Today.....Day 6 post op

Today I am super thankful for my amazing daughter! She has been here taking care of her brothers, sister and me. It's hard to take care of all of us....especially me! I like my house clean, I like the kids clean and dressed , I like for the kids to have routine and with my surgery I have to let a lot slide. It's hard for me!!!!! Really hard! But, she is trying her best and doing a really good job. She has her own issues.. She is medically homeschooled right now which is heaven sent right now. She has tummy issues that are completely under control so we just decided along with her Dr that she stay out for the rest of the year just to be safe ;) she is really the best! The best!!!!

I do miss my husband during the day too. I know it's hard on Janae and she complains like we all do at times. Dale just makes me feel gooood! He is so loving. When he comes home he always makes sure he gives me a kiss. Feeds us all, washes clothes AND folds them! He has really stepped it up because I can barely walk at this point. I have my ups and downs and when I start to get depressed about my body he tells me how beautiful I am. Then he stops me...looks me in the eyes and says "this was the best decision. You made the best decision. Stop baby" and I do! He always brings me right back when I'm giving up or acting crazy...lol! He is an amazing man and he has brought out the best in my daughter and I! We love him!!

Happy New Year!!

Happy Happy New Year!! 2011 was a really good year for me! Anything and everything good has happened to me in the last few years! 2011 was no exception to that. I had another baby which made a total of 4! She is such a joy and I couldn't imagine life without her!

 As for my partner in life, Dale is an amazing father, husband and friend and I feel every year we become closer. Dale has been this amazing person in MY life and I knew from the moment I met him he would change my life. Since 2006 he has been consistent with who he is and what he's about. Not once has he ever treated me badly or made me feel inadequate. He's amazing and it feels really good (blushing) So, this past year has been ahhhhmazing to say the least. We have been married 3yrs and 2012 will bring our 4th yr wedding anniversary and hopefully another bun in the oven!!! I really feel like the luckiest girl in the world and I'm so glad our lives worked out they way they did. I'm glad I went through all the pain to get to him. I'd do it all over again...no question on that! It's la la la la LOVE!

And my kids! Awww, what can I say! They are amazing....precious....adorable.....cute...funny...I can go on and on..ha ha! They are my W O R L D!!!!!!!!!!! I'm so lucky that from day 1 I have got to spend every min with them as a stay at home mommy!! Janae is an amazing big sis...she is my Angel. They and I...we are so blessed to have her. I'm just glad God gave me these kids and I promise I will always do right by them.

My friends, family and Church!! They are great to us! Our friends are always there for us all! Its so nice to have people who support and love you...yup, best feeling in the world and I just want them to know how much I love them and appreciate all they do.

And our Church...wow, what can I say. I have been a member of the LDS Church since 2010. Best thing I have ever done for me, my kids and my relationships with people in general. I belong to the best Church...the real truth. They love us unconditionally and I admire each and every one of them. They teach us not to be judgemental of anyone else and to respect everyone. I try...I'm not perfect but, I try. I love our ward and God has really blessed my home with the Gospel and we try to live by his words. Not pretend or do it for show but really live it. Really embrace his commandments. It has been life changing and I thank my heavenly father everyday for the blessings he has bestowed on us all.

Well, goodbye 2011....it was a GREAT year! Lookout 2012! The Sutton Family has more GREAT memories to make!

Love you all and God Bless you all!
XOXO- Denise

It's been almost a month....

Well,  it's been almost a month since my last blog. I'm not so used to this. I have never chronicled my life or things I do.  But, I'm trying. So where do I start.

Jackson- He had his surgery and everything went great! He isn't talking yet but, he does seem happier to have the full use of his tongue. He's only 1 so I'm sure the talking will come. He is such a happy guy!!!

Jayden- Oh Jayden...where do I start with him? He really likes to test me. Bu6t, this kid has so much energy and is full of life....He really can make me angry at times though. I love him the same...for all he is!

Janae- My sunshine...my oldest...and my rock! She is still home schooled and still no answers as to why. I am hopeful that my daughter will live a pain free life..one day. In the meantime we pray and our faith is strong. Her faith is strong. I love her full of life attitude. She is respectful and helps out any way she can. We love her!

Jersey- My baby.....My precious lil one is amazing. Never really cries or is fussy. She is ALWAYS happy!

Me and the hubby are doing great! We try to have a date night at least once a week. I love how we go out and want to rush right home to our kids...funny but very true!!

I guess everything is O K in the Sutton home! LOL! Nothing to really complain about. I have ups and downs like everyone I guess.... but, am grateful and thankful for the life I have.

Have a great night!
xoxo! Denise

Phew...crazy week!

Wow! Has this week been crazy and super draining! My daughter who has some sort of Crohns or bowel disease is medically homeschooled so I'm busy with dr appts. Well, Monday we saw a new GI Doc and I don't really like him. But, at this point I don't like any of them.
Well, I guess it's only fair to give some history. 2008 my daughter started having abdominal pain....after countless er visits the drs found nothing. Had a nuclear imaging of her gallbladder done and they found that it was only working at 20%...they had to remove it. June 2009 (yes it took that long to find) they removed it. We thought it was over...oh no! It just began. Since then my daughter has been admitted to 3 different hospitals in the OC area. 2 exploitory surgeries and seen countless drs. They still have no answers. And not to be graphic...her episodes are awful and very painful. This is why I don't trust drs. So, it was finally decided that she be placed in a home school program for kids with serious medical illnesses. Wow, this is serious. I cried, she cried more!

So this week has been busy. Not only with her but my 1yr old had surgery on wed. He WAS tongue tied. It was awful leading up to the day but I must say I was rather calm and I didn't cry once! He cried enough for us all! With all that going on we are all sick! Me, my daughters 15 & 5mo, and my sons 3 & 1. I hope next week will be less stressed and thanksgiving will run smooth...since I'm cooking...ha ha ha! But, with all this madness I'm still thankful for my life! It sure is crazy! I pray and my faith is strong. Things get better...I BELIEVE that!
On a happier note! Jersey is 5mo old! Yesterday!