This is from my last ultrasound 3 weeks ago, but we have a scanner and so I can post a picture of the baby saying hi!
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Thursday, December 4, 2008
What We've Been Up To
ME
Recently a friend invited me to see Twilight and I thought...it would be fun to go see a movie on a girls night...even though I was the only one who had not read the book. The movie was slow at first, but got better and better and so I borrowed the book and started reading. Even though I knew what was coming it did not keep me from speeding through the book in a day. Then I ran all over town looking for New Moon to try and read it. After I got it FINALLY a day later, I plowed through it in a day and 1/2. It was much harder to read b/c Edward was gone and she was SO DEPRESSED! But the last 200+ pages were great. Next, I had Eclipse in my hands and I could not put it down. I honestly thought it was neck and neck with Twilight itself. Now I am almost done with Breaking dawn and wondering what in the heck I will do with myself when I am done. I guess the laundry, clean, pay attention to my kids...you know the stuff I am suppose to be doing! :-)
Little Brad & Gabi
I have the most hilarious kids. The other day, I was making dinner for someone and trying to get everything done and realized that it was almost noon and I had not eaten all day. The kids had breakfast, but I was sure they were hungry. Gabi wanted a hot dog and Brad said, he was not hungry. I made Gabi lunch and then myself something to eat and sat down. You know as soon as that happens it over. Immediately, Brad says, 'mom, I want a hot dog'! So I am hungry, 23 weeks pregnant, tired and moody and go into a rant about how, I am not a fetch and go girl! That I need to eat too and they should stop asking me for something every 2 minutes. (I know very effective parenting, right?!?!)
I get up make Brad a hot dog and as soon as I get him that and the ketchup the oven timer goes off. So instead of sitting to eat, I go tend that that. At this point, Gabi screams, I want ketchup too! Being lazy, I say 'Brad give your sister some ketchup' and he says, 'Okay, But I am getting sick and tired of being the ketchup man'! I just stood at the oven laughing quietly...once he was done, he said, 'mom, I did it, but I am really sick of being the ketchup man'. I managed to get out a thank you and thought...I love being a mom.
Gabi the other day was throwing a tantrum and it had lasted most of the morning from not wanting to walk down the stairs to wanting more milk, but not wanting to walk 2ft to get her sippy cup. I had enough and put her in the recliner and told her that she was being very rude and to stop.
I walked back into the kitchen and I assume, she thought I was out of ear shot because I heard her say, 'no mom, your rude!'
Also, the other day, Brad and Gabi were in the bath and I was on the computer in the room connected to the bathroom and I hear them dumping water on the floor...I was not happy. So I went in there and spat them both on the hinny and said they knew better and to keep the water in the tub. I was looking at each of them and ask if they understood and Gabi puts her fist in my face and say's, 'I'm gonna punch you in the face' and I said, 'Excuse Me, what did you just say' to which she replied, 'I don't know' and smiled the sweetest smile. I think Big Brad gets too carried away with what he says when he rough houses with the kids, we certainly don't bring up punching people in the face!
Big Brad
I wanted to put lights up this year outside since we have sort of house for the first time in our marriage. Big Brad was not excited at all. We bought the lights and we were all excited! Brad comes home, say's okay lets do this. He gets out on the roof and says....hey get me the lights and the clips...I was like...what did you do other than walk out on the roof. He waits patiently for the supplies to do this and then begins working on hanging our lights. He has me and the kids running around getting extension cords and then outside to help him determine if they are straight. After getting one line done...I realized since our roof peaks into a triangle over the garage and Brad would have to dangle on the roof our efforts would be dangerous and so we aborted the mission. Brad had to undo what he had done, dropping the line to me below him and then he crawled in the house and so our Christmas light adventure was short lived and will have to wait until we are better equipped to do it safely.
Brad has been so put out with my obsessive reading and I know he is happy I am on the last book in the series so I will stop reading all the time.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are getting ready for Christmas. Reading your blogs and seeing all the fun things your families are doing is so much fun and it makes being away from everyone after 4 fun filled years in dental school much easier.
Recently a friend invited me to see Twilight and I thought...it would be fun to go see a movie on a girls night...even though I was the only one who had not read the book. The movie was slow at first, but got better and better and so I borrowed the book and started reading. Even though I knew what was coming it did not keep me from speeding through the book in a day. Then I ran all over town looking for New Moon to try and read it. After I got it FINALLY a day later, I plowed through it in a day and 1/2. It was much harder to read b/c Edward was gone and she was SO DEPRESSED! But the last 200+ pages were great. Next, I had Eclipse in my hands and I could not put it down. I honestly thought it was neck and neck with Twilight itself. Now I am almost done with Breaking dawn and wondering what in the heck I will do with myself when I am done. I guess the laundry, clean, pay attention to my kids...you know the stuff I am suppose to be doing! :-)
Little Brad & Gabi
I have the most hilarious kids. The other day, I was making dinner for someone and trying to get everything done and realized that it was almost noon and I had not eaten all day. The kids had breakfast, but I was sure they were hungry. Gabi wanted a hot dog and Brad said, he was not hungry. I made Gabi lunch and then myself something to eat and sat down. You know as soon as that happens it over. Immediately, Brad says, 'mom, I want a hot dog'! So I am hungry, 23 weeks pregnant, tired and moody and go into a rant about how, I am not a fetch and go girl! That I need to eat too and they should stop asking me for something every 2 minutes. (I know very effective parenting, right?!?!)
I get up make Brad a hot dog and as soon as I get him that and the ketchup the oven timer goes off. So instead of sitting to eat, I go tend that that. At this point, Gabi screams, I want ketchup too! Being lazy, I say 'Brad give your sister some ketchup' and he says, 'Okay, But I am getting sick and tired of being the ketchup man'! I just stood at the oven laughing quietly...once he was done, he said, 'mom, I did it, but I am really sick of being the ketchup man'. I managed to get out a thank you and thought...I love being a mom.
Gabi the other day was throwing a tantrum and it had lasted most of the morning from not wanting to walk down the stairs to wanting more milk, but not wanting to walk 2ft to get her sippy cup. I had enough and put her in the recliner and told her that she was being very rude and to stop.
I walked back into the kitchen and I assume, she thought I was out of ear shot because I heard her say, 'no mom, your rude!'
Also, the other day, Brad and Gabi were in the bath and I was on the computer in the room connected to the bathroom and I hear them dumping water on the floor...I was not happy. So I went in there and spat them both on the hinny and said they knew better and to keep the water in the tub. I was looking at each of them and ask if they understood and Gabi puts her fist in my face and say's, 'I'm gonna punch you in the face' and I said, 'Excuse Me, what did you just say' to which she replied, 'I don't know' and smiled the sweetest smile. I think Big Brad gets too carried away with what he says when he rough houses with the kids, we certainly don't bring up punching people in the face!
Big Brad
I wanted to put lights up this year outside since we have sort of house for the first time in our marriage. Big Brad was not excited at all. We bought the lights and we were all excited! Brad comes home, say's okay lets do this. He gets out on the roof and says....hey get me the lights and the clips...I was like...what did you do other than walk out on the roof. He waits patiently for the supplies to do this and then begins working on hanging our lights. He has me and the kids running around getting extension cords and then outside to help him determine if they are straight. After getting one line done...I realized since our roof peaks into a triangle over the garage and Brad would have to dangle on the roof our efforts would be dangerous and so we aborted the mission. Brad had to undo what he had done, dropping the line to me below him and then he crawled in the house and so our Christmas light adventure was short lived and will have to wait until we are better equipped to do it safely.
Brad has been so put out with my obsessive reading and I know he is happy I am on the last book in the series so I will stop reading all the time.
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are getting ready for Christmas. Reading your blogs and seeing all the fun things your families are doing is so much fun and it makes being away from everyone after 4 fun filled years in dental school much easier.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Big Weekend
Ultrasound
On Saturday we had the big 20 week ultrasound! I must admit that this pregnancy sometimes goes ignored...I don't have time to daydream like I did with my first pregnancy or wonder what my second child would be like compared to my first...no with this pregnancy sometimes I even forget I am pregnant. The days fly by in a blur, but I still get excited when I get to hear our babies heartbeat and seeing your baby on that ultrasound machine is amazing!
Our little one was snug in one spot and moved and wiggled all around during the ultrasound so we only got to see 2 hands, a head, a heart, a stomach, and a leg flew up in the air at one point so we know there is one of those! The ultrasound tech could not get the babies kidneys or spine so I have to back for another ultrasound in a couple of weeks! I get to see my baby AGAIN! The kids and Brad went with me and they are so excited about this baby and Little Brad is adamant it is a little boy! He even said several times during the ultrasound...it's a boy mom...it's NOT a girl! It's a SAM!
If we have a girl, I know a daddy and brother who will be sad. I am excited either way, but I feel like it is boy too! But if my past record is an indicator then it will be a girl. So we don't know what we are having yet...we will see if I can make it through another ultrasound and not find out.
The downside of not finding out for me thus far, is that this little baby has no identity just yet. I can't say, Sam or Annie...it's just the baby and that is weird! I want to talk to this little one and call it by name...but the idea of waiting is very attractive too! I wish I could scan in my ultrasound pictures so you could see our little one waving 'hi' but we are having issues so I can't.
All I really want is a healthy baby, each kid we have is a special blessing to our family and while my kids are the hardest things in my life thus far, I have never laughed so hard, loved so much, or wanted more for these little children of God and so the blessings by far outweigh those tough days! It will be fun to meet this new little one in person in another 4 months and see what gift we have been given.
Chuck E Cheese
After some family time on Saturday, I left to go do some work and Brad took the kids to Chuck E Cheese! They had a great time and while Brad was getting the kids ready to go Little Brad saw a kid with cotton candy. Of course he wanted the cotton candy and his dad said, NO!
They head to the door and Brad and Little Brad's numbers matched, however, Gabi's number had smeared and they couldn't read it.
Lady Says: 'Sir I can't let you leave with her w/out some kind of proof she is your kid'. Little boy is this your daddy?
Little Brad: NO
Lady: Is this your sister?
Little Brad: No
(at this point Brad runs past the lady and heads for the door, and Brad trys to go after him, the lady puts her hand up and...
Lady: Sir I can't let you leave with her
Big Brad: Are u kidding me
Lady: No, I need proof this is your daughter. Little boy, is this your dad?
Little Brad: NO
Lady: Is this your sister?
Little Brad: NO
Lady: Do you have a picture of her in your wallet or something
Big Brad: Yes
So ultimately, he got to take his daughter home, but can you believe our son would not claim us. He was so upset about that cotton candy he disowned his own family! Brad was relieved he got to leave, and a mixture of upset and wanting to laugh at what had just happened. I just laughed, but I wasn't there to experience it...I might not have laughed if I was there!
On Saturday we had the big 20 week ultrasound! I must admit that this pregnancy sometimes goes ignored...I don't have time to daydream like I did with my first pregnancy or wonder what my second child would be like compared to my first...no with this pregnancy sometimes I even forget I am pregnant. The days fly by in a blur, but I still get excited when I get to hear our babies heartbeat and seeing your baby on that ultrasound machine is amazing!
Our little one was snug in one spot and moved and wiggled all around during the ultrasound so we only got to see 2 hands, a head, a heart, a stomach, and a leg flew up in the air at one point so we know there is one of those! The ultrasound tech could not get the babies kidneys or spine so I have to back for another ultrasound in a couple of weeks! I get to see my baby AGAIN! The kids and Brad went with me and they are so excited about this baby and Little Brad is adamant it is a little boy! He even said several times during the ultrasound...it's a boy mom...it's NOT a girl! It's a SAM!
If we have a girl, I know a daddy and brother who will be sad. I am excited either way, but I feel like it is boy too! But if my past record is an indicator then it will be a girl. So we don't know what we are having yet...we will see if I can make it through another ultrasound and not find out.
The downside of not finding out for me thus far, is that this little baby has no identity just yet. I can't say, Sam or Annie...it's just the baby and that is weird! I want to talk to this little one and call it by name...but the idea of waiting is very attractive too! I wish I could scan in my ultrasound pictures so you could see our little one waving 'hi' but we are having issues so I can't.
All I really want is a healthy baby, each kid we have is a special blessing to our family and while my kids are the hardest things in my life thus far, I have never laughed so hard, loved so much, or wanted more for these little children of God and so the blessings by far outweigh those tough days! It will be fun to meet this new little one in person in another 4 months and see what gift we have been given.
Chuck E Cheese
After some family time on Saturday, I left to go do some work and Brad took the kids to Chuck E Cheese! They had a great time and while Brad was getting the kids ready to go Little Brad saw a kid with cotton candy. Of course he wanted the cotton candy and his dad said, NO!
They head to the door and Brad and Little Brad's numbers matched, however, Gabi's number had smeared and they couldn't read it.
Lady Says: 'Sir I can't let you leave with her w/out some kind of proof she is your kid'. Little boy is this your daddy?
Little Brad: NO
Lady: Is this your sister?
Little Brad: No
(at this point Brad runs past the lady and heads for the door, and Brad trys to go after him, the lady puts her hand up and...
Lady: Sir I can't let you leave with her
Big Brad: Are u kidding me
Lady: No, I need proof this is your daughter. Little boy, is this your dad?
Little Brad: NO
Lady: Is this your sister?
Little Brad: NO
Lady: Do you have a picture of her in your wallet or something
Big Brad: Yes
So ultimately, he got to take his daughter home, but can you believe our son would not claim us. He was so upset about that cotton candy he disowned his own family! Brad was relieved he got to leave, and a mixture of upset and wanting to laugh at what had just happened. I just laughed, but I wasn't there to experience it...I might not have laughed if I was there!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Thank you
Brad and Gabi were so excited to get another package from Texas today! Thank you Mamaw for their new night outfits! They couldn't wait to put them on today!
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Election Night
Well last night was an emotional rollercoaster for me and many others I assume as well. For the first time in my life, I really researched these two candidates and felt strongly that John McCain was the best option. There are many reasons I came to this conclusion and NONE of them involved the color of skin of Obama.
As silly at it sounds, I actually cried when McCain made his concession speech! I know I am pregnant but come on...why I am I crying...it's just an election right. But with a family and kids and a world that seems to contradict my personal values at time, it strikes fear in me as to what my kids will be faced with as they grow up.
I have faith in the Lord and know He has a plan and we just have to be diligent and endure. I am excited to see the first african american president elected and to see how happy others are at this accomplishment and do not want to take away from his supporters or this historical moment.
I felt less silly for these emotions when I took Brad to pre-school today and 2 women began crying when talking about Obama being elected and their concerns were mine as well. Not the color of this man, not his ability to deliver a powerful and moving speech, but the direction in which this country will be headed under his lead.
I will pray for him and for this country. There are so many things wrong with the world and the US and now more than ever, those of us who believe need to pray for strength to remember who we are and stand up for those beliefs.
As silly at it sounds, I actually cried when McCain made his concession speech! I know I am pregnant but come on...why I am I crying...it's just an election right. But with a family and kids and a world that seems to contradict my personal values at time, it strikes fear in me as to what my kids will be faced with as they grow up.
I have faith in the Lord and know He has a plan and we just have to be diligent and endure. I am excited to see the first african american president elected and to see how happy others are at this accomplishment and do not want to take away from his supporters or this historical moment.
I felt less silly for these emotions when I took Brad to pre-school today and 2 women began crying when talking about Obama being elected and their concerns were mine as well. Not the color of this man, not his ability to deliver a powerful and moving speech, but the direction in which this country will be headed under his lead.
I will pray for him and for this country. There are so many things wrong with the world and the US and now more than ever, those of us who believe need to pray for strength to remember who we are and stand up for those beliefs.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
Savage Farm Pumpkin Patch
Today we went to the pumpkin patch at Savage Farms for Brad's pre-school. This is the first time I have been to a pumpkin patch! So it felt like a trip for me too! The kids wore the outfits their Mamaw sent them for Halloween and looked so cute, and each got to pick out a pumpkin, milk a cow, play in a corn box, run through the corn maze, and see some farm animals! Oh yeah and we rode in a wagon pulled by a tractor which was a BIG hit with all the kids!
I really like Brad's pre-school! It is very structured and his teacher is extremely nice and all the kids really like her! We really got lucky to have gotten into this wonderful pre-school on such short notice!
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