Jaundice.

I thought we were done with this, but the doctor thinks Karter may still have a touch of Jaundice. She calls it Breast Milk Jaundice. Sooooo, she took some blood from Karter today to test him and I have to stop breastfeeding and formula feed for 3 days. I go back in on Monday to get him retested. His Jaundice should clear up significantly by then. I got him tested a lot during his first month and his levels were never that high, but he never got rid of the yellow. I hope this is what will finally clear up the problem.

Letter to Jakob

Dear Jakob,

You were so excited to start school and I couldn't help but wonder if you would always feel this way. I was a bit nervous to let you go! Another step for you out in the big world, in a place where I can't protect you as much as I would like to. You were so ready to start school, so ready to be around your peers, to learn and discover. When your dad gave you a blessing the Monday before you started school he asked you what you wanted to be blessed with, you said you wanted to make friends. I know that friendship is so important to you. I pray that you will choose your friends wisely, they will be a great influence on you. I hope you will love the process of learning and take advantage of every opportunity to learn. I hope that you push yourself to do your best. I love you, my boy, and feel so blessed to be your mother. You have taught me so much about love, patience, and discovery. I feel priviledged to watch you as you journey through this life. What a big step you have made!! Love you!!

Mom

Jakob's First Day of School

Well, it's official, Jakob is now a Kindergartener. I can't believe my little guy has started school. He was so ready to start school, so excited to go that first day. We got all the shopping done, all the papers filled out, and even got his hair cut. Steve and I both took him to school that first day. I was confused on the time and we got there a half an hour early. We sat around and waited with him and watched all the kids arrive. Finally it was time and we took him to class. He walked in like a Pro, didn't bat an eye, and got right into it. I was so proud of him. He came home that day so excited to have gone to school. He was a little upset that he didn't get to ride the bus. One step at a time. I don't know if I'm ready for the bus!

The Kids At The Mall

More videos from Andrew's phone.

Isabelle On The Horse

Andrew got some videos of the kids while he was here.

Wow!! Crazy Days!

So, it has been a wonderful, crazy, full week for us. We had all of our Huish family come into town on Tuesday, Jakob started school Wednesday, we are blessing Karter tomorrow, and cousin Paige is being blessed this Sunday. Just wanted to let you know why you haven't seen many posts. Since most of the people that read this blog are here visiting, I guess there aren't to many people out there that will be disappointed. I will post Jakob's first day of school pics soon!!! (Yes, we did stay on top of life enough to snap some photos.)

Getting Ready . . . .