ER Expierence

Last night Kinley had a falling out of the crib accident. Both girls were put to bed at their normal time 8:00 and some nights they will play in the room together before falling asleep. I have never been concerned with them playing in their together because it will bring back memories and bonding experiences that I had with my sisters when we used to share a room....

Somehow Kinley flipped out of the crib, and during this time Presley had taken her step stool against the crib so that Presley could be eye level with her to play. Well unfortunately the wood floor didn't break her fall, instead the corner of the stool did and she face planted into it the corner of the stepping stool.

I heard Presley cry before Kinley, so I as I heard the thump noise I ran into their room and saw Kinley laying on the ground. It was dark in there so I immediately picked her up and grabbed her head to feel for a bump. To my surprise as I turned the light on I saw that it wasn't her head that was injured but the right side of her face. I panicked, it looked like scene from a horror movie. Blood down her face, eye swollen, immediate bruising, my baby! I freaked.

I took her into the ER right away. Wade stayed with Presley at home trying to put her back to sleep while he put the mattress at the lowest setting. When arriving at the ER I saw that it was crowded. Walking in with my baby girl in my arms, hoping that they will take her to be seen immediately because of the obvious injuries on her face. Sitting there she started to act a little weird, I went to the desk and asked them how much longer will it be to be seen? The receptionist said "there is forty people in front of you ma'am, so a couple of hours" I was shocked, it was a blow to my stomach. I then proceeded to tell her that Kinley's behavior was off and I was concerned considering this was a head injury. Then again she proceeded to tell me "there is a big wait, and you have to wait." I lost it....all my morals and self discipline were left at the door...I won't go into what I said exactly, but trust me there is nothing worse a person can do but to stand in the way of a mother protecting her child. I got seen immediately.....

There were a few very scary complications, she wasn't responding as quickly as they wanted so they needed to evaluate her. They put IVs and did CT scans. The results showed some swelling in the right side of her head, so they kept us there longer. As I waited to hear the results, I just kept praying. I laid right next to her because even the chair right next to her bed was to far away for me. I moved wires aside gently trying not disturb her or them so I could be closer to her. Snuggling her breathing her in as much as I could because I had no idea what was about to happen next. I thought to myself I almost lost her once, I can't be do this again. A few hours later the nurse came in and said the swelling was due to the tissue around the head and that they will discharge her so we can finally get home. Best news I heard all night. I'm so happy she's okay....

My baby.

Coming back to her room after the CT Scan

Poor baby

My MOST Precious Possessions

Sure being a parent is hard and especially if your doing your job right-it's really hard! Waking up all hours of the night with your infant, dealing with your toddlers new love for words like "NO!", Dealing with time-outs and tantrums, setting boundaries and rules, sticking to your initial word and not backing down, the dirty diapers, the constant mess, the constant laundry and dishes, the potty training..I think you get the point, right? I could go on and on with a list of things that makes being a parent hard.
But it's moments like these; that this so-called long list now seems shorter. All that hard work doesn't seem so hard anymore, moments like these aren't guaranteed forever and children grow up fast. I wouldn't have it any other way because if this is my reward, I would gladly take a snuggle or silly face smiles in exchange of all my hard work any day and in any life time.

Obsession.

Chai Tea Latte with an added shot of espresso. How I love thee. You make my mornings bearable. You have this magic power in you to make stepping on toys in the morning less annoying. You make the walls I run into, seem like padded cushions. The sweet aroma you carry outweighs the aroma from my one year old diaper. Your warmth in my hands helps silence the annoying songs from cartoons in the morning...I thank you for being my latest obsession and for being the wife that every wife needs in the morning.

Sisters.

What life is truly about...

Marker Fun!

Was excited to show me how the markers she was coloring with were "tickling" her hands.

Baby Slings and Things...

I was going through pictures on my computer and saw these...From the looks of it, I believe we were watching the horses race at Santa Anita race track. Wade must of taken these that day. I must admit, though these backpacks were hard on my back at times, I do miss holding the girls in them. I remember Wade and I would rock, paper, scissor it to see who had to carry the backpack. As I look back now, I wish I held the backpack all the time. They just grow so fast.

Watching Presley at what she does best, explore!

Loved when Kinley would fall asleep in it and would rest her head on my arm. Just like in this picture....

Presley on the little horse toy spotting her daddy taking pictures. I also love how I have the racing form in my back pocket ;) Multi-tasking at its finest!

Presley Jones

Me: "Presley can you smile for the camera please?"
Presley:"yes, mommy." (ha, it was a pure sarcasm tone)
Me: " okay on the count of three say cheeesssse. one!..two!...three...."
Presley: "cheese...."

You can tell by looking at the picture that her "cheese" was filled with excitement and pure enjoyment.....love 3 year olds. I really do though.

Kinley's 1st Birthday Party

It was Minnie Mouse theme. I know I've said this many times before but I can't believe she's 1! I remember Presley's first birthday party as if it happened yesterday. Time goes by so fast. I really do try and step back from my crazy life and enjoy them being little.

We are so blessed with our girls.

Minnie tag cupcakes..I don't bake so store bought..can you tell by plastic container?

Can you tell she didn't enjoy her cake? ha

Standing, walking & talking big 1 year old! ahh slow down!

Big sister Presley striking a pose for me :) that's my girl! ha

Kinley's first birthday cake

"His & Her" party bags and I made them! You don't see that everyday.

and of course, it's not a party until you bust out a pinata!

Pre-Game Birthday Party

Since Kinley's birthday was on a weekday we thought it would be nice to start our own little family tradition, in which the four of us celebrate and do a mini party before the big party the following weekend. Almost like a warm up, instead with cake and presents! Lucky! There was a little jealousy going on with Presley when she saw the cake and present for Kinley, but I then surprised her with a gift and told her this was a present for her because she has been such a good big sister this whole year. She felt included, so that was settled. phew;)

Eating her First birthday cake :)(Note:two cute little teeth!)

Frosting in her hair....

Enjoying her cake with big sister Presley

Kinley now trying to steal some of Presley's....

This is one Happy 1 year old!

Always Smiling

This girl can always put a smile on my face. I'm so grateful for her and her corky personality!
I was in the living room playing with Kinley when I heard Presley in my room. When I asked what she was doing she responded with "Just one minute." Sitting there I knew she was up to something so I walked into my room and saw Miss P on the computer. When I asked what she was doing she turned around and had her daddy's glasses on and was pretend typing on the keyboard and said "mom, I'm doing homework." I didn't even knew she knew the word homework, let alone knowing how to do homework. She can always make me laugh. It's never a dull moment in this house with these girls.

Presley doing "homework"

So darn cute! She looks like her daddy in these glasses.

A Year of Love, Laughter and Fun!

At exactly 2:06am my sweet baby was born. She was 7.3lbs and 18.5 inches long. I can't believe it was only a year ago that she was placed in the NICU just hours after being born because of a very severe case of jaundice that was an ABO incompatibility. Her levels were rising, and they were rising fast. Treatment was started immediately and she was being very closely watched by her doctor and nurses. I will always remember those days and weeks in my life. These memories are still so fresh in my mind because we could have lost her. I have never been so scared and unsure. I thank God all the time for blessing us with the Neonatologist and nurses that took care of Kinley. If it wasn't for them, she wouldn't be here today celebrating her first birthday. She has been growing so beautifully and has been the perfect completion of our family. Happy birthday baby. We are so happy to be celebrating this year with you :) Many more to come! xoxo



If you want to read more on this Jaundice Kinley had here is a great link:
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001306.htm