Car For Sale

With a second child, Jon and I realized that my Matrix was getting too small for our family. So, in December when we found a good deal on a Odyssey we bought it. Unfortunately we haven't been able to sell my Matrix yet. So if anyone is looking for a car or knows someone who would be interested please let us know. It is a 2003 and has 66,000 miles on it. I have LOVED this car so much and would highly recommend it to anyone. It gets great gas mileage. We could also sell our Camry. It is a 2007 with 14,500 miles on it.

I can finally rent a car.

So, today I turn the big 25. I am old enough to rent a car. My next birthday milestone will not take place until I can get a senior citizen discount. At least that is how I used to look at things when I was younger. 16 drive, 18 adult, 21 official adult, 25 officially official adult because you can rent a car.

I have to say that so far this birthday, has been the most uneventful, as far as birthdays go.

I woke up at 3 am to feed Lydia.
I woke up again at 6 or 6:30 to feed Lydia.
I got up at 8 when my sister called and woke me up to wish me Happy Birthday.
I fed Gabe breakfast.
I ate breakfast.
I took a shower.
I fed Lydia.
We played Wii.
Gabe had a melt down because it was time to turn off the Wii.
Gabe and I hung out.
Jon came home for lunch.
I tried to get Gabe to take a nap.
Lydia woke up and wanted to eat.
We watched Monster's Inc.
I tried to get Gabe to take a nap again.
I fed Lydia.
I got everything ready to take the kids over to their cousins. (can you believe that I have kids?! not just one kid, but kids, that is plural, meaning more than one!)

Tonight my wonderful husband is taking me out to dinner. I am hoping that the night will end with me in a nice hot bubble bath! Here is to 25 great years of life!

Dr. Visit for Gabe and Lydia

Today we went to the Pediatrician for Lydia's Newborn checkup and Gabe's 2 year check up. They are both very healthy! Gabe is in the 90th percentile for both weight and height. He is 36 inches tall and 33 pounds. Lydia is getting bigger. She was 6lbs. 4 oz. and 19 inches long. When we brought her home on Wed. She was 5lbs. 12 oz. I was worried that she might not be getting enough to eat. Obviously since she has gained 8 oz. in 2 days, there is no problem there! I am such a happy mommy! Gabe even got a Hepatitis A vaccine and hardly cried at all. I was so proud of him. When the Dr. took Gabe's diaper off Gabe was so cute. He said, " I not poopy." and looked at the Pediatrician like what are you doing? And while Lydia was getting looked over Gabe told her, " it's ok baby sister. it's ok." He is such a good big brother. He loves to hold her and help out. Sometimes a little too much. I am not sure how many times I have had to tell him that he can't hold sister when mom is feeding her. I am a proud mommy. I am so happy to be home and so grateful for two happy healthy kids. We are so blessed!

SHE IS COMING HOME!!!

Our little Lydia is coming home! She will hopefully gain weight tonight and come home tomorrow! We are so excited and can't wait! She got the feeding tube taken out yesterday and she has been taking her whole feedings or more ever since. The top picture is of Lydia with the feeding tube in and the bottom one is her hand on mine. She is so tiny!

Update

Well it has been a rough few days. Lydia is just so tired and not eating like she should be or was. They had to put a feeding tube in and she is still gaining weight. We are hoping that she turns around soon and will be able to come home in about a week or so. We will let everyone know when the big day will be.

PICTURES! and the rest of the story

Sunday afternoon I went into labor. They gave me some medicine to stop the contractions. It worked for half an hour and contractions started again. They gave me another dose and told me if they didnt stop that they would be doing a c-section at 5pm. They didnt stop. Lydia was born at 5:45pm. She weighed 5 pounds 9 oz. She is still in the NICU. I am home and traveling back and forth. Yesterday they transfered her from the downtown hospital up to Meridian. We are so happy to have her so close to home! I also have a room in Meridian right across the hall from the NICU.

Today is Gabe's Birthday! He IS 2! 2 years ago today he was born at the same hospital where Lydia is!

Lydia Snow Swenson

Well she is here. Lydia Snow Swenson was born on Jan. 18th at 5:45pm. I know this is late. She is in the NICU but doing great. We hope she will be home Sunday or Monday. I will post pics. later.