Today is April 10, 2008 and my beautiful baby boy, Josiah Wes, is turning 7 today. Its so hard to believe that 7 years ago, he was born. We had no idea if we were having a boy or girl (not that it mattered anyway), until Dr. Taber did an ultrasound on me 7 years ago last night and oops! it slips - "there's a testicle". When Martin arrived at the hospital that night, I told him what I had heard only to ask Dr. Taber this morning, 7 years ago, if what he said was true. Much to his horror, he said yes and apogolized profusely for letting the cat out of the bag. I didn't care what we were going to have, as long as the baby was healthy. But I was excited to be able to say "these are my boys". I remember that phrase very well, as it was a very good feeling knowing we had 2 beautiful little boys in our family! So today, at precisely 9:01pm, Josiah Wes Quintero was born. I remember his birth so vividly. Too bad back then we didn't have a digital camera so I could download his first pictures. He was hooked up to all sorts of wires - he was one day early, but his lungs weren't filled out like normal babies. Meaning, his lungs were like unblown up balloons - all crumpled together and his lungs needed to expand. So they called Sioux Falls hospital and because of bad weather, they had to drive to Mt. Lake (2 hours) instead of take the helicopter to pick him up. So by the time they got to Windom where we were at, Josiah was eating well and keeping his oxygen level up which was a good sign. I remember Dr. Taber telling us that if babies are gonna get worse, it would've been in that first few hours, but Josiah held his own (and still does to this day!). So the team went back to Sioux Falls and we stayed at the hospital for almost a week. He was born on a Tuesday night and we got released that Saturday, the day before Easter. It was a remarkable week. Since Josiah was c-section, I had to stay too, and Josiah was on the line of being jaundice as well, but got sent home with nothing extra for that.
To this day, Josiah is a remarkable little boy. He's been a very strong headed young man, very stubborn, yet very lovey and wanting attention. He loves our family, our dog and cat, and he is a VERY outdoors-y type of person. Anything he can do outside, or with his Dad, he is in heaven. He loves to help around the house when he's in the mood. He loves to wash the floors and sometimes, will even clean the toilets! (not that I push him to do that one). We have thoroughly enjoyed his first 7 years, and are excited to look at the next 7+ years and see what kind of young man he will turn into.
In this picture, he's wearing his "100 day of school" glasses and hat from yesterday at school. Every year the Kindergarteners celebrate 100 days of school, and this was no exception. So, goofy as he looks, this is now our 7 year old! Brown hair, brown eyes, crazy smile with only one front tooth (with the other permanent front tooth finally making its way in that beautiful smile of his), obnoxious and loveable child of ours!
And of course, what do you think the forecast is for this beautiful day?! 100% chance of precipitation!!!!! Actually the forecast has changed to mostly rain, but still a chance of up to 3" of snow (and still depending on when the rain turns to snow, for the official amount). As of yesterday they were forecasting up to 10 - 12" for our area. Bleck!
Hope you all have a great day today! We will - we'll be celebrating the birth of our youngest son, Josiah Wes Quintero. Born at 9:01pm weighing 8lbs. 8oz. and 21" long. (funny how you remember the details). Today he wears size 8 jeans, size 6 or 8 shirts, and weighs around 55#'s, and wears a size 13 in shoes. I'm not sure how tall he is, but he's tall and skinny. Tomorrow we have a bowling party for Josiah and 3 of his friends - Spencer, Peyton and Brett. So, weather permitting, we will be going back to Springfield for another super birthday party! :)
Have a great day! - I know we will!!! ;-)
