We Survived!

I think the Galbreath household experienced some of the roughest times yet. We hosted a BRUTAL virus last week. I'll spare you the details but we were all (except Kelsey) hugging the toilet for days. It has taken Carter a whole week (after 2 visits to Urgent Care) to get back to even putting food in his mouth - so sad : ( Mimi and Pops saved our hineys this week for sure!

Needless to say, we did manage to have SOME Easter fun this year - I was determined to!

Pops and Carter hunted eggs at our neighborhood Egg Hunt. There was a petting zoo brought in and even the Easter Bunny showed up!! ..... (if you are wondering where Phill is in these pictures, he just might be hiding inside that big white furry bunny suit.. haa! he got suckered into doing this about an hour beforehand but he was a big hit and of course Carter thought he was something special when the Easter Bunny appeared in his own house.. and even came out of mommy and daddy's bedroom, hee)

Carter needed to get down on "Bell" the cow's level to have a good long conversation with him

On Easter Sunday we were bound to our germ infested house - except to escape to Maw Maw's for the annual Egg Hunt. Of course I think I get Bad Mom of the Year because for the first time in days, both my kids were sleeping so soundly and I woke them both up and dressed them to go there. (But I couldn't take dissappointing Carter again with yet another 'talked about' event that he missed. Plus, this might be the only year we are able to go since we usually are in Hilton Head for Easter)

(Obviously poor Carter was struggling in this picture after being woken up to hunt eggs - along with his Daddy who forgot to button his pants - and a mom who didn't even notice!)

How Carter Has Adjusted ....

We are continuing to do very well. Carter still has plenty of patience to gain but overall he's adjusting considering it's only been one month of being a big brother and he's been the star of attention for 24 months.
Here is a 'sweet' moment - don't be fooled though .. these are few and far between. But they definitely make the moments of tears worth it! Since I barely have time to go to the bathroom - we've decided to make Carter handle the house cleaning. Ha! Just kidding of course : ) (but I sure didn't stop him when he wanted to mop)
Again Carter steps it up as a 2 yr old and becomes our 'handy man'. .. Actually Carter wanted to be "like daddy" ( a phrase that is becoming more and more common these days) while Phill hung some pictures in Carter's room this weekend.
Yet Carter still remains the protector of his little sister!

Growing on Each Other

Well this is week 2 with Kelsey and of course we absolutely adore her. She is a sweet and good baby. She has really seemed to 'grow on' Carter too. He is very tender towards her. (Now don't get me wrong - there is still countless times in the day when he walks in a room, sees me holding Kelsey, frantically looks around for another adult - usually Gramie - and says "mommy, gramie hold Kelsey . . . ME hold you!" And if I don't hold him within the next few minutes, we see a toddler squirming and whining on the floor. For those of you who have 2 year olds, you know this drill well I'm sure. I must admit I am still quite intimidated at handling it all on my own, when I don't have another adult to hand Kelsey off to.) All in all, we are adjusting well.

Family bonds are not the only things that have been 'growing' in our house the past week. Phill decided to take time off of work AND shaving. These are some pictures of his masterpiece. I still don't quite get the immense pride that guys take in how quickly and plentiful they can grow hair on their face.

Kelsey loved being on her tummy during her sponge baths.

More Pictures

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Kelsey Laine Galbreath

Our sweet girl arrived Thursday, February 7th at 7:04pm. The delivery went well and our prayers were answered as she arrived at 5 lbs 9 ounces! Carter is adjusting and he gets a little more interested in her every day. Thank you for all of your prayers in welcoming Kelsey to this world!

Baby Kelsey Update . . .

Just wanted to let everyone know that the decision was made by my doctor today to induce Kelsey on Saturday, February 9th. (Although I will not be too surprised if she comes earlier, considering it's past midnight and I am on the couch writing this in between contractions)

As most of you know, the doctors are concerned she has stopped growing in utero and since she is now at 37 weeks and considered "full term" - it is best to go ahead and deliver her to eliminate any possibility that there could be a placenta problem. I truly feel at peace that this is the way to go and that she will be just fine.

Please join us in praying for Kelsey's health and a safe delivery! Thank you!

Happy Birthday Carter!

Last weekend we celebrated TWO years with Carter. He had a Gymboree party with all of his buddies. I think all the 15 toddlers had a blast! If you ask Carter about his birthday, however, he will simply reply "birrffday... uhh.. CAKE!!!" So yet again, sugar wins him over : )