Friday, February 29, 2008

A New Addition

We have exciting news to share! Rebecca joined our family on February 24th. Weighing in at 8 pounds 6 ounces and 21 inches long you wouldn't think that she was as early as she is. She has her father wrapped around her perfect little pinky. We have had so much fun with her already! We must add pictures!

Sunday, February 3, 2008

Our Spanglish

Well, Don is doing a fine job teaching Shawn some new Spanish words. I think Shawn must think Daddy makes these things up. Last week, we were driving in the car and Shawn was talking about his gorilla, only he doesn't say "gorilla" he says "bagrilla". When I tried to correct him, Shawn said: "NO Mommy, that's how you say it in Spanish!" - Well you can't beat that! :)

Living with a Star Trooper and back pain

Well, Don's back is healing. He is off his pain medicine and now he is wearing a back brace that makes him look like one of the star troopers off Star Wars. It's big, it's bulky, and he hopes to be out of it by the time he goes to his next doctor's appointment next week. While Don was healing I thought it would be a good idea to shovel some snow in the front yard. (Apparently I didn't remember that I was 9 months pregnant. Hmmmm.) Well I didn't get very far when I doubled over in intense pain. One trip the the hospital later that evening showed I had a very bad bladder infection causing contractions and back pain. I was given some antibiotics and after a second trip to the hospital yesterday to stop more contractions I was reassured that everything looks fine. I'm not in actual labor - DANG IT! :) Oh well, my back is feeling a lot better this afternoon and I am reassured that I will get better soon.