Two days ago, we discovered that there is a family of foxes living in our back yard! They reside in the hole that starts in our back yard and goes below our neighbors shed. We noticed the hole when we moved in almost a year ago. We had seen skunks in the back yard in that vicinity and so we assumed it was a skunk hole. The weather has been so nice over the last month or more that we've been spending quite a bit of time outside. Sometimes, if i have something to do inside I'll let Jude play in the back while I finish up my indoor chores. I have the doors and windows open so I can hear him (of course). We blocked up that hole with some boards and one of Jude's big bouncy balls so that he wouldn't fall in. He likes to play with his bus and Thomas over by it and it was always making me worried. Well yesterday we realized that it is in fact the fox hole - they continue to use it regardless of our attempts to block it off. This morning we watched for over an hour as the two adult foxes relaxed in the morning sun while the four cubs played with each other and bounced about. It is so fun to see! Those little stinkers have brought about 3 newspapers (plastic bags and all) and quite a bit of trash into the yard. I'm guessing it's for building up their nest. Those little cubs are so cute!...except that tonight, one of them took Jude's Nerf Soccer Ball and took it into their hole. Stinker! I took some pictures but I don't think I got one of all of them. Tonight I watched the Momma stand in the middle of the yard as she nursed the cubs! That was too cute :) I guess no more unattended play for Jude outside.
Adults and two cubs playing
Momma nursing her cubs
My big test for my Lamaze Certification is coming up in 2 weeks! I can't believe I'm down to the wire! I'm very nervous for the test (although I really have hope I'll do well) and I'm just anxious to have the certification! I'm so excited to be able to say that's what I do! I'm also hoping and praying for a job doing it - what a wonderful experience to have a job doing what you love, I pray God opens a door in that direction!
Baby Boy has been so active! I don't think I can remember exactly to be able to compare to my pregnancy with Jude, but this boy is incredibly active! I feel him moving most of the day. It's so wonderful to be able to consistently feel his movements. It provides such reassurance and it is just plain fun! I have not taken a belly picture since the last one but will hopefully remember to do one soon.
Jude Monster is doing well. Today, sadly, he had another peanut run in :( Ross and I were at an appointment in Denver and Jude was with his Grandma and Great Grandma. He was accidentally given some peanut butter by Great Grandma (whose memory isn't as sharp as it once was). We got a call from his Grandma nearing the end of our appointment in Denver and headed back to Ft. Collins as fast as we could. Luckily his reaction to the peanut butter wasn't nearly as severe as it was the first time around. He vomited and had a rash on his neck and back and had red eyes. Last time his eyes were swollen shut, his entire body was one giant hive and he seemed to be struggling some to breathe. The breathing part (the scariest part) wasn't an issue so that is good news! We met Jude and Grandmas at the hospital and he was in great sprits when we arrived. He was sitting on the bed being more patient than I would've been in his shoes. Our drive back to Ft. Collins was one of the longest of my life but I'm so glad everything turned out so well. We were sent home not long after Ross and I arrived and he's been fine ever since. He's a trooper - no peanut is going to take him down!!!
He's getting so grown up! He's repeating every word he hears, talking in mostly two-word sentences, can count to ten (and adds "thirteen" to the end), recognizes some letters and is starting to get the hang of colors. He said "I Love You" to me as we left the house today! *heart melt*
We went to the zoo with a friend and her little baby recently and he just loved having little Brielle along. Every few steps he'd want to stop and look at her in the stroller and say "Brielle...awww" and give her a gentle rub on her shoulder or head. It was precious! I hope this means that he'll be just as good of a big brother!
We had a great Easter! My brother Jon and his girlfriend Tara put on an Easter Egg Hunt for him and he loved it. He'd pick up every egg and say "treat" and then pretend to eat the plastic egg. What a goof ball! We had a great day celebrating a wonderful holiday!
