California McMillans

A couple of months ago I asked the office personnel at the elementary about the school song.  Turns out there's no song. So I wrote one myself. Last year, right before Christmas break, I pitched it to the principal.  I had emailed him a couple of times with no response, and then one morning, I saw him directing traffic.  He was talking with a disgruntled parent, and I said, "I gotta talk to you." He probably thought I was another disgruntled parent, but I said, "I made up a song about Krey." He had this worried look. I continued, "It's a spirit song, you know, one we can sing at assemblies."  Then he started to perk up and we went to the cafeteria where there's a piano.  Pianos in Utah were mainstream but in California they're precious commodities.  I sang the song and he was really impressed. Then I said, "I was worried you'd say, 'Well, why not make it fair and open it up to the student body?  Then we'll vote

Parker's a week old.  He's a nice guy.  Heidi went to the women's broadcast tonight.  Britton and his kids came over and we hung out while attending to the baby.

Pretty eventful week for the McMillans.  Grammy visited from Utah from Monday-Saturday, Kira turned 5 on Friday, Blake turned 3 on Saturday, and Parker Jack was born on Saturday evening.    Kira got some Hello Kitty stuff, a helmet, and some markers.  Blake got some coloring stuff and a bubble machine.  He was stoked about the bubbles. Twas a busy Saturday morning.  Here are some pictures from my big camera. The kids met Parker on Sunday.  Kira was the most interested and natural with him. Tyler wanted in, too, though he was more awkward. Blake couldn't have cared less and just wanted to play iPhone. Scott was curious but nervous, so he didn't hold the baby. Then Pop, Heather and Paisley joined us at the home for din din, more presents, and cake. Tonight Cindy and her kids brought us dinner.  I'm pretty stoked about how big the table gets. Heidi seems in good spirits, so that's good.  I worked

Baby #5 was born last night between 9:42 and 10:00 weighing 7lbs 8 oz and measuring 20".  I had Saturday off, so Heidi and I continued putting the home together while the kids entertained playdates.  I was happy that our home is open to guests because that's how Heidi's home was and she enjoyed it. A little after lunch, Heidi complained of back pain and thought she was going into labor.  Kathleen came to the house to watch the kids and Heidi and I took the car to Kaiser.  She had group b strep, so they had to do four hours of antibiotics before breaking her water.  Her OB was my kind of guy:  matter-of-fact with a good sense of humor.   I know everyone says that birth is such a beautiful experience but I just don't like it.  Heidi got an epidural which wasn't her best one, and she threw up a couple times.  She had to push quite a few more times than with previous labors but it was still under 30 minutes.  The baby came out purple and then the placenta came o