BEWARE.....

The Langs foresee a full "MOON"!!!!!

 

 

We are thrilled to announce that Luna Diane will be joining our family in September.  She looked wonderful and to no surprise-is already measuring BIG ;).  Doctor also said she's going to be a strong one, seeing that her kicks can already be felt from the outside.  She is a very active little girl and was not wanting to cooperate today at her "showing."  We literally tried for like 45 minutes before finally getting a good look.  It was also very sweet of the tech not to reveal her to us and stick the sticker on so we could later find out.  We totally don't care that she placed it upside down.  Kinda appropriate for our child :).  

Phoenix has said since day one that there is a guurl in my belly.  Glad to know these two have already bonded :).  Can't wait to watch them pray, laugh and love together.  

I don't even know what to title this one :)

CHAOS.  Thats the best way to put it.  Phoenix and I started work on Monday.  I always include him, because he gets to come to work with me-therefore, he is working as well :).  I work 3 hours Monday, 4 on Wednesday and 4 on Thursday.  Sounds simple enough, right???

SO ONE WOULD THINK.......

Monday was a complete and total disaster.  When I say complete, I don't even think that quite accomplishes the picture I'm trying to paint here.  Lets just say more than once during the 3 short (ha) hours I was at work, I ended up in tears like over half the babies in there.  It was awful.  I got there early so Phoenix could play before I up and left him.  I was nervous since this was the first time I've ever attempted anything like this.  He went straight in and began playing.  I knew he would.  I was doing a ballet class from 9-10, then a karate class from 10-11.  I was totally relieved.  As the minutes passed, more kids began piling in.  Kids were screaming everywhere, including mine.  It was mad chaos.  Phoenix fed off the other kids and screamed non-stop for 3 straight hours.  On top of that, there were things that I wasn't too fond of-things that will get worked out in time, but things that didn't make me want to leave my child there.  

I left 15 minutes after my shift ended.  Not because it was time for me to go, but because I was holding a sleeping child in my arms.  Now don't get me wrong, I was headed straight for the door as soon as they would let me, but I wanted to make sure someone was coming in to replace me.  Oh well.  I came home and crashed as well.  Immediately I started dreading what Wednesday was going to be like.  Needless to say, Monday night I ended up with a migraine, that 4 days later still isn't gone.

Wednesday rolled around.  We walked into the place and Phoenix was fine.  However, as we approached the child center, he immediately started signing/saying all finished, go bye bye.  He wanted NOTHING to do with that place.  I didn't blame him.  I was able to get my shift worked out where I was in the toddler room with him the entire 4 hours.  This seem to make it a lot easier on both of us.  He wasn't stuck to my hip the whole time either.  He played, even with kids crying.  I think just having me around made him feel more comfortable.  This might work out after all.

Thursday came.  Phoenix fell asleep in the car on the way there.  Broke my heart to have to wake him for something like this.  Again, I was able to get it worked out where I was in the infant room the entire time.  They graciously allowed Phoenix in there with me.  He did great with all the babies.  He was gentle and even fed one of the babies her bottle.  I was soo proud of him and the big brother he is already becoming :).  We had no real tears today either.  I actually left there thinking this might work.

Jason is ready for me to throw the towel in.  He doesn't think its fair to either Phoenix or myself.  However, I'm not quite ready to give up.  I really think once Phoenix acclimates to the situation he'll be fine.  Its a totally new concept for him and I know it'll take some time.  Plus, I think once all the life time hype dies down a bit it won't be so chaotic in there.  I just try to avoid the conversation any time Jason brings up me quitting at this point.  I know being a member and a member only would be soo much easier, but it doesn't eliminate the fact that Phoenix is still crying whenever I leave him.  Thats still going to happen whether I work there or not.  If only I could get all the other babies to be happy, then I wouldn't have to worry about my own.

We'll see what Monday brings.  I am hoping to take Phoenix up there at some point today to just "play."  We haven't done that yet and I think once he sees its not all bad, he'll accommodate a lot better.  Fingers crossed.

Please pray for us in the upcoming weeks.  This is truly something I would love to work out.  Even if it only lasts until September when this other baby comes along.  Speaking of-we find out Monday what we're having and we can't wait!!!! Don't worry-I'll definitely fill all of you guys in :).  Pray also for a wonderful check up for all, please.

Christ is Risen!

 

  

  

  

  

Celebrating the Big 21...

In months that is :).  For some reason, up until yesterday, I thought Phoenix was turning 22 months.  Leave it to me to try and pass the time a lot faster when I pray daily for it to slow.  Anyways, I am super excited he's only 21 months instead of 22!!!! Doesn't sound like a big difference, but in his Mama's eyes-its like going from 1 to 21 in just a year.

We had a very eventful day.  Phoenix started the celebration early by waking up at 5:15.  He hasn't done this in forever.  We then went to story time at whole foods at 10:00, which is only about 3 miles from the house.  Yes, he fell asleep in the car.  I knew it was going to be a long day, so instead of being a sympathetic Mama-I forced him to stay awake by taking him to eat neh neh with Tata, Joe, Bit, and yes- Tea.  We headed home around 12:00 or so.  Of course he fell asleep on the way home.  I wanted to take him to the 3:00 Church service, but he slept until 3:30.  So instead we celebrated the Grand Opening of Steel City Pops at the Summit with friends.  Came home, took a "green" bath and then got ready for Good Friday Service at 7:00.

Had a wonderful Good Friday Service as a family.  We did leave a little early though, because Phoenix kept telling us, "Bye, Bye, Nin-Nee."  Obviously the poor kid was still exhausted.  He definitely fell asleep on the way home.

His 21st was a great way to get the weekend started.  What a special, blessed weekend Easter always is.  Christ has Risen!

Some of the things I never want to forget:

• the way he says, "I ok, Mama." whenever he falls.
• the way he says, "I scared, Mama." whenever something scares him.
• I told him I love you the other day and he responded with, "I know."  Melted my heart.
• how much he loves making colored water in the tub. (using bath colors, not by peeing :))
• how excited he is for his baby to come.  he still thinks its a girl :)
• the endless kisses my tummy now receives.
• listening to him count to 10.
• the fact that he recognizes almost EVERY letter in the alphabet.
• how he still can't say the letter L.
• his obsession with Blue's Clues.  yes-the handy dandy notebook from the Easter Bunny was a hit!
• how much he loves drinking agua.
• how strong willed he has become.  
• the look he gives us when he flat out tells us "NO."
• the fact he can tell us he has a wah-wah and where it is.
• his independence and how he can happily play alone forever.
• how when he knows i'm mad at him and i tell him to go play in another room, he doesn't second guess it.  he goes.
• how much he still loves vacuuming, sweeping, dusting, doing laundry and putting away the dishes.
• the fact that he knows exactly where each dish goes and correctly puts them away.
• how he plays in his bed in the morning or after naps forever (up to an hour and a half).  totally content.
• how much he loves MoMo (Emmet O'Neal story time).
• the constant talking of Ana, Abbie, LuLu, Suki, and YaYa.  He loves those girls so stinkin' much.
• how he talks on the phone.  
• the way he sings, "good morning to you" song with me every morning and after every nap.
• the soul he puts into his singing.
• the way he says bye to everything when we leave.
• how he says see ya later alligator.
• when he drops his bb out of his crib every morning, just to hear me say, "What had happened?"

Okay, seriously the list could go on and on forever.  I'll stop there to spare you guys some of the details.  I just want to read this in a year and remember my sweet & not so sweet buttah.  So thanks for baring with me :).