Doctor, doctor!

Devin wearing about a third of the stickers he got from the doctor.

He even shared them with Graham, what a sweet boy.

Yesterday was a very busy day, two doctor appointments.  It could've been a very long day but for whatever reason my kids love the doctor so we had lots of fun.  Caroline was up first with her 4 year check up.  Everything is fine but her pediatrician suggested getting her eyes checked formally.  She even did a great job when getting her shots.  We practiced pinching each other so she would kind of know what to expect, we're weird I know.  She sat there calmly got the ones in her arm trying to be as brave as possible but they burned just a little too much and her eyes swelled up with tears.  Poor thing.  She was such a good sport and once they were all over and the nurse brought in the treasure box the was feeling just fine again.  Devin and Graham were great too, just enjoyed getting out.  After naps Devin had his return to the opthamologist to see how his eyes are doing.  Turns our that his eye is responding to the patch and he can hold it straight through a blink but he's still not fixed.  His doctor actually said since he doesn't mind wearing it to up the time wearing it during the day up to 7 hours now.  Hopefully that will just help his eye correct a little faster.  So we'll be going back there in another 6 weeks to reaccess again.  Devin loves going to the eye doctor because he knows its his special thing, and his doctor is great with him.  He sat in the chair all by himself and had lots of fun.  So it was a busy day but fun we love doctors!  In other news Graham is 4 months old today!  He rolls over on both sides, reaches for the toys on his bouncer and LOVES being tickled under his chin and neck.  He'a the sweetest baby in the world, and we love him lots.

The list is in!

Yesterday Shawn submitted his rank list for residency programs!  For those that don't know how this process works getting into a residency is no fun at all.  First you apply to lots of different programs all around the country and hope and pray some school will deem you worthy enough to interview.  Then you go on interviews to the various schools (which is payed for by your own generous self) and tell them how wonderful their program is and of course you would be more than thrilled to be accepted to the residency.  And of course you have to do this while your wonderful wife stays home with all the kids and holds down the fort at home. After interviewing you continue to play to each school's vanity and send them thank you's and sending emails to various people their asking questions about the programs and so on.  Finally you rank them in what order you like the schools.  This isn't the end though because at the same time they rank you.  So now we are just waiting to see how we matched up.  Needless to say is a VERY nerve wracking process and I can't wait for the next few weeks to be over!  We find out in less than a month!   Let the waiting begin!

Caroline's Birthday

She went from this tiny 5 lb baby 

To this beautiful big 4 year old!

Yesterday was Caroline's favorite day of the year, her birthday.  She was so excited to turn 4 and "grow bigger" as she says.  It made me really sad that she's getting so big, so I tried not to think about how little she was when she was born but that didn't work and I cried like a baby anyways.  She had a fabulous day. We did a friend party last year and since her birthday was the same day as playgroup we just brought cupcakes and she thought it was her party.  Easiest party ever!  She had a blast running around with friends and eating cupcakes.  My parents came out and took us out to dinner which was so fun!  The waiters sang her happy birthday and she got to eat as many tortilla chips as she wanted.  She was in heaven.  Then we came home opened presents and she went to bed without any objections because she was so tired.  Today she's been playing with EVERYTHING she got but not for very long because she gets so excited about all her other things she gets distracted.  She had a great day and is now talking about next year when she turns 5.  That will be a sad day.  We love Caroline and are so glad she came so early to join our family, there is no one like her.

Valentine's Day

We had a great Valentines day this year.  In fact the whole weekend was great.  Shawn and I were finally able to go to the temple (thanks for babysitting mom) on Saturday morning and I was able to relieve some stress.  When we got home Devin and Caroline had made us Valentines and cookies.  They were really cute and I'll never forget what Caroline put in her card to us.  She drew a temple (a triangle) and then drew a straight line down from it, which according to her is the path we should take.  I love that girl.  She sure loves primary and apparently listens.  Devin started doing something pretty funny too.   Every time we put a shirt on him he says, "Look at me big head."  So maybe you don't think its that funny but this kid really does have a HUGE head and we've always teased him about it.  Yesterday was probably my favorite Valentines day so far.  Shawn made a fabulous dinner, homemade mac and cheese, asparagus, and pizza bread.  It was SO good.  Then we had some yummy strawberry tart courtesy of yours truly.  My mom also joined us for dinner and we always LOVE having her over.  She got the kids some cups that light up that have quickly become their favorite cups.  Shawn also bought me some new itunes songs to add to our collection, which I've been wanting for a while so I was very excited!  It was a great weekend I wish all our weekend could be so relaxing. Happy Valentines day!

Like Mother, Like Son

Oh my cute little Devin.  He makes me smile. (usually)  This post is pretty late as are most of my posts as of late.  As most of you know Devin got glasses a few months ago.  It turns out he got his vision from me and the reason he was running into things was because he couldn't see not because he's clumsy.  He's been doing very well with them and prefers wearing them, yeah that's how bad his eyes are.  Anyways, his opthomoligist had a follow up appointment to see how his glasses were working.  Well the glasses work great but one of his eyes doesn't which is why he's in the patch.  We have to patch his good eye in hope that his weaker eye will strengthen.  And of course he's a good sport about it too.  He has to wear it for 6 hours a day which for him turns out being most of the day because of naps.  He is a real trooper and most mornings he reminds me, "Patch mommy."  Hopefully his eye is getting better and he won't have to wear it for too long.  I had the same thing when I was little and wore one for almost a year so hopefully we caught it soon enough.  We'll find out soon enough!

2 month checkup... a lot late!

I'm a horrible mom.  Yesterday Graham had his 2 month check up.  Now that in itself is great but Graham is now over 3 months old.  Yikes!  I had some trouble with getting insurance worked out which is why it took so long.  No need to worry though he's just fine.  Only 13 lbs 11 oz and 23 1/4in long.  He's a pretty average sized kid, except for his head.  Its starting to catch up to his brother and sister's size in the 90th percentile.  What can I say we have some big headed children, that's how we like them.  He also rolled over for the first time last night, which was pretty exciting.  I'm actually surprised he is already rolling over because we don't give him much time on the floor lest he gets mauled by his older siblings.  Way to go Graham.  I don't think he's ever been as cranky as yesterday after shots, poor little guy.  Anyways he's a great baby and we love having him around to cuddle with.

It's Over!

Shawn finished up his last interview this past weekend.  All I have to say is wow I'm glad its over.  I'm so happy to have him home every weekend for the next few months.  It was a horrible trip, he got stuck in Charlotte because of weather and missed the interview.  He was able to get in touch with the school and they stayed late to wait and interview him a little later in the day.  Its a good thing too because it turns out that he really liked the school.  So now we get to decided how to rank the 10 different schools!  Yeah, I"m so excited!  This month Shawn is doing a rotation all the way in the Woodlands which neither of us are excited about.  I think we're both ready for Shawn to be done with med school.  Only three months of school left (he's taking May off) let the countdown begin!