We are back

Sorry its been awhile.  Life has been busy and hell, I’ve been enjoying my lil guy so much.  I feel like there’s not enough time in the day anymore.  I try to give equal attention to Thomas at night  to make sure he doesn’t feel left out.  I think I’m more worried about that than he is. Well, My girlfriend Karin had her baby.  And yes!!  Its a boy also.  Kolton is his name and he was 6lbs. 1 oz.  I visited her today and both are doing well.  He’s a week old and Ryan next to him looks like a tank.  It was so funny.  Ryan is only 7lbs but next to a new newborn he’s huge.  Ryan is doing well.  He’s a good sleeper during the day.  Already on a schedule with napping.  At night he sleeps good at first and after that first wake up it goes down hill.  He’s wide eyed at 4am but he’s smiling and cooing.  How could I not talk to him.  Tom wishes I would shut up and go back to bed but Ryan looks so darn cute, I have to chat with the little fella. 

Well, it was Thomas’s first day of 5th grade.  I can’t believe he’s this old already and here I’m starting all over again.  I didn’t go back to school this year and I’m missing it.  Its just getting into a new routine I guess.  I miss all my friends at school and the kids.  We did a lot of laughing.  Kids can have such a sense of humor.  I have to find out how my Josh did.  He doesn’t have me or an aid this year and we sad that I wasn’t going to be there with him.  I hope he did okay.

Saturday, it is our 11th year anniversary.  Tom is taking me out to dinner downtown to an awesome steak house.  I love steak.  It’ll be nice to have a date night with him.  Its been quite sometime.  I feel like 11 years is a long time with everything we’ve been through but I wouldn’t trade him for the world even though he still can’t find certain things without my help. Typical man.  Well, life is hectic with football, Ryan, and now school but this is what I’ve wanted for a long time.  Chaos, stress, love, craziness, its all good. Its all normal!!  Thanks for checking in. Thanks for your support.  Don’t forget my baby girl.  She gave Ryan her blue eyes.  She’s our angel and we miss her even more. We love you sweetheart and we thank you for sending another angel down to us.  Signing off……

11 Responses to “We are back”

  1. Michele says:

    I’m so happy for all of you, normal craziness is a wonderful thing! Michele

  2. Wendy Stedge says:

    So glad all is well! Have a happy anniversary! Love, Wendy

  3. A Friend says:

    How nice to have “normal life craziness”. I can’t believe Thomas is in 5th grade! How did he get that old already. How wonderful to have the sweat times to talk to Ryan and share/start new memories. Have a wonderful anniversary.

  4. Joan says:

    So very happy for you and your family Julie.
    I have followed your story for so long now, and it’s just a pleasure to hear of your joy and happiness.

  5. jessica L says:

    It’s good to hear everyone is doing well and that life is on the “normal” track!

    Happy anniversary!

  6. Cookie says:

    In our Dallas paper today was a story about a local family that lost adorable twin baby girls to Niemann-Pick this year within a few months of each other. The parents are Justin and Kristen Bouchard and they are trying to raise a million dollars for research. Their website is www.cathrynandcorynne.org I didn’t know if you’d heard of them, but thought you might be interested. We’re so happy to hear your wonderfuully normal experiences.
    Love, Cookie

  7. Angie Gergen says:

    Julie,

    It was great to see baby Ryan yesterday. Thank you for bringing him in so we could have a peek. He is beautiful!

    Angie Gergen

  8. cindy osborne says:

    What a lovely update Julie. I am so happy for you, but I will always be sad for the fact that Jessie is not here with us. I hope you and Tom have a nice anniversary. Its going to be hard leaving the boys home but I’m sure they will be in good company. We talked with Che last night, she sounds very busy which I suppose is somewhat good. I hope we can make it happen and get together soon. Take care girlie. Love Cindy and Whitney

  9. renee says:

    Hi Julie!
    It was really nice to hear how things are going! Please keep us updated on your family! If you guys have time I would love to see pics of everyone! Iam so glad that you are all happy! You guys deserve it! My daughter is in 5th grade this year and I cant believe it either! They grow up soooo fast! I have not talked to Che is a few months! i miss her and the next few months are going to be rough! We will get her through it though! Take care and enjoy your anniversary!!! Sit back and just look at everything the 2 of you have been through and what roads you have both crossed and how strong your marriage is!!!
    Right soon!!!
    Love, Renee(che’s cousin)

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