February's Update

It doesn't seem possible that we are already into March...although i won't complain because we're yet another month closer to warm weather and being able to go outside without taking half an hour to get bundled up! We are doing well, just trying to keep up with"Mr. Busy Body" aka Noah. He is getting so big and is so active. It seems like overnight he went from a little boy who just took everything in to a little boy who now has to be into everything...he keeps me busy and on my toes, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. I love to see him figure things out and the smile that comes across his face as he does.

Noah has had ear infections since early December and antibiotics wern't helping. Given Clair's history with horrible ear infections and problems our pediatrician referred us to an ENT to consider having tubes put in. Noah did so well letting the Dr's check his ears and run their pressure tests, which he of course failed. In a last ditch effort, the Dr. wanted to try ear drops for a week and then re-check and re-test his ears. After 10 days we went back and Noah's ears had cleared up perfectly and the infection was gone as well as the pressure on the ear drums. Both the Dr. and I were so surprised and elated that he wasn't going to need surgery! Our prayers were answered and our little guy is completely healthy!

Really...need i say more?

This was our first day of swimming lessons! I will admit, the water was cold, but he did great! By the end of the lesson, his lips were purple and he was shivering, but all in all he enjoyed it and so did I. Clair and I love the water so it's important to us that Noah enjoys it and is comfortable getting in and swimming on his own. It's also alot of fun having Taylor in the class. Her and Noah are such good buddies and don't see each other as much as they used to, but they are always excited to be together when they are. If anyone is interested in taking lessons in Spring with us (the parent-tot class), let me know because we would love to take classes with you!

Noah has become my little helper. He has an infatuation with the laundry i've folded (he enjoys un-folding it), the vacuum, and the dishwasher. Maybe he'll grow-up and have a cleaning business, who knows, but i love having him at my side wanting to be in the action and helping me out even though it takes me four times as long to get anything done! I can't say it enough how he has enriched my life and makes me a better person. I LOVE being a Mom. Call me biased, but i think he's the cutest kid ever!