"Paranoid Mother of the Year"

I have a friend who says she'll be nominated for "mother of the year" whenever she does something at which people may think she's a terrible mother. Well, instead, I am due for a nomination for paranoid mother of the year! Actually, as embarrassing as my story is, I am very thankful to know that my daughter is healthy and normal. You see, for the last 2 months, we have been seeing doctors about these little clear things in Megan's diapers. It seemed to always be accompanied by a rash, and seemed to grow into these long pieces of fish string looking things up to 2 inches long. I feel so bad because Megan was treated for yeast infection, bacteria, and pin worms until we finally felt that the doctor working with her was incapable of helping us and switched to a new one. Turns out, this new "brilliant" doctor had seen these little "creatures" before. It is simply little parts from inside the diaper that come out whenever the diaper is moist. I was floored when the doctor showed me, after thinking that some parasite had been wreaking havoc in my daughter's body for the last 2 months, it turns out, I'm just paranoid mother of the year!! Just thought you would all enjoy a laugh and be relieved by our good news.
And here's some recent pictures of Megan, including playing in a puddle and wearing mommy's slip.

We're Having A Boy!!

Whoo hooo!!! Last night Tiffany and I went to the doctor and she had an ultrasound done. We had decided to find out the gender of the baby if possible before we came, so when the technician asked if we wanted to know what the baby was, we expectantly said yes. Then she showed us on the monitor that we were very clearly expecting a boy. =P We're very excited to say the least. Praise the Lord that everything was normal and healthy with the little guy. The due date is October 14th. We'll keep you posted on how things go.

Recital is over!!

You know, I really tried to be organized and start ahead this year for the recital. It just seems like no matter what there is lots to do on the day before and the day of the recital.
Thankfully, all the details somehow came together and the day was really alot of fun. The students played well and the families interacted really well during the reception.
Rob, as always on these big days, was an incredible support and help! He is so wonderful to always take care of me and help in any way he can! Thanks, sweety!!

Trip to Illinois

Megan and I took a trip to Illinois last week to visit my family and see my youngest brother graduate from high school.
My brother Tom and his wife Kelly and 2 daughters were up from Georgia so we got to spend some nice time with them. And Megan actually reached out for my mom saying "Ama, Ama" and would sqeal when she came home which pleased Grandma very much.
We took the bus down and then missed it on the ride back. After some tears and negotiating, my parents and Rob each decided to drive halfway so that I could get home. It was a little stressful, but we made it back in time for me to make preparations for the recital.
So again, I really should have taken more pictures, but here's a couple anyways.