The Holidays Have Begun!

Well, this year has been an eventful one. In January we discovered we were expecting another child. Jordan and I were so thrilled! We could hardly wait to have another child and Sarah was practically begging for a baby brother. Fortunately for us, since Sarah was persistent we were having a boy, we ended up having a one.
In April Jordan was transferred to the Logan Maceys store. This change brought excitement as I was to return home to Logan after nearly 7 years. In May Jordan began his new job, leaving Sarah and I to live in Salt Lake till the house sold or until the birth of Daniel. Unfortunately the house hasn’t sold yet, but we’re all together in Logan. But through the trial of being separated we all learned and were reminded of how much we truly do love each other.
Daisy, our crazy yellow lab, tore the ACL in her other leg. This brings good news, in a weird sort of way, because now Daisy can’t tear another ACL. Both of her back legs have had surgery and both are brand-spakin’-new, or as Jordan put’s it “she has a completely new rear end.” No hunting this season, again, but surely next year she’ll be up and ready for it.
Daniel was born bright and early on Wednesday September 15th. It was a planned c-section. I still think it was a little weird being able to plan my own child’s birth since babies usually chose their very own date. Fortunately Daniel’s birth and my recovery went very well.
Now the holidays are here and I can’t wait to spend them with my two beautiful children. God has truly blessed me and my family throughout this year. Despite the trial of selling a house in this poor economy, we’re still all together. I have two happy and healthy children. Jordan’s job is great and he loves the Logan community. We wish you and your family a very happy and plentiful 2011.

Sarah-isims to Remember:
Said when told to go to bed:
Nana: It’s time for bed Sarah.
Sarah: No, let’s watch a movie.
Nana: No, Sarah, let’s go read some books and go to bed.
Sarah: How about we watch a movie?
Nana: No, Sarah, it’s time to read books.
Sarah: Nana, can we watch the news?
Calling Daisy:
Come here Heifer.
Said to a little boy in nursery whose diaper was a little too low:
Crack kills.
Said while the Sacrament was being passed:
ROAR!
Said while cutting through cart traffic at the store:
Ex-squeeze me! Ex-squeeze me!
Said when I called her “Princess”:
I’m not a Princess, Momma. I’m Sarah.
Said when she had a stuffy nose:
Momma, I need to blow my nose. I have bats in the cave.
Said after my final doctor appointment:
Is Momma all better? Can I jump on you now?
Said after falling and hitting her chin:
Momma, I broke my chinney-chin-chin!
Said to Nana at 6am after the first snowfall in Logan (she squeezed Nana’s cheeks together just to make sure she was listening):
Nana, did Santa come yet? It snowed.
Said while cleaning the Thanksgiving turkey:
Grandpa, that’s a big pig!

First Snow Storm...err...Blizzard!

Well, moving up to Logan has been great so far. It's nice to be home. The mountains are close, there's hardly any traffic, and it only takes 10 minutes to drive somewhere unlike in SL. Having said that, the weather is a different story. Yes, we get snow in SL, but we don't get the tempratures Logan gets in the winter. The high, you ask? Well, it is a blistering 10 degrees. The low? Well, that is a smoldering -15 degrees. Welcome back to Sibera...err...Logan.

Sarah loves it. Her and Jon and Daisy built 2 snowmen. Sarah and I had a fun snowball fight too. Momma won, but only because Sarah stopped and ate a chunck out of each snowball she made to throw at me. It's been great fun. And, it really does feel like Christmas time. Thank goodness Thanksgiving is tomorrow otherwise we'd have a long wait till Christmas.

Daniel is doing well. He's growing right up. He had his 2 month wellness and immunizations last week. He was in the 75th percentile for his height and only in the 25th percentile for his weight. He's going to be like Sarah, tall and skinny. Do I have a future basketball star on my hands? Possibly.

Daniel is very coordinated for his age. He is 2 months old and plays with his toys. He's very aware of his hands and sees well enough to know where to move them to hit the toys and make noise. Watching young minds delevop is so neat. Just goes to show God does know what he's doing.

November Fun

Well, this month has already gone by so fast. I know it is only the 8th, but still, it's zipped right by. I go back to work on Wednesday of this week and I know time will only go by quicker.

It's been great having Jon home. Sarah loves him! He made a huge pile of leaves for her to hide and jump in. She would cover herself and then hold really still. As soon as we were close enough, she'd jump out of the leaves and shout, "Here I am!" It is so adorable! Daisy had just as much fun I think. She would jump up into the air, catch all the leaves she could, and then eat them. Jon has found this to be very entertaining. There really is a reason we call her Crazy Daisy.

Daniel is growing right up. He has learned to smile, not just when there's gas, but really smile. It is so neat. He also plays with his toys. He's only 8 weeks old, but he's figured out how to play with his toys and make rattling noises with them. He also laughs. It is a cute laugh. I can tell he's still trying to really figure out how to do it. He's such a smiley, happy baby. I couldn't ask for more. I've really enjoyed being a stay at home

mother.

Halloween

Well, I finally found my camera! Yeah!! I lost it the day of Halloween/the day Utah celebrates Halloween anyway. We carved pumpkins on Friday to start things off. Nana helped Sarah while Dada watched Daniel.

I was able to take some photos of Sarah as Cinderella and some of Daniel as Gus-Gus, but not too good of ones. They were so cute! I sewed both costumes. I went as a witch because Sarah kept saying I was one. I just went with the flow. Too bad the weather didn't cooperate this year. We've been pampered the last two Halloweens with really warm weather.

On Sunday Daniel was blest in church. It was great and Jordan gave a wonderful blessing. He blessed Daniel that he'd seek and education and enjoy learning, that he'd listen to and obey his parents, have a desire to serve a full time mission, and marry a worthy woman in the temple. He also blest him that he'd be healthy and strong. All wonderful, wonderful things.

Jon also gave his mission report since he got home from Cebu, Philippines on Thursday. It was great doing both of them together and seeing all the family. We hosted Jordan's family for the weekend. It was a great week, although busy and stressful.

October Fun

Well, it's been way too long since I've updated the blog. So much has happened so quickly. I can't believe how quickly time flies when you're enjoying life.

Daniel is growing like a weed! He's so big and he's really stretching out, just like Sarah did. The poor boy will never know what a fat roll is because he'll just stretch and stretch some more. I guess it is in the Resch genes because Jorda is way tall...then again I'm pretty tall for a girl too. I guess my kids get it from the two of us.

Sarah is adjusting to the life of big sisterhood really well. There are times she struggles with splitting Mommy's attention, but overall she's a real sport. I do try and make time for her and just her as well. I know how hard it is to go from 100% attention to 50% attention. But, we're doing really well and Sarah is very independent and plays with her toys by herself when my time is being occupied with Daniel.

I love October. One of the reasons is the smell of fall. I just love it. I also like the cooler days as well. Almost every day Sarah, Daniel and I walk to the park the "long" way which is about a mile or a little more. It's great to get out in the fresh fall air and walk. Daisy comes too and is very good about not pulling me too (as long as her gentle leader is on, anyway).

The second reason I love October is Halloween. I've been very busy making the kids costumes. Sarah is Cinderella this year and Daniel is going to be Gus-Gus. Sarah's costume is finished and I'm currently working on finishing Daniel's. If I have time I'll sew myself a Fairy Godmother costume. But, we'll just have to see how ambitious I really am.

The Pumpkin Walk is this week. Sarah, Jordan, Becca, and I went to the park to carve pumpkins for them to display around the Pumpkin Walk. Jordan's not into Halloween or decorating or anyting, but he was awesome and helped Sarah carve her pumpkin. He even enjoyed himself, I dare say. Nana watched Daniel while we went, I wasn't about to let him get chilled and sick.

So, just around the corner I'll post all the Halloween pictures! I'm so excited!!

Daniel Everett Resch

Little baby Daniel arrived at 7:04am weighing 7 lbs. 13 oz. on 09/15/10. He's so adorable! Everything went according to plan, which pleased me. Considering the horrible experience I had delivering Sarah it seemed like a breeze delivering Daniel.

My Mom and Jordan were there in the morning for the delivery. The hospital had both of them dress up in sanitary outfits, which I called "hazmat clothing." Both of them looked like scientists from a secret government facility. All they gave me was a hospital gown and a hoody, which I don't think was necessary, but the anthologist put one on me anyway when I made fun of Jordan and Mom.

When Daniel was born he was really quiet, but so was Sarah I thought. My Mom said her babies came out screaming to high heaven, but Daniel didn't cry at all till they started bathing him. Unlike with Sarah, Daniel stayed in the room with me and wasn't rushed off to the nursery. He was doing so well, there wasn't a need to take him away like they did Sarah. So Mom and Jordan were able to stay with me for the entire c-section. That was nice as well.

Later that day Sarah met her little baby brother. She was so excited to meet him. She rushed into my room and quickly introduced herself to Daniel. She kept saying, "That's a baby, Mama." I'm so glad Sarah likes her baby brother. Hopefully it stays that way for the rest of her life, too.

I got visits from Jordan's family on Wednesday afternoon. It was good to see them and they were able to hold Daniel for a little bit. Lunch made me really sick, so they ended up leaving shortly after. I don't blame them. I don't do well with anesthesia.

Fortunately by dinner I felt much better and was able to keep most of my meal, thanks to some miracle medicine the hospital gave me. Sarah saw her brother one more time that day and left with Nana to spend the night at the house.

On Friday I got a visit from my family in Logan. Auntie Becca, Auntie Liz, Grandpa, Sarah, and Nana all came to visit me. It was great to have so many come to support me during this new transition. Daniel is surely loved.

Overall, a great birthing experience.

Daniel looks a lot like Daddy, very little like Mommy, and a lot like his sister Sarah Marie. He's a very well mannered baby, doesn't cry too much, and lets me sleep for most of the night already! Last night I only woke up twice to feed him. Sarah didn't get to that point until she was about 5 months old. Of course I know there will be nights were sleep doesn't exist, like on Tuesday night when Daniel was up every 2 hours to eat, but overall he's a very, very good baby boy.

I'm still recovering from my c-section, but this go around I'm not in as much pain. I'm also very, very happy to have two beautiful children and a loving husband who is so willing to help me out. I'm not 100% normal yet, but give me another couple of weeks and I'll be back on my feet again. Thanks to everyone who sent me well wishes.

Baby Day Plan...

So, the plan for delivery day is as follows...

I go in at 5am for the c-section. I deliver around 6:30am. I'll be hooked up to IV's and an epidural for some time afterwards and won't be able to move around in labor and delivery. At this point I'm only requesting Jordan and my mom to be there, please no visitors that morning. By mid afternoon (this is my guess) I'll be moved out of labor and delivery and into a recovery room.

Sarah will come sometime in the afternoon on Wednesday to see her new baby brother. I'm requesting only family to come that afternoon, not morning, if they are to visit and would like a phone call ahead of time so I'm prepared. I'll be in the hospital till Sunday, so any visitors are welcomed to come between Thursday and Sunday, I just request a phone call first. Since I'll be there for some time, I'll be listed in the Jordan Valley Hospital directory.

Thanks everyone for your cooperation ahead of time!