I QUIT

Today is a great day!! I have been having some second thoughts about the PhD program I was in and then an issue with the professor I was working for came up and Greg and I decided that I should just quit. So, this means that I get to stay home full time with the kiddos YEAH!! I am really excited about getting to spend more time with the kids and doing lots of fun things like story time at the library and trips to the zoo. I have plenty of time to decide what I want to be when I grow up. Right now I just get to be MOMMY.

1 month check up and general update

Madeline had her one month check up today and Dr. says she is doing well. He have been having some rough nights with a screaming crying fit for about 3 to 4 hours and I was just convinced it was colic. We have tried switching to lactose free formula since Greg and Owen both have a milk issue. However, nothing has seemed to work. After a good once over Dr. determined that she has a slight ear infection in her right ear and gave us an antibiotic. Hopefully this was causing the crying fits and life will be back to normal soon. Since it is 9:00 which is prime screaming time and she is sound asleep in her bed that we have found the culprit and she will be well soon.
I am nervous about this ear infection thing since we had so many problems with Owen. He had an ear infection once a month for about 10 months before he had his first set of tubes. Then we had issues with one of the tubes so he had another set put in and his adnoids taken out all before he was 2. We then had allergy testing which showed us that he is allergic to EVERYTHING and he gets allergy shots twice a week. He has been a totally different kid since we started the shots.
I am also on the search for a good preschool. I have just not been really happy with where he is at right now. They have amazing infant and toddler care, but I think he could use something a little more structured right now. Everywhere I call has a 1 to 2 year waiting list so I am not feeling to good about my search. I am sure that I will find the perfect place soon. If not I am going to open my own preschool.
Just a general update on mom and dad since we never talk about ourselves. Greg has been off work for 5 weeks for paternity leave and he goes back to work next Wednesday. He has enjoyed getting to spend this time with the kids but I think he is looking forward to going back to work. As for me, I started my 2nd semester on my PhD yesterday and I think I am in over my head. I have a tough semester ahead of me and a comprehensive Core exam in May to study for.
Well, I am sure that this is more than you wanted to know about the Davis family and then some so goodnight all......

Amazing

Here are just a few of the amazing pics that our neighbor took of Madeline. They are all so beautiful. Of course it helps that Madeline is the worlds cutest 1 month old :)

Photo Shoot

So, great thing about living next door to a photographer...free photo shoots. Madeline had an exhausting morning yesterday as we ventured next door for her photo shoot. Paula took some great shots including the cutest little picture of Madelines feet with our wedding bands on her toes and a naked shot with lots of roses. I can't wait to see the pictures. I am sure that they will be tons better than the ones I take, but non the less here are a few I took of her in the dress she wore yesterday. She is going to take some of Owen and Madeline when Madeline is about 3 months. I can't wait for that.

Madeline went to the Dr. this morning and she is up to 8 lbs. 13 ozs. She a bit of a cold with some yucky congestion but otherwise she is perfect. Owen has had a bit of a cough too, but I think his is more allergy related. He is doing great otherwise. Everyday I am amazed by the new things that he learns. He has been singing a lot lately and thanks to Dora the Explorer he sings the following song

Twinkle Twinkle little star how I wonder what you had for breakfast...

He also makes up words and sings them to tunes that he knows. It is so funny.