True Happiness

I finally got Alexander in to see the specialist. I was told much about the same thing as the other three doctors. He has a major case of acid reflux (being a portion of my family and Jake's it is expected). There isn't much that can be done except wait and he'll eventually get over the major spewing part (I doubt he'll ever get ever over the acid part). The doctors in UT wanted to rush him in for x-rays and ultrasounds and the doctors here in CA all say there is no point. The specialist did recommend him to do a test but I think we are opting out. I really don't want to put him through anything else. I am done, and I'm sure he is also. For now he is on very expensive medicine to help with the acid part (does no good for the spewing). As long as things aren't hurting him then I guess we'll all just deal with the mess and do a lot of laundry.

Alexander and Kaleb are starting to interact more, it has been so much fun to witness. Subtle things that Kaleb does sometimes just melts my heart, and I'm sure he doesn't even realize what he's doing, then again, maybe he does.
One day Xander was sitting on the couch crying, before I could get over there Kaleb had found a binky and was trying to give it to Xander.
The boys have been taking a bath together. I put a washcloth over Xander so he doesn't get cold laying there. I had just washed Xander up and turned around to grab a towel to pull him out of the bath. I had set the washcloth aside since he was getting out. Kaleb grabbed the cloth and draped it back over Xander.
I am excited to see their relationship grow. It will be fun when they can really start to play together. I know it won't always be roses, but, thorns are expected between siblings at some point or another, aren't they?
They are both growing so quickly! Xander is rolling over now, not completely but he'll roll from back to front, or front to back. Right now our struggle with Xander is getting him to take a bottle. He had decided I will be his only food source and is refusing it any other way. It is really annoying and I hope we can figure this out real soon.
Kaleb is using more words and communicating more in his own way to let us know what he needs. He is such a happy-go-lucky boy and so fun to have around.

We officially have a walking toddler. Kaleb walks about 90% of the time now. It is so funny to watch as he stumbles around and waddles here and there. I love when he is trying to go straight and suddenly his legs are turning him in a different direction from his body.
I can't believe how quickly my baby has grown up. Good thing I don't have time to be nostalgic and miss my baby, it might make me want another one...oh wait...ha ha ha



Yesterday I was officially sustained as the Relief Society 2nd counselor. They set me apart during Relief Society, that was a bit different. The blessing was just what I needed to hear and confirmed to me (and Jake as he later told me) that this is the calling for me and I know why I was called and what I need to focus on. Funny story I was told about this calling. Shortly after we moved in the RS president told the Bishop I was the one she wanted to call. He told her he couldn't do that to me. I was pregnant and had a young-ling. The president waited and asked Bishop again. Now I had a new baby and a toddler, he would feel bad asking me to take on a calling. Then I went away to UT for 1 1/2 months. The first Sunday we were back I was pulled out of our second meeting and told I couldn't hide any longer, my maternity leave was over. After all this waiting to ask me there was no way I could say "no".
The Bishop still seemed hesitant to ask me but I assured him I am excited for this calling. I am more than ready to be put to work in this part of the Lords vineyard. I am grateful for the opportunity I have to be an instrument in the Lords hands and I pray I can fulfill my responsibilities to His standards as I start this new calling.

We had some friends over last night for dinner Bryan and Tanya just moved :-( We became friends in our past ward. We will miss them but still plan on getting together as often as possible. We won't let them get away (evil laugh). We are so grateful for their friendship. It has really meant a lot to us. Especially when we first came here with no family or friends the Lows immediately took us in and helped us feel loved and welcomed. Thank you for everything and good luck in your new house (YIPEE!) and new ward, they are lucky to have you.