Well, I am getting done....ok I am really done...with work, crazy children/husband schedules etc....Oh and the pregnancy thing. I apparently look great....maybe I'll actually have Paul take a picture since I don't really have any prego pics. Many people, ones I know, and ones I don't comment on how great I look. It makes me wonder...how do pregnant women look to others? Not sure but I do know I have not gained a large amount of weight, which is good...I have a little extra to begin with! On the last visit to the doc however, we had a discussion about delivery and inducing.
I have been adamant about waiting for nature to take it's course. Up until last week that is. Did I mention that I am done??? We are tentatively working towards a 4/2 baby. It just feels right....I still however, have no incling as to whether I might have a boy or a girl. NO idea. With Mary, I knew. This one....nope, nada, nothing. It will be a surprise for sure! Paul, Houghton and Mary now are rooting for a boy. Me, doesn't matter.
So at my next appointment in 2 weeks...we'll discuss the progress and determine whether I'll actually have a baby early. That would be a change of pace for me!!
Also, FYI ...it's really HOT! It was like 87 degrees out today. I am so glad I do not have to be pregnant during the summer again. I am already warm!!!
Sunday, March 01, 2009
Pan'fakes'
That's what it is called when you try to make pan'cakes' for dinner and use regular flour....thinking that it's Bisquick. FYI...not the same thing. However, Houghton got brownie points for eating them...why I don't know....I told him not to...they were not good at all!
Paul came up with the name...we all got a good laugh and chalked it up to "pregnancy brain" fortunately the "real" pancakes turned out much better (anything would have been better...trust me!) And as luck would have it...it does not take long to whip up some pancakes..so we actually got to eat them.
Paul came up with the name...we all got a good laugh and chalked it up to "pregnancy brain" fortunately the "real" pancakes turned out much better (anything would have been better...trust me!) And as luck would have it...it does not take long to whip up some pancakes..so we actually got to eat them.
Friday, January 30, 2009
The Mother of all tantrums
Mary decided that when we got home she'd go see her 'friend' at his house. She talked about it in the car all the way home. She has had this 'friend' for quite a while now. She also knows that she can stay there....there is a bed for her too! Well, when we got home she proceeded to tell me that she's going to walk to her 'friends' house and that it's far. When I realized she wasn't going to stop at the end of the driveway, I asked where exactly is her 'friends' house and if it was far...shouldn't she wait until we could drive?? She proceeded to inform me that the house was by 7th St. (for those not familiar....it's a VERY busy street about 3 blocks away) So realizing she really was going to go, I had to inform her that it was not safe for her to go. We were doing ok, she cried a little but let me take her into the house.....where she proceeded to scream her head off that she wanted to go outside....(out front) I tried to lure her to the backyard with thoughts of toys but nothing was deterring her. So I explained that she cannot play out front because someone might come by and take her and she'll never see her parents, friends, family etc again and she wouldn't like that. She paused and thought about it...but wasn't ready to give up. So....I picked her up and brought her inside where she then ran to her room and kicked and screamed (and I mean screamed!) for a few minutes. It was quite comical as I am too tired from a long day at work to argue ....and her tantrums are usually short if left without an audience. Which was then stopped when she brought me a kleenex so that I could wipe her nose which of course was running from all the crying/screaming. After that....she finally decided to watch a movie.
That did remind me of my favorite picture of Mary....It was taken in Tucson when we were there for the UofA vs. ASU fooball game at the beginning of Dec. It captures Mary in all her glory.....
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Pack Rat
I know this... I am a pack rat. I like to keep everything. From sentimental momentos to papers etc that I might need someday. I know this....however, I have discovered I am an electronic pack rat as well. I decided to clean out my inbox. I just started deleting the oldest emails. I figured if it was from Jan of 2006...I probably don't need it. (or I can find the info again anyway) I was feeling strong. Now, I didn't realize how much anxiety this is causing me!!! I don't need to have sales from 2 years ago!!! I know this....but I can't seem to get over it. I am going to get past it and move on. I know this probably won't surprise Paul but well, it was a sort of revelation to me.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Welcome
So, my most recent dilemna (aside from not blogging since waaaay before the holidays) is this....to facebook or not to facebook?? Paul and I have had this discussion as well as one I had with Julia. I am not sure really that I have anything exciting or really any friends. What exactly would I do with it?? Not sure, especially seeing as I cannot keep up with blogging these days.
Speaking of which...I do have lots to talk about and pictures to post but I am currently on duty trying to get 2 wound up kids to clean up and go to bed since Paul has checked out to go study.
Lucky for me though he did clean the kitchen which had about 4 days of dirty pots and pans etc piled up. I might forget to mention it to him but...it's awesome!!! With him studying, I get to do more dishes than I care to. Oh well......
Speaking of which...I do have lots to talk about and pictures to post but I am currently on duty trying to get 2 wound up kids to clean up and go to bed since Paul has checked out to go study.
Lucky for me though he did clean the kitchen which had about 4 days of dirty pots and pans etc piled up. I might forget to mention it to him but...it's awesome!!! With him studying, I get to do more dishes than I care to. Oh well......
Friday, November 14, 2008
The Big News
Ok, so I have realized that I never really came out and posted (but eluded too) the fact that we are pregnant!
We found out quite a bit ago but for obvious reasons kept it quiet for awhile. Things are going really well, my belly is expanding quite nicely....I have not gained really any weight yet. Not that I care too much but considering I was a bit heavier than I would prefer, this is a good start. The doc says all is well. ( I usually don't gain much more that the minimum anyway...yeah for me!!)
So far, no unusual cravings or aversions. I have been eating pickles though. By themselves...no ice cream. The kids are really excited too!! Mary wants to have a "stister" (nope not a typo!) and Houghton and Paul are rooting for a boy. And for anyone who asks....it's a 50/50 chance and we'll just wait and see. It's such a cool surprise and we have lots of stuff left over from Mary that we're not really in need of much. We'll see though, if it's a boy, we'll need clothes!!!
We are excited though thinking to the future how much stuff we'll be getting rid of when the time comes!!!
We are officially due 4/11/09. This so happens to be Easter Vigil. It is a busy time for us since Paul is going through RCIA at church and will have his big ceremony on this day. My doc has said he won't let me go 41 weeks like I did with the other 2 but I am not so sure. Houghton will be making his 1st communion/confirmation on the 18th so really there is not any good time to have a baby in there. I am hoping maybe this one will come early...so we'll see and cross that bridge when we get there....we must get through the holidays first!!
We found out quite a bit ago but for obvious reasons kept it quiet for awhile. Things are going really well, my belly is expanding quite nicely....I have not gained really any weight yet. Not that I care too much but considering I was a bit heavier than I would prefer, this is a good start. The doc says all is well. ( I usually don't gain much more that the minimum anyway...yeah for me!!)
So far, no unusual cravings or aversions. I have been eating pickles though. By themselves...no ice cream. The kids are really excited too!! Mary wants to have a "stister" (nope not a typo!) and Houghton and Paul are rooting for a boy. And for anyone who asks....it's a 50/50 chance and we'll just wait and see. It's such a cool surprise and we have lots of stuff left over from Mary that we're not really in need of much. We'll see though, if it's a boy, we'll need clothes!!!
We are excited though thinking to the future how much stuff we'll be getting rid of when the time comes!!!
We are officially due 4/11/09. This so happens to be Easter Vigil. It is a busy time for us since Paul is going through RCIA at church and will have his big ceremony on this day. My doc has said he won't let me go 41 weeks like I did with the other 2 but I am not so sure. Houghton will be making his 1st communion/confirmation on the 18th so really there is not any good time to have a baby in there. I am hoping maybe this one will come early...so we'll see and cross that bridge when we get there....we must get through the holidays first!!
Hmmm...
Ok, so after a long, busy day at work, I have made it home. Paul is out playing poker (he usually wins some money back!) and the kids are cuddled in our bed watching 'Tinkerbell' The Movie!
Ahhhhh....it doesn't get better than that!!! Well, maybe when the go to sleep but usually I am not far behind! I do have to thank Mom for schleping the kids around this afternoon and helping Mary help make dinner (leftovers). It was very nice to have dinner done when I got home (even though I was perfectly happy getting McD's)!
Mary has beed quite cooperative lately (knock on wood!!!!) and when she starts to melt down....we ignore it. It is AMAZING! It's all about the audience. You can also distract her..(look at that princess baby doll over there!!!) totally works!! Shameless I know but wayyy better than an obnoxiously screaming/yelling toddler!!!
I got to go for my 'big' ultrasound yesterday. It was way cool! I got to see lots of anatomy and a little baby in my belly. They even did 3D pics...the baby was not totally cooperating so it's a little fuzzy but still sooo cool!! It's amazing how far technology has come...even since Mary was born only 3 years ago. We got lots of pics as well as a DVD. As soon as I can figure out how to get it onto youtube or get Paul to do it...I'll post it!!! Just don't ask me to interpret...the pics are pretty cool and you can actually see stuff. (just not the gender!!!!)
In Houghton news, He has been doing well in school. He is also learning the ways of the procrastinator. Some of it is our (mine mostly) because I don't totally inspect his folder/assignments very thoroughly some days. I feel however, that he should be responsible and I shouldn't necessarily be hounding him 24/7 about his stuff. Everytime I get lax, I realize he's not quite there yet....he needs to be nagged!!! UGH....I hate it!! Why can't he just do his homework....and not at the last minute????
In better news, He has a swim meet coming up and we found out today that he gets to swim in the "qualifing" sessions. He apparently has regional qualifying times for his age group. I am not sure exactly what that means but it's a pretty cool accomplishment since only 3 other kids from his group qualified too!!! I was surprised because I figured he was a bit young to reach those marks yet...I didn't really keep track!!
Mary is as adorable and crazy as ever. I really do call her crazy and sometimes when I think about it I hope it's not a self-fulfillng prophecy for her. I flash forward in my head and picture her all cute and on anti-psychotic medications. I think that though might be just a job hazard I have. Go figure. I am just enjoying the past few days with no major meltdowns. I have been able to get out the door 10 minutes earlier to work every morning....it's so nice to not start out the day wanting to wring your daughter's neck!!
Ahhhhh....it doesn't get better than that!!! Well, maybe when the go to sleep but usually I am not far behind! I do have to thank Mom for schleping the kids around this afternoon and helping Mary help make dinner (leftovers). It was very nice to have dinner done when I got home (even though I was perfectly happy getting McD's)!
Mary has beed quite cooperative lately (knock on wood!!!!) and when she starts to melt down....we ignore it. It is AMAZING! It's all about the audience. You can also distract her..(look at that princess baby doll over there!!!) totally works!! Shameless I know but wayyy better than an obnoxiously screaming/yelling toddler!!!
I got to go for my 'big' ultrasound yesterday. It was way cool! I got to see lots of anatomy and a little baby in my belly. They even did 3D pics...the baby was not totally cooperating so it's a little fuzzy but still sooo cool!! It's amazing how far technology has come...even since Mary was born only 3 years ago. We got lots of pics as well as a DVD. As soon as I can figure out how to get it onto youtube or get Paul to do it...I'll post it!!! Just don't ask me to interpret...the pics are pretty cool and you can actually see stuff. (just not the gender!!!!)
In Houghton news, He has been doing well in school. He is also learning the ways of the procrastinator. Some of it is our (mine mostly) because I don't totally inspect his folder/assignments very thoroughly some days. I feel however, that he should be responsible and I shouldn't necessarily be hounding him 24/7 about his stuff. Everytime I get lax, I realize he's not quite there yet....he needs to be nagged!!! UGH....I hate it!! Why can't he just do his homework....and not at the last minute????
In better news, He has a swim meet coming up and we found out today that he gets to swim in the "qualifing" sessions. He apparently has regional qualifying times for his age group. I am not sure exactly what that means but it's a pretty cool accomplishment since only 3 other kids from his group qualified too!!! I was surprised because I figured he was a bit young to reach those marks yet...I didn't really keep track!!
Mary is as adorable and crazy as ever. I really do call her crazy and sometimes when I think about it I hope it's not a self-fulfillng prophecy for her. I flash forward in my head and picture her all cute and on anti-psychotic medications. I think that though might be just a job hazard I have. Go figure. I am just enjoying the past few days with no major meltdowns. I have been able to get out the door 10 minutes earlier to work every morning....it's so nice to not start out the day wanting to wring your daughter's neck!!
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