"High School"

J.David started preschool (which for some reason he insists that he goes to high school, not preschool) on Sept. 8.  He is just doing one day a week this year for a half day.  So far he really likes it and I'm happy he has something that is just his.  Daddy cut his hair the night before and then we celebrated with a "kid fun" dinner and first day of school cupcakes on the actual night.  He was so proud!  Sadly, due to his new broken foot he stayed home today, but will return next week with his boot. His teacher is going to think we're crazy b/c he will have the boot and his splint that he still wears to the playground....poor baby!!  Here are pics from his first day of school.  He was so proud of himself and even more excited to FINALLY use the back pack he chose nearly a month earlier!  Mean mom made him wait, I know him all too well....it would have ended up in someone's lost and found...ha ha ha. 

Perfection

Mimi, Jay Pops, and Zizi

Labor Day weekend we got to have Jay Pops, Mimi, and Zizi (Aunt Lindsay) come visit!  It was a great weekend and I was so thankful for the help with  J.David during the first few days of adjustment.  We were blessed with BEAUTIFUL weather and he spent most of his time outside with somebody riding his bike and playing baseball.  Mimi also stayed through this week to help us out, I'm not quite sure what J.David is going to do once she leaves!  He has really enjoyed having her here to play and love on him.  Thanks Mimi for all your help!!  Here are some pics from their visit:

Myles Glenn Trotter

I am about a week and a half behind on this post, but its been a whirlwind!  Tuesday, August 31, 2010, Myles Glenn Trotter came into the world!  That Monday before I had given up on thinking that he was going to come early.  After a weekend of steady contractions Monday was completely silent, until I got into bed that night.  Morgan and I had stayed up a little later than normal and before we even turned out the lights my contractions started with a vengence.  The first ones starting at about 5-6 min apart and suddenly going to 3 min and 2 1/2 min.  WHAT?!?  We waited the recommended hour before calling the Dr. and heading out (even though we had the car already loaded, we knew this was it!)  My parents who live in town were on an extended weekend get away to NYC and Morgan's family who are usually only a 5 hour drive were in Destin, FL and we were on strict orders from both mothers to NOT have this baby while they were all so far away.  Apparently Myles had other plans.  Luckily, being the crazy planner I am already had our dear friends the Kelley's lined up to be "on-call" just in case, I even had all of J.David's bags packed for their house... LUCKILY!!  THANK YOU KELLEYS!!  Back labor kicked in before we left the house and by the time we got to the hospital I was hurting with very little relief in between contractions due to the back labor and contractions ranging from 2-3 min apart.  Sounds like this is going to be a short story, right?  WRONG!  ha ha.  They admitted me a little before 1 am and immediately offered up the drugs, I had hoped to wait this time, but that back labor changed EVERYTHING.  This slowed things down a little but with a little medical encouragement Myles was born at 12:25pm and was perfect!  The reason for the back labor was b/c he was posterior (face up) and being the 9 lb bundle of joy he was didn't offer much room for relief.  Thank you Mr. Epidural!! 

My parents came home Tuesday night and took over J.David duty and after two days in the hospital we were able to bring our family of four home!  J.David LOVES his brother so much and is doing awesome!  Myles is the most precious, laid back baby and we already can't imagine life without him!  He sleeps and eats beautifully and is the perfect addition to our family. Here are some pictures of our joyous event:

In the parking garage....looking at this I can't believe I was surprised that he was so BIG!!  I was HUGE!!

My baby, born w/ a precious double chin and rolls!!  LOVE it!!

Dr. Campbell, the best Dr ever!!

first family of four photo

The loves of my life!!

Proud grandparents and Auntie em!!

Dad Life Video

I'm sure many of have seen this video, but as a young Dad I am beginning to relate to this video.  Also, I reflect on my dad and know that he did everything he could to be the best father.  Watching this makes me laugh about all the things he did for me and my sisters. 
I laugh everytime I see watch it, so I thought I would share it with all of you. 

Growing Up

The last week of June was a big week in our house!  J.David not only graduated to a big boy bed, but he also gave up his most precious possession: his pacis.  He was so excited about getting his bed and we explained that pacis don't belong in a big boy bed.  He decided he wanted to give them to his baby brother so he decorated a gift bag and dropped them in with a smile!  SO impressed!!  The transition to his new bed went just as well.  He picked out his own bedding, choo choo bedding, and couldn't wait to sleep on it!  Overall he has done fantastic!!  He doesn't get out unless we go in to get him but we have had a few issues with the actual going to bed part, we think that we finally found a solution this week, but i'm not holding my breath!  So far the only effects we've seen from no paci are an earlier wake up call and the occasional mid-night wake up, both of which I think are slowly getting better as he is learning to put himself back to sleep!!  Here are some pics from our big events!

This one is how the excitement started, he got to sleep in his own bed at the hotels on vacation.

The last night as a "baby" with crib and pacis.  Yes, I'm aware he has a pink one, Walgreens has a limited selection sometimes. :)

His new Choo Choo bed!!

Giving the Pacis to baby brother via decorated bag.

Ready for bed!

Getting tucked in!

Vacation

In June we took a trip down to see our friends in Atalanta and along the way stopped in Nashville and Chatanoogo.  It was a great trip!!  J.David did great in the car and so did his pretty preggo mama.  Here are some pics from our trip:

J.David swimming in the hotel pool!

@ the Chatanooga lookouts game wearing his Cardinal gear. 

Pointing out the Nemos and Doris in the fish tank.

Daddy and J.David kissing the giant penguin!  ha ha. 

Cool exhibit but it is hard to compete with the St. Louis Zoo penguins...

What JD waited to see all day!!  The sharks.  He kept saying he wanted to see them eat a Nemo?!? 

Should we have been concerned??  ha ha ha.  BOYS!

JD and Kinley had the BEST time together.  I have a ton of pics but these were  a few of my favorites

The Dads and their kiddos!

Thanks Connetts for a great time!  We miss you guys!!