Beach Time

For our 3rd year wedding anniversary Ned and I had brunch at Salty's on Redondo Beach. It was the best brunch ever. The weather was beautiful and we had a view of the beach. We had alone time for 3 hours. The sun was out and we started seeing families at the park, walking at the pier, and playing in the sand. So instead of enjoying alone time we decided to go home and pick up the boys and Red and just have a day at the beach.

I know we're crazy. Perfect chance to be alone but we go ahead a ruin it by picking up the boys. Plus my sister hardly offers to watch the boys so we should have taken advantage but most of our conversation was about how far we've come and how our family has grown just made us miss the boys and picking them up to enjoy the weather with us just felt right. This was Davin's first trip to the beach. Kingston's first time on the sand since he learned to walk. We live in Seattle so beach trips are rare.

The following weekend we met up with Casault grandparents at Seahurst beach park. Kingston had a blast playing in the sand with me and grandpa Rick.

July, August, and now September

I have no idea where summer went, but its officially gone. Actually, forget summer, more than half of 2010 is gone. I've been gone from my blog for a minute too. Well let me give you the updates on my boys.

Kingston will be 20 months this month. Its crazy how fast everything is going. In May, I signed him up in a co-op preschool in Burien. He starts next week. Its really a playschool. Kids from 1 year to 2 years in one room for three hours. One parent will be with their child the whole time so its really a playgroup but in a classroom atmosphere. I've met some of the moms already. Most of the moms have 2 or more kids a few years apart, either part-time or stay at home moms. It should be interesting.

Davin will be 5 months this month. We had our 4 month appointment. Currently, Davin is 11.10lbs and 24 inches. He's a little baby but strong. He's rolling over, kicking a lot, and reaching for things. Davin is a sweet little baby. My youngest boy loves to cuddle and be held. I can't wait to see how much more he'll grow and develop.

I think that I mentioned the Ned has started a new job with Pacific Rail and he loves it. He gets a lot of OT which is helping him catch up for the 2 months he was just working on Gary's car.

As for me, I'll be going back to school either this quarter (wait listed) or winter quarter. I'll be going back to work the end of the month but only limited part-time. Yahoo!!!! 2 days a week but full 8 hours shifts. I don't care though, I get more time with my boys.

My life is getting busier and busier but I'll always try and update when I can. I guess thats a life of a mother and a wife.

Busy June

It's been a minute since I've posted anything. I had a very busy June. I had something going on every week of June.

• Dinner and Dancing with the Cousins
• Dinner and Dancing for Leigh's birthday
• Date Night
• Small BBQ for Ned's birthday
• Marquel's 7th birthday party
• House Warming

I drank quite a few times and didn't lose much weight. I really need to focus on my diet. I have to go to a wedding in September and I want to fit into a nice little dress. I decided to not drink beer or liquor until the wedding. I have 10lbs to lose. I just need to focus. I have to utilize my time better. I did have a fun month so it was totally worth it.

Brotherly Love

So its been a few months now and I can honestly say these boys are BFFs, well at least for now. Kingston is very loving towards his little brother, lots of hugs and kisses. But like all toddlers they have short attentions spans so those hugs and kisses are short lived. Who wants to hug and kiss little brother when you can throw plastic blocks against the wall or bang on a big metal bowl with a big plastic spoon. But I know before I know it Kingston will be showing Davin all his favorite play time activities. And with two boys I hope that the brotherly bond will not be loud, rough, and costly activities. Yeah right, well a mom can dream. Enjoy the pictures.

One Month Report

I can't believe my sweet little Davin is one month old. I have a feeling he will be mama's boy. He is a cuddler which my cutie pie Kingston, never really cared for, and he always wants me close to him. I can't say yet what kind of personality he has yet because sleeps about 20 hours a day. I can't really image any of it because Kingston is not what I thought he was even 2 months ago. They both are so young still and developing. I do know I feel blessed and excited to just watch them both grow. Davin does the cutest thing, he laughs a lot. Not just with a smile or he actually makes a sound. He sounds like he would have a husky or raspy voice. I can't wait for him to talk.

He is a light sleeper. He's still sleeping with Ned and I, but every time we move or adjust the blanket he gets startled and throws his hands and legs up in the air, its the funniest thing. He is a love mama's milk. He is as ravenous has big brother.

Physically he probably weighs 7lbs now and I know for sure he's gotten taller because he can't fit any of his premie clothes, the pants look are high water now. He has been breaking out with baby acne but doctor said its normal. He has beautiful light brown eyes. He is his daddy's son for sure, he has more Casault features. He is very lean and long. But with infants everything is always changing. I'm sure it will be a different report next month, maybe next week.

10 Days Later

Rare moment, he's awake!!!

Just a quick update on the family:

-Davin is doing great. He sleeps about 22 hours a day, feeding well, and seems to be gaining weight. He's umbilical cord just fell yesterday, I wanted to keep it but it freaked me out.

-Kingston is getting use to little brother. He loves to give Davin lots of kisses. I think I need to stimulate him more with educational activities. Is 15 months too early for flashcard games? I feel like he should know more than 5 words. Dada, Mama, Baby, Stinky, and Banana are ones I hear him say a lot. Please if you have recommendations leave me a comment. Thanks.

Kingston looking at the fishes at the doctor's office. This was Kingston's 15 month checkup.

-Mama is doing great. My back still hurts but I have medicine for that =P. I can fit my jeans again =P. Breast milk is flowing and I'm actually freezing some already. I might not be able to stay out the 6 months I wanted =(. Its okay, that's the sacrifice you have to make for your family.

-Papa is great help. Ned works in the morning and helps me when he gets off. He's unemployed and working on his friend's car for a paycheck. I'm a little worried because he was suppose to apply for a position at Metro but he dropped the ball on turning in the application on time. I'm not going to lie, its very irritating that he wasn't on top of it with that job because he could have gotten it or at least gotten a interview. It was hinted to him to apply for a mechanic position. Now he just has to sit there and wait. I'm not comfortable with the instability we have right now. It really stresses me out. Another stress I don't need, I'm already worried about who's going to to watch my boys when I go back to work.

Welcome Davin Zatique Casault

Davin Zatique Casault

Born 2:33am

Weight: 6lbs

Height: 19inches

So I didn't make my May due date. I knew I wouldn't, but thought I'd make my 37th week but I was 2 days short. It was a short labor. I felt contractions all day but I didn't feel the stronger contractions til 8pm. Went to the hospital around 10pm and gave birth at 2:33am. Although this was a more painful than my first pregnancy, it was a quick one. a short 15 minutes of pushing and there he was latching on to the breast and feeding for about 1 hour. Yes, I said an hour. Davin is one week old now and feeds very well.

I said more painful for one reason and one reason only, Dr. Martin had to reach inside me to get my placenta out, yup I said it, go inside and reach for my placenta. It hurt worst than the contractions. It was the worst 5 minutes ever. I felt every movement. She reached for the placenta three times. Dr. Martin must of known it was not going to be easy because the whole time she kept apologizing. When she was done she was picking at the pan of placenta and goo to make sure she didnt leave anything inside. I must admit I was scared because my aunt died of complications with the placenta, they must of left pieces inside because she kept bleeding.

Okay, enough of the bad stuff, something funny happened, well I think its funny. My water didn't break so Dr. Martin had to break my water and it gushed out and splashed on Dr. Martin, the nurse and Ned's mom, Debbie. I was like I threw a bucket of water at them. LOL...