Our boy

1 year ago I passed out at work, while pregnant with Landon, and ended up in the E.R. Right before I had passed out I could feel something come over me. I was trying to pour up models at the dental lab and things started getting dark. I wanted water but I couldnt leave what I was doing because when a model is being poured if you just step away for literally 1 minute you will have a big stoney mess to clean up. It is more work to step away than just finishing what you are doing. I was in such a predicament. I called over one of my co workers (Brent) and asked him if he could finish for me and then next thing you know I am passed out on the dirty floor of the model room. When I came to it was like everything was in slow motion. It was like all the sound around me was mute except for one of my other co workers (Kelly) yelling "SHE'S DOWN! SHE'S DOWN! SHE'S DOWN!!! I heard her on the phone calling 911 and then within about 2 minutes the perimedics were surrounding me (along with a lot of the other people that worked in the office). Everything happened so quick and come to find out my co worker Brent caught me before I passed out- possibly saving Landon's life.
This week I went back to my old work. Though I was let go, without being told that I was being "let go" I still sometimes visit and bring Landon in to show him off. It hit me when we went in on Monday though...I was like that incident happened exactly 1 year ago to this week! I saw Brent and I told Landon to say "thank you" because if it werent for him I dont know if Landon would be here and our lives would be completely different.
Today he went to school for the first time! All the kids loved him and everyone thought he was so cute! I am now wondering if the first graders are now going to go home and tell their mom's and dad's that they want a baby brother or sister. Landon also enjoyed a play date with his cousin Gracie. She didnt seem to know what to do when he wanted to nurse off of her. He wanted to suck on her arm and he started pulling her shirt down. Hopefully he will out grow that stage soon because that would not be good when he really does start school.
I dont know what I would do without Landon. He is such a sweetheart. I love him more and more everyday.

Landon....what a wonderful little boy! Lately he has mastered his new skill of rolling over. It looks like it is so easy for him now. He is now spitting. I have always hated spit but when he does it I think it is so cute. It is like he is trying to do something with his lips together but ends up having spit come out. He is now trying to grab everything on his changing table. He grabs the baby wipes and pulls them onto himself...I move them, then he'll grab something else... the diaper rash cream, or his clothes. He has somewhat gone back to peeing while I am changing him. He doesnt do it every time but he did it twice last night...and sometimes he manages to get me. It's gross but kind of funny cause sometimes he does it and then gets this smile on his face and kind of laughs a small laugh. I cannot get over how cute he gets. Its like he gets cuter and cuter everyday. Can he get any cuter? I am so proud of him and love him so much.

It's done

Yay! It's done! The house is officially for sale! We have been so grateful for this house but its time to move on and get something newer and safer for Landon.

Cutie pie

Poor cutie is dealing with his teeth coming in :(!

Sweet little boy!

Landon is such a joy as you can see from the pictures. He loves to stand! I didnt want him doing that too much but I found out from the Dr. the other day that crawling isnt necessarily necessary so if he wants to stand he can and it wont effect his development as long as I'm not forcing him. Its cute because if he has both of my hands he will use them and pull himself up. Once he is standing he is so proud of himself! He will stand there with the biggest smile on his face and loves it when I chant and cheer him on making a fool of myself as I probably annoy my poor husband. Daniel has to wear earplugs every time he showers since he has a perforated eardrum so when Landon got an ear infection Landon got his own earplugs for bathtime. He didnt like his new earplugs getting formed to his ears but we need to be cautious...that ear infection was not fun and we felt bad for him!
Landon is now teething but it hasnt become too bad so far. Bedtime has become a lot easier (knock on wood for me) for the moment so I am happy about that.
Landon is such a sweetheart...we love hearing him laugh and he brings us lots of smiles each day.

Changes

We are hoping for some changes for our little McFamily. We decided to move so Daniel and I worked for hours yesterday, while my mom took care of Landon, trying to get things done on the house so we can put it up for sale. This is the best time to move with houses being cheaper and I want to get out before Landon starts moving more because we have a pool in the backyard. A mother's worst nightmare! Besides the pool being a fear it is also a pain and Daniel and I never want to live in another home that has a pool. I have been very grateful for this home that we live in, but it's time to move on. Daniel and I both want better for Landon. We do not want to raise him in this area. So let's hope and pray for the best!
In the mean time Landon is still on the mend for his ear infection, which means I have been sleeping out in the living room on the couch while he sleeps in his swing at night. He has not wanted to sleep in his crib since this ear infection came on. I am hoping he will heal soon and also hoping he will go back to his better sleeping so I can sleep in an actual bed again. My mom has been so great and has been offering to help me almost everyday because she knows my sleep has been kind of crappy. She is so kind and generous...I dont know what I'd do without my mom.
So, a little story for ya....Wednesday I took Landon to the Doctor. He got his prescriptions and Daniel and I started him on them right away. I realized that even though he had his medicine he still did not want to be in the crib (I was hoping that the medicine would bring relief to him and better sleep for both of us). So I decided, well I guess he's going to have to sleep propped up in his swing. I brought him out to the living room and around 2 am things seemed to take a turn. The swing broke!!!! It didnt break as in falling to the ground, but it seems that the motor didnt want to make the swing "swing" anymore. I'm like...GREAT! Since the batteries had just been replaced the day before I knew it was the swing saying goodbye. Well, we got through the night anyway with off and on sleep and when morning came the motor decided to work again and swing Landon. Shortly thereafter, though, it died again! In the process of the swing dying I had been looking to buy another swing on Craigslist in case it were to die. I figured it was very possible it would do it again...and sure enough right when I was looking for another one it stopped working and Landon's swinging came to a stop. Luckily I found another Fisher Price swing fairly quick. It is newer, quieter, and can be run through an outlet or the pricey way- with batteries. The swing was practically brand new and the people were selling it for only $40! I quickly sent Daniel out to get it because I was desperate to get another swing for Landon. The swing is Landon and my sleep crutch. So yay!!! We have a swing again. Landon seems to like his new swing and we are very grateful for it.
I hope all of you are doing well and that your kids are staying safe and healthy! Love to my family and friends ........ :)