive through this whole process.


Shayna has no idea what's going on. She points at my belly and says either "ma ma, or da da." She's still trying to get that one down, so to expect her to understand there's a baby in there is a whole other obstacle. I think once she gets down the idea of being gentle with a baby, (she is sweet and kisses her baby dolls, but also throws them down or across the room) she'll fit into the big sister care giving roll.

Christmas has come and gone

It's amazing how quickly Christmas comes and goes. I'm not looking forward to putting all the decor away, but it will clear up some space in the house. I did end up getting a Wii, and Rock band 2. It's hard to find time to play, or think of excuses why I use most of my free time to play instead of my day to day duties, but I've managed.

Shayna seemed to have a great time. She still doesn't understand a lot, especially the opening of presents, she didn't even care to rip the paper. When she sees what's in the paper, she would get excited. But I think we have to wait another year to see her have some enthusiasm.

Steve has got to be one of the most difficult people to buy gifts for. Of course he didn't want anything, but that just can't happen. He got the "Dark Knight," a DVD set of all the old Christmas cartoon movies, and a couple of t-shirts. Nothing too exciting. We did decide as a present to each other to plan a trip to Las Vegas. So we are going in January, it will be fun.

Well it's late, and I'm not so spontaneous when it comes to writing much more, so I think I'll fit in some Rock band, and then hit the sack. Hope everyone had an amazing Christmas!!!!

Oh, and we're having a difficult time thinking of a boys name, so we are open to any suggestions.

Is it a clue?

As Christmas is coming closer, everyone waits in anticipation for their gifts. Steve and I have somewhat of a hard time keeping our presents a secret from each other, at least until Christmas. The last 3 years we've ended up opening our gifts to each other all on Christmas Eve, not being able to wait one more day. This year there are very few things I want, and or need, but we've been talking about getting a Wii for the family. So after contemplating if Steve would have purchased one for my gift, I had a thought.....Shayna has picked up a new word/sound. "Weeeeeeeee," is was she's been yelling. I think it might be a clue.

Stay tuned to see if she gave away the suprise! We will be waiting for Christmas Day before we open our gifts this year.