Coby's turns 3

On March 22, 2008 my Coby Jay turned 3...I can't believe how quickly time is flying by! Coby has been my "Challenge" in life...and I mean that in a good way, because he is my challenge I have learned and grown as a mother because of this spirited child. Here is a few of the things I have learned.
Lesson 1: Never ever take your new born out of the house, or to public places before they are 4 weeks.
This one I learned the hard way, when he was 3 weeks old he was hospitalized for 5 days with a respiratory problem. His oxygen level was very low and had a temperature of 102.0! I remember thinking how much I loved this little boy, and what would I do if I lost him! I would have gladly taken his place if I could...I felt so helpless, but Coby knew I was there for him, I held him most of his stay at the hospital; he slept in my arms at night and during the day. For me that was my initiatory into mother-hood...I think I passed!
Lesson 2: Be careful what you pray for...
I would always pray for 'PATIENCE'...and Coby is definitely teaching me this, he is soooo STUBBORN!!! I blame that on his daddy...sorry honey...but you know it's true!
Lesson 3: Be silly and laugh
This little boy knows how to get to me...if he gets in trouble and I have to be firm with him...he just gives me the smile he knows I can't resist and laughs. Then I remember he's 2 (at the time he taught me this lesson he was) and he won't be this age forever...so get over it...smile and laugh :)
Lesson 4: Never leave scissors in a child's reach
I don't think I need to give you an example of how I learned this lesson!
Lesson 5: They say things they don't mean...don't let it get to you.
Did Coby turn 3 or 13? On his birthday I was trying to do everything I could to make this day special for him...balloons, decorations, cake, presents, the whole shabang! Well, while I was trying to get a few things done with out the boys getting in my way I told them to go upstairs and play...Coby was not having it...so I told him again with a more firm tone, as he walked away he said "I hate MOMMY"...I couldn't believe it! I knew this day would come but I didn't think it would come so soon and at 3? I was crushed...did he not realize that I was doing all of this for him? Of course not he's 3!!! He got a scolding from his daddy and we made up, but later that night while I was putting him to bed he said..."Mommy I love you, I want to give you loves"!
We all say things we don't mean...I have learned to leave the room and count to 10 before I make this mistake.

I'm sure I could list a few more lesson's but this post is getting a little long! We are so lucky to have Coby in our family, he makes life entertaining and interesting! We learn so much from this little guy and are so grateful for him and the sweet spirit he brings into our home. Happy Birthday my Coby Jay...we love you.

Debbie's baby, Korbyn Davis Foster!

Here is a picture of Debbie's beautiful bundle of joy...Korbyn! This little guy was way to excited about making his entrance that he is 2 1/2 months early! Debbie went into labor at 26 weeks and was hospitalized for a week while they tried desperately to get her labor to stop completely, they gave her shots of steroids to help the baby's lungs develop, and pumped Debbie up with a drug to help stop the contractions! After a week of doing everything they could Korbyn surprised us all...including the doctors and made his entrance into the world around 10PM on Thursday March 13! He is so TINY weighing in at 2 lbs. 7 oz. the good news is he came out crying which means he's got a good set of pipes on him. The doctors are all optimistic, and say he is doing really well!

Debbie and Jeremy are awesome parents...Debbie is probably more educated on being a mother than I am...she has read every "What to expect" book out there, and now she is reading all she can on what to expect with a "Preemie Baby". She watches over Korbyn and spends all of her time with him, she even got to change his diaper and from what I heard was a PRO!
And Jeremy is a wonderful husband and father, he is taking good care of Debbie and helping her recoup and spends a majority of his time in the NICU with his new son holding his hand and comforting him. We are all so proud of them and want them to know how wonderful they are and how special Korbyn is. I hate being away and feel like I need to do more...so if all of you could just keep Debbie and her family in your prayers I know that will help out alot! I have never doubted the power of prayer and I know it can work miracles!!

I KNOW, I KNOW....

So I have been being harassed that I need to put up a new post...but unfortunately my camera ran out of batteries and we can't find the charger, then our lap top that has all of our pictures on it broke down and we have to send it in to be fixed and who knows how long that will take! Trust me I am going through "Blogger Withdrawal"...hopefully things will be up and running soon...until then my blogger friends...I will miss you all!! ;)