Tre Did What?!?

Since last year when Tre became potty trained he's enjoyed a certain perk of being a boy: peeing outside. He would drop trow, do his business, and then go on playing outside. Today he decided to take that a step further. He pooped outside. Yes... number two right next to the fort. But unlike number ones, number twos are a bit messier, and he didn't know what to do when he was all done. So he waddled up to the back porch (yes, waddled, because his pants were still down around his ankles) and asked for help. And after regaining my composure, I helped the kid out. And no... no video this time!! (The last time I had to regain my composure the boys had gotten into powder, and the video is on my facebook if you want to check it out!) So that's what Tre did today - pooped outside!

As for the other kids:
Colin will now kiss me before leaving the house and then says "Bye. Eee Yaa" (Bye. See Ya.) So Cute! He also has gotten into the habit of trying to crawl into Tre's bed at bed time instead of going to his crib. I have to grab him before he gets up there or he throws a tantrum!
And Emma is starting to coo and make other sounds besides crying! And she likes to fall asleep during tummy time. Tummy time, for those who don't know, is a set aside time for the baby to lay on his/her belly so that they can get use to lifting their head up and strengthening the neck muscle. And Emma sleeps during this time! I don't know if that's good (she's comfortable on her belly and so it will be a breeze in the months to come) or bad (her neck will never get strong and every time she lays on her belly she'll immediately fall asleep) - oh well, only time will tell!! (Just kidding, I know she'll be fine! Her Momma likes to sleep on her belly too... and my neck muscle is just fine, so it's all good!)

Okay, so that's what is up with my crazy kids! The boys are at the store with TJ and Emma is doing tummy time (read: sleeping!) so I'm gonna go enjoy the quiet while it lasts!!
- Jo

a month

So I know it's been about a month since our last post - sorry about that! I told you I would try my best to update as soon as I found a quiet minute! Well, it's not all that quiet, but here's a quick update anyway:

Emma had her one-month check-up last week. She's growing good, a perfect bill of health. She has a bit of thrush (white stuff in her mouth) so we have medicine for that; but other than that she's great. Sleeping, eating, burping, and making dirty diapers - oh the life of a new born!

The boys are running around even more. If you haven't seen the powder video yet, please check out my facebook page and comment about my crazy boys!! And then pray for me!!

We've also had lots of family & friends in town the last couple of weeks. Two weeks ago Jodi's girls were in for the weekend. TJ was working a lot that weekend so we basically stayed at the house and they got a first-hand look at a typical day for Jodi with the kids! We had lots of fun playing games, including Tre's new favorite 'Go Fish!' (thanks to Sara & Tara). We also celebrated TJ's 30th birthday with lots of family in town - which was good to see everyone and surprise TJ!

Upcoming we have Easter (yeah!) and doctor's appointments (boo!) - again, I'll try to update as much as possible!

peace out!
-Jo

Growing So Fast

Well... it's been two weeks since Emma's been here, and this is what we know about her:
She likes to sleep on her side when we hold her... and doesn't like to be swaddled except at night
She has a dimple on her left cheek (just like her momma!)
The girl can burp! (just like her daddy!)
She is very intrigued by her brothers, and looks for Tre when she hears his voice
Other than that she pretty much just sleeps and eats.

The boys are growing fast too! Tre has been done with sippy cups for about two weeks now. He's doing pretty well so far, only a couple of mishaps at the dinner table. And Colin has moved into Tre's room as of last week, so it's officially "the boys' room". He's still in his crib, but the fact that they can share a room makes it easier to care for Emma overnight. Colin has also added the words "no" (which he says very emphatically) and "bye" to his vocabulary. Every time he sees a car he says "bye"... it's very cute!

So everyone is doing well, growing fast. And I'm trying to keep up with them all!

- Jo

Emma's Arrival

Yes! She's here! Emma Kay Davis joined us at 4:36 a.m. on March 1 - TJ & Jodi's six year anniversary! And it was snowing in Alabama!! The girl definitely knows how to make an entrance!

The labor & delivery went great. We checked into the hospital at midnight Saturday night. At the first check I was 4cm so we knew it was the real deal. After phone calls to moms and drugs an hour later we settled in for whatever came next. I figured it would be a little while before she arrived - yeah right! By 4 am I was fully dilated and the nurses were calling the doctor on call. He must've stopped to get a coffee on the way because he didn't get there until 4:30, and after one push Emma was here at 4:36!

The days in the hospital were fine; surgery went great, and by Tuesday we were home. And we had a great homecoming! Tre had colored a welcome home mommy & Emma picture, and Colin poked Emma in the nose! Luckily she didn't cry... I guess she's already adjusting to having older brothers! And throughout the week the boys have been adjusting to her: Tre likes to say good morning to her, and then goes about his day as normal. Colin is concerned whenever she cries, but other than that he's in his own world. Except for when I'm changing her, then both boys pull up stools next to the changing table and watch all the action.

All in all we're adjusting very well. We are a very blessed and happy family. Updates will come when I'm not too tired from chasing after two boys and caring for baby girl!

- Jo

She's Here!

We are very tired, yet excited. "Little" Emma Kay Davis joined our family this morning at 4:36am. She is 9lb 9oz, 21 1/4" long, Emma and Jodi are both doing great! Me and BG took the boys up this morning before lunch so they could meet the new boss in town. Of course she slept through most of it. Please pray for Jodi, tomorrow morning she will have surgery to tie her tubes. The doctor has reassured us that it isn't that crazy of a procedure...but it's still surgery. Well, I think I've rambled enough for now, I'll try to get pictures up here tomorrow.


-TJ

Humble Pie

I had dessert early today; my humble pie was served by Tre... here's the story:

Tre was looking out the window and saying, "Mommy, I like summer." I told him that yes, the weather was very nice, but it's not summer. I explained that it was winter now, then it would be spring, and after spring came summer. So Tre asked me "when is it going to be spring?" Since I didn't know I sent him to TJ (my typical trick for most questions). Turns out... TJ knows exactly when spring starts and told Tre "in about a month". So when Tre came to tell me that his daddy had answered the question I said, "Wow! You're daddy is very smart!" And Tre said, "Yeah, and you're not!" Thanks, Tre!

- Jo

Busy Weekend

We had a very fun, busy weekend this past weekend!! It all started Thursday with celebrations for my 30th birthday! On Friday both my mom & TJ's mom came up from FL to visit. While moms were here we did lots of shopping (Tre got a big boy bed and I got new glasses!!) and home projects (rearranging the kids' rooms & putting up pictures!). It was so good to have both moms up for visiting and helping out, and I'm so glad they got to see the boys playing & wrestling! On Sunday TJ led worship for "big church" as I like to call it, and we had Emma's baby shower at church afterward. We got so many nice things, and now I'm officially getting ready for Emma (cleaning clothes and getting her room together!). So I guess the "busy" part of our week isn't quite done yet, back to work I go!!

- Jo