Pearly Whites

Look at that toothy grin!

A Day in the Life. . .

of Heidi Kennington.

Woke up at 6:45am.
Made breakfast--grapefruit, cinnamon rolls, and sausage links.
Woke Adam and Matt up.
Put dishes on table for Matt to set out.
Got Gavin up.
Changed his diaper.
Nursed.
Got dressed.
Took Adam and Matt to school.
Came home and fixed breakfast for Gavin.
Loaded dishwasher.
Played a song on the piano.
Printed off coupons.
Put a load of laundry into the washer.
Read Gavin a book.
Sat on floor while Gavin crawled around.
Practied laughing with Gavin.
Got Gavin dressed.
Changed his diaper.
Cleaned up books Gavin took off the bookshelf.
Held Gavin after he bonked his head on the bookshelf.
Said goodbye to Robert as he left for court in a town an hour away.
Put laundry into dryer and another load into the washer.
Put Gavin down for a nap.
Took a shower.
Made bed.
Clipped coupons and wrote shopping list.
Got Gavin up from his nap.
Went to Target.
Picked up a hamburger from Burger King.
Came home and fed Gavin lunch.
Watched the boys at recess while nursing.
Changed diaper.
Did another load of laundry.
Played piano.
Changed diaper.
Played with Gavin.
Watched 10 minutes of Oprah's show from yesterday.
Talked with Robert.
Got the mail.
Talked with Robert some more.
Put Gavin down for a nap.
Went online.
Got Gavin up.
Changed his diaper and clothes.
Switched clothes in the dryer.
Held Gavin.
Talked with Robert.
Put Gavin into the stroller and walked to pick up Adam and Matt from school.
Nursed.
Gave two piano lessons.
Unloaded dryer.
Had boys put their laundry away.
Put Matt in his room for hitting.
Fixed dinner.
Had Adam set the table.
Fed Gavin.
Ate dinner.
Loaded and started dishwasher.
Gave Matt a bath.
Fixed the boys' lunches for tomorrow.
Answered the phone.
Called a friend.
Held Gavin.
Watched Matt and Robert do a puzzle.
Told Adam to get out of the shower.
Played with Gavin.
Talked to Adam about the Holy Ghost.
Had family scripture and prayer.
Flossed and brushed the boys' teeth.
Read a book to the boys.
Nursed.
Put Gavin to bed.
Cuddled with Matt.
Put medicine on Adam's wart.
Kissed Adam and tucked him in.
AHHH. . . . it's 8:50. I'm done!

Adam Update

I've been thinking about Adam a lot lately. It was three years ago this past week that Adam was diagnosed with OCD and starting his rigorous therapy. I was talking with him about it and he said he doesn't even remember any of the rituals he used to do. I was surprised that he didn't have any memory of washing his hands constantly and thinking everything was contaminated. Now he can so how illogical those actions were. He has been doing great. He says he doesn't feel like he has OCD anymore. That would be nice, but unrealistic, since it's a lifelong disorder. He is doing so well that he hasn't had any treatment or medication since last summer.
I've also noticed that he seems more easygoing and happy, and he doesn't take himself or life so seriously. He laughs at himself more readily. It's really refreshing to see him more relaxed. I've noticed this since he was baptized, so I think it is the Holy Ghost that is calming him.

Favorite Things

This cupboard has become Gavin's favorite place to play in the kitchen. I cleared most of it out so we could keep a few play things in there for him. It also has become my saving grace while trying to prepare meals. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Adam and Matt like to play a magic trick game with Gavin. They hide a small pink or red cup under a larger purple cup, rotate the cups and then see if Gavin can pick the correct one. Of course, he has no idea what's happening but he loves the attention from his brothers. It's really quite cute to see.

8 Months

Gavin is now 8 months old. This year is going quickly. Although, when I think back to the summer, it seems like such a long time ago. Weight: 17 lbs. 12 oz.

Height: 27 inches

As the pictures show, his mobility has greatly increased this month. He is crawling and trying to pull himself up on anything and everything. He has five teeth now. The three on the top came in this month. He is enjoying trying new foods and is starting to eat "table" food--yogurt, cereal, bread. He can feed himself Cheerios now. This is a new found freedom for him.

He has learned to shake his head 'no'. This has become a favorite game for Adam and Matt. They ask Gavin a question and he shakes his head 'no'. Such as, "Do you like Adam/Matt? No." "Do you want to take a nap? No." And my favorite--"Does Mom have a big butt? No."

Gavin has been very clingy and cuddly this month, always wanting to be held by Mom.

He blows lots of raspberries and likes to squeal--usually with his mouth closed, so it sounds more like a baby trumpet. He has taken a couple of baths in the big tub and seems to enjoy them. Matt joined him for one of them and that was a bit intimidating for Gavin.

Happy New Year...

from our New Year's baby!