It's no surprise that Colin loves all things books. Loves being read to, looking at them, reading them himself, everything and he especially loves when I get him books at the library. Here's the latest book I picked up on Tuesday. I'm always amazed how quickly he memorizes books. Excuse his excessive nose picking...
I spent my entire Thanksgiving day either lying in bed or sick in the bathroom. Definitely not the most fun way to spend a stuff-your-face-full-of-delicious-food holiday. But it gave me a little time to think about what I'm thankful for this year ...
Like my amazing husband who constantly reminds me just how lucky I am to have him. He takes fabulous care of not only me but also Colin. I know often times he carries a heavy load on his shoulders but I couldn't ask for a better partner.
And my terrific son who keeps me laughing and amazed daily. I seriously couldn't have asked for a better kid. Smart, funny, fairly well mannered (I mean he is only 2 1/2! so he has his moments), great sleeper, and with just enough stubbornness to let me know he can hold his own.
Like my amazing husband who constantly reminds me just how lucky I am to have him. He takes fabulous care of not only me but also Colin. I know often times he carries a heavy load on his shoulders but I couldn't ask for a better partner.
And my terrific son who keeps me laughing and amazed daily. I seriously couldn't have asked for a better kid. Smart, funny, fairly well mannered (I mean he is only 2 1/2! so he has his moments), great sleeper, and with just enough stubbornness to let me know he can hold his own.
This little miracle growing inside of me. Although I feel like I complain a lot about how difficult this pregnancy is, I truly could not be happier. I'd take every minute of being miserable knowing that this summer I'm going to be holding this little guy or girl in our arms. We have prayed for this little baby for so long and encountered months of frustration, devastation, and tears and I'm just so grateful that God has blessed us again to be parents.
And family both near and far. Family who calls to check up on the big and small things in life. Family who genuinely cares about each member. Family who makes life a little easier (and truthfully more difficult at times). And while we aren't as close with some as others, we are truly grateful for the role each person plays in our life. Each member has played a role in shaping us to become who we are today. How can you not be thankful for that?
And then there are the things like a paying job that although we may detest most days it is just that; a paying job. A job that provides us a warm house, food to eat, clothes to wear, vacations we take, cars to drive. We are grateful in this terrible economy that we are still blessed with jobs.
And Colin's fantastic school. We are so blessed to send Colin to such a great school where he's not only receiving high quality care but receiving it in a Christian setting. We are so happy with our decision to change daycares and although we are grateful for his first daycare, we couldn't be happier at A.T.L.C nor could Colin.
I'm thankful we've found a church that we all love. A church home where we all feel we are learning and growing and being able to share Christ's love with others.
Of course there are the obvious things like briefly mentioned: a warm house, food to put on the table, clothes, toys to play with, etc. I'm thankful we've been able to continue to enjoy our love of traveling and showing Colin the world.
I'm sure there are tons of other items but this year I'm just thankful for a great life. I tend to get caught up sometimes with the "I wants" or the "we could have more" that sometimes I forget just how fortunate and "rich" we really are. We have a house filled with lots of love and laughter and support and for this I'm-so-sick-holiday that is enough for me.
Weekly update!
How far along?: 8 weeks
Weight gain/loss: lost roughly 7.5 lbs due to a lovely stomach virus
Symptoms: still feeling blah
Gender: too early to tell
Sleep?: been going to bed earlier lately but still waking up lots throughout the night
Best moment this week?: my nurse's appointment on Monday
Movement: lots flu related but nothing baby related
Food cravings/aversions:
What I miss?: feeling healthy
What I am looking forward to?: My Doctor's appointment on Monday
Milestones:
Size of Baby: kidney bean
What I’m nervous about: everything lately if I wasn't nervous enough already, the flu just made everything 100 times worse. Monday afternoon can't get here soon enough
How far along?: 8 weeks
Weight gain/loss: lost roughly 7.5 lbs due to a lovely stomach virus
Symptoms: still feeling blah
Gender: too early to tell
Sleep?: been going to bed earlier lately but still waking up lots throughout the night
Best moment this week?: my nurse's appointment on Monday
Movement: lots flu related but nothing baby related
Food cravings/aversions:
What I miss?: feeling healthy
What I am looking forward to?: My Doctor's appointment on Monday
Milestones:
Size of Baby: kidney bean
What I’m nervous about: everything lately if I wasn't nervous enough already, the flu just made everything 100 times worse. Monday afternoon can't get here soon enough
I'm still around. Just not a lot to write about lately. I don't feel like I've found my groove lately. From the root canal to having a difficult time adjusting to the time change from California {or rather just the lack of sleep from the vacation} to just falling into the blah of winter, there just hasn't been much to report on or update.
As we head into the holiday season, I'm sure things will pick up and so will my blog posting. Until then, one cute picture ...
As we head into the holiday season, I'm sure things will pick up and so will my blog posting. Until then, one cute picture ...
Weekly update!
How far along?: 7 and some change. Hope to get my official due date on Monday
Weight gain/loss: meant to weigh myself this morning but forgot until after I ate
Symptoms: still experiencing "morning" sickness that lasts all day but had a good day yesterday.
Gender: unknown
Sleep?: so-so. I'm not as exhausted as I feel I should be. I get really tired throughout the day but not as much in the evening. I'm still usually going to bed at normal time but am not sleeping soundly through the night.
Best moment this week?: getting pregnancy cards in the mail.
Movement: to soon
Food cravings/aversions: again too early but not much sounds good although I feel 100 times better once I eat. Mike bought Blueberry Eggo Waffles and I LOVED them. I ate like that crazy when I was pregnant with Colin
What I miss?: feeling healthy
What I am looking forward to?: Dr's appts!
Milestones: as I mentioned before at this point, I'm just grateful for each day I still {believe I} am pregnant!
Size of Baby: a raspberry
What I’m nervous about: nothing right now
How far along?: 7 and some change. Hope to get my official due date on Monday
Weight gain/loss: meant to weigh myself this morning but forgot until after I ate
Symptoms: still experiencing "morning" sickness that lasts all day but had a good day yesterday.
Gender: unknown
Sleep?: so-so. I'm not as exhausted as I feel I should be. I get really tired throughout the day but not as much in the evening. I'm still usually going to bed at normal time but am not sleeping soundly through the night.
Best moment this week?: getting pregnancy cards in the mail.
Movement: to soon
Food cravings/aversions: again too early but not much sounds good although I feel 100 times better once I eat. Mike bought Blueberry Eggo Waffles and I LOVED them. I ate like that crazy when I was pregnant with Colin
What I miss?: feeling healthy
What I am looking forward to?: Dr's appts!
Milestones: as I mentioned before at this point, I'm just grateful for each day I still {believe I} am pregnant!
Size of Baby: a raspberry
What I’m nervous about: nothing right now
I have so many pictures I want to post but here is a quick sampling of a handful of my faves.
Sweet Paulina!
Palm Springs, CA
La Jolla, CA
Uncle Mike and Paulina having a sweet little talk
Venice Beach
Weekly update!
How far along?: somewhere in the 6 week period
Weight gain/loss: unknown
Symptoms: ugggg "morning sickness" has really kicked into overdrive. while I've still yet to get sick, I feel like I could at any moment
Gender: I'm wondering if it's a girl because so far this pregnancy feels night and day different than my pregnancy with Colin
Sleep?: not often enough but should get better now that we are home
Best moment this week?: sharing our news with Mark and Missy! If was wonderful to be able to share the news in person and have them share in our joy.
Movement: too early although I'm still experiencing some cramping. I feel like it's too early for round ligament pain but maybe I should look into it.
Food cravings/aversions: no cravings but the thought of food still doesn't ever sound good to me.
What I miss?: not feeling sick all the time
What I am looking forward to?: still my appointment on the 29th!
Milestones: may sound silly but right now I feel each day I still feel pregnant is a milestone.
Size of Baby: lentil bean
What I’m nervous about: selfishly for myself - the thought of feeling this way (or heaven forbid worse!) for several more weeks.
How far along?: somewhere in the 6 week period
Weight gain/loss: unknown
Symptoms: ugggg "morning sickness" has really kicked into overdrive. while I've still yet to get sick, I feel like I could at any moment
Gender: I'm wondering if it's a girl because so far this pregnancy feels night and day different than my pregnancy with Colin
Sleep?: not often enough but should get better now that we are home
Best moment this week?: sharing our news with Mark and Missy! If was wonderful to be able to share the news in person and have them share in our joy.
Movement: too early although I'm still experiencing some cramping. I feel like it's too early for round ligament pain but maybe I should look into it.
Food cravings/aversions: no cravings but the thought of food still doesn't ever sound good to me.
What I miss?: not feeling sick all the time
What I am looking forward to?: still my appointment on the 29th!
Milestones: may sound silly but right now I feel each day I still feel pregnant is a milestone.
Size of Baby: lentil bean
What I’m nervous about: selfishly for myself - the thought of feeling this way (or heaven forbid worse!) for several more weeks.
We are here and Mike was right. Everything is much better :)
The weather is great. We were able to spend some time yesterday meeting our newish niece.
We headed to Palm Springs this morning and it's beyond beautiful!! The resort , from the little I've seen, is gorgeous. Can't wait to see more of it.
Colin is doing wonderfully and has been quite a trooper. All of a sudden he has become such a big boy. He is really enjoying everything and is just making the trip even more enjoyable for Mike and I.
More later. Off to enjoy the sunshine.
The weather is great. We were able to spend some time yesterday meeting our newish niece.
We headed to Palm Springs this morning and it's beyond beautiful!! The resort , from the little I've seen, is gorgeous. Can't wait to see more of it.
Colin is doing wonderfully and has been quite a trooper. All of a sudden he has become such a big boy. He is really enjoying everything and is just making the trip even more enjoyable for Mike and I.
More later. Off to enjoy the sunshine.
Weekly update!
How far along?: Somewhere in the 5 week range.
Weight gain/loss: Unknown but I'm pretty sure it will increase with eating out everyday on this trip
Symptoms: nauseous is starting to set in. trying to remember to eat smaller meals or snacks more frequently but it isn't totally helping
Gender: way too early to tell
Sleep?: terrible despite being tired. missing my bed with my pillows
Best moment this week?: taking this lil peanut to California!
Movement: again too early to tell
Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet although sometimes the smell of food is enough to turn me off from eating
What I miss?: my normal sense of smell :)
What I am looking forward to?: my Dr's appointment on the 29th. I just want to see that everything is ok!
Milestones:
Size of baby: about the size of a sesame seed!
What I’m nervous about: taking good enough care of this baby. nervous about all the medicine I've been taking for my tooth, not being able to sleep enough, eating out so much, carrying Colin, etc.
How far along?: Somewhere in the 5 week range.
Weight gain/loss: Unknown but I'm pretty sure it will increase with eating out everyday on this trip
Symptoms: nauseous is starting to set in. trying to remember to eat smaller meals or snacks more frequently but it isn't totally helping
Gender: way too early to tell
Sleep?: terrible despite being tired. missing my bed with my pillows
Best moment this week?: taking this lil peanut to California!
Movement: again too early to tell
Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet although sometimes the smell of food is enough to turn me off from eating
What I miss?: my normal sense of smell :)
What I am looking forward to?: my Dr's appointment on the 29th. I just want to see that everything is ok!
Milestones:
Size of baby: about the size of a sesame seed!
What I’m nervous about: taking good enough care of this baby. nervous about all the medicine I've been taking for my tooth, not being able to sleep enough, eating out so much, carrying Colin, etc.
I haven't forgot about you old friend, just life has been busy. I got phase 1 of my root canal done on Wednesday and I haven't been the same since. I've been in an immense amount of pain and consequently haven't been sleeping well which is leaving me tired and just with an overall feeling of "blah." Mix in a couple past few days filled with days at work (when was my last day off?!?!) and evenings filled with plans. We leave for California tomorrow and despite all my good intentions, I have a kabillion things to do before we go. I had phase 2 of my root canal (implanting the post with temporary seal) done today and I'm sitting here at work holding my jaw wishing I should start taking the Vicodin now but holding off knowing I need to go on sales calls shortly.
Mike keeps reminding me that everything will be better Thursday morning when we are in warm sunny California and while I know that to be somewhat true, I have ALOT to do before then.
So sorry to those who keep asking for Colin's Halloween pictures or some un-responded emails. I will get to you eventually. Maybe I'll have time when things "get better" on Thursday when I'm hopped up on Vicodin and the Zpack :)
Mike keeps reminding me that everything will be better Thursday morning when we are in warm sunny California and while I know that to be somewhat true, I have ALOT to do before then.
So sorry to those who keep asking for Colin's Halloween pictures or some un-responded emails. I will get to you eventually. Maybe I'll have time when things "get better" on Thursday when I'm hopped up on Vicodin and the Zpack :)
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