Both our babies at the Doctor!

Warning- Long post ahead.

Last night we went to Little Rock to meet Davis Crow. He is precious--and Adam, Julia and Davis are all doing well. While we went to the hospital, Jessica (Franklin's sister) and the kids babysat DF and had a big time! When we got there, Hallie and Robbie had out every toy and wanted to hug him and play with him immediately. They are so sweet with him!

We left at 5:30 and got back at 9:00. It was a fast trip and we were hurrying back to try to get DF fed and to bed. There was a horrible traffic jam coming home and it was already a long day of driving to and from Arkadelphia (for me and DF) and to and from Little Rock, back to back. We couldn't wait to come home and fall into bed. We had no idea what we were coming home to.

Bella has been limping lately and not feeling her best so I took her to the (new) vet on Wednesday. They sent us home with 2 weeks worth of pills to give her to try to help her with any back/hip pain. She is just getting older, but it makes us sad to see her hurt. We walked in and saw trash all over the floor--it was her medicine!!! She had somehow gotten on the counter in the kitchen and ripped through the cardboard box and thick plastic pill bottle and eaten EVERY one of her pills! We were terrified. That is quite an overdose! I called the vet and Franklin met her up there last night. They gave her charcoal, and got her started on IVs. The overdose could cause kidney failure, a bleeding ulcer, and even be fatal! She is going to be fine, but it was so scary. She is in the hospital for at least a few nights. I am kicking myself thinking I should have known, but we have had so many good things on the counter lately and she hasn't tried to get any of it! Even Franklin's homemade strawberry birthday cake, I don't get it??! Maybe those pills are addicting or something because we usually have to wrap her pills in cheese and she somehow eats the cheese and spits up the pill.

On another note-

Today was DF's 4 month check up. He did great, the doctor said that he's "perfect". We got a great check up and after I went through my list of a zillion questions we finally left with our semi-fussy baby, after he got his second round of shots. The first time he got shots,he ran fever so I have already given him Tylenol. So sad to see that bottom lip quiver, but it didn't last long.

Here are his stats:

Weight: 17 lb. 9oz.
90th percentile
Height: 25 1/2 inches
60th percentile
Head: 42 cm

I thought he was going to weigh more than that. My scale system didn't work, which could be good news and mean that my scale is a couple of pounds heavy:)

DF is feeling good now so we hope it lasts and Bella may get to come home tomorrow, (best case scenario) but we've gotten good reports today.

I'm off to play with the girls for a little bit tonight and really looking forward to it! Franklin and David Franklin are going to watch Friday Night Lights in their pj's. Franklin couldn't be happier about those plans either!

Happy 4 months Day-Fray!!!

Yep, jinxed myself!!! So yesterday after I wrote that whole post about him fighting his naps, he took about 5 yesterday!! Long good ones. But last night- Whoa Nelly! He was up about 5+ times and the whole rocking, put right back down thing did not work! We would rock for about 20 minutes and make sure he was good and asleep, put him down, pat to make even more sure he was still asleep, tip toe back to bed and before our heads hit the pillow- crying again! Remind me not to brag about his sleeping on the blog ever again! :)

He is 4 months old today! Time has FLOWN by and he is so precious to us. He has the cutest personality. He loves kisses and just laughs and laughs when I steal some from his big ole cheeks. We love him so much and are so thankful for our healthy, happy 4 month old boy! I wish we could celebrate and give him some cake, maybe I'll just have some :) We go to the doctor on Friday and I can't wait to find out his stats. I did the scale thing again 2 weeks ago and there was a 19 lb. difference!!

The Nap-Fighter

I don't want no stinkin' nap!!

We have a little fighter at our house lately, a nap-fighter! David Franklin is sleeping so well during the night which is such a gift. He sleeps an average of 9-10 hours solid about 5 nights out of the week. The other 2 nights he wakes up maybe once or twice and after about 5 minutes of rocking is back down. (I am really hoping I am not jinxing myself right now). During the day however, he just cat naps and once he gets really sleepy, he gets really cranky! He used to just play himself to sleep on his mat or in his bed but not so much any more. He fights those naps big time! A car ride is a sure bet at getting him to fall asleep but I don't want to burn that much gas everyday. So I rock or bounce, which is good for the quads so I've started looking at it as exercise time. Doing squats holding about a 20lb. weight should give arms and thighs of steel soon :) Again, the full night's sleep is SO amazingly nice and worth all of the crying during the day, but we've got a little nap-fighter at our house so beware! I had to take pictures of these fits. Even though it breaks my heart to see him so upset, I still think it's pretty cute....for a minute!

We had a great weekend at the races, I cashed a ticket every time! True, it often didn't even cover my bet but that's ok. It wasn't much either way. I only go for fun and play a little. Next weekend I will be going back for Heather's Bachelorette Party so I am looking forward to that. Rachel H. did really well last weekend so maybe she will get lucky again!

The nap won this round so I better take advantage and get some stuff done. Happy February, it's looking pretty nice so far!

This very special and I wanted to share. It is a letter Drew, one of David's best friends in the world, sent today.

5 Years.
Can you believe it?

Five years sure does go by fast. I may be alone in thinking this but it seems like just yesterday that David was here with us. In these past 5 years so many things have happened. Many have graduated college, some have got married, and some have moved away. At first it makes me sad to think that he wasn't here to experience all these great memories. But then, I think back at all of these special times we have shared together and can't help but remember the feeling of him watching over us.

There were a few very special times where I felt like David was watching. Sam and Linnsys wedding was one of them. I remember looking around and thinking David would have loved this. I was wrong. David was enjoying every bit of it. I think we all new who was leading the dancing in spirit. Then there were the several parties and get togethers we have had over the past 5 years on Lake Hamilton and Colby's house. It seemed like every time we go there I really seem to relax and enjoy myself. I remember one party at Colby's where we were all bummed out that it was gonna rain. Everyone had come in town and they were predicting rain. That day, the rain held off until dark fell and I remember at one point thinking, "Thanks, David."

But I believe that there was one special moment that really made me realize that David is watching. It was Amanda's Wedding. It just seemed in my opinion that everything went perfect. Every bride would want a perfect wedding and I believe that's what David provided for his sister who he loved so much. A beautiful ceremony, a beautiful reception, and a beautiful new family started. Amanda and Franklin's son, David Franklin, has no idea how much he is loved and how lucky he is. Lucky for his family, friends, and lucky for his uncle angel watching over him.

After thinking about long and hard of what I was going to write on this day. I realized something.
David WASN'T my best friend, He IS my best friend
David WASN'T my hero, He IS my hero.

It's not a matter of forgetting about him - that could never happen - it's about realizing he is still hear with us everyday and will be for the rest of our lives watching over us. Because that's what angels do and that's what David truly was....an Angel.

I love all of you,

Drew Allbritton

P.S. Also with Amanda's Wedding couldn't help but think David rightly placed the guy with the Nascar shirt in the background of the ceremony to make all of us smile.

Happy Birthday Daddy!

Franklin is 29 today. David Franklin gave him a piece of art for his office with his foot prints at the bottom of a birthday cake our friend Ann drew (the footed cake stand)!! He was so surprised and LOVED it! We love you Franklin, more than you can imagine. Happy Birthday!

Look what we've found...

David Franklin has found his thumb! He has broken himself of the paci and will not take one anymore much at all so I thought we were in the clear. His hands are in the mouth all the time and I think he may be teething. All the signs are there; drool, a little cranky, etc. I guess it was just a matter of time until he singled out the thumb. He only does it for a little while when he is almost asleep and once he falls asleep it's out. We don't really mind, and think it's actually pretty cute and sweet. However, I was a BIG thumb sucker and it was hard for me to break. I lasted until about the 3rd grade!! I know, that is really old and embarrassing to admit. I thought I hid it well, but I overheard my teacher talking about it one day and was shocked and devastated that she knew. Sure hope he doesn't take after his mama on this one! It's hard to break that habbit. I have a friend that STILL sucks her thumb "on special occasions" but I will never tell who!!

Let the boys be boys!

Somebody teach me some nursery rhymes quick!!! I don't know how or why this 90's rap song came to my mind but Franklin thought this was hilarious- so did David Franklin!