Happy Christmas and New Year!

Wow, sometimes I just forget that I am a blogger. I used to be so faithful . . . but then the holidays hit and so did life for us. Things have been absolutely crazy for us lately. With Cory starting up his new business which included 2 trips to Washington and 1 to Oregon so far in the past 2 months, his school, the holidays-- and now us moving into our own place again (yes it was like 4 days before Christmas . . its been insane. I have had NO time for thought. We are STILL not fully packed into our new place--- but I have never been more relieved to call a place home again. Araleigh is absolutely LOVING where we live now. Though it's temporary--- its better than nothing and to be honest its so comfortable in this new apartment. Its HUGE. So thats been nice. Anyways, I do have to say that I was a bit on the spoiled side this year. Cory suprised me back in November for my birthday my nice slr camera and then he suprised me with a brand new chest drawers that is awesome for Christmas. I was shocked-- he spent WAY over the budget we gave each other. Not fair. I LOVE LOVE it though. Christmas was so fun with Araleigh and Canden this year. Araleigh got her "frog" (leapster) game that she has been asking for for 6 months--- she ran right up to it and hasn't let go of it since. We spent this year with my parents. Since we had just moved our stuff into the apartment and it was like wall to wall with boxes = we went and stayed with them for less stress and of course-- they had the Christmas tree. I am antsy now for this rush of holidays to be over so we can settle down again. Cory is going to be gone a bunch the next couple of months so it will be nice to have my own place.

Thanksgiving was crazy fun this year. Everyone came up. The kids had a blast and it was good having everyone around! We did a small little picture session with the Ports-- ours didn't turn out as well as I wanted but we will redo later!

After Thanksgiving we were able to go meet Uncle Bryce at the airport. He came off of his mission the Wednseday after. It was a lot of fun to see him and his excitement to see everyone! It has been great having him home and suprisingly Araleigh LOVES him. She is ALWAYS concerned about where Bryce is and if she gets to go talk to him. Bryce has really taken to Canden as well. Canden is just the cutest, happiest thing ever and Bryce seems to enjoy holding him.

The weekend after we took a quick trip to Utah and did the Polar Express. We stayed with the Shirts family, which is always fun. We ended up leaving Canden with Rebecca because of how cold it was and took Araleigh. It was good for us to just take her and do our thing with just her. It t

ook us about an HOUR of her screaming because we took her from her "friends" (Sara and Kate). . . she was so mad at us and fought us the whole way up but absolutely LOVED the train when we finally got there. She was so excited when she saw Santa outside at the North Pole. We had hot chocolate and chocolate chip cookies made from Mrs. Claus. She loved it. Cory got to play a key role in the singing festevities. He was "8 Milking Maids" and he thought it was pretty funny . . and was very loud on his part. It was fun and we ended the trip at Brocks house with some dinner and some Rock Band playing. It was a good weekend. Then we spent that next week running around like chickens. Araleigh had her first Cheer recital. WOW . . can I say it was the proudest moment for me. I will post it later if I can. SO CUTE! I loved going and even both grandparents showed up to support her. She loved it. Then same week was her Preschool Christmas program. She was an angel. It was so fun being able to go to all these things for her. It has kept her busy and excited about going and doing things. At cheer she has now accomplished her bridge . . perfectly. Her teacher says she will most likely be doing walk overs by April. CRAZY that she learned so fast. But she is doing way better than expected.

The Hendricks side had TWO Christmas parties this year. One at the beginning . . . we had a dinner/get together and Santa showed up. The kids had wrote him letters before he came and ended up just giving them to him instead of having to mail them out. Great timing Santa! Then we had our official party on the 23rd. Of course Grandma Chrys went all out like always--- making a turkey and such. The kids got some great presents and did we and we did the toilet paper roll-- which the kids always love. Canden LOVED when Grandpa read the Nativity story from the Bible. He just kept smiling and talking to Grandpa while he tried to read it. Grandpa did all he could not to talk to him back and continue on with the story. It was pretty cute!

Christmas Eve we spent at the Arnolds-- doing the annual Seafood Dinner. It was amazing! Always is . . but this week had been sio stressful because of us moving into the new apartment this week. I cannot believe we got through it. We ended up sleeping at Grandma/Pa Hendricks because we weren't settled yet into the apartment. It was so much fun to wake up and have a Christmas with two kids. . . . and sharing it with my mom and dad. I must say . . Santa must have really graded on a curve this year. . because Araleigh was spoiled rotten. Canden was too-- but he is nothing but smiling gem right now. Araleigh has been quite the pill lately. For some reason-- she has found her attitude and seems to NOT want to adjust it. We butt heads quite often. I do love her -- but I have realized that I am officially getting a taste of my own medicine... and I am not liking it (sorry mom for throwing those tantrums when i was younger!!) I CANNOT believe the sass that girl can dish . . . but we have been okay because we have a mediator to get us through those tough times. Not sure what I am going to do when Cory leaves for Oregon for a while. We might be spending more time at Grandmas so we don't end up yelling and spanking each other all the time. (FYI. . when I discipline for some reason she does it right back. REALLY annoying sometimes . . . but I guess its still cute).

As for this coming year . . . I cannot believe it has gone and past. Last year I was newly pregnant and was so excited. Seriously . . this was the FASTEST year of my life so far. EVEN with pregnancy. I CANNOT believe that Canden is ALMOST 7 months old. Thats one thing about having kids that is sad---- time flies by and before you know it your baby is 3 and you have another that is 7 months. Seems like yesterday we were living in our house in I.F. Araleigh was on a sleep schedule and it was just us three. I have realized now that time goes by so fast that you just have to quickly cherish the moments and then say bu-bye to them because they are gone in an instant. New Years Resolutions this year will not be happening because I feel disappointed when I NEVER do them. So I am just setting ONE goal . . . get this darn baby weight off. BUT I am not holding myself to it. I love me some cookies and some mom cooking so I am not force dieting to do it! So we will see what happens in the next year. Hope everyone had a great New Years and wish all a Happy 2010!!!

Canden

So my little man has officially turned SIX MONTHS. Ahhhhh. I cannot believe how fast time goes when you start a family. He is growing like a little weed . . . he is always moving and ready to go somewhere. Here is his little milestones he has a:

WEIGHT: 16 lbs 15 oz (50%)

HEIGHT: 26.5 inches (30%)

HEAD: 17 inches

* He claps his hands to patticake

* He says "Da Da" --- I am really working on him to say "mama" because I am cooler and I am the main source of nutrition-- so he SHOULD be saying "ma ma"

*He LOVES his sister and being around kids. Araleigh is the same way-- but I have noticed that whenever he is around children he just follows them with his eyes and wants to be apart of the action.

*He has LOTS of blonde hair that is straight as can be. His hair grows strait out so he looks a bit crazy when his hair is long.

* He mostly sits up by himself-- he'll do it for a while but won't catch himself when he falls.

*Rolls EVERYWHERE.

*LOVES to play with his feet

*Is teething and slobbering like a champ

*Does NOT sleep like a champ. For this reason I am glad to be moving to our own place . . . let the sleep training BEGIN!

*He is probably the happiest baby I have seen. Everyone stops and plays with him--- its almost like that sweet smile lures people in. Olive Garden last week we had four different waiters stop and tell me how cute he was cuz he was just laughing and smiling at everyone that would pay attention to him.

*He will be crawling sooner than later---- he gets his legs under himself and rocks so it will be in due time.

*He is one of two main blessings in my life. I cannot imagine my life without him. I cannot believe that at 6 months old he already lights up a room--- I just love this little guy and his sister too.



PICTURE TO COME LATER

Thankful

Well, I know it is a bit belated . . . but this year I just wanted to write about our Holiday. Thanksgiving came and went and I cannot believe that time has passed so quickly. Thanksgiving was truly a good one this year. The whole family came up and we just ate, laughed, stressed, ate, ate, and shopped. Craziness. This year I have a lot to be thankful for. In these hard times it seems like everyone I know is struggling-- this economy has become insane . . and we have all fallen victim to it in some way or another. This year during these holiday seasons I just want to state what I am most thankful for. . .

My Family.

These faces right here are the one thing that I have found can and always will pull me through. Through the tough year we just endured I am realizing that all that truly matters is who is there with me in the end. I stress so easy and Cory gets so mad at me all the time because sometimes I just can't let go and relax. But I am who I am and whether we are poor as dirt . . . or bathing in dollar bills . . I will always be concerned for my family. This season I am grateful for my beautiful children that the Lord has blessed me with. Children that make butterflies in my stomach with every smile, laugh, or word learned. . . I witness miracles everyday through them and cannot imagine a world without children to bring us that unknown love and concern that we learn as parents when we have our own children. I truly do believe the biggest gift of all is the gift of parenthood. I never imagined this love . . . and I am truly thankful that I have been able to have it. There are so many times when I just want to hide in a closet and scream and cry--- just from the overwhelming feelings you get as a parent... but I would never EVER trade my children and my role for anything else. Someday my children will do great things . . . and I truly hope that i can influence them enough to be led in the right direction. These little gems are my life-- and they consume my whole life . . . and I love it. There is NOTHING better to me than waking up in the morning to 2 big smiles waiting for me to open my eyes. I never imagined I could feel this way about 2 little people. I am thankful for my extended family and the support that has been extended to us. We are supported at every angle it seems sometimes. I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving . . . now time for Christmas--- CRAZY?? I think so.

programs and such

I am thankful for . . .

Araleigh NOT cutting ANYMORE hair off than what was done. NIGHTMARE!

Yes, it finally happened. My worst nightmare. LUCKILY, only minor damage was done. I am not sure when she got the scissors--- but Cory finally caught her when she went up to him with them and said "Daddy, I need to cut yo hair now." . . and out came the scissors. I of course didn't notice until bath time and me combing her hair. I freaked and searched everywhere . . . I am SO grateful she didn't get a hold of her long hair in the back. PHEW. Seriously that is my big fear with her--- so now we are more alert of where we put the scissors.

Araleigh had her first preschool program. It was for Thanksgiving and it was adorable. They had a luncheon and we all brought desserts. Cory was gone to Oregon so my parents came to support her. They did a poem on Thanksgivine and then sang 2 songs--- which she loves. It was cute and I was one proud momma finally seeing my little girl grow up. Araleigh LOVES school. She gets so excited to go all of the time. Her teachers are really great and I noticed at the program that she is pretty attached to two of them. When i went and observed they were really great with her. It will be sad to see them go on to the next semester. Araleigh is really shy but I was told that she has a friend that they play all the time at school. i can't remember her name but she is in the picture with her and the teachers. I am so thankful I found a preschool. Araleigh is really bright and is so eager to learn everything. This has really helped her in so many aspects, it is worth the money!

Now, as for us-- things are so crazy right now. Cory has been gone so much he is trying to start his own business----- in OREGON. Yes, that's right. I am hoping it will work out but of course that means that if it takes off like he is hoping and thinking it will--- we are off to Oregon to live. Not sure how I feel about it yet. But one day at a time. Obviously nothing is for sure but we will see how things go. For now, it will be a lot of single parenting because on top of that he is still in school and trying his best to do it all. I know we will be blessed for his efforts on supporting us and trying to things right. I am so stoked for Thanksgiving. I have to gear up for Black Friday--- ya know the punching and fighting . . . hopefully I can be prepared!!! I am so excited to see all the family and eat non stop this weekend-- its gonna be great (but not for my not so slimming waist, but WHO CARES? Its the holidays!) Well, thats all for now-- I feel like I have a bug or something and need to sleep while Cory is home to get some energy back for my kiddos!

Crazy being temperarily single.

I have to show you---- THIS IS WHAT I WAKE UP TO AND FALL ASLEEP WITH EVERY NIGHT!!!!

Canden is the sweetest baby. He ALWAYS has a smile on his face . . . he loves to be around people and already is developing that personality. I have to say that I am really struggling with the Art of Canden's Giggle. I unfortunately can try REALLY hard--- and he will just smile at me like I am stupid. Araleigh, on the other hand--- can make this kid laugh and scream like crazy. It really is the cutest thing ever--- especially that she is the only one that can really get him to giggle on demand. I love watching them interact--- she is ALWAYS loving on him and is so concerned for him. In the mornings as soon as she hears him groan or squeel-- she goes running in there to get into his crib with him to talk to him and play with him. She is so wonderful with him and I know they will have a real closeness later on. He will just stare at her--- almost as he does me. Almost like he never wants her to leave his sight. I truly am blessed. He has really started to teeth I think. He is a slobbering mess-- I should keep bibs on him at ALL times. . but always forget. He loves to scream. I am ALWAYS complaining about headaches and such-- well its because my kids have decided to join the band called Screaming Is All We Can Do. Laughing, crying, boredom-- whatever, there is screaming and squeeling. But I am grateful for the screaming and just that my kids are healthy and can scream and giggle. I have started him on cereal and HE LOVES IT. He just gobbles it right down. Canden has also Found His Feet this past couple weeks. Its SO cute. He just grabs on and rolls around. I love this stage . . . he is really starting to be fun and gain that personality.

Araleigh--- wow she has become a busy, busy girl! She now goes to preschool 3 days a week, goes to cheerleading Tuesdays and goes to dance on Wednesdays. She is LOVING school. Last week she kept getting so mad at me because I didn't know the Octopus song that she learned at school- and she couldn't remember it. So I had to ask her teacher what it was to learn it. Well, I found it and learned it and now we sing it ALL THE TIME. She loves school. Everyday she brings me drawings and stuff that she makes and I just love that she is learning. Cheer is so great for her. We started 2 weeks ago and to be honest I cannot believe how much she is learning just in those two weeks. Life is good right now . . . especially for her.

Well, Cory is once again-- out of town and I am living as a single mom. Last week I was really at my wits end and needed a break. Obviously I didn't get it because Cory is gone and really no one can help-- but I am through the weekend and feeling a bit better today. Now my hectic week begins tomorrow-- I hope my sanity with hold up until Cory returns!! I have to say I LOVE MY CAMERA. I CANNOT believe the difference it make in my pictures of my kids. Obviously I am still trying to figure it out-- but my sister had to take her family pictures and I think they turned out pretty cute-- for being an ameteur. Anyways, there is a small update on our family. Now I got to go get my kids in bed--- as well as myself!

the BIG 25.

Wow. I can't believe I am 25. WHAT? I have realized I am now on the downslope to thirty. WHAT THE CRAP? When did I get so old? My birthday was yesterday--- but because of Stake Conference and some other issues NO ONE would watch my kids so we could go out on a date. SO we just took the kids with us to dinner. They really aren't too bad when we go out-- its just nice not having to worry or count to 3 when Araleigh is jumping around. On Friday we had to take a quick trip down to Brigham City because Brock ordered my birthday present for Cory because I am such a nazi about money-- I would have figured it out. Anyways, Brock had it in Utah so we had to meet him half way to get it. So we made a night of it and went to Maddox's and then THEY couldn't wait to give me the present so they had me open it before we left. Cory got me a freaking awesome camera. I couldn't believe it. I had NO idea how he got it because I am literally a NAZI about where money goes and ect. Little brat was having his boss write him a seperate check than the big check to put away and save. He has been accumulating money and saving for like 6 months. I WAS SHOCKED. Its an expensive camera and I was going to start saving for it-- but he already did it. I am SO excited and have NO idea how to use it. But I am excited to start messing with it and figuring it out! So if anyone has a DSLR camera and has some tips on how the crap to use it --- send them my way. I am SO excited to finally have a freaking awesome camera to take actual nice pictures of my kids. So I had a great birthday= and am now considering this Christmas and anniversary too! I was glad to at least be with my family on my birthday. Here are some pictures we have taken so far . . .it is so much fun to use that Cory has been a little trigger happy too!!

Happy Halloween 2009!

This year for Halloween, Araleigh REALLY wanted to be a cheerleader. Well, Walmart had some hidious costumes and luckily we have some cousins that are in cheer and were willing to give their old uniform to her. She LOVED it. . . and was SO cute. Canden was a little giraffe. He just chilled most the time--- but Araleigh had fun. We took her to a carnival in Rigby with Sharee's family and then did the Trunk or Treat thing in Sugar and in Salem. We ended the night at the Rex Center and they had a blast in the H-air raising fun center. Araleigh did that for her birthday and they got to do it for free on Halloween. Overall it was a fun night . . . too bad it ended with me having a serious case of the flu . . . (to which I HAVE had all my flu shots so I am mad!) Anyways hopes this bug kicks soon cuz I can't stand being sick!


Earlier this week I started Canden on cereal. He LOVES LOVES it. He gets SO excited when he eats it-- I got some pretty funny video of how he was so excited. Anyways there is my mini catch up for now. I am really sick and can't break my fever so I am going to bed.

Candens first haircut!

Well, I haven't been really faithful at blogging with things going on. But I had to put a few things on here. Earlier in October (Canden is 4 months). Canden had this ridiculous long hair in the middle of his head. Well, it was like 2.5 inches longer than the rest of his hair and I could pretty much do a Donald Trump swoop to him--- which was funny. But it got so annoying so I decided to give it a cut! To be honest that little that I took off, made him look older instantly. Kinda made me sad . . . he is now rolling over like a mad man. I love it. Although he wakes himself up about twice a night because he flips over-- so I am not sure how to get over that hump. We sure do loves this little guy. He is absolutely adorable. He is always ALL Smiles. He smiles at everyone who pays attention to him. He only seems to fuss when mom is around-- isn't that how it goes though? Naughtier when moms around. Araleigh absolutely ADORES him. She is the best big sister. She helps me out so much, suprisingly. She will do whatever I ask usually if it has to do with helping her brother. She will babysit him while I am in the shower or tub-- coming in to give me updates. I just feel so blessed at how wonderful my kids are. I am very grateful for them and what they teach me everyday in helping me strive to be a better person for them.

Great Weekend in Utah.

Last Thursday, my mom and I got the itch to go to Utah and shop. My sister is being a traveling nurse and is living in Park City-- so we went down and spent some time with her. It was a good time. We stayed at my brothers condo for the first few days and spent Saturday night at my sisters apartment. We did a WHOLE lot of shopping and I pretty much got all my birthday, Christmas, and Anniversary presents . . although I didn't find any shoes that I wanted. Cory was in Clarkston on a Sturgeon fishing trip with his friends so we wanted to go somewhere too. Cory has been doing a whole lot of tripping and traveling and we have been stuck at home-- I was sick of it so we went and had a good time. We ate ourselves fatter and shopped (for bigger clothes). . . . like crazy. Although we had a great time--- I realized that I really need to lose that last 12 lbs from the baby --- i have been SO bad. Eating everything . . drinking my coke like there isn't enough . . . I am officially going to try and do better-- what reality check when you go shopping and just don't quite like how you look in those jeans! Anyways, overall it was really fun and my kids were amazing the whole time. Araleigh had SO much fun with Brynne and was just so good. Even when we were shopping she didn't give me ANY trouble. It was a trip much needed and I am glad we got to go! I am glad we had a somewhat get away because now I am pretty much barricaded in my house because of the Swine Flu. NO, I don't have it--- but am freaked out that my baby will get it so I am trying to stay home and take precautions. The joy of flu season.

This is Cory and his friend, Val with their 7 ft Sturgeon that they caught. They had a good time!

Rewind on Preschool

So I got the email today from Araleigh's preschool that she isn't going to be doing it now because the house they are renting is "snake infested." Um GROSS. Anyways, so I am VERY sad because me and her both were excited for school. So . . . if ANYONE knows a Preschool (whether its in someones home or not) that takes 3 year old. PLEASE PLEASE let me know.

Pre-school

I am SO excited because I found a pre-school for Araleigh today. I have been so sad because she missed all the deadlines for preschool this year because she didn't turn 3 until October. So I am glad I found it. She starts in November and it goes til June. So if there is anyone out there interested or knows someone with a 3-4 year old let me know and I will give you her info. She said that there is still a a few openings and the first 5 to sign up get money off . . . so let me know! Right now I think there is 4 total in her class . . Araleigh is the only girl so far haha. Anyways... let me know!

Mr. Canden

I just have to say . . . . my little man is the cutest, most smiley thing I have ever seen. We went to the Sugar Football game on Friday-- and this is how cute he was in his warm clothes.

My cute watches!

So a while back I made me some watches with a friend who is really into making jewelry. LOVE THEM! She did a little party the other day here at our house for our cousins and grandma that wanted to make more. I just pretty much decided to make some earrings to go with my watches. Its fun . . . anyways this is what I have. I thought about making more--- but I pretty much have the basics so I don't think I need more. We will see! Anyways . . . here ya go Lacey . . some pictures of what the hype is all about!

Good news!

We went to the neurologist today and he said that he didn't think that her episodes were seizures. He did say that her brain activity was slower than normal on the EEG but he wasnt sure if it was because of her state of sleep deprivement. So for now we are going to just conitue to watch her and see if we can get her to control her "tick". He said that if it didn't stop we could go back in and try to start controlling it with meds . . . but we will wait on that for now. I am a little taken back just because I wanted answers . . . and he really didn't give us any exept for that he didn't think they were seizures. Which thats good. But honestly ... I wasn't really impressed too much with him. He was just kinda dazed while talking to us and as Araleigh was doing it there in his office he really didn't stop to overlook her. So I am not sure how I feel . . . still back at square one again. He kinda started going into her night terrors that she has now--- which wasn't why we were there-- but oh well. At least she isn't seizing . . cuz that scared me A LOT. Now if we could just figure out whats wrong. Uggg Frustration.

EEG

Well, after a REALLY long night we are done with 1st EEG test. We had set our alarms to wake up at 3 am . . they didn't go off. Luckily I have an incredible potty trained little girl that needed to go potty at 3:30. So then I woke up Cory cuz he offered to do the 1st shift of being awake with her. We let her play and watch tv. I came out at like 4:30 am and she was playing a game on my computer. Cory says she kept trying to go to sleep but he didn't let her and she'd get mad. So at 6:00 I got up and fed Canden and let Cory go to bed for an hour and a half. I finally got ready and we took Canden over to mom's at 8 am and was off to the doctor in I.F. Let me just say as soon as she was buckled into the carseat--- her head was bobbin. It took EVERYTHING to get her to keep her eyes open. They were rolling back in her head and she tried SO HARD. We finally got to the neurologist and she marked her head up and started putting all the things on her head with the goup. There were 26. YIKES. Araleigh did SO GOOD. She just layed on my lap and looked at me and made sure to be holding my hand. The only time she cried was the VERY last one they taped to her heart . . . she said it hurt. She kept falling asleep before she was done and I had to keep waking her because they needed to record her falling asleep. Overall she did wonderful and I am glad that we all got that little nap with her when the lights turned out. But now we are all feeling that lack of sleep . . . so now we just wait til Friday to meet with the doctor about the results and what to do from here on if it is for sure seizures.

Dooms Day at the Arnolds.

Well, today has been a rough one on me and my family. The kids have both been sick (Canden has not been sleeping and hardly eating because he's got a cold). Today was Araleigh's 3 year and Candens 4 month check up. Because they didn't have fevers they told me to still come get theie vaccinations. Well I have to start by saying that I went into the doctor with many concerns on my children's part. Ever since Araleigh was like 7 months old she has done this straining thing. Her arms would tense up and it is all centered in her chest . . . I was told by people and a PA that it was "just a tick, it will go away in time." Well, my intuition has been really bugging me and I knew that today was the day that I got her into the doctor I TRUSTED. I have filmed her over the last few days just in case she didn't do it at the office. As soon as I showed him the video his face clicked like the light bulb went on ... stepped back and said "she is having ??? Myoclonic seizures." (at least I think that is what he called it). My heart dropped. Tears welled and I felt like someone punched me in the gut for being a bad mother. I literally freaked and the doctor calmed me reminding me that its not my fault that I put it on the back burner because most the time kids do have weird twitches for some reason or another. So he called the neurologist to get us in right away and we are going in tomorrow morning for her 1st EEG. So she went to bed at about 10:30 and we will be waking her up at 3 am to keep her up so she can sleep through the EEG. Araleigh's stats were: Height 37.5" Weight: 31 lbs

WARNING: DO NOT READ IF YOU DON'T WANT TO MUCH INFO!

Next is my Canden. I am literally irrate about his situation. Ever since he was circumsiced something wasn't right. He has always been swollen and just raw down there and if I didn't pull the skin down and vaseline EVERY time I changed him (yes EVEN 4 month later) then it would go inside as if he wasn't circumcised and it would literally take me 10 minutes and lots of crying on his end to get it to pop back out. Well, the first time I took him in because I KNEW IT WASN'T RIGHT... I had popped it out the night before so it wasn't hard to get it out when the doctor checked. He said I just needed to keep pulling skin back and vaselining it. Well TWO MONTHS later it was still happening. So last night I noticed that it finally popped back in and I couldn't get it out. So I decided to not try until my PRIMARY doctor looked at it (I go to a group of doctors but there is ONLY ONE that I LOVE and absolutely trust with my kids lifes.) So today he said the same thing . . you will just have to keep pulling it down and putting vaseline on it. Well then he goes to do that himself and I hear "Oh." I TOLD YOU SO is all I am thinking. He then proceeds to ask who did the circumsiciion and I tell him that it was one of his partners and he went silent (OF COURSE he can't bad mouth his partner.) Then he went on to tell me that he was not circumsiced correctly and that the ONLY way to fix it will be for him to go under general anesthesia when he turns one to fix it through a Urologist. So now I am just waiting for some other ball to drop . . . today was literally a terrible day. I am SO mad that I paid like $400 for him to get cut and they do it wrong. Now my poor little boy HAS to go under ANESTHESIA for the fault of the stupid doctor. I AM SO PISSED. I feel like I shouldn't have to pay for the Urologist and that I am just heartbroken. Who wants to see their children have to go through these tests and surgery. NOT ME. But that is life I guess. I am just frustrated . . . . frustrated at the doctors who can't do his job and frustrated at myself for not heading to my intuition earlier about Araleigh. But all I can do is move on and just wait to see what happens. Here is Canden's Stats: Height: 25" Weight: 14 lbs 13 oz Head: 16.25 . . . . currently he is hoarse with a cough and a runny nose and is not eating well. Life has truly been rough this week. I am running on not much sleep because he is miserable and now this. I just pray that the outcome with be bearable. So if you have any prayers left over . . . please send them to my little girl. I truly am praying that it is nothing too serious and we can get control over it. As I stated before we are waking her up in 3 hours to play and watch movies and then 9 am will start her EEG. Friday we are meeting with the Neurologist and I will be showing him the videos the Pediatrician saw and discussing her results I am assuming. So until Friday.