Welcome to the Family Blake Edward Bodily

Mom and Blake

Well little Blake finally decided to join our family on Friday, June 20th, 2008 at 4:29am (2 days early thanks to the doctor who helped further my contractions along, he stripped my membrane). Blake weighed 7lbs 9 oz and is 20 3/4 inches long. After my doctors appointment on Thursday my contractions were getting stronger and closer together, so finally once they were 2 mins apart we left for the hospital. I was admitted at 9:30 pm Thurs. night and was more comfortable once I received my epidural. The actual delivery of Blake went smooth and only lasted for 10 mins. We are excited that Blake is finally here and we are pleased that he seems to be a bit more content as a baby than big sister Tristen was. We survived our first night at home with Blake last night, he only woke up once at 1:00am for a feeding, and then briefly at 3:00am (for about 5 mins). About 6:00am Blake decided to start his day. He was a happy little camper just staring at everything around him. I am feeling a million times better this round, I have actually caught up on some of my sleep at this point and I think just knowing what to expect this round has taken a lot of stress off my mind. I am taking it one day at a time and we are planning on enjoying the next few days of family time. Here are a few pics we took over the past few days :)


Welcome to the family Blake


Shortly after Blake was born


Dad and Blake


Big sister Tristen chillin in mom's hospital bed while watching cartoons


Baby Blake relaxing in his chair after being discharged from hospital

Happy Anniversary!!!!!!

Well today is our wedding anniversary!!!!! Yes, we have been married for 3 years now. We actually celebrated it this past weekend. We figured it would be a good idea to celebrate it by doing things we know we won't be doing for a while b/c of the soon to be arrival. So Jason and I decided to go to a nice restaurant called the Wildfire Grill and then to a movie. As simple and as standard as this may seem, it was a nice and relaxing evening out. I think the best part was just having one on one time with Jason and knowing that Tristen was taken care of. We also didn't have any time constraints because Tristen was spending the night at Jason's parents. It was weird having an entire evening and a good portion of the next day to ourselves. It was also weird not waking up to Tristen and not going through the everyday motions of mommyhood. It was especially weird going to the grocery store and taking our sweet time to look and do whatever we wanted. I definitely recommend all parents to have an occasional night away from their kids, it is therapeutic and allows you to spend some quality time with your spouse. We of course missed Tristen and looked forward to picking her up, but overall we all had a wonderful weekend (Tristen included).

THE TERRIBLE TWO PHASE HAS ARRIVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SPLIT PERSONALITIES : The Good Tristen....when she listens to Mommy


SPLIT PERSONALITIES: The Not so Good Tristen.....when she throws things at Mommy while shopping

So I just wrote a blog entry a few hours ago about the busy month Jason and I have ahead of us, yet I am writing another post after my lovely trip to the grocery store this afternoon. One might get the impression that it was an interesting trip to the store...hmmmm, interesting is certainly not the word I was thinking of. So Tristen is starting to socialize more with the other kids in playgroup and in nursery...this is a good thing. I am happy that her little personality is developing...however, I did not know this would include the very DEVIL himself possessing her at times as we go shopping at the store. I was hoping that last week's Hobby Lobby incident was an isolated occurrence. Hmmmm, nope I was wrong. Tristen has developed a wonderful talent of throwing things...heavy things at that. I know I used to do track and field when I was in high school and used to throw the shotput and javelin..... however I did not think Tristen would pick up her throwing skills at such a young age. So I am at hobby lobby (trying to enjoy some last minute shopping before my world is turned upside down with the lack of sleep that I am anticipating with the new arrival) when all of a sudden Tristen starts throwing a metal wall hanging item outside of the cart (yes she is in the big part of the cart b/c she now freaks out and screams if you put her in the "kid/baby" seat where she is supposed to sit). So I give Tristen the benefit of the doubt that it slipped out of her hands or that it was an accident. Hmmm, wrong again. As I bend over and pick it up, which is not exactly cute or easy when you are w/ child and due in a couple of weeks, when all of a sudden I see out of the corner of my eye another one of the metal wall hangings coming towards my head. Tristen at this point has a fun little grin on her little face. As I redirected her, with the audience of cashiers in front of me, I must admit I was not particularily happy at this point (Ok, mommy gave Tristen "the stare"..I think all moms have the "ok I done with you stare"). But at this point in time I came to the conclusion that maybe she was having an off day...it makes me feel good to think this b/c I don't even want to think of how I am going to handle her and a new born shopping if this is going to be her new behavior. Well, for the past 2days I have had to run errands and her behavior is consistent with last week's throwing incident. What happened to my little girl???? Oh, she is a bit of a pill to swallow when shopping now.... yet she can still smile,wave, blow kisses, say HI and Bye, to all that pass her by. I often get remarks of how cute she is .....hmm, yet mommy knows the other side of her all too well. I am learning of a deep and unconditional love for Tristen as she tests my patience and very sanity at times. I think if I didn't develop this "new and deeper" love for my child I would never leave my house and even attempt to take Tristen out in public (plus I think she would be in time out 24/7)......I hope this new phase is just a phase and that she comes out of it fairly fast. Oh, but I am doubting it....I think the terrible twos are here to stay atleast for a short while.

BUSY MONTH AHEAD

It's hard to believe that Jason and I have almost been married for 3 years, but it has been the best three years of my life.

Well time has been flying by us pretty quick these days. Jason just finished another semester of school!!!!! Jason only has one more class left to take in the fall and he will be finished with his Masters degree in Natural Gas (Chemical Engineering). I am excited for him to be finished with this degree, his program has been a little frustrating at times to say the least(when classes are being offered). I am also not getting to used to or too excited of the idea of Jason being done with school because all going well he will be starting an MBA program in January....yes, but this is the last degree for him (at least for a while). I think it will be my turn next to complete a masters degree, not sure when and if I'll have the time in the near future, but it is a goal of mine. Another big date for Jason and I is coming up on the 17th. Yes, it is our wedding anniversary!!!! We will be married for 3 years :) It's hard to believe in someways that we have been together for that long, but with soon to be 2 kids in our little family I can't be too surprised. It has been the best 3 years of my life and I am so glad that I get to share the rest of my life and the next with Jason. Also, another exciting event coming up in less than 18 days (OK, give or take a couple days) is the arrival of baby #2. Yes, lots of mixed emotions about this event. We are definitely excited for the arrival of our baby, but I think readjusting life again and the lack of sleep is always a little tricky, but from experience we obviously know it is worth it. So life for us has been busy and the "To DO" list only gets bigger with each passing day. I have also been keeping busy with my new church calling, working with the Youth (young women's advisor). I am really enjoying it though, it definitely keeps me on the go, but it is great. Well I hope to keep my blog updated over the next few weeks and post more pics when I can.