Helmet anyone?

Back at the beginning of October Tiberius took a tumble down the front steps (concrete) and broke his fall with his face...

This little boy has no fear.  He is a perpetual climber.  Nothing makes him happier than teetering on the edge of something... sometimes just to get a reaction from the nearest adult.  Someday that may serve him well.  As for now, it only means he is always sporting a lump or bump of some sort somewhere on his body.

This last weekend while Alex and Chase were at Fall Retreat with their youth group, Tim and I made our weekly trek to the grocery store.  Usually we leave all the kids home... it's a "date" of sorts for us.  But, since the babysitters were off having fun we took the rest of the crew along with us.  They were well behaved, and it was a smooth trip. :)

TJ had been wearing his hat.  When we took it off his hair stood completely on end... not from static, but from being pushed in the wrong direction under the hat for so long.  No amount of smoothing was putting it down.  It was too cute to pass up a picture. :)

As you can see, his face was just fine (even if his hair wasn't.  LOL).  That changed shortly after arriving home.  Tim and I were busy putting groceries away in the house.  It was a beautiful day on Saturday so the kids stayed outside to play.  Victory was put in charge of keeping an eye on TJ.  

No one knows exactly what happened... (this is what happens when responsibilities get shoved off on someone else and no one knows who is watching whom any longer).  We think he tripped over the threshold in the garage?  Whatever happened, the result is pretty similar to the previous month.

So, anyone got a helmet?  Or, as a friend suggested, maybe some bubble wrap?  LOL  He's none the worse for wear, and thankfully he heals quickly.  I do use a combination of lavender, coconut oil, and some vitamin E to treat the scrapes.  Seems to be quite effective!

On another note, I had TJ to the doctor on Monday for an issue unrelated to the head... he weighs nearly 28 lb!  He also has feet that are very nearly the same size as his almost 3 year old brother.  All the clothes he's wearing now are the same ones Phoenix wore last fall... and they fit him about the same.  I'm certain many of them will not make it through the winter.  I've already had to pack away a few items that are just too short (sleeves, pant legs) for him already!

I also had my 38 week appointment on Monday.  Everything looks good, and we just continue to wait with anticipation for the arrival of the newest member of our family.  If you haven't made a guess on the poll, just click the link on the sidebar and guess away!

Baby Poll Time

I guess since there's just over 3 weeks left until my due date, it's about time to post a poll!  Click on the link below, or check out the sidebar. :)

FYI:

Estimated due date is November 16.  Our other babies have come as early as 6 days before and as late as 2 1/2 weeks after.  Weight range for the others is 7#3 up to 10#.  Have fun!!

(Oh, I should add that a recent doctor visit indicates some progress is being made.  Also, based on how much this baby moves around I think a smaller weight may be indicated.)

Chase Turns 14

Sigh. I can't believe my 2nd is already 14! On his birthday (Tuesday) we headed to the Science Museum. The kids all had a great time. TJ was especially excited in the Mayan exhibit. 

We headed home and met Grandpa and Grandma O at Perkins for a birthday meal. Later we went back to the house for presents and cake. 

Finally, tonight, Tim and I took Chase on his own to the restaurant of his choice. He wanted Boulder Taphouse. No argument here! We love their food!! Chase ordered "The Difibrillator"... he didn't quite finish it, so he'll have leftovers for lunch tomorrow. :) At the end of the meal they brought his free birthday dessert. It was a "Carmel Apple Sundae" and could easily have fed the whole family! Yum :P

Happy Birthday, Chase! We love you. Thank you for your hardworking, others-centered attitude. It is a joy to see you growing into a fine young man. 

Officially on the Market

Today we signed the paperwork to put the house on the market.  What a relief to have that step in the process completed!  The stress factor now comes from the need to keep the house clean and show-ready while still living our lives... with 8 kids... in the house 24/7...

Listings can be viewed here at the Coldwell Banker site, or at johnpearsonhomes.com under "Featured Listings".  Our house is on page 2 (the address is 2822 22nd Street South). If I'd taken the pictures myself I would have moved some things out of the way. LOL  Somehow what looks okay in person looks much more cluttered in a snapshot!  Oh well.  Someone is sure to love it. :)

Please pray along with us for a QUICK sale!  We know God has a buyer in mind, and ultimately the timing is His not ours.  It's tough not seeing the big picture! But we trust that He has a plan that is best for us...

Such an exciting time in our lives!

It's hot again...

Good day for the pool to come out since feels like temps were over 100 degrees. Even TJ got in on the fun. He enjoyed it - smiling and splashing - until he did a "faceplant" in the water.

First pic was after the faceplant. The last pic was after I asked if he was happy and he shook his head emphatically yes. :)