Weekly update!

How far along?: 7 weeks, 1 day

Weight gain/loss: down 3.6 lbs

Symptoms: fatigue - oh the fatigue. headache but that could be caffeine withdrawal. nausea. 

Gender: unknown

Sleep?:  not getting nearly enough

Best moment this week?: mike got some great news!

Movement: too soon for that. 

Food cravings/aversions: nothing yet

What I miss?: not being so tired. 

What I am looking forward to?: my Dr's appt on October 9. 

Size of Baby: your baby's the size of a blueberry!

Your .51-inch embryo doesn't exactly tip the scales just yet but she's developing like crazy. She's already doubled in size since last week. 

• She's generating about one hundred new brain cells each minute!
• Not only is her brain becoming more complex, but her heart is too.
• Also important: She's developing a permanent set of kidneys
• Her arm and leg joints are now forming.

What I’m nervous about: still in the high risk of miscarriage point. thankful for each day I think I'm still pregnant. 

So another birthday came and went thus concluding goal of completing 32 items before my 33rd birthday. Here's my August/final update. 

1. Lose {at least} 32 pounds (12/32) - not sure yet b/c I lost my app that was tracking :( had lost a bunch but gained most of it back in July
2. Sell the house
3. Read 1 Book per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May,Jun, Jul, Aug)
4. Do 1 Service Act per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
5. Do 1 Random Act of Kindness per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
6. Have 1 Family Planned Activity per month  (Sept, Oct,Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
7. Donate 32 articles of clothes
8. Fund a well 
9. Have Family Pictures taken
10. Do {at least} 32 new pins (38/32)
1. Pizza Buns No one was a big fan which is a big disappointment b/c I spent forever making them! 
2. Lemon Blueberry Muffins these were ok. there was way too much topping!! 
3. Funfetti Cookies the boys all liked these but I think they were just ok and pretty flavorless
11. Join a Life Group at church {Mike joined a men's group but not scratching this off since I still want to join as a couple}
12. Mail at least 1 Card per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb,Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
13. Create a 1 Month Menu Planner and see if it works {tried for Dec but failed miserably}
14. Ride the train to Chicago with the boys  Went for my birthday! 
15. Create an art project or treat with the boys for all major holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY, Valentines,Easter,4th of July)
16. Go on a date with Mike once {at least} once a quarter (6/4)
17. Go on a date with just Colin (2/4)
18. Go on a date with just Elias
19. Make Christmas Cookie Platter for Mike's work
20. Create a service project {preferably ongoing} at work
21. Do my own version of 7 
22. Allow Colin to have a sleep over with a friend
23. Increase ING account by $X
24. Pay for Disney in 'cash' 
25. Twice A Month At Home Dates with Mike (4/14) {started in Feb}
26. Book an adult only Cruise for Fall or Winter 2013 {looking at going to Puerto Rico or Califonia instead}
27. Create an A-Z Summer List
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"The line is kind of faint, right?"

"Babe, the vertical dark line ONLY shows up when you are pregnant"

"oh yeah. ::long pause:: Holy shit. We are pregnant" 

Shock. 

Disbelief.

We are having another baby!

Forgot to update in June, so I'll try to combine the two months:

1. Lose {at least} 32 pounds (12/32) - not sure yet b/c I lost my app that was tracking :( had lost a bunch but gained most of it back in July
2. Sell the house
3. Read 1 Book per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
4. Do 1 Service Act per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
5. Do 1 Random Act of Kindness per month  (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
6. Have 1 Family Planned Activity per month  (Sept, Oct,Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
7. Donate 32 articles of clothes
8. Fund a well 
9. Have Family Pictures taken
10. Do {at least} 32 new pins (35/32)
1. Pretzel Crusted Chicken - changed it up a little but shockingly the whole family ate the same meal
2. Sand Pudding - made this Sand Pudding for Elias' Construction Themed Party. 
3. M&M Pudding Cookies - I'd make them again. Not as good as my usual Monster Cookies but they were PBless so Elias could enjoy them too. 
4. Greek Yogurt Dip - crack is a very accurate description. Colin and I inhaled this. 
5. DIY: Magic Butt Cream 
11. Join a Life Group at church {Mike joined a men's group but not scratching this off since I still want to join as a couple}
12. Mail at least 1 Card per month (Sept, Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb,Mar, Apr,May, Jun, Jul, Aug)
13. Create a 1 Month Menu Planner and see if it works {tried for Dec but failed miserably}
14. Ride the train to Chicago with the boys {scheduled for next month - got rained out :(}
15. Create an art project or treat with the boys for all major holidays (Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, NY, Valentines,Easter, 4th of July)
16. Go on a date with Mike once {at least} once a quarter (6/4)
1. Went out for Missy's Birthday
17. Go on a date with just Colin (1/4)
18. Go on a date with just Elias
19. Make Christmas Cookie Platter for Mike's work
20. Create a service project {preferably ongoing} at work
21. Do my own version of 7 
22. Allow Colin to have a sleep over with a friend
23. Increase ING account by $X
24. Pay for Disney in 'cash' 
25. Twice A Month At Home Dates with Mike (4/14) {started in Feb}
26. Book an adult only Cruise for Fall or Winter 2013 {looking at going to Puerto Rico or Califonia instead}
27. Create an A-Z Summer List
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I posted this back in 2010 but it's still so applicable, so I thought I'd repost. 

He's a Daddy.

A Good Night Moon reader. A horsey ride giver. A human jungle gym.

He's a Daddy.

A teeth brusher. A banana peeler. A time-out keeper.

He's a Daddy.

A singer. A dancer. A drum.

He's a Daddy.

A bubble bath giver. A tower builder. A race car partner.

He's a Daddy.

A jumper. A pair of shoulders to ride. A laugher.

He's a Daddy.

A hugger. A kisser. A everything-will-be-alright-er.

He's a Daddy.

A teacher. A prayer say-er. A owie fixer.

He's a Daddy.

A early morning riser. A Curious George fan. A sleep deprived man.

He's your Daddy.

Your hero. Your biggest cheerleader. Your protector.

He's your Daddy, boys. The man who will love you no matter what.

Father's Day 2013