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...

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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.

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

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 ...

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