And here we go...

I've had this blog created for a really long time but haven't had the time to update it. From about August on, the latter part of 2011 has been pretty crazy for our family. Hayden started school, which in itself was the most devastating day of both mine and his life. Although I've worked his entire life, he's never had to go to a daycare. He's always been with family or friends in a non structured setting. The concept of school was extremely overwhelming to him and that definitely showed his first day. After roughly an hour of crying uncontrollably on his part, I was able to pry myself away from him and he actually enjoyed his first day. This is a story I'll be able to tell all his gf's and friends in later years. Jaedyn started the 3rd grade. I remember on the first day of grade one, she also had a meltdown and didn't want to leave by herself. Now that she's in the third grade, a hug and a kiss was all she needed and away she went. This year her class is in a portable at the school, so that's taken a bit to get used to. Other than that, both kids are doing awesome in school. Hayden's teacher interview was way better than expected and Jaedyn's report card was good enough to not even request a teacher interview.

In late August, we found out that we were having a baby together. I rarely get a "monthly gift" so I really had no idea I was pregnant. The only thing that tipped me off was the ever present tenderness of my ladies. Normally they just hang out without any bother, but lately they had been really hurty. Very rarely am I alone in my house, between kids and my parents, someone was always there. The day that I took the pregnancy test, I was alone, which was good because I freaked out like a moron. Matt has always made it clear that he didn't really want another kid. With him having Jaedyn and me having Hayden, we technically had the perfect family. The thought of telling him made me want to puke. He worked late that day, of course and I by the time he got home, I had told my mom, sister, Shirley, Kelly, Bobby, Taylor and Emilee...lol. I had no plan as to how I was going to tell him, so when he got home, I stood on the front step, cried, and asked him not to leave me....lol Now, almost 5 months pregnant, we're both more excited than ever. Both children can't wait, Jaedyn wanting a sister, and Hayden wanting a brother. Although I'd love to please them both, there's no way it's twins. We find out Dec 29th if it's a boy or a girl so more to come on that topic.
With a new baby coming, it was obvious that we'd need a different vehicle. Although our 300M was roomy in the back, Hayden is still in a booster seat and putting another car seat in the back is not fair to Jaedyn. We went vehicle shopping and were approved for a 2006 Montana extended van. Matt desperately wanted the new vehicle to be an SUV of some sort, but now we're rocking a van....lol

Here's a photo montage to catch you up on our happenings...

Hayden's first day of school! The smile is deceiving.

Hayden's school picture :)

Jaedyn's school picture :)

Pumpkin' Pickin!!

Hayden and the giant pumpkin

Jaedyn's tiny pumpkin...