What more can I say?
Thanks to my WONDERFUL hubby for the FABULOUS gift!
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Ffion's Blessing
On Sunday, September 12th, 2010 we blessed our beautiful daughter
Ffion Lillian Clarice Worsey
We were hoping to do it at church before my mom and dad flew back to Wales, but it didn't go to plan so we blessed her in our home. It was still just as special, thanks to everyone who attended. She was so blessed to have so many worthy priesthood holders surround her as daddy blessed her.
After the blessing we had a great family dinner I think there was just over 40 people here!!! The entertainment was provided by Dale who skillfully vacuum up millions of flies that came in while we had all the doors open. It was kinda funny, 40 people watching him as he sucked them up one at a time, almost cheering ~ yeah, we're pretty lame, but watching was addictive! Despite the funness (not sure that's even a word) of it, it was pretty gross, I kinda felt like I was in an outhouse, not in my home! Yuk!
{would like to insert a picture here if anyone took one of the flies}
Anyway, it was a wonderful day. Thanks to all my wonderful family and friends for coming!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Ffion and her first week
Well, she's here and she's beautiful! Ffion arrived safely after a 4.5 hour labour from start of induction on Friday, September 10th, 2010 at 2:45pm. She weighed in at 6lbs 12oz and measured 19 inches long (49 cm).
In my earlier predictions, I might have been dreaming with most of them, but honestly - many dreams came true!
She's a picture of health, she came on a day that suited most, she weighed 6lbs 12oz (now how's that for a prediction, 1oz off), she did arrive after just one push and I did manage to get into my pre-pregnancy jeans.....ok, so I won't brag, it took me till day 3.
So far she is a fabulous baby. She feeds between 9-10pm, sleeps till 4am, feeds, poops and then sleeps till between 8-9am. How did I manage that one eh? She is wonderful.
The girls adore her, especially Aylish. She LOVES to help - sometimes a bit too much. She has already had her straw from her pop in Ffion's mouth (of course Ffion was thirsty) and a couple of days ago she picked her up out of bed and brought her to me yelling "mom, I got her"! If Ffion can survive Aylish I truly believe she will survive ANYTHING!
Shannon, Keira and Rylee love her to bits too. There is always a queue to hold her, it's the first thing they want to do when they wake up in the morning, it's really sweet. I am so lucky to have 5 beautiful, healthy little girls, I love each of them so much.
Richard is as usual, the perfect husband. Always willing to help and support me. I'm amazed at how blessed I am.
Mom and Dad have been here the past 3 weeks and it's been wonderful. I love them so much and appreciate all that they do for me and my family. Today is a sad day for me cause they flew home. I know that in time we will be together again, I just wish it would hurry up and come!
In my earlier predictions, I might have been dreaming with most of them, but honestly - many dreams came true!
She's a picture of health, she came on a day that suited most, she weighed 6lbs 12oz (now how's that for a prediction, 1oz off), she did arrive after just one push and I did manage to get into my pre-pregnancy jeans.....ok, so I won't brag, it took me till day 3.
So far she is a fabulous baby. She feeds between 9-10pm, sleeps till 4am, feeds, poops and then sleeps till between 8-9am. How did I manage that one eh? She is wonderful.
The girls adore her, especially Aylish. She LOVES to help - sometimes a bit too much. She has already had her straw from her pop in Ffion's mouth (of course Ffion was thirsty) and a couple of days ago she picked her up out of bed and brought her to me yelling "mom, I got her"! If Ffion can survive Aylish I truly believe she will survive ANYTHING!
Shannon, Keira and Rylee love her to bits too. There is always a queue to hold her, it's the first thing they want to do when they wake up in the morning, it's really sweet. I am so lucky to have 5 beautiful, healthy little girls, I love each of them so much.
Richard is as usual, the perfect husband. Always willing to help and support me. I'm amazed at how blessed I am.
So here she is, the newest member of our family.
Ffion Lillian Clarice Worsey, the perfect little angel.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
The Bike
This summer we decided that it was time for Shannon to hand down her bike to Keira and get a bigger one for herself. We decided that we would use this and teach her the need to save. We didn't ask her to save for the whole thing, just $30 towards it. That shouldn't be hard right?
How wrong was I? Oh my goodness, I never knew how hard it was going to be. Shannon did very well at earning money towards her bike but had a difficult time with not spending it (I know, I know, that's most of us right?). She frequently visited the gas station with friends and treated them to whatever, spending $10 - $15 a shot! It was sooooo FRUSTRATING!
We finally decided that drastic measures needed to be made for her to take this task seriously. We lowered the seat on her bike and told her that the bike now belonged to Keira and she no longer had one to ride until she had the $30. Believe it or not there was still one more episode of 'spending' money after we had done this! She was $9 off her $30 for a couple of weeks when finally her younger sister got so tired of waiting for her to earn this money she kindly donated her portion of the recycling money towards the bike.
It was a very exciting day for ALL OF US on Saturday when she finally got to buy her bike. We've all learned a lot from this, especially me, I don't think I'm as ready as I'd like to be for my kids to grow up & make the mistakes of life!
How wrong was I? Oh my goodness, I never knew how hard it was going to be. Shannon did very well at earning money towards her bike but had a difficult time with not spending it (I know, I know, that's most of us right?). She frequently visited the gas station with friends and treated them to whatever, spending $10 - $15 a shot! It was sooooo FRUSTRATING!
We finally decided that drastic measures needed to be made for her to take this task seriously. We lowered the seat on her bike and told her that the bike now belonged to Keira and she no longer had one to ride until she had the $30. Believe it or not there was still one more episode of 'spending' money after we had done this! She was $9 off her $30 for a couple of weeks when finally her younger sister got so tired of waiting for her to earn this money she kindly donated her portion of the recycling money towards the bike.
It was a very exciting day for ALL OF US on Saturday when she finally got to buy her bike. We've all learned a lot from this, especially me, I don't think I'm as ready as I'd like to be for my kids to grow up & make the mistakes of life!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
37 Weeks...the countdown is on
This is me, 37 weeks pregnant with our LAST baby. We have already been blessed with four beautiful daughters and will soon be welcoming the 5th little girl into our family to complete daddy's 5 a-side girls soccer team! Three cheers for Dad!!!!
Here are some things about this pregnancy:
Here are my predictions for what's to come:
Yep, that's how it will all go - just like I've planned. I will block from my mind what we all know to be true...the pain. My mom's doctor told her when she was expecting me that "it goes in easier than it comes out" - how true that is.
Here are some things about this pregnancy:
- 2nd best pregnancy for me (only beaten by Shannon's, but I was 22 then, not so young these days)
- I can get heartburn from anything....I mean anything - I think I get it from breathing
- I cannot eat pickles, peppers or cucumbers - chocolate is ok
- No water retention, despite it being summer (yay)
- I still hate under the bump maternity clothes
- Was most tired with this one for the first trimester
- 3rd trimester has been relatively easy
- I've measured small throughout the whole thing (never happened before - I always measure big, with Aylish I'm sure I measured enormous)
- Moving at 7 months isn't fun
- The whole pregnancy has felt shorter than previous ones, though when I count the months on the calendar they've all been the same length
- I've had great support from family and friends but have missed having mom around
Here are my predictions for what's to come:
- I will have a scheduled induction on a date that suits EVERYONE
- 1.5 hour labour from start to finish
- 1 good push and she'll glide out (she better glide - I'm sure Aylish made the path big enough for me to deliver a calf!)
- She'll be a picture of health
- She will have lots of beautiful red hair
- She will weigh 6lbs 11oz
- She will be 22 inches long
- My hair and makeup will stay in place throughout
- I will shower immediately following her birth and dress in pre-pregnancy jeans
Yep, that's how it will all go - just like I've planned. I will block from my mind what we all know to be true...the pain. My mom's doctor told her when she was expecting me that "it goes in easier than it comes out" - how true that is.
Wish me luck!
P.S. Meals, flowers and gifts greatly welcomed!!! Hehehe!
Monday, August 23, 2010
The Patience of a 6 Year Old
I love it when you learn from your kids. All of my girls are pretty good at helping each other and looking out for one another, but one of my little sweethearts goes far beyond expectations, and she's only 6.
Keira is always willing to help, especially if it's Aylish who needs her. She is the first to help Aylish when she can't do something, if she's sad or needs someone to play with. However, night before last she did something that I don't think many 6 year olds would EVER do.
All of the girls have their own bedrooms now and for some reason most mornings Aylish makes her way down to Keira's bedroom and climbs into bed with her. Sometimes this is REALLY early, Keira never complains.
Back to the story......so at some point night before last Aylish makes her way down to Keira's bedroom and gets into bed with her. Little did Keira know minutes later Aylish would throw up all over her pillow and bed. Now what would you do if this was you and you were 6? Here's what Keira did. She climbed out of bed, got Aylish out of her puky jammies, washed her face and hands, put her in fresh jammies, stripped the bedding off her bed and placed it in the laundry room and then took Aylish back up to her bedroom and they went back to sleep. Richard and I never even knew any of this was going on. When I asked Keira in the morning why she didn't come and get me she said it was because she knew that I sleeping and she was already awake, she didn't want to make me tired too.
Keira is so patient and thoughtful, a true Christlike example to me. I love you Keira xxx
Keira is always willing to help, especially if it's Aylish who needs her. She is the first to help Aylish when she can't do something, if she's sad or needs someone to play with. However, night before last she did something that I don't think many 6 year olds would EVER do.
All of the girls have their own bedrooms now and for some reason most mornings Aylish makes her way down to Keira's bedroom and climbs into bed with her. Sometimes this is REALLY early, Keira never complains.
Back to the story......so at some point night before last Aylish makes her way down to Keira's bedroom and gets into bed with her. Little did Keira know minutes later Aylish would throw up all over her pillow and bed. Now what would you do if this was you and you were 6? Here's what Keira did. She climbed out of bed, got Aylish out of her puky jammies, washed her face and hands, put her in fresh jammies, stripped the bedding off her bed and placed it in the laundry room and then took Aylish back up to her bedroom and they went back to sleep. Richard and I never even knew any of this was going on. When I asked Keira in the morning why she didn't come and get me she said it was because she knew that I sleeping and she was already awake, she didn't want to make me tired too.
Keira is so patient and thoughtful, a true Christlike example to me. I love you Keira xxx
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Love Hate Relationship
Aylish and her cousin Kalia have a funny relationship. They love to play together but sometimes things don't go to plan and their little tempers flair. Kalia is 6 months older but Aylish is bigger in size so you'd think it was an equal match. In this case though, it doesn't really work like that. Kalia always (no that makes my kid sound wimpy) usually comes out on top - I have NO IDEA where she gets that from, huh Heather!?!?!?!
Anyway, yesterday we spent the day at Park Lake. These two girls were playing great together down on the beach then all of a sudden I notice Aylish throw down her shovel, yell at Kalia and come stomping up the beach. And this is why:
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Obviously they had a disagreement of some sorts!
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