More Growing Up

Yesterday Rick and I moved Joshua's crib into James' (yet unfinished) new bedroom. So, when Joshua went to bed he was sleeping in his big boy race car bed. The boys spent the day with Athina as my ribs are still far from healed so when Joshua came home his rearranged car room was all new to him. He seemed to love it and went to sleep with no problems. In fact, the only moment of recognition came this morning when he asked, "Mommy, where Joshua's bed go?" I tried to explain to him that he was sitting on his race car bed but he said, "No, Joshua's crib bed". I told him he was too big for it and that we gave it away. I failed to mention that we actually gave it to his little brother, James. He thinks his crib is gone and James has a new crib ... I am not about to correct him. :P

Growing Up

This morning Joe, the boys and I went shopping. Joe was able to get the day off work and his rugby team had a bye week so we spent a nice morning out as a family.

As we got home, I was carrying James down the stairs while Joe carried the groceries. Joshua was behind me and started saying, "Mommy, come here. Come here, Mommy." My hands were full but I turned around, halfway down the stairs, and asked him what he wanted.

Joshua gave me what I can only describe as an adorable intimidation face and said, "I gonna bop you". I just burst out laughing. My little boy is speaking random thoughts, in sentences! :)

It wasn't until I was telling the story to Stephanie that I remembered - Josh's Daddy sometimes uses the term 'bop' when they're play fighting together. Joe says they haven't done that in a few weeks, though. I really hope Joshua meant the comment nicely! ;)

Healthy

Both my kids are healthy and currently napping! YAY!

On the Move

James rolled over for the first time yesterday! YAY!

He was on the floor at my Gramma's house while she watched the boys all evening. He rolled from his back to his side and then flipped "onto his face" (as she explained it), then back to his side. Now if only he'd do it in front of his Mommy and Daddy! :P

Here is a picture of James and his new cousin, Michael, taken 2 days ago (at 3 1/2 months and 3 days old). Just call them 'moose' and 'tank'!

Joshua is still sick

Joshua has had diarrhea (aren't you glad I shared that?!?) for 8 days now. He is not vomitting and does not seem to be sick. I wrongly assumed that he had a diaper rash from the diarrhea and have been treating it for the past week with cream. Last night at about 10pm Joe noticed that Josh had huge blisters and swelling in the affected area (think everything at more than 4 times normal size). I rushed him to Emergency where they diagnosed it as a yeast infection and gave him medication for what they say must be immense pain (it has spread internally) ... I thought he had just hit his terrible 2's and gotten whiney.

The infection looked even worse when Joshua woke up this morning, so I took him into our family doctor where he received an oral antibiotic and specific instructions. Apparently the infection is so bad that Joshua is not urinating and we need to force him to pee. Also, he might need to get circumsized. I feel like a HORRIBLE mother! I was practically feeding the stupid infection by putting cream on after every diaper change ... keeping the area moist so it could spread! We also have to take him in for tests as Dr Heffner is concerned about the diarrhea. He wants to find out what is causing it and why it is not getting better.

I saw the doctor this morning too because I am still in incredible pain from my ribs and I'm dizzy and nauseous. Apparently this is because I have my third concussion within 2 years. I never had a concussion in over 23 years and now 3 in 2 years?!? Why am I more accident prone now?!? :P

My Step-dad drove me around all morning to the doctor and pharmacist and then out to Joe's parents so they can watch the boys for the afternoon. I have a wonderful family! Thank you Rick and Athina!

Our New Cousin

Auntie Cindy and Uncle Mike (and big sister, cousin Rachel) had a baby on Wednesday, March 14. We already knew he would be a boy but we didn't know he would be so tiny! Now we (Joshua and James) have a new little boy cousin! :)

These pictures are of Auntie Cindy and Michael (still in her belly)

We haven't met him yet but Mommy visited Auntie Cindy and Michael in the hospital and said he's very cute! Can you come play soon, Michael?!?

Michael Edmund Marcotte (III)
Born March 14, 2007 at 8:46PM
5 pounds, 15 ounces
47 cm long

(Here is Michael in big sister Rachel's arms ...

I've been told she never wants to put him down)

WE LOVE YOU, Marcotte family!