Nov. 9th is coming quickly

So, "Maternity Leave" is almost up, if thats what you want to call it. I was super excited to take that last month off work, relax, get ready for the baby and spend some extra 1 on 1 time with Zach before Ethan was born. Then, came Ethan, and my life got so busy, and overwhelming with the lack of sleep, and the constant go go go, of a 2 1/2 year old. Oh boy, I can't imagine people who do this stuff with twins, or more! :) I would be run down, even more so than I already feel now.
It is a Fri. night and the rule usually is, I am on Baby Duty Sun-Thurs. since Josh goes to work, he obviously needs to get as much sleep as possible. During the week, I usually dont have any problems, throughout the night taking care of things. By the time Fri comes, I do like to have the break, and help. Tonight, is Fri. and it is 1:30am and I am awake, the baby is asleep in his swing next to me, and Josh is once again off duty, because he took the easy way out. The baby wouldn't stop fussing for him, which meant I couldn't sleep. So, I got up and took the baby to make sure he was taken care of. Fed, changed diaper, alittle medicine for his stomach, and off to sleep he went. If men only used their heads and figured out why they were fussing. Hmmm... he is a month old -- not too many options.... Is he wet? Hungry? Does his tummy hurt? Fever? If you answer YES to any of the following, DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT, and solve the issue of the baby fussing. :) Hahaha... instead Mom is up, and it is done now. The household is sleeping, EXCEPT for me. Whats wrong with this picture!? I guess I am just waiting for SOMEONE to wake up again, so whats the use in laying my head down. (This usually is how it goes, just when I lay down to go to sleep, I am up again.)
So, back to work I go... on Nov. 9th. I do not know how I will take care of "E" full time, work fulltime, and take care of my household fulltime. Josh will definately need to step up and start doing things as well. I am so excited for this new opportunity!! I always usually am pretty lucky as to what falls in my lap. Its nice having the expierence to pretty much walk on the floor, and get recognized for the expierence, job knowledge, and be offered new and different opportunities. So, my new job, I will be what is called a "Decisioner." My job will be to look at people's current mortgages, evaluate the situation, underwrite the loan basically to try to restructure it to make it more bearable for people to afford. Not a bad job. It makes GREAT $$ and gives me underwriting expierence which I dont have currently. Once I have that expierence down, I can pretty much more all around the company in any capacity. I LOVE IT --- And I love having connections where people and these jobs come to me... and I don't have to go looking for a job. If I ever needed to return to work full-time for any reason, I know I could get a job here anytime.
I am looking only at taking this position for around 3 months. I really don't want to work throughout the kids growing up, but somethings have come to light with Zach, and once he turns 3, I most likely will not be able to work. There is no way I can work my own schedule around a 3 year olds, which will be having his own schedule going on. Mom needs to be available to take him/pick him up. So, I am going to keep my sanity and work for a few months, cause my opportunity will be dwindling with the changes coming down the road with Zach.

I love change. I love things never staying the same, and being able to advance. Love learning new things, and becoming worth even more $, and I love the fact that I enjoy what I do,... and I am good at it....

Taking the boys to the Pumpkin Patch

Each year, since I pretty much married my husband, we have a ritual. We usually meet up with my in-laws and Josh's little brother Jacob, and go to a pumpkin patch on the West side, where they live. Even though we had just had Ethan, this year was no different, and we had to continue our ritual. The night we went, I think it got down to a low of 90 degrees, so it really didn't feel like "Fall" outside. I am not complaining, cause I like the weather where its not too hot, and its not cold.

Here is Jacob showing Zach the little baby chicks:

This is Nanna and Zach with the baby chicks: ( My MIL is so brave to pick those things up! Hahaha, ewwwww.... <---- I am a germaphobe when it comes to animals like this...

The Boys: Minus my husband-- Grandpa with Ethan, Jacob and Zach (Left to right)

My Family: Mommy with Ethan Zachary and Daddy

Here are the BOYS: All of them! The Jones family is nothing but BOYS!!

Proud Nana with Ethan who was almost 3 weeks old

Zachary! 2 1/2 years old


Jones Family:


Zachary picking out his pumpkin!! what a big boy now!!!!






Since tomorrow is Halloween, I will be posting photos of Zach doing his pumpkin with Daddy later, as well as the Halloween photos all at once.

Til then....

X-Mas time is nearing..& has Mommy and Daddy thinking....

Well, I guess you could say that when I go shopping,.... I go shopping! Sometimes alittle nutso when you get me to a store, like lets say Target, Toy's R' Us, Babies R' Us, etc. I just love shopping. I have been learning a few new tricks from my SIL who is thriffty, and knows how to find a good deal. I am hopeful her and I will be able to maybe get away one weekend and do alittle shopping, before the holidays, so I can find some of these fantastic bargains!

But, then there are always items, which I think NEVER go on sale. They are the things that parents will buy... and spend the $300.00+ dollars on. I am having a hard time with this, but I found this car, which is absolutely AWESOME, and I think Zach would love!!! $350.00 later.... can i bring myself to buy this!!??? I guess we will have to wait & see!!!

Daddy is SET on getting Zach a 22" Flatscreen Plasma T.V for X-Mas. He already has it picked out, and know's where we can get different colors, to match Zach's room. I think he said he was looking at a RED one. :) <---- Zach's favorite color.

Mommy is also looking at an outdoor playground set for the boys. Zach absolutely LOVES going outside to play, and the little climber he has, he has pretty much outgrown. It will be nice to pair that, with an outdoor set for him to climb on. It also helps Mom, cause when I am busy taking care of Ethan, he is busy keeping busy playing nice!!

On top of that, Zach is in love with Cars, and trucks! He loves playing with them, and could keep himself busy for a long time!! :) He also has become interested in trains.... not movies, but the actual things! So, i have lots of ideas..... what to actually get him..... hmmmmm.... Black Friday ads.... I cant wait for them to come out!!!

I love you Zach & Ethan...

It just amazes me how many changes have already taken place, as you grow and get bigger by the day. One thing is for sure, Mom is so proud of you, and you are a fantastic baby! In 2 days flat, you will be 1 month old.... WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE??

And who can forget about my already handsome son, Zachary. He is getting just too darn big. I love these kids, like you wouldn't believe. WOW... I am such a lucky Mom to have 2 boys, who are totally in love with their momma!

First Check-up for Ethan

Daddy came with and helped out bringing the boys to see the Dr. yesterday. Mommy was not feeling brave enough to do this on my own, although I am sure it would have been just fine. Zach seem's to get "excited/giddy" when he goes to the office, cause he knows he is going to see Dr. Z.

Zachary was just checked out to make sure everything was good with him. We talked a lot about behavior, and what was the come of how he has been acting, etc. He weighs in at 30.4lbs. Which means he hasnt gained any weight since the last time we were there. He was 30lbs. exactly as well. Its alright, he is a SOLID 30lbs, and VERY healthy.

Ethan is doing amazing!!! He is growing and getting bigger!! Dr. Z said that he is a quiet guy! I laughed and said -- "Yeah so was Zach when he was this age!" But, She said that he looks PERFECT!! Said that his skin is very dry, and we need to start treating it with Aquafor, and we talked about the sensitive stomach, and came up with a game plan to try to attempt to keep him on the same sensitive formula that he is on. We are going to slow down his feedings, and only allow him 1 ounce at a time. Right now, she said that he should be drinking atleast 1 or 2 ounces, but he is drinking 2 to 3 which she said is AWESOME.

STATS on Ethan Alexander:

Age: 2 weeks old

Weight: 7lbs. 8 oz.

Height: 20 3/4 "

Head Circumference: 13 3/4"

We are so proud of our little guy! He did great in the office yesterday!! More photos/info. to come.

The newest love in my life.....

Ethan Alexander Jones Hospital Photos

These are photos of the professional pictures that we had done.

I never knew it was possible to love someone as much as I love my boys. From the moment I heard him cry, and layed eyes on him,... it was Love At First Sight...

I LOVE his feet in this photo. They are so small, that they do not even fit premie size socks/booties.


Daddy cupping his head in his hands. It was so adorable watching these two together!!!

I love this photo. In these pictures, he was only 1 day old. Mr. Sleepyhead, didnt hardly wake up for much going on. Except when she layed him in a position he didnt like, then he let her know it! What an angel face!!!

I fall more and more in love everyday I get to spend with Ethan!!! Wow, who knew how much hard work it is to take care of two kids, who need just as much attention as the other. One, who is old enough to know how much attention is being given, and lets you know when he isn't happy with it. And my other one, which demands pretty much a lot of one on one time. Juggling 2 kids is a challenge, and something I am trying to get used to. Sometimes I get frustrated, and lose hope, but I have to keep going, and just telling myself, "It will get better!!" I am pretty much on my own now full yime taking care of them. My next biggest fear I know i will have to conquer is taking 2 kids out in public for the first time alone. SSSSSOOO Scarey to me!!!