When in doubt, stick to the basics!

In true lovers fashion, we celebrated Valentine's Day.  Although, we had to celebrate a day early since Matt was working on VDay.  We decided not to make a big deal out of it, it's just another day.  But, we decided we'd make deserts together instead of spending a ton of money on poorly made crap.  We tried to be good and use Splenda when we baked the CC cookies (my fav!)  Well, needless to say..... it just wasn't the same.  We should've just done the original cookies. But, at least the cookie batter was good! And, we had alot of fun doing it because we were making a mess. 

So, we made brownies, the right way! And damn if they weren't flippin delicious!  We are complete and utter nerds so we decorated the brownies.  I didn't even know you were supposed to ice brownies, but according to Matt, it's a must.  I believe we will be opening our cake decorating business soon!

We spent the next three days eating them with every meal! So glad for those things to be gone, now.  Before Matt went to work, he snuck Abram out of the house while I was sleeping to go get me flowers from him and Abram.  He told me, "He needed to be there to pick out flowers for his mommy".  So sweet.  Then, Abram and I spent the day together running errands and hanging out at the house. I shouldn't have logged into facebook to see everyone display their VDay's.  It was nauseating to say least, and no I'm not bitter because I had to spend it without my honey ;)
On another note, Abram is sick, yet again.  This time it's really bad.  He's breaking my heart into pieces.  Thankfully, Matt has been off the past two days and has been able to stay home with him.  Little booger is just not feeling well. We went back to the doctor and it's ANOTHER ear infection.  He's on so many meds right now.  Doesn't seem right for him to have to be so sick.  He's such a happy baby and he's still trying to play eventhough he doesn't feel right.  What a trooper!
Updates on A'man besides being sick.  He's sitting up now and is playing so much.  I think he's getting closer to crawling, but that just may be wishful thinking.  I swear though, when he's in his crib, he lays on his tummy and pulls his knees under him with his butt in the air.  If only I could snap a pick of him without waking him up!

Well....

Where do I start?  Some updates on Abram and his illness... they still don't know :(.   We changed pediatricians and I think this new one is on the right track.  He's been getting better and then of course right before his follow up, started getting sick again.  So, now we're scheduled for another test.  Hopefully we'll find out something soon.  I just really hope it's not Asthma.  On another note, we've finally found a new daycare and I'm couting the days until he gets out of his current one.  The owner has been a real beast to me since we told her we were switching.  I tried to do the polite thing and tell her we were leaving only because we need earlier hours, but for some reason she's still taking it personal.  Oh, well! Not my problem as of 2/26!!! Counting the days.  As for Matty, I miss him like crazy.  He's been working so much lately, bless his heart.  He worked Friday and Sat.  I saw him for a few hours on Sunday then we went off to a Super Bowl party... Geaux Saints!!!!  Then I saw him for a few hours yesterday and Abram and I wont get to see him again until Friday :(.  Sometimes his schedule is crazy, but it makes the time we get to see each other as a family that much more precious.  Since he was gone all weekend he left me to fend for myself with my real dad and stepmom being here...... insert eye roll!  As for extended family news.... my brother and sister in law are finally pregnant!!! I'm so excited for them.  They have been longing for this blessing for some time now.  She's doing great and the baby seems to be moving along nicely!  I can't wait until Abram has a little prima(o) here in San Antonio.  He loves his primas in Waco! Now, not such good news, my aunt's father is dying.  My heart breaks for her.  She's been through so much in her short life. Her mother just passed away less than a year ago.  If you all would remember her and her father in your prayers, it would be appreciated.

Awesome weekend....sooo tired

Well, Abram and I took a great trip to Waco/China Spring this weekend. All the grandparents and the one great grandparent were so excited to see him.  He's developed such a cute personality that he is winning over everyone's hearts.  One man stopped me outside of a restaurant we ate at just to tell me how beautiful Abram is.  I'd have to agree.  All the smiles and the visits were worth the terrible trip Abram put me through.  I don't think I'll attempt traveling alone with him again for quite some time.  On the way to Waco early Sat. morning, he was great up until around Georgetown.  So we pulled over for a couple of minutes, that satisfied him til about Temple.  Stopped again, lasted to Lorena....ugh it was exhausting.  Then, on the way home.... same thing about the last hour and a half of the trip.  Poor baby was so tired of being lugged around. On another note, What the hell happened to all of the gentleman?  We stopped at a Starbucks knock-off in San Marcos during one of Abram's crying spells.  On the way in, I noticed three nicely dressed middle-aged men sitting right by the entrance.  They were all just watching me struggle with carrying Abram and all of his and my stuff. Since they stared the whole way in, I thought for sure they were going to get up and open the door.  Now, I'm not usually one to ask for help from complete strangers.  Nor do I usually have any faith that people are nice anymore.  Well, they just watched me barely get through the door in the freezing cold with my infant son.  I fed and changed Abram and got a tea and was on my way.  On the way out, once again, barely made it out the door.  Not even a flinch from a single one of them to help me.  WTH?  Thank the Lord I am blessed with such an amazing husband, because I know he would help anyone, not just a lady, who he saw struggling.  So would my brother and my dad.  I can't think of a man in my life who wouldn't do something like this for someone else.  Perfect example of why I have lost faith in people..... people are no longer willing to help anyone else.  Anywho, I'll stop feeling sorry for myself.  All this to say it took me all of Monday and a nice glass of wine to recover from the trip.  So glad we got to see everyone! Here are some pics from the trip.  By the way, John (granddaddy) and Abram did not plan the coordinating outfits!

Abram and papa (great grandfather)

John (granddaddy) and Abram

Well, Happy Friday

So, this week has kind of gone by fast for us. We started the week off with a rough first few days with Abram.  First trip to the new Pedi's office, 2 hr wait, then off to the pharmacy with the new Rx just to find that the doc had written the script for 2 days later.   Awesome.  So we didn't get to actually start his new meds until Tues.  The daycare for some reason has a problem getting him on a schedule where he can get more than two 20 min naps..... WTH!  So everyday he's come home he is completely exhausted.  Thanks a lot daycare!  We are hoping to switch soon, but the one we're looking at is just so expensive.  He's finally sounding like he's getting better, though.  I haven't heard him cough nearly at all this week.  He's playing so much now. It's the cutest thing.  I tried to upload the video of him in his jumper from my phone but it was too big for my phone to send.  Bummer!  It's so freaking cute.  He would jump like crazy then say...."dadadadada" laugh, then jump again.  He did this consistently for about 20 min.  I can't get over what a personality he has.  He laughs constantly at nothing!  We haven't been home since Christmas so this weekend all the grandparents are going to go crazy for sure.  Looking forward to seeing everyone.... I'm not used to staying gone this long!!

It's Called "Practice" for a reason

I get so sick and tired of arrogance.  Abram's pediatrician since birth has been spouting off crap like "well in my 15 years of practice....."  Well, even with your 15 years of practice, you have somehow failed to know what to do with my son.  He's had this nasty cough up and down for about a month and a half now.  Ridiculous! This same pediatrician with "15 years of practice" needs to practice telling patients' parents that their child may get a side effect that will scare you.  In the drug facts of Abram's antibiotic, it reads could lead to abnormal BM, seek immediate medical attention if blood in stools.  Well, every BM from an infant is abnormal.  It doesn't say, could turn completely red!  This is where the pediatrician should step in and say, "by the way, if his BM turns red, don't panic, he's not bleeding out".  Needless to say, we switched pediatricians after a panic $250 rush to the ER.  I should send my bill to him. Jerk!  Here are some other points you should practice:

• Practice giving your patients an actual diagnosis instead of just giving a med and saying "let's see"
• Practice telling your staff how to behave and speak to people
• Have your staff practice on ANSWERING THE DAMN PHONE!
• Practice being a little more modest and a little less arrogant.

I'm sure there are some other things he could practice, but I'll leave it alone for now.  Here's Abram in his cute little gown at the hospital.

Well at least he didn't act like he was sick. This kind of makes us look bad!

Poor baby :(

Past, Present and Well, who knows?

So, for my first official blog I thought I'd give a brief (loosely used) history of our family.
Matt
Matt is originally from Abilene and moved around a little before finally settling in China Spring (outside of Waco).  After graduating, he gave college and college football a brief go and then enlisted into the Army in 2002.  He served four years active duty in the Army Infantry with one tour in OIF. After the Army, he gave school and football another go and still decided, "not for me!"  He ALWAYS talked about being a fireman since he was a child and now... SAFD!  I've never seen him happier- job wise ;)
Me
Born and raised in Waco.  Wasn't brave enough to venture to far from home just yet so I went to UMHB (go CRU!)  Have to say sorry to my poor dad who begged me to go to his (and his WHOLE family's Alma Mater) LSU.  After graduating, I moved to San Antonio to start what I thought would be a career in Health Care Administration.   Only to find out.... I hated being behind a desk.  My heart is really in patient care.  So now, nursing school it is for me, to graduate in 2011.
Us!
We became acquainted through mutual friends right after high school.  Passed each other here and there along the way until Matt came home from Iraq for a couple of weeks.  We hung out his entire time home and well.... the rest is history.  While it wasn't our intention in the beginning, we started a relationship oceans apart.  Emailing and the occasional phone call kept us going for a few months until he finished his tour and went back to Ft. Lewis, WA.  The next year and a half was grueling with once a month weekend visits and HOURS of phone calls!  After a three year courtship, we became engaged in 2007.  Married in May '08.  We welcomed our first born, Baby Abram as my nieces call him, in July 09.
Only 6 months old and spoiled and already has both of us wrapped around his tiny little finger. Amazement by such a tiny little wonder takes up most our days now.  The occasional Netflix after little man's bedtime is as close to a date night as we get now.  Lord only knows what the future holds but if the last 5 1/2 years is any indication of what's to come, then I know we will enjoy every minute of the ride.