Merry CHRISTmas

I am tired of xmas and the loss of the true meaning of CHRISTmas. A friend of mine sent me this and I really liked it. Hope you do too.

*Twas the month before Christmas*
*When all through our land,*
*Not a Christian was praying*
*Nor taking a stand.*
*The politically correct police had taken away,*
*The reason for Christmas - no one could say.*
*The children were told by their schools not to sing,*
*About Shepherds and Wise Men and Angels and things.*
*It might hurt people's feelings, the teachers would say*
*December 25th is just a " Holiday ".*

*Yet the shoppers were ready with cash, checks and credit*
*Pushing folks down to the floor just to get it!*
*CDs from Madonna, an X BOX, an I-pod*
*Something was changing, something quite odd! *
*Retailers promoted Ramadan and Kwanzaa*
*In hopes to sell books by Franken & Fonda.*
*As Targets were hanging their trees upside down*
*At Lowe's the word Christmas - was no where to be found.*
*At K-Mart and Staples and Penny's and Sears*
*You won't hear the word Christmas; it won't touch your ears.*

*Inclusive, sensitive, Diversity*
*Are words that were used to intimidate me.*
*Now Daschle, Now Darden, Now Sharpton, Wolf Blitzen*
*On Boxer, on Rather, on Kerry, on Clinton !*
*At the top of the Senate, there arose such a clatter*
*To eliminate Jesus, in all public matter.*
*And we spoke not a word, as they took away our faith*
* Forbidden to speak of salvation and grace*
*The true Gift of Christmas was exchanged and discarded*
*The reason for the season, stopped before it started.*

*So as you celebrate "Winter Break" under your "Dream Tree"*
*Sipping your Starbucks, listen to me.*
*Choose your words carefully, choose what you say*
*Shout MERRY CHRISTMAS, not Happy Holiday!*

Back to Work

After a week of sickness I am heading back to work tomorrow.. Kaylee had double ear infections and a respiratory virus. Jason and I both had colds and Jason got a stomach virus. Jaxon avoided illness and Thank God because he just got off antibiotics on Thanksgiving for an ear infection. We've all had our turn. Looking forward to going back to work. A pay check is greatly needed, but I am going to miss Jason and the babies so much. I've enjoyed my time with them. I feel though that work enhances your appreciation of the time you have with your family. It gives me a change of scenery and makes me excited to come home. With flu/pneumonia season upon us I am praying that my first day back isn't too bad. Well off to bed so I can be alert. Hopefully my post pregnancy brain will not kick in too much tomorrow.

Long Time No Post

It's been a while since I've blogged. Still trying to find the balance of getting stuff done and making sure Kaylee and Jaxon get enough attention and time. I go to the doctor Monday to get cleared for work and should be back to it December 7th. Looking forward to being around adults and Praying for Jason's 1st day with the kiddos on his own. I know he will be fine. As for the kiddos....Jaxon is getting over an ear infection and has been a GREAT Big Brother. He is very gentle and he can't stand to see her cry. He trying to comfort her when she starts crying. Our Kaylee Bug has had a hard time getting her belly adjusted. The 1st formula left her with a lot of gas and in a lot of pain. We have changed to a formula with gas ease, with which she is doing better on. Here are the latest pictures of the kiddos that we took Wednesday.

I'm 30!!!

I turned 30 today and I had a great day. I have a wonderful husband that gave me a great day. Started with breakfast in bed. Ate out for lunch then walked around the mall and some other stores that I haven't been able to leasurely look around at. We were able to get Kaylee's Christmas Dress today and then when we came home my family and in-laws surprising me with cake and ice cream. It was a great day and here are some pictures from today.

Kaylee 3 Weeks Old

It seems like she just arrived but it has been 3 weeks now. I think your so tired at first that it flies by. We are having some Colic issues but Jax had Colic too and we know it will pass. Just hate seeing her uncomfortable and unhappy.

Halloween

Jaxon was a Dino for School that day and Buzz for Trick or Treats. For Kaylee's first Halloween she sported a Wonder Woman costume.

Pumkin Patch

We had a lot of fun at Priddy Farms. Our friend Heather Philips came with us and took these wonderful pics.

more Pictures

Kaylee's Here

We welcomed our baby girl Kaylee Jean Hester to our family October 13, 2008 at 10:54. 9lbs 8oz and 20 inches. Mommy and Kaylee are doing great. A big thank you to everyone for your prayers.

Tomorrow, Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, I love ya tomorrow it's only a day a way. I am so excited and nervous. My C-Section is scheduled for 10:30, we have to be there at 8:30. My dad is hanging with Jaxon and then our friend Heather is staying the night with Jax so Jas can stay with us for our first night. I got really lucky and we had a low census at work so I got off yesterday at 3 and I got all day off today. So I can do the knit picky stuff that you want to have done and I was moving too slow at work so I am glad that to not have the guilt of not moving fast enough on me today. Every shift for the last month I have felt bad for not giving as swift of care as I normally do, due to shift in gravity and inability to move any faster. I am hoping to sleep tonight. My mind was racing last night and I could not get comfortable so sleep was limited. The fun thought is that both my babies are/were born on a Monday. Please everyone pray that all goes well, I had toxemia after having Jax so I had to stay in the hospital longer. I'm healthier this pregnancy and I have been more active and I have not had to be on bed rest so I am hopeful that all will go well. Honestly as long as Kaylee is OK I can have toxemia again. I'm just anxious to see that she is OK. Also please pray for Jaxon and his adjustment to having a little sister. I pray we will not make him feel left out. I will post pics asap after she is born.