My sweet boys....

Well, It's been awhile since I've sat long enough to type something so here's an update.
Baby Boy Miller- Well, I'm calling you my "Little Monkey" these days. You are 23 1/2 weeks gestation and I feel you move constantly. I remember Jackson being active, but not like this! You are all over the place, all day long, even at night when I'm sleeping. Your Daddy will catch me with my hand on my stomach and I will repeatedly say," I think we're in trouble. He's going crazy in there.". Your movement has gotten me so excited about your arrival. I was ready to have your room together last week , I have bought you a few new outfits of your own, and I need a name really bad. Right now we are calling you Itty Bitty Miller. Dr. Simmons says that you look great. Your heart rate was still in the 150's , your measurements are right with my dates, my uterus is 2cm higher than normal, my stomach is really pooching out all the sudden and I finally gained some weight-3lbs. I go back on March 30th for my glucose test and to hear your heartbeat again. I did my weekly ultrasound in L&D last week and you were almost to big to see in the little screen. I'm so happy that you are so healthy and strong. I've been trying to imagine if you will look like your brother or completely different. I hope you do b/c he has the best features of your Daddy and I - a perfect mix. Oh, I can't wait to hold you in my arms feeling your warmth and hearing you coo. How sweet that day will be!! I love you so much sweet baby!

Jackson- All I can say is, " Jackson, you're crazy!". This is one of your fav. sayings these days. You will go back and forth saying we're crraazy! The other day you looked at Gabs and said, " Daddy, Gabs is soooo crraazzy!" It was precious. What is not so precious is you saying, " Oh, My God!" and "Shut up!" at the perfect times. We couldn't figure out where it was coming from until we watched ET the other night. You've only watched it a few times, but you soak up things way to fast. You are also talking back when you get in trouble, hitting, throwing toys and love to say, " No!". You are oblivious to discipline and just play and laugh in time out and spanking have absolutely no effect. We are just loving the 2's and can't wait to see what the 3's bring us. LOL!! It should be fun when we throw a little brother in the mix.
I can say that if you put the few moments of defiant behavior aside, we absolutely love this age!!! You are very full of life and yourself, you are very sociable and very loving. You love to hug and kiss and sit in our laps watching t.v.. You say," Come here Mommy, I give you a kiss!" and pucker those pretty red lips up. Sometimes you physically make me pucker up with your fingers. Ha! When we leave the house you have to hugs Gabs, tell her "Love You" and Weee'llll be riiiight back!" It's way to sweet how much you two love each other. She can't wait to wake you up and gives you kisses and talks to you until you acknowledge her. Your fav. things right now are dinosaurs and bears. You love to scare us and will pop out of your room acting like a dinosaur and roaring. You will also come find us and whisper," Mommy, Did you see that bear? I think it's in the living room. Come see." and we will tip toe quietly into the next room with your pow pow and get the pretend bear. Oh, how I love your new found imagination. Your next fav. is to watch turkeys we daddy. You whisper like the hunters on t.v. do and powpow the turkeys with them. Daddy has even got you started on duck and turkey calls. Oh, he is just itching for the day he can take you on a real hunt. You are your Daddy's boy! You love the outdoors and anything associated with them. I laughs the other day b/c Papa got halfway home in the van and realized that he had a fishing pole on top of his windshield wipers. It was the only place you would leave it, so that you would go to the store. You have also discovered scobby doo, spider man and a small flashlight that you won't let go of. We keep replacing the batteries b/c you play with it constantly. You love showers! This is usually Mommy time after I've been at work. We sing songs and play and talk about your day. You are still a picky eater, but you have finally reached 30lbs!!! You still like the same things with the addition of pizza, yogurt and milk. Daddy is to thank for the weight gain. He can get you to eat better than anyone, unless you have chick-fil-a!!
Some new things we're trying are a new day care and potty training. We just love your new school and teachers. It is a small school at the Methodist Church and it just opened it's doors. We had no idea what we were missing until you started there. You get so much love and attention! I can't praise God enough for answering my prayers and opening their doors and hearts at just the right time. Potty training is something God, you and myself will have to continue talking about. We are really fixing to buckle down and see what happens. Until now we have been very laxed. You started out wonderful, pooping and peeing, and then fell apart and are now somewhat interested again. They want to move you up at school and they are willing to really help us in this endeavor, so next week is dedicated to potty training 101!!!! (Oh, when Mamaw asked you whose stickers we're on the wall in front of the potty you said," Those are Daddy's stickers." She was very proud of Daddy's progress! LOL!)
Oh, I could go on and on about how perfectly sweet you are and how amazing your personality is, but I guess I need to find a stopping point. I will try to be better at posting all your cute moments as they come! Just know how much we love you and how amazing you are in our eyes daily. God has truly blessed us with loving perfection!
P.S. The funniest thing you've done lately is place a wrought iron trivet, crystal salt and pepper shakers and a slinky in the microwave and turn it on!!!! LOL!! I think you caused your Daddy to have a minor heart attack when he entered the room!!! Wish I could have seen it! There's never a dull moment in our house!

It's another Miller.....

Well, It's another "Miller Boy" for us!! We went for a 3D ultrasound and confirmed that we have a very healthy little boy. His heart rate was 155bpm, he's measuring a few days ahead of my due date and he was perfect from head -to- toe. I love how Shay goes through everything and relays it in my terms as an NICU nurse, so that I know he is o.k.. She looked at his ventricles in the brain, his skin fold at the neck for Downs syndrome, his upper lip for a cleft lip, his heart, his diaphragm, his umbilical cord, his kidneys, his feet(club feet), his hands(trisomy 18) and many more things that could show visible anomalies. We can rest assure that for now, he is perfect and healthy.
During the beginning of the u/s he was asleep in a little ball. By the end he stretched out and crossed his feet at the ankles, put his right hand on top of his head and splayed his fingers out and started tapping his thumb. What a beautiful sight to see your child at this stage. It is such a miracle to be able to conceive and carry a child. I am feeling him move and kick more now and it is very reassuring to know that I have a growing belly and I can feel movement. I am beginning to really feel like I am pregnant now. I feel so blessed that God has given me this chance to grow another child inside of me and witness such an amazing miracle. God is good!
We don't have a name yet, but we are slowly working on it. I know the perfect name will come to us just like Jackson's did. I just hope it comes sooner! Ha! I have to say that I was initially a little sad that I wouldn't be planning for a little girl with ribbons and curls, but that lasted a split second. I have beautiful nieces that I can spoil anytime I want to. When I think of having two beautiful, rambucous boys running around playing together I get so excited. What fun our house will be and what a perfect place for two boys to grow up. They will have a blast on the hatchery. They just better learn to keep the critters outside.Ha!! I'm happy for Jason too, b/c it will be like a repeat of his childhood. They will have a great father to look up to and he will teach them so many wonderful things through hunting and fishing. ( And I will get plenty of Mommy time while they're gone!!! Ha!!)
P.S. Jackson, I saw this saying today," There's another Prince in the house, but now I'm King!".
This is so suiting for you my angel. You're going to be a great big brother!

I found a website,parents.com, on another blog and thought this was a cute comparsion. I have always thought that I matched my horoscope to a tee and these seem very comparable to Jackson and I. Oh, how my little man is a charmer and the life of the party!!

Cancer
The Crab
June 22-July 22
Relax -- you were born to be a mama. Cancer moms are intuitive protectors of children and the most fertile sign in the Zodiac. Mothering likely comes easily to you -- sweet, sensitive, and caring, you have no problem providing the ample love and affection your child needs to thrive. You may find others marvel at your affinity for this new undertaking, and it's unlikely that others will feel inclined to offer up unsolicited parenting advice (thankfully!).
One important thing to remember, though, is that your baby bird will need to fly out of the nest on her own someday -- Cancer moms run the risk of being overprotective and preventing their little ones from learning the valuable life lessons available to them by making mistakes every once in a while. Remember to give your child room to explore the world independently. Don't be afraid to let her run on her own a little at the playground or park -- you can stay a few safe steps behind. And trust that she'll be just fine on that playdate or first day of nursery school. Take comfort in the fact that you've created a reassuring, safe haven for baby at home -- and knowing you and your ability to nurture, it's likely that there's delicious food cooking on the stove and that the rooms are beautifully decorated to boot.

Baby
Cancer
The Crab
June 22-July 22
Your sweet, tender, sensitive Cancer baby will develop a strong bond with Mommy and may well up with tears at the first sign of separation. A warm embrace and some gentle back-patting will help ease his anxiety. Use tranquil lighting and pastel colors to make your child's nursery a soothing place. Domestic by nature, he'll enjoy playing house with you. Give him toys that let him feel like he's helping out (such as a mini broom-and-dustpan set or a pretend kitchen). And bring out his inherent kindness by showing him how to share with his peers and teaching him good table manners at a young age.


Baby
Libra
The Scales
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
What a charmer you've brought into the world! Libras are blessed with grace and an inherent ability to captivate everyone around them. Give your social child ample opportunities to interact with her peers, such as baby classes and playdates (she'll be Ms. Popularity long before she starts preschool). Consider throwing a big party for her first birthday -- she'll likely get a kick out of getting dressed up and being doted on by loved ones. And bust a move together:

A tribute....

This week heaven gained an extra ray of sunshine when Jason's grandmother,"Sunny" was called to heaven. She was an incredible woman whose nickname gave her personality away. She was petite with beautiful sparkling eyes and a permanent smile. From the day I met her I felt like I had known her for years. She had a way of making you feel so comfortable and loved, like my very own grandmother. I always looked forward to her visits and I am so thankful that she was down visiting after Christmas. She stayed for several days and was able to see all of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. I know that Jason and his family will grieve her for sometime, but I hope they find peace in knowing she is with her Almightly Lord. She was a godly woman and served him well. I know that he was standing at the gates of heaven( with PeeWee and Rocky) with his arms wide spread and his heart beaming with love for her. The day of the funeral was cold with beautiful snow covered lawns and as her earthly body was laid to rest the sunshine broke through. I think this was a way of her spreading her love over her family. I will think of her always on those beautiful warm "Sunny" days. Rest in peace and God bless those you left behind in that they may also find peace in your memory.

New phrases...

I have to post a few things you've said lately b/c everything that comes from your little mouth is hilarious! You have been occasionally calling me,"Moms". I guess you get this from us calling Gabbie, "Gabs". You have also starting saying, " Hey, What are you doing? or Where are you going?". When we ask you if you want something you say, " Mmmmmmm... no or yes" with your finger on your chin and cutting your eyes with a smirk on your face. This is way too cute! You will also go to the pantry and stand there saying, " I want a snaaack!". My absolute favorite is how you wake me up in the morning. We took the safety knob off and now we hear you jingling your door and then you quietly come to my side of the bed with your fingers in your mouth. You stand there for a minute then reach up and safely tap my arm saying,"Mommy!" then you try to climb in bed with me. I ask you if you slept good and if you had sweet dreams and you say," unhuh". I love, love, love our morning and after nap snuggle time. There's so much more, but I'll stop now. Love you little man!!

Christmas is over...

I can't believe how fast the holiday season has flown by. I guess watching the excitement through a child's eyes gets you so wrapped up that you look up and it's over. We have always had nice quiet Christmas' where we had time to soak it all in and this year it was more like taking in every little memory of what Jackson was doing. It may have flown by, but those moments will stay in my heart forever. There's absolutely nothing like watching a child discover the joys and traditions of the holidays. I can't wait to see what memories our future Christmas' hold with two beautiful children running around. ( Not to mention the growing number of cousins! HA!) Being a Mommy is just plain amazing and fun!!
Well, Jackson got way to many gifts to mention them all but here are a few to remember; Thomas the train table, movies, computer and books, a blue four-feeler to match Greta's pink one, Mr. Potato head, a doctor's kit, a guitar (your fav.- music man), tools-tools-tools ( also your fav.), clothes, sleeping bag and lantern and much, much more. He loved opening his gifts and everyone else's. We are now deciding how to design his "Big Boy" room with plenty of storage. A little hint for mom and dad to remember is put things together early. It took us 4+hrs on Christmas eve to put the train table together and it took you 5mins to tear it apart on Christmas morning. No sleep = big disappointment when its demolished. It's yours to do with however you please though! Ha!. Boys will be boys!! I am learning this very quickly and I also learned to nail the tracks down.
We also surprised the parents with the news of the new baby. We wanted them together, but ended up doing it separately at Christmas. I made scrapbooks of the ultrasound pics ( like I gave them with Jackson) and made it the last gift to be opened. The were just as excited about our new addition as they were with the news about Jacks. The were speachless moments and lots of screaming and hugging. It was such a nice memory to have at Christmas. Now that everyone knows, it seems so real! We are getting very excited as each week passes. I go check an ultrasound each week at work and the little bundle is so happy and content. I'm just in awe that I have another little person growing inside of me. I cant wait to really start feeling them move( I think I may have already.) I even have a little belly at 14 weeks. It just popped out all the sudden. we go on Feb. 12th to find out the sex. I'll let you know!!

Jingle Bells, Shotgun shells...

Jingle Bells, Shot gun shells.... Christmas is on it's way!!! I have to say this b/c Jackson has learned to sing a precious version of Jingle Bells and his Daddy is all about shotgun shells and wackin' the ducks this season!!! We have had so much fun this holiday season. Jackson is so into the season and enjoying all the new sights and sounds. We first ran into Santa with an ambush outside of Dillard's. Momma didn't know he was there yet and Jackson wasn't sure who the strange man in red was. We strolled him up to Santa and asked if he wanted to see him and he quietly said," No" under his breath. Greta protested with a loud cry. Bless their little hearts!!! Santa gave them antlers and candy canes (from a distance) which made them pretty happy. When we came back by you quietly sat in his lap and we told him that you wanted a Thomas the train table. You were very quiet and sat patiently waiting for me to grab you while your fingers were tucked securely in your mouth.

Our second visit with Santa was at the Peabody Hotel with Greta. Santa rode the elevator down with the ducks and lead them into the fountain. You were so excited about all three, the elevator, the ducks and Santa. You kept cheering," Hi Santa!" and "Duckies!". There were several activites to participate in, but you couldn't leave the ducks long enough to do them. Everytime they would splash and get you wet you would laugh hysterically and run to wipe your face off on my coat. You are such your father's child! The sweetest part was how you lead Greta by her hand to show her the fountain and the ducks. You love your Greta so much! That afternoon we went to Mamaw and Papa's house and you saw Polar Express for the first time, or should I say multiple times. You begged to watch it over and over for days.

Our thrid visit was for pictures. You smiled so big when you saw Santa and quietly sat in his lap and read a book. It was so sweet to watch you and we got wonderful pictures to remember it by.

By our fourth sighting you were yelling, "Hi Santa!" across the parking lot to the "big man in red". We were going to Barnes and Noble and he was opening the door for Christmas shoppers.

You almost couldn't contain yourself until we spoke with him. Then you got really quiet, sucked your fingers and smiled.