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!!
Friday, November 14, 2008
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!!
Thursday, October 23, 2008
How to deal?
So, it seems the last two evenings getting the kids to bed has been a chore. Why is it Mary insists on screaming and arguing?
Now that they share a room, it's not so easy to let her cry it out. Poor Houghton, the kid just wants to go to sleep!
The trick I discovered was to spank Mary (yup, firmly believe in it!) (she does have a diaper on!) and put her in her timeout chair in the living room. Keep in mind the lights around the house are in nighttime mode so basically it's dark except for a few strategic nightlights. Anyway, I leave her in there for about 3 minutes and ta-daa....she's calm and ready for bed. So, I asked her, "is this what it's going to take to get you to go to bed peacefully?" And her reply, "uh-huh".
UGH...what's a mother to do???
Now that they share a room, it's not so easy to let her cry it out. Poor Houghton, the kid just wants to go to sleep!
The trick I discovered was to spank Mary (yup, firmly believe in it!) (she does have a diaper on!) and put her in her timeout chair in the living room. Keep in mind the lights around the house are in nighttime mode so basically it's dark except for a few strategic nightlights. Anyway, I leave her in there for about 3 minutes and ta-daa....she's calm and ready for bed. So, I asked her, "is this what it's going to take to get you to go to bed peacefully?" And her reply, "uh-huh".
UGH...what's a mother to do???
Thursday, October 16, 2008
More fair
So This is Paul and Houghton on the 'big' roller coaster!! I am not sure how this is in here twice but again...no techno savvy!
Mary loved the carousel and it helped her get over the heartbreak of being too small for some of the rides!
Mary wanted to go on this very badly!! She waited at least 20 minutes...patiently!!! She got strapped in and bounced in the sky!!! We have video but I don't think you can see her face that well, it was priceless!!!
This was the second large slide the kids went on....I told them to race...I think Paul helped! I used to ride on these when I was a kid and was very sad I couldn't go on them!!!
Mary the daredevil she was not afraid to go on the fun house type climbing thing....Paul and I were just amazed....Houghton NEVER would have done it at 3 yrs. old!!! (of course as you can see he's ok now!)
Mary and Houghton on the kiddie roller coaster...up front! They had a blast!!
Mary kept calling it a train!
This is Mary after being told she is to little (short) to go on the 'big' roller coaster!!! I took quite a bit to get her to calm down....riding on the carousel (again) this time without Houghton helped!
Paul and Houghton on the 'big' coaster!!We had a great time at the fair....even though we missed out on the kettle corn....GASP!! I know....but we had fry bread, corn dogs, frozen cheesecake on a stick and an apple dipper sundae and fruit smoothies!! (I know, I know...the fruit smoothies...way to healthy for the fair!) The weather was chilly (and windy!) we thought sweaters would be ok but once the sun went down we were ill prepared....unfortunately that's when we decided to sit down and eat our dessert...the frozen, cold stuff!! I know crazy...but we warmed up on the walk to the car!!!
The State Fair
Ok so Mary and her dance class had a performance at the AZ state fair last weekend. With the little kids, one parent had to be on stage with them. So naturally, Paul was the perfect candidate! Houghton and I watched from the front row. I tried to video....the operative word being tried!! I was on me knees in the grass, I did not know either that Paul and Mary would be directly behind the instructor!! I had to get creative....and I wanted to stay out of the way of others maybe videotaping as well! I was being polite!! Speaking of polite.....in the middle of recording this parent who did not have a kid in Mary's class....asked me to move....Um, HELLO?! I am recording and trying to watch my daughters performance....It still irks me to no end when I think of it....and it happened not once but TWICE!! yes, twice!!! UH the gall of some people!!!
When the dance was over we spent several hours gorging on food and rides....fortunately I did not get to go on them....I did want to go on the big slides but well decided against it since the signs clearly stated no pregnant women (Yes, I am a rule follower).
If you click on this link you can see Paul and Mary dance (and my bad recording job!) I promise next year it will be better!!!
( I also could not figure out how to just post the video not the techno savvy, sorry)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rV23B7-z8Y
When the dance was over we spent several hours gorging on food and rides....fortunately I did not get to go on them....I did want to go on the big slides but well decided against it since the signs clearly stated no pregnant women (Yes, I am a rule follower).
If you click on this link you can see Paul and Mary dance (and my bad recording job!) I promise next year it will be better!!!
( I also could not figure out how to just post the video not the techno savvy, sorry)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9rV23B7-z8Y
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
They said what?!?!
Paul: "Mary, don't step on your brother's head and Houghton don't put your head where Mary can step on it!"
Paul: "Mary, you're the best!"
Mary: "No, Dad, I'm the cutest!"
Paul: "Mary, you're the best!"
Mary: "No, Dad, I'm the cutest!"
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Binky No More!
As of Sunday, we have put the 'binky' away. Mary is having a little difficluty adjusting but we're getting there! She is very proud and tells everyone how she's a "big girl" now. (Also, she points out that the binky's are being put away for the baby in Mommy's tummy!!) She did come to me (after being put to bed) to ask if she could have it....then stuck out her bottom lip and tears welled up in her eyes. I had to be strong and not give in because well, I can't be weak. (she's just too darn cute!!!) She settled for an extra blanky which, we have discussed is something you can keep forever. (Binky's are for babies!!)
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