Family Update

Jake and his Ankle--

We found out a couple weeks ago that Jake broke his talus bone. It's a bone kind of in the center of your ankle. He didn't break it all the way through and no pieces came off. The doctor said that he dodged a big bullet there. He also has some torn ligaments/tendons (not sure which). The doctor said if the break was worse he would do surgery, however, he thinks it should heal fine on it's own. Jake is not allowed to put any weight on his ankle, at all. This isn't really a problem because it hurts too bad for him to even let it touch the floor. So he is on crutches and has a scooter he uses at work, while wearing a boot. He might get it casted but it all depends on if his work will let him move down to Orem so that I can drive him to work. They will do an x-ray next week to check the healing progress and then it will be at least another 3 weeks before he can put weight on it. Unless it hasn't healed at all or healed wrong in that time. If that's the case he will have to have surgery but the doctor thinks it isn't very likely. He is still in a lot of pain and the pain meds he has don't do a lot for him. For now it is just a waiting game, and that's the worst part. The doctor said it is a really bad injury but it could be a lot worse so he is lucky. The hardest part for both of us (besides him being in pain and me watching him be in pain) is that he can't do much. I am so used to having him help around the house and do a lot for me and he just can't. Even the simplest things, like carrying a drink to the living room, is a no-go. But we are managing and he won't be crippled forever, we hope!


Alyssa and her Bump--

Happy to report that the baby is growing and doing just great. He kicks and wiggles all the time now. I am feeling great other than the minor aches and pains that come along with having a watermelon strapped to your stomach. Sleeping is getting harder because everyday my belly gets bigger. I'm running out of normal sized clothes and enjoying my new maternity wardrobe. I just wish I had more energy. I have a lot more than I did in my first trimester but now that I'm helping Jake a lot more along with carrying a growing baby around, I run out of energy a lot sooner. I'm also getting more and more nervous about being a mom of two. I know it is going to be a lot of work but it will all be worth it! Kyler does a good job at helping with what he can but let's be honest, he is two. Most of the time I end up redoing what he does. At least he is learning! He is going to be such a great big brother and big helper to mommy and daddy.


Kyler and his Learning--

Wow is he learning fast! He knows so many words now and most of the time talks nonstop. He says and does the most entertaining things. He is learning some of his letters and his colors and he can count to two. He knows how to help make mac and cheese and loves to help us cook. He is so good at helping clean up and puts all his toys away. He helps do the laundry and the dishes. He is getting a little better at eating more but he still has a hard time trying new things. He is working on potty training and if I were better at it I'm sure he would be too. I just get tired and it's hard for Jake to do anything with his hurt foot. Sadly, we have put potty training off for a bit. I was hoping to have it mastered by the time Jaysen get's here but I guess having two kids in diapers won't be the end of the world if it doesn't happen.

Nala the Annoying--
She is making me nuts. Sure, we love her, but oh wow is she annoying. She has always had a licking problem and still does. She isn't a very smart dog. She can't see in the dark and yet she has to sleep on our bed so when the light it off she walks around whining because she can't see to get on the bed. She wakes me up in the middle of the night walking around. The other day she pulled a diaper out of the bathroom trash, took it outside and tore it up, but not before she shred the toilet paper she pulled out all over the bathroom. She has bad breath. I'm sure it's just dog breath but since I've been pregnant it makes me feel sick. She also makes Jake crazy because she always manages to step on his ankle or get in his way while he is crutching around. Kyler, however, loves her to death and we end up feeling bad for her because he chases her around the house wanting to hug her or play with her or drag her around. She is so good with him and always has been. Thank goodness she has that going for her!

And that's all of us, besides the fish. We have one lone fish who is hanging in there. I doubt we will get more fish for awhile because a fish tank is a lot of work for us right now. Jake was so good about taking care of the tank and fish but isn't really able to now.