Finally!!!

I know, I know finally an update to the Linton blog! It has been a long time since I have actually updated, are you as shocked as I am? I want to warn you though that it's going to be lengthy and probably boring at times, but I hope you enjoy.

(Brooke J. I told you eventually I would update. It's just been a lot longer than anticipated, like I said reading is so much easier!)

Baby Update -
We have had 4 ultrasounds and finally on the forth and final we were able to get medical confirmation that we are expecting a BOY!!! With every other ultrasound the umbilical cord was in the way and this time we had a very clear view, the Dr. even gave us 98% that it's a boy. The needle test and my mom once again were correct, 3 for 3. This is a lovely picture (thanks Brooke) for all to see of me at 34 weeks. And no I don't need to be on bed rest during my last few weeks. Yes I was actually asked this question by a cashier at Harmon's.

Lancelott David Linton is expected to join our family on December 12, 2008 : ) : )

Birthday Time -

I can't believe it but my baby is now 4 years old!!!! My mom, dad, grandma and grandma's husband came down from Salt Lake to celebrate Johnathon's 4th birthday with us. His one and only request for the big day was to have a spider web cake. Well I did my best to make his wish come true. But what is a spider web without the spiders right? So we made a few little friends to go along with the cake.

I was told that I was the "bestest" mom ever, love that!!!!

Halloween -
This year we let the kids pick out their costumes. With about 5 choices each they both chose pirates. I was excited because I would have two little matching pirates and I had nothing to do with it. Aren't they so cute!!!

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A few random things to share-

Pictures:

Girls weekend!

My mother-in-law, sister-in-laws and myself were out one night and found these hilarious masks at a gift shop, I can't believe how funny we all look! It was a blast trying them all on.

First time ice blocking, first attempt at curlers, helping dad, misc!

Quotes I've come across and love:

A REAL MOM

A real mom uses baby wipes to clean more than dirty bottoms.

A real mom uses her shirt sleeves as napkins and Kleenex.

A real mom allows others to see that she doesn't 'have it all together.'

A real mom picks her kids' noses.

A real mom puts dirty socks on her kids when the clean ones run out.

A real mom has moments when she wishes she wasn't a mom.

A real mom goes potty with an audience.

A real mom sometimes wears makeup, and when she does, her kids say, 'Wow! Mom, you look different!'

A real mom counts chasing a toddler around the house as exercise.

A real mom thinks that occasionally the television makes a wonderful babysitter!

A real mom sometimes feeds her kids cookies for breakfast.

A real mom makes mistakes on a daily basis but keeps on chugging along, trying to get better.

A real mom feeds her children lollipops (or just about anything) so she can complete a phone conversation.

A real mom realizes that she learns as much from her children as her children learn from her.

A real mom knows that childhood passes so quickly- but not quick enough some days.

A real mom needs other real moms.

I'm sure all of us moms have days like these, I'm also sure none of us would change them for anything! I love you Johnathon and Elizibeth!

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Cherish yesterday’s memories, Celebrate the joys of today, Nurture the promise of tomorrow.

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*Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.
*Just for this morning, I will leave the dishes in the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.
*Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.
*Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck and I will buy you one if he comes by.
*Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.
*Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.
*Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.
*Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.
*Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.
*Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.
*Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and miss my favorite TV shows.
*Just for this evening when I run my finger through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given. I will think about the mothers And fathers who are searching for their missing children, the mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's graves instead of their bedrooms, and mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their children suffer senselessly, and screaming inside that they can't handle it anymore.
*And when I kiss you good night I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer. It is then, that I will thank God for you, and ask Him for nothing, except one more day...

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The story of a mother's life: Trapped between a scream and a hug. ~ Cathy Guisewite