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I had a lot of pics ready fro the last post but it was too many. So I saved them and now I can do another post today. Yeah me! :)

Kadin loves to pose for pictures and like everything else loves to tell us when to take them. Here he is posing for a series of pictures called "No way will I wash My Face." Here is just one of those pictures. Please.....enjoy!

And one of him in the new shirt he got from his Uncle Dwayne for Xmas. Also, I don't know if you can tell from the picture, but he is doing his best to listen to me and ignore me all at the same time.

Declan is very much....well let's just say I tell him all the time that I am not Britney Spears and he is not Sean P....we are not suppose to be attached at the hip. But he likes to be close - how can I deny this face! Did I mention his slight obsession with his fingers? We don't use a pacifier and I guess he makes up for that.

Anyways his favorite place to sit with me is right in my legs, nestled in and lovin it!

We love his little sideways grin!

Can you see the my oldest peeking out? heh

The friendship they have already is amazing. Declan loves to see Kadin and hear his voice. Many times when I cannot make him happy it is Kadin who swoops in and saves the day making Declan laugh and smile and so obviously very happy. I look forward to the coming years and seeing how they develop as brothers and as friends.

Runny Noses and Bad Attitudes

Well since last wednesday we have been battling the flu head on in this family. Kadin came down with a fever last week and it has gone from that into a runny nose, to feeling better, to throwing up, high fever, very sore throat and a lot of sleeping.

We took him to the doc and he actually has a throat infection. Kadin is now VERY reluctantly taking antibiotics for that infection.

I have to say that it has been as close to hell as you can get over the last few days. Kadin would not eat or drink...especially for me. Hasan could get him there, but me, no way.

Kadin could not stand to even look at me over the last few days. It was as if he had some inside information I did not and that info surely must have said it was all my fault.

I was kicked. I was pushed away by my face. I was screamed at. I was completely igonored. He turned from me every time I spoke to him. He would answer no questions I asked. He would drink nothing I gave him nor would he eat one ounce of food I had prepared. I heard things like "Get out", "Go away", "Leave me alone", "Not you".

Now folks the emotional outbursts of our kids are not to be taken personal - this I know. But wow it really took its toll. I was not taking it personal but I was his mom and I wanted to be his mom. Hold him, cuddle him, do everything to make him better but he just did not want me to.

We were all tired cause no one was sleeping properly and everyone felt like crap and so the snips from Kadin added fuel to already burning fire.

I kept my cool and Hasan was amazing as always. Kadin always responds to him in the best ways.

I held back tears and when I couldn't I escaped to the bedroom. Maybe my words cannot do justice to the level of difficulty we have all experienced over the last few days.

I know I am not usually this candid about these sorts of things but I know it is something that all moms have or will go through. I know talking about it makes it better for me and maybe some others as well.

Our hearts broke everytime Kadin's little raspy voice called out for something or whimpered in pain.

And all of this still did not prepare us for the mediciene. Kadin started out well, taking some Tylenol when needed. But one day - the day he got the dry seal-like cough from the infection - we changed the mediciene to another brand and he hated it. After that he refused everything.

When the doc prescribed the antibiotics he had to take them. Had to.

You know how you are supposed to be strong for your kids. Well I wasn't. Not even close. I cried. I begged. I bargained and bribed. Nothing was working. It had to be forced.

It was hard. Really really hard...on everyone.

Kadin is now on the mend though and we hope normalcy returns soon.

Declan is great. He had his 4 month shots yeaterday and is now just over 15 pounds. He too has a slight fever but is sleeping it off.

We have a new "baby" in the family. teehee I will post pics.

Here is Kadin very sick. He would not let me take his picture so I had to sneak this one.

And now because it has taken me so long to get this post up - Kadin is now like this. Much much better.

Here are a couple of Kadin with myself and Hasan. He is very happy child and always smiles when any of us speak to him.

Here is Kadin showing the love. He is a very energetic boy with a very active imagination. Although we have made attempts to not have monsters in his life or anything scary or adult like he just seems to see it or hear it somewhere. I believe this is home shooting me or at least the monsters around me.

People are surprised to see Declan with blue eyes but he actually does have blue eyes. Hasan and I both have brown and Kadin's are very dark brown. Declan's are a blueish gray colour. Both of Hasan's sisters have this colour and my mom- their nanny also has blue eyes. Most people do in the Hanrahan family.

Kadin and Declan taking their first bath together.

Declan got a new floor toy for Xmas and here are Kadin and him playing with it. Also a pic of Declan in one of the new suits he got for Xmas.

And the new baby......

2007

Where do I begin? Well we had a great holiday. Christmas was a lot of fun and it was an awesome time for us. Santa was very generous and the boys got plenty of gifts. Everything from walkie talkies, to tape recorders, rattles and lots of cloths.

We had a quiet New Year just spending it at home. The boys went to sleep early so Hasan and I indulged in a game of Scrabble. heh

Kadin and Hasan are actually at swimming lessons right now. The first where he is not in the pool with Hasan. Its just him, some other kids and the instructor.

For me this is nerve wrecking. I chose not to go today cause I thought that all of us would serve as a distraction for him. Especially if I have to feed Declan or walk around with him or something. Kadin would notice this I think and be distracted. So next week we will go when he is a little more familiar with the situation. However Hasan is armed with video and digital camera.

Kadin has become such a little man now. He makes so many choices and decisions for himself and he logically knows how to make you understand his point of view.

He has an entire library of imaginary friends and activities he does with them. Cave exploring, soccer, wrestling. Its amazing to watch. He also loves to perform including singing and dancing and he is not the least bit shy. He plays his guitar and sings for Declan or for myself. His songs include "Not So Fair", "The Cowboy and Draga", "Around the Cows". He makes all this up himself and well I may be bias but he has some talent that boy. :)

Declan is growing leaps and bounds. If I had to say what his favorite thing to do is, it would be a tie between sleeping and smiling. You would be hard pressed to find Declan without a smile on his face. He loves to hear our voices and see us laughing at him. Every morning I bring him out of the room and as soon as he hears Kadin shout his name "DECLAN YOU'RE AWAKE" the biggest smile this side of the rockies spreads across his face.

Declan's Auntie Trina gave him a shaking rattle lion for Xmas and I am sure Declan has fallen head over heels in love with the thing. No matter how bad his mood may be or how much the gas may be hurting with, he will always ALWAYS smile and laugh for this little toy. His smile is so warm and delicious. I could seriously chew his cheeks off.

And now sleep. I hadnt wanted to talk about it for fear it would change but well Declan easily sleeps through the night. Just about 12 hours. I know he is 3 months and this sometimes happens at that age but then quickly changes again, but, well.... he will soon be 4 months and he has actually been sleeping for 12 hours a night since November. I just couldnt bear jinxing it.

He goes down around 9:30-10ish and sleeps till that same time the next day. Its really.....FAN-FREAKIN-TASTIC.

Kadin however still comes out in our bed and no matter what time he goes to sleep - usually between 8 and 11 hehe - he always gets up at 7 am.

We are planning a trip to Ottawa in March. Everyone is VERy excited and we can't wait to see everyone and celebrate St. Paddy's Day with some old friends.

Ok picture time.

Kadin and I - well sorta Kadin - making rice crispie treats Christmas Eve.

The boys hanging their stocking and hanging out under the tree. Kadin looks as if he is up to no good and Declan is loving every minute of it.

Myself feeding the little man. Declan eats cereal now too. Twice a day about 2 tbsp.

And Kadin writing a thank you note to santa. This year I really felt like he got it. You know what Xmas is all about. Santa bringing him stuff! Oh well.. It was so much fun!

The opening of the gifts Christmas morning. Hasan got enough nice cloths to make any Sea to Sky manager look good. heh I got just about everything I asked for and even some great surprises, like 80's Trivial Pursuit and a sewing machine! I can't wait to have time to sit and do something at it. :)

Kadin letting Declan in on all the computer knowledge.

All three of us lounging on the bed. Its very odd I know, but doesnt it look like Declan is spitting at Kadin? Eww.

Oh did I mention our bathroom flooded in Christmas Day!?> Yes indeedy!

Later that night on Christmas Day. New pajamas times two for Declan...did I mention he is a puker? heh And Kadin jams that nanny made for him. They are a little big for now but I am sure he will quickly grow into them.

I love this picture...

Me trying to get a pic of me and Master D. Oh yeah thats my nickname for him.

And this is the lion I spoke about. Its not making him smile so much here. Wonder why?