The world through the eyes of Parkes

Parkes got his very own digital camera for Christmas from his Grammy and Grandad and has been very busy ever since taking pictures of everything (I just downloaded 402 pictures that he had taken since Christmas). So here are a couple of his shots to show you what he sees as picture worthy...the quality isn't the best because we have the camera on the lowest setting so he could take more pictures and it is a camera made to be sturdy for 3 year olds. Since I lasted wrote we have been busy getting back to life and trying to get Parkes back into his normal routine and adjust with having Cash along with us. Cash did get a cold thanks to his big brother but there is only so many times I can try to explain to Parkes why he can't touch Cash so it was bond to happen and we made it through with a few nights of no sleep, but we are back to doing much better for a 3 week old. Cash did have his 2 week check up and he is growing quickly just like his big brother did and is already up to 8 lbs 1 oz....yes I know crazy how quickly our boys seem to grow probably because they eat as if I'm never going to feed them again. And everything else looked great on him according to the doctor so that is always good.

Too Good to be True

Well Cash's first week of being a great sleeper came to a quick stop Friday night when he decided to begin to not only look just like his brother but act just as he did as a newborn and want to eat every hour on the hour. So after a very exhausting night for me and Brandon we decided instead of driving ourselves crazy we would start giving some him some formula at night which seemed to work pretty well last night. Cash also will sleep all day on his own in his crib during the day but of course when night time comes he refuses to sleep anywhere but laying on top of me or Brandon. Parkes spends his days now begging to feed Cash and hold Cash. We did go on a family outing yesterday to Chuck E. Cheese to let Parkes get some much need attention and he had a blast playing all the games. Then we head to Lowe's so Brandon could get some wood to start building his shed and carport out back...we will never be done with all the home renovations we have planned because they keep growing. But for anyone else doing some work or need some stuff from Lowe's the one on Nolensville Rd is moving to the old Wal-Mart building and they are not moving any of their inventory so it is right now 20% off, but should go even more. Stuff is going quick though and they even have their paint on sale.

Home for a Week

Well today Cash and I have been home for a week and so far so good (of course I still am on the drugs so it could be them talking). But so far Cash is sleeping for a few hours at a time on his own, and Parkes loves being a big brother but doesn't like to leave Cash alone ever even to go to school. Last night wasn't great, but compared to Parkes coming home from the hospital and mine and Brandon's illusion of thinking how great our child was in the hospital it still doesn't seem that bad this time around (I think I had myself so scared about the first week home with two kids). And the night before last Cash sleep the whole night going to bed at 9:30 to only wake up at 1:30 to eat and then not again until 6 in the morning....it was so wonderful.

A Few more Pictures

Thought I would add a few more pictures for y'all to enjoy. This is my first night at the hospital alone as Brandon's Dad and Grandma had to head home so he is home with Parkes tonight, and I just put Cash in the nursery to get some rest before they bring him in at some point to feed (however here I am on the computer instead, but it's nice to have some just me time before I fall asleep so I do plan to look at a mindless magazine as well before I go to bed). But here is Parkes first attempt at holding Cash...it took him a little while to feel comfortable, but now he is all about holding his "baby brother." In fact Brandon said when they went down to get food that he told everyone in line that he was a big brother and had a new baby brother. Then here's Cash and his massive paci. I did not want Parkes to have a paci at all, but he still ended up with one so this time around I just gave in earlier and it looks so funny in his mouth. He's also scratched up his face some so those are the red marks you see. Then here's me and my boys (not a good pic of me, but thought I would still through it in) So we will be headed home tomorrow or the next day (my doctor comes tomorrow so I will find out then when Cash and I will go home).

It's A Boy!!!!!!!

Cash Edwards Waymire 7 lbs 5.6 oz 19 inches 12:15 PM

Well for everyone, but Parkes who was the only person who thought this baby was a boy we were all surprised when Cash came out. He's very healthy, and we are all doing great. More pictures will come later, but wanted to let those who hadn't heard yet know.

Ready or Not....

The baby will be here Monday at noon. We actually just got the crib up this past weekend and got the car seat out of the attic so I guess we are as ready as we ever will be (although I have moments of thinking am I ready for 2 kids). This one won't have quite the welcoming to the world Parkes had with him coming while everyone was off work or home for Christmas he had over 20 people waiting to meet him when he came down to the nursery with Brandon, but it is nice that it is planned and we can prepare for it. So we will post a picture as soon as we can to let those that aren't here know whether we have a little Sage or Cash (yes we changed the boy name once again, but this time we are sticking with it). Below is a picture of the nursery and of the baby's first outfit thanks to Keri and Matt.