Corny as can be

So...many of you know that we are having a very hard time getting Baby Aspen to drink from a bottle. She is quite obsessed and really has no liking for food either. This is becoming a bit of a nuiscence (did I really just say that?). Me...the queen of breastfeeding...is annoyed that she only wants the boob? In all honesty, I could use a break. However, it is better than the alternative. She could only want a bottle and not want the milk from me. So, it is a crap shoot. I just wish I had the luxery of pawning her off on someone for a few hours so I can get a break. I guess when she decides she is ready (little control freak), she will do it. I hope this is not a sign of what is to come. I hope and pray it is not a sign of her impending obstanance. Speaking of such, she is reminding me so much of her big brother, Trevor. She is already crawling (before 6 months). I wonder if she will be an early walker too. Trevor walked at 8 months. I have a feeling Aspen will be following in his footsteps, literally. Things are going smoothly (relatively speaking) on the homefront as well. Caleb started his 6 food elimintation diet. It is not the easiest food to consume, but he is doing great. He is adjusting and is pretending to love all the new things he gets to try. Most of them show a slight resemblance to cardboard, however. But, he is really chosing to look at the bright side. He knows it will eventually make him feel better. So, he is giving it one good shot. Thanks for all those who are helping with recipe ideas, ingredient shopping, and cake making. It helps me more than you know.




Hope you enjoy the pictures of Aspen with her corn. As you can tell, it really doesn't matter that she won't eat solid food or drink milk from a bottle. She has enough fat stored up to keep her healthy for quite a while, don't you think? Nothing sweeter than a chunky baby. Well, maybe a chunky baby with a great personality. We are so blessed since she has both...among many, many other awesome character traits.

Can't Resist

These blue eyes get me every time.  I can't help myself.  I have to take pictures of sweet, little, Aspen.  Poor child.  I am afraid she is going to think her mama is a camera lens.  At least we will have some pretty pictures to show her when she is older.  Things are good on the homefront.  We finally got around to getting Trevor diagnosed with ADHD.  It was something we all knew he was struggling with.  But, first grade has proven to be a difficult year.  He is having a hard time remaining calm and in control of himself.  He rushes through assignments, forgets to finish most, and just has to get up and down 42 times before he finally finishes what he started.  We all knew this was something he had, considering he came out of the womb with extra energy.  He was colicky as an infant and it has just become progressively worse as time goes on.  Since he has to remain focused at school., we decided to finally get him some help.  I hope and pray it works...for Mrs. Carter's sake.  He is doing well at home now.  So, time will tell.  He is such an awesome kid.  I hope and pray it helps him to be more successful.  I know he doesn't like the feeling of being so out of control.  He has already told me that he is being yelled at a lot less.  I would call that a success. 

Legomania

Well, we have been busy around here.  I have been devoting a ton of time researching Caleb's condition in efforts to find food he can eat and to find the support I need to make it through this.  Trevor, however, does not have time for any of it.  He has been extremely busy with Legos.  When I say "legos", I mean he is eating, sleeping and eating them.  He spends every waking hour at the lego table.  I love watching him use his imagination to create forts, buildings, and stations for his lego guys to play.  It cracks me us because his ADHD has been so out of control.  This is one activity that Trevor has been able to sit for more than 2 minutes at a time.  The other kids, however, can take or leave them.  They like to play, but could easily play with something else.  Caleb and McKenna are enjoying spending time with one another while Trevor is at school.  They play "prince and princess" and  "go dog go" mostly.  Of course, Aspen is just happy to have my breast at all times.  We are still struggling with getting her to take a bottle.  I pump everyday and attempt at getting her to take it.  She knows what she likes and how to get it, though.  I figure that one day she will give in and drink from a bottle.  It could be worse...she could only want the bottle and then I would be really upset.  Oh yeah...she is rolling all over the place and nearly ready to crawl.  Aaron and I have silent bets.  I say she will crawl within the first week of April (the first) and he says closer to the end.  Since I am right about everything, I will be winning the bet...:-)

   We are still feeling blessed.  We have four healthy (for the most part) children.  They are smart, vibrant, and loving.  I love my life. 

Push Pause

Just a note...when trying to view a video on the blog, you need to scroll down and push the pause button on the player at the bottom of the page.  Otherwise, the main music for the blog continues to play as you are trying to listen to the video.  Just wanted to let you know.  We had a fantastic day today.  We relaxed the entire day.  The kids were super excited to have a "jammie day" and I was excited to be able to open the windows and air out the house a bit.  Everyone has been so sick over the last several weeks that I think it helped to get some of the germs out.  Anyway, tomorrow is the big day.  We go to see Dr. Putnam in the morning to find out details about Caleb's health.  We are also going to Trevor's doctor to discuss possible solutions for dealing with his ADHD.  It will be a long day, but I will do my best to keep you all updated.  Have a wonderful week and see you soon!!!

Check out my newest Blog

I have started a new blog for Caleb.  I think I will try to keep them both going, but seeing as I barely have time to breathe these days (between juggling schedules with doctors appointments, school, baseball, and maybe some time at the gym), it might be more than I can chew.  So anyway, here is a link to Caleb's blog.  Feel free to send information or let me know what you find if you are interested in learning with me.
http://calebsjourneywithee.blogspot.com/

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