It's Not Real Dad!

This is what Ashlie kept saying over and over to Tony one day when they were out back doing some yard work. (I, of course, was rocking a crying baby.) He basically gave the obligatory nod and grunt, and continued with his work. She was very involved with her play, so he decided to see what was captivating this 3 year old. Low and behold, Ashlie was cradling and talking to a DEAD bird! Yes, that's right, a DEAD bird! She looked at Tony and once again said, "It's not real, huh Dad." And he screamed, "Yes it is, and it is DEAD!" He knocked it out of her hands, and raced her in for a full body sterilization! She was quite distraught over this for a few days, but eventually forgot about her dead bird.

As for Maxx and his crying, we have been to the doctor, and he has been diagnosed with acid reflux. So he is on prevacid-$4 a pill mind you- and I think that he is improving some. We should see even more improvement in the next few days. I then hope to retire the recliner as my new bed and once again sleep in my real bed, next to my husband. Maxx is 2 months old on the 26th, Aunt Cathy is 36 (I think) on the 26th. We have no big plans for Memorial Day, just to share some moments thinking about and remembering Payton, along with the other special people in our lives who we have lost.

Love to all!

Happy Birthday Rocco!

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We are so greatful for this 1 year mark for Rocco! It seems like just yesterday that my phone rang from beneath my pillow at 3 am to tell me that I had a new nephew. What a year of ups and downs, trials, hopes, and triumphs for Sarah, JD, and Rocco! Rocco is so sweet and special. I can not wait to give him his first Aunt Steph hug in just a few weeks! Happy First Birthday sweet nephew Rocco! We love you!

Daddy's Lil' Helper!

"Always helpin'"! A direct quote from Ashlie. Last night I began scolding her for getting in the fridge. She then told me that she was getting Maxxwell's medicine. I sighed, and then praised her for being such a great helper and big sister. She looked at me with the cutest expression and said, "Always helpin'." She has been helping Tony with the deck, no wonder it still is not done! The snowfall has not helped either. The neighbor kids all think that they should offer a helping hand as well. So Ashlie and Tony work on the deck, while Mommy and Maxxwell sit in the rocking chair for half the day because the silly boy must always be held if he is not sleeping. Even then, he prefers his swing. I must enjoy holding him because the day will soon come that he will not want to sit on his Mommy's lap. I best go check on my little helper. She is being awfully quiet!!