Our New Bundle of Joy!

Monday, February 15, 2010 at 1810 (6:10 p.m. for you civilians), Darcy Rhodes Mince made her entrance into this world! She weighed in at a whopping 5lb. 10oz. and 20" long. The longest, but not skinniest of my 3 children. To me she looks exactly like her big brother but with black hair. Of course it isn't much, but it does give me hope! She has ten long beautiful fingers made to play the piano and ten extremely long toes, and I do mean extremely long toes! She is perfect in every way. Unfortunately, her daddy missed her birth by 26 hours. She was just very impatient and couldn't wait one more week until her due date.

I am doing ok. This one has been rough. I didn't plan on a c/section and had no idea how rough they were. I really have not enjoyed this. With Tobbie and Tristan, I was up and walking around in no time. This one has really had me laid up, even though I am getting up and around. Thank goodness Michael is home for these next couple of weeks.

Enough about me, enjoy these photos of Miss Darcy. She hasn't met her big brother or big sister yet, she is so excited to though!

On my mind...

I have had a lot on my mind lately. Just swirling thoughts that I have when driving in the car and I always mean to blog about them, then life gets in the way and I forget. So, here goes. Just some random things going on in my mind.

1. Naming my unborn child.
Michael and I have already decided what our unborn baby girls name will be. We have decided to not tell the name because in the past we have gotten some rude remarks about what others think of the name. So, to keep from getting our feelings hurt, we have decided to keep it hush hush until she arrives. Then, I could really care less what anyone thinks of her name. But for now, it is our little secret. And if you don't like the name, then shut up and go on about your merry little way. It is my child and you don't have to raise her, I do.

2. Handling 3 children.
Well, no one really knows how they will handle adding new additions to a family until that addition arrives. So please, keep all comments to yourself and do not make remarks about me having my hands full or my plate full. I know I do and I love every second of it. It is my life and a life that my darling husband and I have chosen together.

3. You don't need anymore kids.
While Michael and I have decided to stop with baby #3, it is no one's business if we do decide to go for #4. If we decide to go for a 4th, then that is our business and it doesn't concern anyone else.

4. I don't need help...until I NEED it.
Please do not tell me where I need help and where I don't. You don't know my strengths nor do you know my weakness'. Thank you. I have it all under control, and when I feel as if I don't, I will ask for help. Thank you.

5. Stupid People. Some people just don't know when to shut their mouth or when to NOT open it. If you don't know what you are speaking of, then please don't speak at all.

6. My kids are just that, MY KIDS.
Please, I know what is best for my children. If you have already raised a child, then pat yourself on the back, back off and let me do my job. This is my parenting act and if I screw them up, then I will pay for their therapy later on in life. But for now, let me enjoy this parenting gig I got going on.

7. I miss my husband.
Yes, we chose this life. But it in no way shape or form means that we don't love and miss each other when apart. If anything, I would have to say that we have a very strong and stable relationship. Probably more so than others. We don't argue over money because we share the same financial goals, we don't argue over raising children, and we have a greater appreciation for each other than you would ever imagine. I don't know how he is away from his wife and children for so long, missing out on "our life". But he does it and he does it with pride. For the freedom our family has and for the freedom your family has. Just always remember that you sleep peaceably in your bed at night because of men like him.

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I was going to attempt 10 points, but I am tired and tired of complaining.
Why have I let some people get to me the way they have? I don't know. I always attempt to make everyone happy and it never works, so I think I will quit now. I try to be fair in the decisions that I make, but someone always complains that something isn't fair. Oh well, that is life, get over it.

So, if you have something to say, down below is the little comment section, comment away! Off to read my book now and enjoy my clean house, minus clean laundry!

Spotacus

Tristan has a new nickname, Spotacus or Spot as Tobbie has been calling him. We woke up Monday morning to a few little red spots. By lunch time, we probably had about 75 and then it just took off. We have the Chicken Pox ladies and gentleman! And it ain't pretty or fun to watch a child go thru. I mean he is covered from head to toe! If you take your eyes off him for two seconds, more appear.

Guess what people, there is a little thing called the Chicken Pox vaccine! Go out and get one for you and your kids today or at least notify someone when you have them!
Tristan just got his first vaccine for it at his 12month checkup, so he didn't have enough immunity built up to prevent him from getting it.

So, Thank you to the individual that passed this along to my poor sweet baby. He is very miserable thanks to you!