Daily happenings..

Jack went to the dentist for the first time earlier this week. He did fantastic! He has gone with Trent and I before while we were having our teeth cleaned.. but this time it was just for him. And as crazy as it sounds - I had never been more proud. HAHA. He laid in the chair and opened his mouth real wide, and did everything the dental hygienist/dentist asked him to do! Even got his own cool toothbrush and got to pick the different flavors of the stuff cleaning his teeth.

Right before the dentist came in though, I was of course a stupid proud mother, had my camera up about to take a picture and he comes in grinning, "Picture time, huh?!" haha. I turned bright red and just put the camera away- haha. So yeah.. didn't get the picture- and I'm sure he wouldn't have minded one bit even if I kept snapping away. We love our dentist, he's great!

One thing we found out about with little Jackster's teeth, is that he has Enamel Dysplasia, or Enamel Hypoplasia. Which basically means the enamel on his teeth isn't as thick as it should be, making it easy for him to chip teeth or get cavities. It can also cause some of his teeth to get a little discolored. :( Poor guy!! Good thing we've been brushing his teeth good! But at least now we will even make the extra effort to brush REALLY good. The dentist explained Jack's teeth don't worry him at this point, but we should keep a close eye on his teeth, and if they get bad enough there are other options we can do. Hopefully we won't have the same problem with his permanent teeth, but I guess we'll see!

Blake has been talking up a storm lately. It's so fun to see him communicate with not only us, but with Jack. He can repeat anything, and has a huge vocabulary. His favorite thing to say is "Watch Mommy!" right before he does anything. Haha. And of course, " Mo peas"(more please) when he wants something. Oh.. and speaking of 'speaking'.. I asked Jack why he kept asking 'WHY' all the time.. he responded with, "It's my favorite question." Oh man, I love these boys!

I am currently 31 weeks pregnant. Baby boy is so incredibly active! I am excited for him to be here in just a couple short months. Before you know it, we will be out-numbered by children. Haha. Hopefully it goes well :) We are down to three names that we really like.. but I think we will wait until the little guy arrives to see which one fits him the best. It's funny how when you're pregnant you are so anxious for the little one to arrive, time just seems to creep by. But I guess should be enjoying this time to sleep through the night! And like I keep saying.. this pregnancy has gone by so slow, and so fast all at the same time. But still... April can't come soon enough ;) - Oh yeah... and he's already measuring 2 weeks ahead! He's going to be a big boy just like his brothers and his daddy!

We celebrated Josh's birthday yesterday! It was so fun having both Josh, Keri, Mike, Brittany, Mama, Papa, and us and the boys all under one roof enjoying a fun night. It's fun having family so close :)

Trent went and got his esophagus stretched twice in the last month. I am proud of him for finally going to see a doctor! Apparently the normal esophagus is 18-22mm in diameter. His was 11 !! No wonder he was having things get stuck occasionally! But now he says he's feeling much better and doesn't have to drink water with EVERYTHING he eats. Hopefully it says open for quite awhile. He even went and got allergy tested to make sure that wasn't why his esophagus was so inflamed. Yes.. it was his WHOLE esophagus! But all those tests came back negative. Of course they did! He's such a healthy guy! Crazy kid ;) It was actually fun, because we were able to go to his doctor apt. and mine all in the same morning together. It was like our 'date day'. haha.

Besides all that we are keeping busy as always! Can't smile unless life keeps you entertained :)