Beckys Blog

I need a post just to brag about some of the things Titus is doing now. I am so shocked and impressed with him. His biggest development lately is in his language skills. If I remember right, most little kids I know start stringing 2 words together around 2 years old. Titus is 16 months and is already doing this! His 2 word combinations include: thank you, all done, all gone, sippy broke, I stuck, it stuck, sippy down, spoon down, cracker down...and he seems to be coming up with more every day. I am amazed at how well he communicates what he wants for his age! We've started watching some letter videos every day to help Raquelle with her alphabet. Titus is picking up on his letters and their sounds just as fast as she is! He sees the A on TV and will tell you "AAAA". Today he was "reading" a book to Raquelle. It was a book of opposits. He got to the page with the bear on the slide and said "Up! Down!" And yes, it was the up down page in the ...

We took the kids to the fair today and they had tons of fun. The weather report was for 86 and sunny, but it ended up sprinkling off and on and windy with a down poor as we were heading back to the car. At least the heavy rain and thunder held off until we were done. Some highlights...The kids really liked the duck races, the farm animals, petting zoo, and their favorite was probably the toddler fun zone. We did not end up going on any rides this year...Raquelle was a little clingy and unsure of the whole thing. They have sheep riding! After watching a few kids ride sheep (rodeo style) Raquelle was talking about riding a sheep for the next hour. So we went back and bought her a ticket ($5) to ride a sheep. When she got to the front of the line and it was her turn, she freaked out and started screaming and crying and clinging to Thad. So much for sheep riding. Maybe next year. For my local readers who have not been yet, it is for ages 2 to 8 and under 65 lbs. Anyway, here are some pictu...

I can't believe it's just 2 more months before we get to start trying all those at home methods to induce labor! It's amazing how time goes by so fast! I have stayed much healthier this pregnancy and am now reaping the benefits of that. I am currently about 15 lbs less then I was with Titus at this point, and as a result am much less uncomfortable and seem to have more energy to keep up with the kids. For a comparison, with both Titus and Raquelle, I out grew the size XL maternity pants before they were born and had to wear sweats for the last month. This time, I am in size M and they still fit quite comfortably. I do have one prayer request for everyone. If you could all please pray that the baby is born in the end of October, not November, we would really appreciate it! I am due Nov 3rd, and we just found out that if the baby is born by Oct 31st the hospital bill will be 100% covered, but starting Nov 1st, we would owe $1500 plus 20% (about $3000) for this bab...

I love Craigs list! Our new house does not come with washer, dryer or refrigerator. I was able to find used ones on craigs list very cheep! Yeah! I found a washer dryer set for $80, and a refrigerator for $150! Talk about a bargain! And yes, they work. We are going by the house tonight to sign papers, pay for it and get the keys...etc...then we are going to look at and pay for the washer & dryer, then the refrigerator. It will be a late night for the kids. Hopefully they will hold up with all the running around. Then, we will get home, put them to bed and spend a few more hours packing before we turn in. Busy days ahead! By the way, if there is anyone who reads my blog who lives locally and would like to help, let me know. We will be starting at 8:00 AM on Saturday. I am providing muffins and fruit for breakfast and pizza for lunch for anyone who shows up.

Raquelle has a new word. This is every Christian parents nightmare and I have no clue how to fix it! We were driving up to grandma's house Friday night, and Thad pointed out the big semi truck out the window. Raquelle pointed at it and said "OOOH! Truck!" Only, the TR in truck was pronounced as an F! She continued to point out every "truck" for the rest of the drive up. We spent the rest of the drive listening to "Big Truck" "See truck" "Ty Truck" "Oh no, truck" etc...all with the tr being pronounced as an F. We have since tried convincing her that the semi's are actually big cars, but she is too smart for that. She went to church with grandma, and in the church parking lot was kind enough to point out the "big trucks". We left the kids with my parents for the weekend and they had a little too much fun. My mom caught Raquelle playing with the phone a few hours after we left the kids with her. She...

Titus has funny feet. I thought when he first started walking along furniture that he looked a little bow legged. As he learned to walk, he kind of had a funny awkward look to his walk. A couple months ago, we were at the dr because he had a high fever. The dr asked if he always walked like that (looks like his balance is off). I told him yes, he just learned how to walk so he is still a little unstable. Then, 4th of July, my mom (thanks mom), pointed out that he turns his right foot in and drags the top of his foot. No wonder he falls down so much. He has now been walking long enough that I don't think balance is the issue. I finally asked the dr about it yesterday. Titus has an appointment in 2 weeks for evaluation. Depending on how the evaluation goes, it will be decided if he can be treated locally or if we will need to go to the pediatric orthopedist in Portland. Between now and then, they want me to make him wear his shoes on the wrong feet whenever he is awake....

Wow! That was fast! Thad and I agreed on a price range, I e-mailed every house and duplex listed on Craigs list that allowed dogs in that range. All but 2 had already been rented. Thad and I went to look at one together and it didn't work. I went and looked at the other on my own (he had to work), and we decided to apply for it, and were approved! So, that means I have 2 weeks to pack up everything we own and then move! EEK! Oh, and that is while being 6 months pregnant, working around two 1 yr olds and a 2 yr old, possibly having a hernia, and with Thad working 12 to 14 hour days! So, if anyone in town reads this blog and would like to come either help pack, or entertain the kids while I pack, that would be great! If you can help on moving day, we are hoping to do the final intensive packing August 1st, Move the 2nd, clean the 3rd and hopefully be out of here!