P90X

One week down and 11 more to go. I have survived the first week of P90X! This is an extreme work out program, cardio and strength training, I'm not sure of the best way to describe it but to say even the yoga kicked my butt. I'm looking forward to the day it doesn't hurt so much. =)

Alternative Medicine

I've been plagued with headaches just about all my life. Both migraines and what I like to call background headaches, these are the ones that are there all the time hanging out in the back of your head and are so mild you learn to live with them and don't even worry about taking anything for them. Here in Great Lakes we have a headache specialist who I finally went to see. He wanted to put me on an everyday prevention type med and after a bit of nagging agreed to putting in a consult for an MRI. Although he said the medication wouldn't affect Paige I was a bit apprehensive and decided not to start the meds. After several stressful weeks and crazy headaches I changed my mind. I started the medication on a Friday and decided by Sunday I didn't want to take it anymore, Paige slept constantly and it felt as if my milk was drying up. My sister suggested I try acupuncture.

With the help of a friend I found a local acupuncturist (who gives a military discount, woohoo). I felt better after the first session and after the second session my background headaches were gone! I can't wait to see what else we can accomplish.

I started doing research on other homeopathic remedies and came across Baltic amber. A friend of mine has a necklace for her daughter and says it has made a big difference with teething. It is said Baltic amber, when worn against the skin, can help relieve pain and strengthen the immune system. I'm very excited to try it. A woman I met at a babywearing meeting suggested Inspired by Finn and by mentioning them in my note I'm able to get a 20% discount. You can have it too by using the code save20. Inspired by Finn I'm getting Brenna and I each a necklace.

I'll be sure to keep you posted!

Paige's Dedication and Alkahoma

Yaya and Gigi (Rose's mom and grandmother) came up for Paige's dedication this weekend. We had a great time, visiting, eating out, shopping, and sight seeing. On Sunday we dedicated Paige to Christ! What an awesome day!

While here, Yaya taught Brenna about Oklahoma and told her Yaya, Papa and Gigi all live there. Brenna was so excited to learn that Papa was at home in Alkahoma and said several times she wanted to go to visit him. At one point she even said Yaya could take Paigie home with her, she eventually went back on this saying that Paigie needed to stay with Mommy but she could go with them. When Yaya and Gigi left at 4 this morning Brenna and I saw them off. As they pulled out of the drive way Brenna waived and said, "Yaya's going home to see Papa in Alkahoma."

Goodnight

Said Brenna to Paige as she gave her goodnight kisses, "I lub you Princess."

A perfect end to the day!

Time to share

I think I'm ready to share our new family blog. I'm hoping this will be a good method to keep friends and family up to date in our crazy little lives.

Keepin' it simple

With all the toys out there to inspire and entertain your baby who would have thought Paige's favorite thing to watch would be ceiling fans?! She lays and coos, almost giggling. We have been blessed with happy babies!