Christmas came and went so fast this year. I think all the "busy" ness before with the birth of Keegyn just made everything fly by! But we did end up having a nice quiet Christmas at our house despite the snow storm! We celebrated with Jason's parents the weekend prior, as they go to Chicago every year. Then, my parents made it down before the storm hit and we all hunkered down in the Thompson house for a few days---including Uncle D and Auntie A! Unfortunately for them, they were unable to make up north to Andrea's family--but lucky for us cuz we got to spend more time with them! I didn't include any pics from Christmas though--too many to even try to include. But here's a few of what we've been up to the past week or so....

Cale is such a great helper. This is the day for Christmas Eve--we're busy getting cookies ready for Santa! He was an excellent sugar dipping machine! Although, he was much better at actually eating the hershey kisses for the tops of the cookies. Which, to all who know my son well, this is no surprise at all!Swiping yet another Hershey Kiss!!!!
Little Princess!!

Oh, poor, poor Keegyn. She does not know what's in store for her over the next 18 years of her life! This was just before Keegyn experienced her first face plant from her loving brother! You can see she's slowing tipping over and despite my saying "Cale, hold your sister's head," he lets her fly as soon as he finishes saying "CHEESE!" Then proceeded to laugh, cuz of course, it's so funny to see her face smashed into the carpet!

Cale would not even touch snow last year...now he wants to be out there doing "man's work." Jason bought him his own personal shovel (as I've said before, he's starting him early!"), but Cale actually thought it was fun....doesn't quite see it as "work" just yet...give it a few more years and then maybe it'll be a different story!

He's also discovered snowballs and realized it is actually fun to touch the snow...but even funner to throw it at Uncle D!

Merry Christmas!

Can't get enough of sleeping baby......

....Or playing dress-up!....

Good night!!!

Well, we made it through our first week and a half at home with Keegyn! Cale went back to daycare for 2 days this week, trying to get him back into some sort of routine. Plus, his little buddies keep asking about him, so he thought he should get back there! I have to admit, it is sooooooooooo much easier just having Keegyn around! Not that I don't LOVE having both my darlings home with me, but GOOD LORD.....Cale is an absolute maniac!!!! Very difficult to keep up with him and tend to Keegyn, especially since I'm still not moving around too well seeing as my incision is not healed yet (and boy or boy is that a whole 'nother can of worms!) Once Cale comes home from daycare though, it's all about loving his little sister. I can't believe how much he enjoys her...can't seem to get enough of her and constantly wants to take pictures with her! It must have been still up in the air up until last night cuz Cale remarked "Mommy, I think we can keep her!" Well, Cale, thanks for the approval!!!!

Our favorite hangout for late afternoon naps! Three days in a row....mark this one down folks....three days in a row, Cale took a nap with me and Keegyn! We all fell asleep watching movies...granted only 30-40min naps, but that was the first time in months that Cale napped for me!

My little pumpkin. All dressed up but no place to go!

Doing what she does best.....snoozing!!!!!!!

Wide awake......

....snoozing again......

Going to Target! (Sad, but I really was THAT excited to get out of the house!)

Our little peanut, Keegyn Grace, was due to arrive on the morning of the first big snow storm of the year! Blizzard warnings and all....she was on her way! Especially if I had anything to say about it! Our C-Section was scheduled for 9:30am on Dec 9th---We ended up getting 8in of snow the night before, which continued on into the morning. Jason and I headed out to the hospital on little to no sleep (once again--bringing back flashbacks from when Cale was born) at 5:45am--not knowing how long it would take us to make our journey! Luckily, no one was on the road!! So we actually got to the hospital 30min early, which was good on one hand, cuz we didn't have to worry about rushing....but it only added to my anxiety, as I had to sit there longer just waiting it out. Although this was not new to me, seeing as I had a c-section with Cale, I was rather nervous about this one...and actually ended up having a mini panic attack just prior to going into the OR (of course, only me!!)

Here is a picture of the wonderful weather that Keegyn was greeted with as she ventured into the world!

Our little pumpkin topped the scale at 6lb 14oz 19in

I almost had them re-weigh her....I could not believe she was so little! Never expected her to be so much less than Cale (9lb 6oz 20in). Just figured I grew 'em BIG!!!
Jason was such a comfort to me in the OR. The spinal block I had was VERY effective...it felt like I was numb up to my chest, so it was really hard to take a deep breath, which made me a little anxious, but my hubby did a good job of distracting me!

Here she is all cleaned up in the nursery.

Day 1 post op. Keegyn looking precious...Mommy, not-so-good!

Well, these two BOTH look pretty well rested!

We ended up spending 3 and a half days in the hospital. I was more than ready to get home. I missed Cale sooooooooooo much. He wasn't allowed to come to the hospital due to all the restrictions with the H1N1 business. He stayed at Jason's parents' home. I called him everyday but he was upset with me and wouldn't talk to me---or if he did all he did was whimper into the phone, which only made me feel more horrible. It just broke my heart. I kept thinking he thought we abandoned him. I just couldn't wait to get home to get some big hugs and kisses from my little man!

Here she is in her going home outfit---thanks to Gretchen, she actually had something to go home in! We never expected Keegyn to be so small, so everything I had for her was WAY too big! Gretchen was kind enough to bring some clothes that Sidney had outgrown, so we were very thankful for that!

Cale fell immediately in love with his little sister and has been a GREAT help since she's been here. He can't stop giving her kisses and toys and wanting to hold her. I've even caught him talking to her a few times, calling her "sweetie." He's already been a wonderful big brother! And so far, he doesn't have a problem with her sticking around for a bit longer!

I will probably jinx myself, but Keegyn is a very easy going baby--never cries...except when hungry. Sleeps alot right now, but is very focused and watchful during her awake times. It's been a fun first week home with both of my kiddos---BUSY, but fun!

Her first bath! She looks like a little rat in this picture...but she loved it!

SNUG AS A BUG!!!!!!!

Our precious little angel! (Thanks again Gretch, for the outfit!)

All the excitement of Keegyn's first week at home has been a bit exhausing for my little man.......

........zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz......

SIX DAYS AND COUNTING.......

Well, it's been pretty busy at our house the past month or so. I've been trying really hard to prepare for the holidays before the baby arrives, like get my Christmas shopping done, Christmas decorating, and of course, all my "nesting." Needless to say, with a 2 year old running around, it's not that easy to get anything productive done, let alone sit down for two minutes! I'm starting to waddle, pretty much exclusively now and I think Jason is pretty tired of hearing me snore "like a foghorn." ( Yeah, I know, nice huh? ) And I'm sure Cale is tired of hearing me say that I can't do something becuz I'm too tired or don't feel good!!! We are so thrilled to see our new little bundle of joy, but at the same time we've been trying to squeeze in as much time as we can with our little buddy before she comes. It's gonna be very different once she gets here, but it's gonna be so much FUN!!!!!!!!!!!Cale's been showing off this cheesy smile for the past few months now...not sure where he picked this one up but it seems to come out for EVERY picture these days!
Jason did not appreciate me letting Cale play with all my "jewels" (as Cale calls them). But, see, he can still look manly in jewels....doing his Incredible Hulk impression!

Getting the car seat ready for his baby sister...checking to see that everything is in working order!

A fun lunch out with Mommy. Eating the only meal he knows how...chicken nuggets and french fries!

Cheesy smile once again! Enjoying our day out at 8th floor Macy's

Our last family picture as three!!!

That poor Gingerbread Man never had a chance!

My little love bug, playing Santa!!

HO HO HO!!!!

Our Halloween Festivities Begin....

Carving of the pumpkins. Cale LOOKS interested, but he's quite the actor for picture taking. Jason had WAY more fun carving the pumpkins than our little Cale!

Jason, trying to instruct Cale on the "art" of pumpkin carving. This held Cale's attention for maybe 30 seconds. He didn't want to touch the pumpkin guts cuz they were too "slimy."
But, Jason's finished products turned out pretty good!

One of many suckers Cale received.....this was even BEFORE we went out trick-or-treating

Quick cat nap before heading out in the neighborhood!

Here we are, getting ready for the big event! This was the only time you could see Cale's full costume, tool belt and all, cuz we had to cover up with a big vest....only 37 degrees!!!!!
BOB THE BUILDER!!!!!

Waiting patiently for Daddy to hurry up and get outside so we can head out

Looking at all the other little kids running from door to door....still waiting for Daddy.......

Finally Daddy showed up.....and now Cale is looking a bit timid as we make our way to our first stop....not quite sure this is something he should be doing.....

Noticing that wasn't so bad and that people actually DO hand out candy if you raise your bucket to them, Cale was ready for more!

I got the hang of this now Daddy!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!!!!