The past days have been days of firsts.
Abby's first trip out was to her pediatrician's office to do a weight check and to check her levels because she was a little jaundice.
Her second trip out was with me to my doctor and also for her to have an ultrasound to check her spine. She has a dimple at the bottom of her spine and they needed to check to make sure all was okay. It is :)
Her third trip was her FIRST shopping trip and she did wonderful. My Mom was still in town helping us out and we took her to the new Ikea. We bought a rug for under our dining room table and a ton of organization items and things for the kids rooms.
My first outing with her by myself (and with Emily) was to the mall in search of something to wear to my brother's wedding this weekend. I am THRILLED he is getting re-married and I just adore my new SIL. However, I would have better luck finding something 9 months pregnant than I did two weeks after giving birth. I settled on a shirt and I am hoping by Sunday I can fit into some pre-pregnancy capri's. It is a dressy casual beach wedding so at least I can get away with some dressy capri's.
Today was my first day with all three kids by myself all day. The hubby is about to be home and I consider today to have been a major success. All kids survived the day. We managed to all get dressed, eat breakfast AND lunch and Thomas napped (!!!). I even showered, put on makeup, and did a couple loads of laundry.
We are leaving tomorrow to head out of town for my brother's wedding and I really need to make a trip to Wal-mart but I decided that a trip to Wal-mart with a newborn, a 2 year old and an 8 year old was more than I wanted to tackle on day 1.
I might have to tackle that Wal-mart trip tomorrow though since the weather has turned very nasty with heavy rain, wind and hail making it very unlikely we will make it to the store tonight with hubby.
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Abigail Isabella Grace
I really meant to post this days ago. However, the past 11 days have just gone by so FAST!
Abby was born June 5th at 3:33 in the afternoon.
She weighed 7lbs 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. She is such a little peanut.
She is beautiful and amazing. Her brother and sister are doing wonderful with her. Thomas still asks several times a day, "When Abby be born?" .... we just keep letting him know, she's already here buddy ! LOL!
You really forget what the first few weeks are like with a newborn in the house...until the moment you have a newborn in the house again and then you remember, Oh yes, sleep deprivation and a milk dispenser are what life is about right now. It will pass though.
By the third child I really thought I would have figured out more... but I haven't. She is her own little person - nothing like Emily and Thomas. She is sleeping more than I ever remember them sleeping (except all her sleeping seems to be occurring during daytime hours), she is nursing beautifully (even if it is every hour).
The recovery from the c-section has been completely different than after my first two. I can say with total certainty that I would choose 18 hours of labor over a c-section. That said, I would make the same decision because at the end of the day the outcome was a beautiful and healthy baby girl.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Thoughts
It is 4:30 in the morning and I can not sleep. I went to my last appointment of this pregnancy yesterday morning (Thursday the 4th). I went there expecting them to check me and see if any of these contractions have helped things along and perhaps to strip my membranes to encourage labor.
That is not how my appointment went.
I had my ultrasound first. The ultrasound tech took numerous measurements of Baby Girl's head and abdomen area. I also got to see her smooshed up sweet face (which so far looks like her big brother but in black and white). She didn't give me any pictures to keep though. BOO!
Then she took me down to the doctors room where I waited for a while despite the fact that the doctor was right there and not with any other patients.
Turns out she was looking at the ultrasound report and I believe she went and talked it over with someone else. She finally came in to the room.
I KNEW by her look she was not going to tell me anything I wanted to hear. The news wasn't the end of the world and I KNOW the ultimate goal is a healthy baby and a safe labor for me BUT I still didn't want to hear it.
Baby girl appears on the ultrasound that her abdomen area is much larger in comparison to her head. This presents a problem when the head is suppose to pave the way for the shoulders. After Thomas' birth she felt that the risk was far too great to chance a vaginal birth. With the vast size difference it was highly likely that her head would come out but the shoulders would be stuck and well that would be BAD.... really BAD.
So she called the hospital and Baby Girl will be born today via c-section.
I have had it in my mind for a while now that she would be born on the 5th. At least I was right about that.
I called the Hubby and let him know what was going on. I came home and we got some things done around the house and packed a bag for the kiddos. We then took them over to his Aunts and Uncles house. They will spend the next day or two swimming, playing, and having an all-around fab time!
Then hubby took me out to a wonderful dinner at Bonefish grill. OH. MY. WORD. there is no description for the ceviche appetizer we had. However, I am pretty sure it is currently to blame for my being awake and not feeling so great. I had the salmon for dinner and it was equally wonderful.
Once we got home after sitting in the parking lot that is better known as 275 north or south, we started putting our room together for a baby to arrive and to pack a hospital bag for me.
We are nothing if not perfected in our ability to wait until the last moment.
Baby Girl- From day one you have started your own story. It feels like I have known you forever and yet we haven't even met face to face. In a few hours though you will come dancing into this world. Into a family that has so much love for you. To a mother that is already in awe of you. To a father that is overjoyed to see you. To a big sister that can not wait to dress you up in bows. To a big brother that has already claimed you as his baby! Your big brother for weeks now has asked literally, every five minutes - When Abby be born? He has taken naps with you, eaten lunch with you, read books with you. He has practiced being gentle and can not wait to hold you.
Father God- despite this not being the labor I imagined, You have always known. I know that in you we are safe. I know that you are with us today, just as you are with us everyday. I can not wait to see and to hold and to touch this beautiful little girl you blessed us with. Truly an unexpected blessing.
That is not how my appointment went.
I had my ultrasound first. The ultrasound tech took numerous measurements of Baby Girl's head and abdomen area. I also got to see her smooshed up sweet face (which so far looks like her big brother but in black and white). She didn't give me any pictures to keep though. BOO!
Then she took me down to the doctors room where I waited for a while despite the fact that the doctor was right there and not with any other patients.
Turns out she was looking at the ultrasound report and I believe she went and talked it over with someone else. She finally came in to the room.
I KNEW by her look she was not going to tell me anything I wanted to hear. The news wasn't the end of the world and I KNOW the ultimate goal is a healthy baby and a safe labor for me BUT I still didn't want to hear it.
Baby girl appears on the ultrasound that her abdomen area is much larger in comparison to her head. This presents a problem when the head is suppose to pave the way for the shoulders. After Thomas' birth she felt that the risk was far too great to chance a vaginal birth. With the vast size difference it was highly likely that her head would come out but the shoulders would be stuck and well that would be BAD.... really BAD.
So she called the hospital and Baby Girl will be born today via c-section.
I have had it in my mind for a while now that she would be born on the 5th. At least I was right about that.
I called the Hubby and let him know what was going on. I came home and we got some things done around the house and packed a bag for the kiddos. We then took them over to his Aunts and Uncles house. They will spend the next day or two swimming, playing, and having an all-around fab time!
Then hubby took me out to a wonderful dinner at Bonefish grill. OH. MY. WORD. there is no description for the ceviche appetizer we had. However, I am pretty sure it is currently to blame for my being awake and not feeling so great. I had the salmon for dinner and it was equally wonderful.
Once we got home after sitting in the parking lot that is better known as 275 north or south, we started putting our room together for a baby to arrive and to pack a hospital bag for me.
We are nothing if not perfected in our ability to wait until the last moment.
Baby Girl- From day one you have started your own story. It feels like I have known you forever and yet we haven't even met face to face. In a few hours though you will come dancing into this world. Into a family that has so much love for you. To a mother that is already in awe of you. To a father that is overjoyed to see you. To a big sister that can not wait to dress you up in bows. To a big brother that has already claimed you as his baby! Your big brother for weeks now has asked literally, every five minutes - When Abby be born? He has taken naps with you, eaten lunch with you, read books with you. He has practiced being gentle and can not wait to hold you.
Father God- despite this not being the labor I imagined, You have always known. I know that in you we are safe. I know that you are with us today, just as you are with us everyday. I can not wait to see and to hold and to touch this beautiful little girl you blessed us with. Truly an unexpected blessing.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
38 weeks down only 14 days to go
Sometime in the next two weeks I will get to meet this sweet baby girl!
It seems like that is so soon and at the same time this has seemed like the longest pregnancy ever. It probably doesn't help that I found out I was pregnant before I even knew there was a chance I was pregnant.
This week will be busy though and I need her to stay put this week. We were able to get the keys to the new house this past Friday so we spent this Memorial Day weekend moving over boxes of things we don't need and unpacking what we could.
Note to self... next time we move don't pack ALL the toys without remembering to save some.
This week we will continue to take over things, clean out the oven, fridge. Friday we are taking over clothes and food. Saturday the guys from the hubby's work are coming over to help him move the heavy boxes, the abyss we call the garage, and all the furniture. My job will be to do nothing except point to where I want stuff!
I am incredibly excited to move into a new house.
The house is an enormous blessing!!!!! God was so gracious and provided us with more than we could have ever hoped for.
Sunday we will come back to this house and clean up and get anything left behind. Turn in our keys and start fresh.
THEN... I will walk, walk, walk, and anything else that might encourage the Little Miss to make an appearance. At my appointment this past week they did another ultrasound and she is head down finally. Praise God.
You would think when in the matters of pregnancy and life I would not feel the need to have so much control but I DO! On my way to my appointment this week though I finally did what the hubby had been telling me to do. PRAY! I have hopes on how I would like this pregnancy and labor to go but at the end of the day I trust God will work things out just as he intends to. Then I cranked up the radio and praised him with music the whole way to my Dr's office. I nearly cried when I saw immediately she had turned head down.
Tomorrow the fellow mommies from our homeschooling co-op are throwing me a baby shower. It was something I was absolutely NOT expecting and feel unbelievably blessed by these ladies. They are each such an encouragement to me and to one another. Not too mention, I really miss chatting with them on Fridays! As a stay at home mom, adult conversation doesn't happen often and well, I miss adult conversation Fridays!
Cara
It seems like that is so soon and at the same time this has seemed like the longest pregnancy ever. It probably doesn't help that I found out I was pregnant before I even knew there was a chance I was pregnant.
This week will be busy though and I need her to stay put this week. We were able to get the keys to the new house this past Friday so we spent this Memorial Day weekend moving over boxes of things we don't need and unpacking what we could.
Note to self... next time we move don't pack ALL the toys without remembering to save some.
This week we will continue to take over things, clean out the oven, fridge. Friday we are taking over clothes and food. Saturday the guys from the hubby's work are coming over to help him move the heavy boxes, the abyss we call the garage, and all the furniture. My job will be to do nothing except point to where I want stuff!
I am incredibly excited to move into a new house.
The house is an enormous blessing!!!!! God was so gracious and provided us with more than we could have ever hoped for.
Sunday we will come back to this house and clean up and get anything left behind. Turn in our keys and start fresh.
THEN... I will walk, walk, walk, and anything else that might encourage the Little Miss to make an appearance. At my appointment this past week they did another ultrasound and she is head down finally. Praise God.
You would think when in the matters of pregnancy and life I would not feel the need to have so much control but I DO! On my way to my appointment this week though I finally did what the hubby had been telling me to do. PRAY! I have hopes on how I would like this pregnancy and labor to go but at the end of the day I trust God will work things out just as he intends to. Then I cranked up the radio and praised him with music the whole way to my Dr's office. I nearly cried when I saw immediately she had turned head down.
Tomorrow the fellow mommies from our homeschooling co-op are throwing me a baby shower. It was something I was absolutely NOT expecting and feel unbelievably blessed by these ladies. They are each such an encouragement to me and to one another. Not too mention, I really miss chatting with them on Fridays! As a stay at home mom, adult conversation doesn't happen often and well, I miss adult conversation Fridays!
Cara
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Observations
Now that I have entered the final weeks of this pregnancy I have made some observations.
Do family and friends really feel so insecure that they think we wouldn't call and let them know this little girl has made her appearance in this world? Apparently they do because someone calls daily and asks if she has been born yet.
I have heartburn like no body's business! Seriously. I drank WATER today, WATER! and had horrible heartburn. I feel that it is pretty much hopeless and might as well skip the tums because they are as nasty as heartburn is miserable.
Now this next observation is kinda personal. However, I think any woman who has ever been pregnant can probably attest to the truth in this next statement. Hemorrhoids are from the devil. Never at any other point in my life do I have this issue but if I didn't know better I would think that this little girl was trying to make her appearance and took a wrong turn on her way out!
I do not know every one's experiences but I truly have no doubt that there is so much truth in every. pregnancy. is. different. With this being my third I really went into it thinking I would know what to expect. Ummmm NOT SO MUCH!
Little Miss is not following the rules. Her head is wear her butt should be and she is acting like she is perfectly comfy in this position. The Dr's and other women assure me there is time and room for her to turn... but I am not convinced.
I don't believe in luck but if I did my luck would be that she stays this way and I will be in the hospital recovering from a c-section while my dear, dear husband chases after our other two kids and moves us from one house to another.
When we first found out I was pregnant it was a HUGE surprise! Seriously HUGE surprise. I told hubby that it is a good thing it was a girl and not a boy or I would be wondering if God was going the route of a virgin birth to send Christ to earth again. I moved past that though and have embraced this pregnancy as the gift and blessing that it is. I even started envisioning getting to have the labor and delivery I didn't have with my first two.
I want that pregnancy, labor and delivery where the woman burps a little in the first few weeks, has tons of energy in the middle part, then shows up in the hospital at just the right time and basically sneezes and without causing me any pain out pops the baby.
Yes, I know how unrealistic that is.
Instead, I had lots of morning sickness - but praise GOD it did not compare to the morning sickness I had in my first two pregnancies!
I have yet to get that burst of energy.
I am however still praying for a safe, natural (epidural included) labor and delivery.
We should know in the next week or two.
WOW! That is soon. If I actually make it to my due date then I have 3 weeks and 4 days.
We move in two weeks.
Do family and friends really feel so insecure that they think we wouldn't call and let them know this little girl has made her appearance in this world? Apparently they do because someone calls daily and asks if she has been born yet.
I have heartburn like no body's business! Seriously. I drank WATER today, WATER! and had horrible heartburn. I feel that it is pretty much hopeless and might as well skip the tums because they are as nasty as heartburn is miserable.
Now this next observation is kinda personal. However, I think any woman who has ever been pregnant can probably attest to the truth in this next statement. Hemorrhoids are from the devil. Never at any other point in my life do I have this issue but if I didn't know better I would think that this little girl was trying to make her appearance and took a wrong turn on her way out!
I do not know every one's experiences but I truly have no doubt that there is so much truth in every. pregnancy. is. different. With this being my third I really went into it thinking I would know what to expect. Ummmm NOT SO MUCH!
Little Miss is not following the rules. Her head is wear her butt should be and she is acting like she is perfectly comfy in this position. The Dr's and other women assure me there is time and room for her to turn... but I am not convinced.
I don't believe in luck but if I did my luck would be that she stays this way and I will be in the hospital recovering from a c-section while my dear, dear husband chases after our other two kids and moves us from one house to another.
When we first found out I was pregnant it was a HUGE surprise! Seriously HUGE surprise. I told hubby that it is a good thing it was a girl and not a boy or I would be wondering if God was going the route of a virgin birth to send Christ to earth again. I moved past that though and have embraced this pregnancy as the gift and blessing that it is. I even started envisioning getting to have the labor and delivery I didn't have with my first two.
I want that pregnancy, labor and delivery where the woman burps a little in the first few weeks, has tons of energy in the middle part, then shows up in the hospital at just the right time and basically sneezes and without causing me any pain out pops the baby.
Yes, I know how unrealistic that is.
Instead, I had lots of morning sickness - but praise GOD it did not compare to the morning sickness I had in my first two pregnancies!
I have yet to get that burst of energy.
I am however still praying for a safe, natural (epidural included) labor and delivery.
We should know in the next week or two.
WOW! That is soon. If I actually make it to my due date then I have 3 weeks and 4 days.
We move in two weeks.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Lifes Little Milestones
Emily comes running down the stairs tonight exclaiming how excited she is.
I am thinking something wonderful and fantastic has happened. And in her world apparently something wonderful and fantastic HAD indeed happened.
Turns out she is now tall enough to sit on the toilet and touch her feet on the floor while sitting all the way back. She could not be happier that she can wipe while sitting and not having to stand.
Oh it is the little things LOL!!!!
I am thinking something wonderful and fantastic has happened. And in her world apparently something wonderful and fantastic HAD indeed happened.
Turns out she is now tall enough to sit on the toilet and touch her feet on the floor while sitting all the way back. She could not be happier that she can wipe while sitting and not having to stand.
Oh it is the little things LOL!!!!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Eviction notice.
I went to my doctor appointment on Thursday morning. It was short and on time! Always good and unexpected at the Ob office.
I asked him about considering inducing me if baby girl hasn't made her appearance by her due date. He said SURE! Asked if June 1st worked.
I am not looking to force her out early. Not looking for convienence just an end date.
So I stuck with her due date of June 8th.
If baby girl doesn't come out all on her own time then she has been given an eviction notice!!!
Completely unrelated update...
Our landlord called tonight and said he has someone ready to sign a lease and put a deposit down if they can for sure be in the house by June 6th.
That will NOT be a problem. He is suppose to call tomorrow to finalize the details!!! WOOHOO. PRAISE GOD! It will make for a busy few weeks in May but so worth it to be moved and settled before Baby Girl arrives.
Unrelated topic three....
Emily completed her first year of Classical Conversations last weekend. My parents came into town and were able to see her end of the year party/performance.
I am so proud of how well she did this year. I am absolutely looking forward to next year. The Classical Conversations program has been such a blessing in helping us to home school.
While at her party the funniest thing happened! They were presenting the kids with their certificates. Showing the parents and grandparents all that they had learned this year. Then we said grace before eating.
It was then my turn to stop the director for a moment and present her with our gift to her and to say a few nice words. You know, words like we appreciate you. We appreciate your time and the prayers you pour into making this program successful for all the kids and families.
Oh if only my pregnant and hormonal self had gotten up there and said all those wonderful and kind things.
But I didn't.
Instead the moment I looked out into the audience I remembered how much I fear speaking in front of large groups. My hormones kicked in and I started to cry.
What I blurted out instead was...
Thank you for all you did this year. We wanted to bless you and your family. And.... You Rock.
I was mortified! Seriously, I said YOU ROCK!
By the time the party was over and I was leaving I was pretty much over beating myself up over saying such a ridiculous thing. Well, until someone pointed out that their husband could not believe I actually said... YOU ROCK! I was also informed that it was okay because we all have phrases/words that slip out from before we were saved.
WHAT???? Yes they really said that to me.
In all my maturity and not knowing what else to say. I kindly said, "Well, personally I kinda think God just rocks sometimes!"
And he does. Rock!
I asked him about considering inducing me if baby girl hasn't made her appearance by her due date. He said SURE! Asked if June 1st worked.
I am not looking to force her out early. Not looking for convienence just an end date.
So I stuck with her due date of June 8th.
If baby girl doesn't come out all on her own time then she has been given an eviction notice!!!
Completely unrelated update...
Our landlord called tonight and said he has someone ready to sign a lease and put a deposit down if they can for sure be in the house by June 6th.
That will NOT be a problem. He is suppose to call tomorrow to finalize the details!!! WOOHOO. PRAISE GOD! It will make for a busy few weeks in May but so worth it to be moved and settled before Baby Girl arrives.
Unrelated topic three....
Emily completed her first year of Classical Conversations last weekend. My parents came into town and were able to see her end of the year party/performance.
I am so proud of how well she did this year. I am absolutely looking forward to next year. The Classical Conversations program has been such a blessing in helping us to home school.
While at her party the funniest thing happened! They were presenting the kids with their certificates. Showing the parents and grandparents all that they had learned this year. Then we said grace before eating.
It was then my turn to stop the director for a moment and present her with our gift to her and to say a few nice words. You know, words like we appreciate you. We appreciate your time and the prayers you pour into making this program successful for all the kids and families.
Oh if only my pregnant and hormonal self had gotten up there and said all those wonderful and kind things.
But I didn't.
Instead the moment I looked out into the audience I remembered how much I fear speaking in front of large groups. My hormones kicked in and I started to cry.
What I blurted out instead was...
Thank you for all you did this year. We wanted to bless you and your family. And.... You Rock.
I was mortified! Seriously, I said YOU ROCK!
By the time the party was over and I was leaving I was pretty much over beating myself up over saying such a ridiculous thing. Well, until someone pointed out that their husband could not believe I actually said... YOU ROCK! I was also informed that it was okay because we all have phrases/words that slip out from before we were saved.
WHAT???? Yes they really said that to me.
In all my maturity and not knowing what else to say. I kindly said, "Well, personally I kinda think God just rocks sometimes!"
And he does. Rock!
Friday, April 10, 2009
Sunday is on the way.... AMEN!!!
On this Good Friday, watching this resonates in many ways.
Even today, in these times with all going on in the world, it feels like Friday.
BUT....
Sunday is on the way. Praise God!
Even today, in these times with all going on in the world, it feels like Friday.
BUT....
Sunday is on the way. Praise God!
Monday, March 30, 2009
10 weeks
ONLY 10 WEEKS left!
That is crazy. We have sooooo much to get still.
We have some diapers.
We have LOTS of clothes.
We have a changing table.
We have a temporary bed since we will be moving shortly after she is born. Also because she currently does not have a room. Which is why we are moving.
We have a few blankets.
We have a car seat.
We have............ yeah that is about it.
We are waiting to find out if the Husband will be leaving in a few weeks to go to school up until a few days before her due date.
I am kinda stressed!
I can not wait to meet this little girl that seems to kick ALL.THE.TIME.
I am also treasuring every bit of this pregnancy. I am so thankful that it is overall been an un-eventful pregnancy. It is has been a good pregnancy. It will also more than likely be my last and that is sad.
That is crazy. We have sooooo much to get still.
We have some diapers.
We have LOTS of clothes.
We have a changing table.
We have a temporary bed since we will be moving shortly after she is born. Also because she currently does not have a room. Which is why we are moving.
We have a few blankets.
We have a car seat.
We have............ yeah that is about it.
We are waiting to find out if the Husband will be leaving in a few weeks to go to school up until a few days before her due date.
I am kinda stressed!
I can not wait to meet this little girl that seems to kick ALL.THE.TIME.
I am also treasuring every bit of this pregnancy. I am so thankful that it is overall been an un-eventful pregnancy. It is has been a good pregnancy. It will also more than likely be my last and that is sad.
Friday, March 27, 2009
A Different Book
Marriage is hard.
Sometimes things are going great and everything is really wonderful.
Sometimes though you find yourself on very different pages of the story that is your marriage.
Then there are the really rough times when you are pretty darn sure you are in completely different books.
Father God, the other night you reminded me of a scripture I have been working to memorize. Forget the former things. Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing. Now it springs up. Do you not perceive it? For I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
Help me Lord to see the new thing you are doing. As much as I want others to see in me the new you are doing within me.... I mostly want to stop holding others to their past and instead seeing the new in them.
Sometimes things are going great and everything is really wonderful.
Sometimes though you find yourself on very different pages of the story that is your marriage.
Then there are the really rough times when you are pretty darn sure you are in completely different books.
Father God, the other night you reminded me of a scripture I have been working to memorize. Forget the former things. Do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing. Now it springs up. Do you not perceive it? For I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland.
Help me Lord to see the new thing you are doing. As much as I want others to see in me the new you are doing within me.... I mostly want to stop holding others to their past and instead seeing the new in them.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
God's Motto
Today Emily was doing her writing assignment. It had her writing a bible verse. Something from Luke- I THINK it was 2:10. I could go look but.... anyways,
As she was writing she looks up at me and says, I don't even have to read the next word. I KNOW God's motto already. Every time I see the word "FEAR" I KNOW the next word will be NOT.
Just think I am 8 and I already know God's motto!
" FEAR NOT"
Fear Not indeed, my sweet girl.
As she was writing she looks up at me and says, I don't even have to read the next word. I KNOW God's motto already. Every time I see the word "FEAR" I KNOW the next word will be NOT.
Just think I am 8 and I already know God's motto!
" FEAR NOT"
Fear Not indeed, my sweet girl.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Love is....
...letting your wife sleep in on a Saturday morning.
... helping your wife clean the house on Valentine's Day so that it can be presentable for being sold.
... cleaning up the chocolate puke from your two year old while your wife gives him a bath.
... picking up Applebee's to go.
... surprising your wife with a gift even though she insisted she didn't want anything.
Love is the little things we do for each other ever day.
... helping your wife clean the house on Valentine's Day so that it can be presentable for being sold.
... cleaning up the chocolate puke from your two year old while your wife gives him a bath.
... picking up Applebee's to go.
... surprising your wife with a gift even though she insisted she didn't want anything.
Love is the little things we do for each other ever day.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
It's Potty Time
Little man has been showing signs of being ready to potty train for a while now. I just really haven't pushed the issue and kept hoping it would all just happen on it's own.
I had the best of intentions the past two weeks but I only lasted until the first accident in the training pants.
Tonight though he really did it all on his own!
After his bath tonight I had dried him off and was trying to get his diaper on when he let out the smelliest gas. He took the diaper off and went and put himself on the potty! He then ordered me OUT of the bathroom.
Seriously - he is such a man!
After several times of climbing on and off and on and off and on and off the potty he finally went pee pee and was soooo PROUD of himself.
We jumped around seeing the ever famous Pee pee in the potty song. Flushed and washed hands. He then would not stay off the toilet. I finally bribed him getting to call Nana if he would put his clothes back on.
So I now have hope that come June we will only have one little one in diapers! WOOHOO!!!
I had the best of intentions the past two weeks but I only lasted until the first accident in the training pants.
Tonight though he really did it all on his own!
After his bath tonight I had dried him off and was trying to get his diaper on when he let out the smelliest gas. He took the diaper off and went and put himself on the potty! He then ordered me OUT of the bathroom.
Seriously - he is such a man!
After several times of climbing on and off and on and off and on and off the potty he finally went pee pee and was soooo PROUD of himself.
We jumped around seeing the ever famous Pee pee in the potty song. Flushed and washed hands. He then would not stay off the toilet. I finally bribed him getting to call Nana if he would put his clothes back on.
So I now have hope that come June we will only have one little one in diapers! WOOHOO!!!
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Milestones
Pregnancy is a wonderful thing. It is completely miraculous.
There comes a point though where you no longer count the time in weeks or even months but rather milestones.
I have currently moved past the everything I see, smell, taste, or touch makes me run to the bathroom to become one with the toilet.
I am still in the phase of raw meat is disgusting and chicken cut up into cubes is inedible though- just to make that clear.
I have entered into the every liquid that enters my body sends me running to the nearest bathroom moments later. This mostly happens at night when I should be sleeping.
Last night I hit a huge moment in my pregnancy.
I have been dreading this part quite honestly. See I sleep on my stomach. This bit of useless trivia only comes into play when another person is growing inside of said stomach.
I am now the proud owner of a brand new sleeping buddy.... my body pillow. I figured I might as well embrace this milestone though because it will last for the next 4 1/2 months.
The body pillow i chose is basic. The cover for it is so wonderful though. I am not really clear as to what animal pattern it is, picture what a cow print would look like if it was a chocolate milk cow instead of a regular milk cow. But it is velvety soft. I just want to rub it constantly.
I also found the cutest pink swing for baby girl. I didn't purchase it but I am definitely loving it. Then while in Target I found some sweet little outfits on the clearance rack. Summer clothes aren't out just yet but I have been able to find some sleepers and some larger size outfits for next fall.
My mom joked with me that the economic recession officially hit at the same time I stopped my shopping habit. My husband predicts the recession will slow down considerably once baby girl arrives.
It is so hard to resist all those sweet little clothes though. I mean they only let us dress them for such a short amount of time before they decide their style is jeans and a tee.
There comes a point though where you no longer count the time in weeks or even months but rather milestones.
I have currently moved past the everything I see, smell, taste, or touch makes me run to the bathroom to become one with the toilet.
I am still in the phase of raw meat is disgusting and chicken cut up into cubes is inedible though- just to make that clear.
I have entered into the every liquid that enters my body sends me running to the nearest bathroom moments later. This mostly happens at night when I should be sleeping.
Last night I hit a huge moment in my pregnancy.
I have been dreading this part quite honestly. See I sleep on my stomach. This bit of useless trivia only comes into play when another person is growing inside of said stomach.
I am now the proud owner of a brand new sleeping buddy.... my body pillow. I figured I might as well embrace this milestone though because it will last for the next 4 1/2 months.
The body pillow i chose is basic. The cover for it is so wonderful though. I am not really clear as to what animal pattern it is, picture what a cow print would look like if it was a chocolate milk cow instead of a regular milk cow. But it is velvety soft. I just want to rub it constantly.
I also found the cutest pink swing for baby girl. I didn't purchase it but I am definitely loving it. Then while in Target I found some sweet little outfits on the clearance rack. Summer clothes aren't out just yet but I have been able to find some sleepers and some larger size outfits for next fall.
My mom joked with me that the economic recession officially hit at the same time I stopped my shopping habit. My husband predicts the recession will slow down considerably once baby girl arrives.
It is so hard to resist all those sweet little clothes though. I mean they only let us dress them for such a short amount of time before they decide their style is jeans and a tee.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Baby Girl
This past Thursday I had another ultrasound and we were able to see what this little bean is!
IT'S A GIRL!!!!!
I can honestly say that I would have been just as thrilled with a little boy. Not too mention a little more decided on a name.
We have agreed on a middle name and are torn between two first names. I am leaning more towards one and the hubby is leaning more towards the other.
I am finally starting to feel her move. Which has been wonderful.
I am also into a great part of the pregnancy. I am mostly over the all day sickness and the extreme exhaustion.
We are planning on moving before little girl is born. Now let us pray that the landlord can find another renter so we can move before she makes her appearance.
Things are good. The kids and I are headed home for a little while to visit. We weren't able to go over the Holidays so we are going now. The hubby will be on a trip so it is a perfect opportunity before our homeschooling co-op starts back up.
OOOOH COOOL! Did a quick spell check and no miss spellings... I will probably miss spell something in this sentence then HA!
Nope I didn't!
IT'S A GIRL!!!!!
I can honestly say that I would have been just as thrilled with a little boy. Not too mention a little more decided on a name.
We have agreed on a middle name and are torn between two first names. I am leaning more towards one and the hubby is leaning more towards the other.
I am finally starting to feel her move. Which has been wonderful.
I am also into a great part of the pregnancy. I am mostly over the all day sickness and the extreme exhaustion.
We are planning on moving before little girl is born. Now let us pray that the landlord can find another renter so we can move before she makes her appearance.
Things are good. The kids and I are headed home for a little while to visit. We weren't able to go over the Holidays so we are going now. The hubby will be on a trip so it is a perfect opportunity before our homeschooling co-op starts back up.
OOOOH COOOL! Did a quick spell check and no miss spellings... I will probably miss spell something in this sentence then HA!
Nope I didn't!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
It's his BIRTHDAY!!!
Happy Birthday Hubby!
You are officially 30! You are old. Yes, I realize you are younger than me and I am NOT old at 31 but you are officially old at 30!
Seriously though Happy Birthday BABE!
You refuse to give me any clue on what to get you. Since the budget is tight I have decided that the kids and I will be giving you a homemade cake (THANKS DUNCAN HINES)
A clean house. (pay NO attention to the laundry in the corner that you will probably be folding tomorrow when it is NOT your burthday)
We are also taking you out to dinner :) YUM!!! OH I HOPE YOU PICK MEXICAN! But I am willing to bet you pick Applebees and that you have the steak. Even though you don't even really like their steak but among many things you are a man of consistency.
I love you!
You are officially 30! You are old. Yes, I realize you are younger than me and I am NOT old at 31 but you are officially old at 30!
Seriously though Happy Birthday BABE!
You refuse to give me any clue on what to get you. Since the budget is tight I have decided that the kids and I will be giving you a homemade cake (THANKS DUNCAN HINES)
A clean house. (pay NO attention to the laundry in the corner that you will probably be folding tomorrow when it is NOT your burthday)
We are also taking you out to dinner :) YUM!!! OH I HOPE YOU PICK MEXICAN! But I am willing to bet you pick Applebees and that you have the steak. Even though you don't even really like their steak but among many things you are a man of consistency.
I love you!
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Happy Birthday Sweet Girl
Today my sweet girl turned 8. I can NOT believe that it has been 8 years since the doctors handed me such a precious baby girl.
Baby girl, you are the kindest thing. You are full of energy, creativity, and laughter. You have an incredible sense of humor and keep me and your dad laughing. You are determined and also incredibly independent.
You are an amazing big sister. Your brother absolutely adores you and you so obviously adore him as well.
You have such a love for Christ. I could not tell you how many times you have taught me a thing or two or three.
You love to learn as much as you can. I love getting the opportunity to teach to you. Seeing you learn something new just blesses me. You amaze me at the things you seek out to learn. Right now you are all about learning about planets and also the human body.
Baby girl, I love you so much. You make me want to be a better person and to daily strive to be a better mom.
Baby girl, you are the kindest thing. You are full of energy, creativity, and laughter. You have an incredible sense of humor and keep me and your dad laughing. You are determined and also incredibly independent.
You are an amazing big sister. Your brother absolutely adores you and you so obviously adore him as well.
You have such a love for Christ. I could not tell you how many times you have taught me a thing or two or three.
You love to learn as much as you can. I love getting the opportunity to teach to you. Seeing you learn something new just blesses me. You amaze me at the things you seek out to learn. Right now you are all about learning about planets and also the human body.
Baby girl, I love you so much. You make me want to be a better person and to daily strive to be a better mom.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Tartar sauce: a modern miracle
This Saturday we took Miss Thang to Seaworld for her birthday.
We had an absolutely fabulous time. Or in the words of Miss Thang... IT WAS WICKED FUN!
I left my camera at home and have no pictures of our fabulous time... BOOHOO!
The hubby took her on The Polar Express. His version... it was a ride. Her version... IT WAS WICKED FUN! Apparently after "riding" on the polar express, you exit at the North pole and can have your photo taken with Santa. According to DH it was THE SANTA.
While they spent their hour waiting in line and an additional five minutes on the ride, Little Man and I went to the play area. He spent the whole time playing in the sand pit. He LOVED it. Kids are just MEAN though. There was this little girl who was the tiniest little thing, but give her a handful of sand and she was a force to be reckoned with. I am all for talking to children and giving second chances. After about the FOURTH OR FIFTH chance though... take your kid out of the sand pit.
After, that I took Miss Thang on the Atlantis ride. Which I have to admit might be one of my most favorite amusement park ride ever. However, that drop was a bit farther and faster than I remembered from the other times we have been on that ride. About half way down the ride pregnant chick was thinking it *might* not have been the best thing I have ever done. All is good though.
Then we all went to the Shamu show. It was the night-time Christmas miracles show. About an hour before the show began as we were standing in line with the other 2 or 2,000 other people waiting to get it - I started thinking, it is a fish. It swims. It jumps. We awwwww. Do we really need to stand in this line and see it again. I am so glad we did.
The whale swam. The whale jumped. We all awwwwwed.
However the pre-show was what it was all about. The Shamu stadium is HUGE. Holds a few thousand people. Usually the pre-show is fun music, people dancing, a camera that goes around and stops on various people and shows them dancing up on the big screen. This show though they used the big screen to put the words up to Christmas songs. Ya'll - I cried! Seriously as we were all singing Jingle Bells in unison - I was overwhelmed by the spirit of the season.
The couple sitting a few people down from us got engaged during all the singing. So romantic.
At one point during the show a choir came out to sing.
The whole thing was just beautiful.
The funniest moment was during a segment on the big screen where they were showing children answering the question of What is a miracle?
Oh, there were the sweet answers of it is something big, it is something wonderful, it is my baby brother, my baby sister.
But no answer was more appropriate than TARTAR SAUCE. You know that white stuff you dip fish in :)
We had an absolutely fabulous time. Or in the words of Miss Thang... IT WAS WICKED FUN!
I left my camera at home and have no pictures of our fabulous time... BOOHOO!
The hubby took her on The Polar Express. His version... it was a ride. Her version... IT WAS WICKED FUN! Apparently after "riding" on the polar express, you exit at the North pole and can have your photo taken with Santa. According to DH it was THE SANTA.
While they spent their hour waiting in line and an additional five minutes on the ride, Little Man and I went to the play area. He spent the whole time playing in the sand pit. He LOVED it. Kids are just MEAN though. There was this little girl who was the tiniest little thing, but give her a handful of sand and she was a force to be reckoned with. I am all for talking to children and giving second chances. After about the FOURTH OR FIFTH chance though... take your kid out of the sand pit.
After, that I took Miss Thang on the Atlantis ride. Which I have to admit might be one of my most favorite amusement park ride ever. However, that drop was a bit farther and faster than I remembered from the other times we have been on that ride. About half way down the ride pregnant chick was thinking it *might* not have been the best thing I have ever done. All is good though.
Then we all went to the Shamu show. It was the night-time Christmas miracles show. About an hour before the show began as we were standing in line with the other 2 or 2,000 other people waiting to get it - I started thinking, it is a fish. It swims. It jumps. We awwwww. Do we really need to stand in this line and see it again. I am so glad we did.
The whale swam. The whale jumped. We all awwwwwed.
However the pre-show was what it was all about. The Shamu stadium is HUGE. Holds a few thousand people. Usually the pre-show is fun music, people dancing, a camera that goes around and stops on various people and shows them dancing up on the big screen. This show though they used the big screen to put the words up to Christmas songs. Ya'll - I cried! Seriously as we were all singing Jingle Bells in unison - I was overwhelmed by the spirit of the season.
The couple sitting a few people down from us got engaged during all the singing. So romantic.
At one point during the show a choir came out to sing.
The whole thing was just beautiful.
The funniest moment was during a segment on the big screen where they were showing children answering the question of What is a miracle?
Oh, there were the sweet answers of it is something big, it is something wonderful, it is my baby brother, my baby sister.
But no answer was more appropriate than TARTAR SAUCE. You know that white stuff you dip fish in :)
Saturday, December 13, 2008
Siesta Ornament Exchange
This year at the Siesta Blog we had an ornament exchange. How much fun! My Siesta was Deborah over at Twinkle .
I loved exchanging emails with her and getting the chance to know one another. I think that was the best part of this exchange, yes even more than the shopping :)
We do not receive many packages here so when her package arrived it was a big day in this house. Deborah was so kind and thoughtful in what she sent and I am seriously in AWE of her ability to craft.
She sent a beautiful handmade pillow. A candle that she decorated. The candle also happens to be my most favorite scent! The ornament was perfect and precious... Mary holding baby Jesus. She even sent coloring books for my two kiddos. That was a huge hit since they both love to color.
Seriously I LOVE this pillow and found the perfect spot for it in my house on my bakers rack.
The decorated candle that also smells FAB!
The main star of the show.... the Mary and Jesus ornament, that is proudly hanging on our Christmas tree now.
A picture Emily colored from one of the coloring books.
This exchange was so much fun. I loved checking out all the blogs and seeing how everyone got to know one another just a little better.
Thanks Deborah! You are a huge blessing.
Merry Christmas.
I loved exchanging emails with her and getting the chance to know one another. I think that was the best part of this exchange, yes even more than the shopping :)
We do not receive many packages here so when her package arrived it was a big day in this house. Deborah was so kind and thoughtful in what she sent and I am seriously in AWE of her ability to craft.
She sent a beautiful handmade pillow. A candle that she decorated. The candle also happens to be my most favorite scent! The ornament was perfect and precious... Mary holding baby Jesus. She even sent coloring books for my two kiddos. That was a huge hit since they both love to color.
*ETA* AGH! I can't beleive I forgot to include it in the photo but she also sent a CD of Christmas music that she made. We have listened to it MANY MANY times already...which is probably why I forgot to include it in the photo.
A photo of all the wonderful gifts...
Seriously I LOVE this pillow and found the perfect spot for it in my house on my bakers rack.
The decorated candle that also smells FAB!
The main star of the show.... the Mary and Jesus ornament, that is proudly hanging on our Christmas tree now.
A picture Emily colored from one of the coloring books.
This exchange was so much fun. I loved checking out all the blogs and seeing how everyone got to know one another just a little better.
Thanks Deborah! You are a huge blessing.
Merry Christmas.
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