My pregnancy is on it's end leg - the last ten weeks. I can tell I'm in the last quarter because my body is refusing to let me do normal, every day tasks. Thankfully, the contractions haven't been as regular as they were with Peanut up to this point, but my pain level is much worse this time around. Today was the first day that I did not help out at her gymnastics class. Lifting a 27 pound kiddo up to the bars or onto the beam is not a wise idea when your body has a contraction from picking up mega blocks or scrubbing a spot on the floor from a spilled snack.
I am getting nervous thinking about how Peanut made her arrival at 35 weeks (only five weeks from now) and how even if this guy goes full term that's only ten weeks away. We have a lot of work to do before he comes. I need to clean upstairs, find a dresser for Peanut, clean out her closet, move girl clothes from the nursery to her new room, put baby boy clothes in the nursery, bring up the baby gear from the basement, clean up that baby gear and get it ready for little man. Oh my goodness, I have a panic attack just thinking about it. I also need to order a new crib skirt, curtains, and crib sheets for a boy's room. Ahhh!
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
Baptism Menu Planning
Baptism for our little one is a while away, but it never hurts to plan ahead. Right? This is what I'm thinking of serving after our kiddo's baptism:
Bagels with cream cheese
Fruit
Donut holes
Yogurt Parfait Bar - yogurts (vanilla, strawberry) with granola, berries, mini chocolate chips, etc.
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Mimosas
Juices
I'm excited because I think it's a good spread and easy enough to throw together before/after church. Hopefully everyone else agrees with me!
Bagels with cream cheese
Fruit
Donut holes
Yogurt Parfait Bar - yogurts (vanilla, strawberry) with granola, berries, mini chocolate chips, etc.
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Mimosas
Juices
I'm excited because I think it's a good spread and easy enough to throw together before/after church. Hopefully everyone else agrees with me!
Friday, February 15, 2013
Gymnastics Update
Peanut has been doing two classes this term (Wed mornings with Miss Lina and Sat mornings with Miss Kristin). She has been thriving. She's starting to be able to jump backwards, she can go across the beam without holding on, she flipped herself over the bar without help for the first time on Wednesday, and she's becoming more confident in her capabilities.
She did have a little regression with regard to hopping on the beam by herself, but other than that I've been so impressed with how far she's come. She has come a long way in taking turns too. She's always been a good listener, but as an 18 month old it was hard for her to understand letting other kids have turns on the trampoline while she had to sit on the sidelines. On Wednesday, she got off the trampoline unprompted - TWICE - and offered her spot to the child waiting for a turn. I was such a proud Mama. At the age of two years, three months, that's awesome in my opinion. I know a number of other kids in her classes that are that age or older that still struggle with listening and taking turns and she's really doing well on both fronts. All kids have their own strengths and weaknesses, and I'm glad that's something that she's excelling at.
Way to go, Peanut!
She did have a little regression with regard to hopping on the beam by herself, but other than that I've been so impressed with how far she's come. She has come a long way in taking turns too. She's always been a good listener, but as an 18 month old it was hard for her to understand letting other kids have turns on the trampoline while she had to sit on the sidelines. On Wednesday, she got off the trampoline unprompted - TWICE - and offered her spot to the child waiting for a turn. I was such a proud Mama. At the age of two years, three months, that's awesome in my opinion. I know a number of other kids in her classes that are that age or older that still struggle with listening and taking turns and she's really doing well on both fronts. All kids have their own strengths and weaknesses, and I'm glad that's something that she's excelling at.
Way to go, Peanut!
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Happy Valentine's Day!
We are having a fantastic time celebrating Valentine's Day this year, even though we're keeping things pretty low key. It's so fun to celebrate with a kiddo that gets excited for all the festivities.
Last night we celebrated with my in-laws, and they brought over some candy, finger puppets, a book, and finger paints, along with a few other gifts. Peanut had a blast with the finger paints and loved all of the attention.
So far today, she's opened up some stickers and hair accessories from her daddy and me. We did an art project this morning with the stickers, she played dress up with her new bows and hair clips, and now she's enjoying a "bubble" bath. A bath where I blew bubbles at her in the tub and she tried to catch them while giggling like crazy. So much fun. After the bath we're making chocolate chip cookies and taking Valentine's Day photos. Then I think she's going to have a swim date with my mom later.
Tonight the three of us are having a "dinner-in" date - grabbing take-out from somewhere local and enjoying dinner without the crowds. I'm excited :). We hope you're having a fantastic Valentine's Day as well!
Last night we celebrated with my in-laws, and they brought over some candy, finger puppets, a book, and finger paints, along with a few other gifts. Peanut had a blast with the finger paints and loved all of the attention.
So far today, she's opened up some stickers and hair accessories from her daddy and me. We did an art project this morning with the stickers, she played dress up with her new bows and hair clips, and now she's enjoying a "bubble" bath. A bath where I blew bubbles at her in the tub and she tried to catch them while giggling like crazy. So much fun. After the bath we're making chocolate chip cookies and taking Valentine's Day photos. Then I think she's going to have a swim date with my mom later.
Tonight the three of us are having a "dinner-in" date - grabbing take-out from somewhere local and enjoying dinner without the crowds. I'm excited :). We hope you're having a fantastic Valentine's Day as well!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Jump Rope & Hide and Seek
Peanut found a ribbon that was used in my hair back when I skated. It was in my bathroom drawer and she found it when I was getting ready one morning. She decided that the ribbon was a jump rope (I have no idea where she learned about jump ropes, because we've never talked about them before and do not own one...maybe Sesame Street?). Her idea of jump rope is holding the ribbon and jumping around on the floor all over the house. It's pretty funny and very cute.
She also has been trying to play hide and seek, but she doesn't really understand that either. She "hides" objects and then "looks" a few places (saying is it there? nope...) - usually the ceiling, in her play car, and behind the tv, and then "finds" the object exactly where she placed it. Repeat repeat repeat. With exactly the same object and the same locations. Hysterical. She laughs and laughs, and so do I.
Toddlerhood is so entertaining, she is learning new things every day!
One more new thing - asking "what is that?" 10,000 times per day, even when she knows the answer. Oh the joys of endless questions!
She also has been trying to play hide and seek, but she doesn't really understand that either. She "hides" objects and then "looks" a few places (saying is it there? nope...) - usually the ceiling, in her play car, and behind the tv, and then "finds" the object exactly where she placed it. Repeat repeat repeat. With exactly the same object and the same locations. Hysterical. She laughs and laughs, and so do I.
Toddlerhood is so entertaining, she is learning new things every day!
One more new thing - asking "what is that?" 10,000 times per day, even when she knows the answer. Oh the joys of endless questions!
UPDATES!
Wow, it has been a long time since I've updated. My apologies! Let's see...
I'm 29 weeks pregnant today!
Baby #2 is a boy, I'm not sure if I had written that out here yet or not. We announced to both families as we celebrated Christmas. His name is still under wraps (we think we know what name we want to use but it isn't set in stone yet). He looked nice and healthy at my 20 week ultrasound, so that's good - nothing to worry about on that front.
Since then, I've passed my one hour glucose screening (YAY!) but was also measuring small at my 28 week appointment. The doctor ordered a growth ultrasound for my next appointment (32 weeks) to make sure everything is fine. We both think the small measurement is due to the baby being positioned really low, but the scan will just make sure everything looks good.
I've been having some contractions and some cramping which are pretty uncomfortable. I also still have a lot of hip pain, particularly after laying on the couch. Nausea has also increased the past few weeks which isn't fun, but luckily no throwing up as of yet. I'm also eating much less now, probably because the baby is a lot bigger than he used to be so my stomach doesn't have a lot of room for food now.
As for Peanut, she's doing well, although she has had a bit of the toddler dramatics and arguing lately. We're working on that. There have been more tears in our house than there used to be - she doesn't want to listen but doesn't want you upset with her. She wants her way, too, She still has plenty of really sweet moments though, I love that kiddo!
Peanut absolutely loves gymnastics, and she has come so far. In just 9 months, I can't believe the progress she's made. She's one of the best in her class at listening, following directions, staying on task, and working hard. I'm so very proud of her. She also has really been enjoying swim time with my mom. They have grandma and Peanut dates most Tuesdays and Thursdays and swim for about 45 minutes to an hour. In her words, she "kicks her feet in the pool, and splashes, and blows bubbles".
Peanut is also POTTY TRAINED!! She is fully pee trained during the day, and we've had number two success once now. I still put her in a pull up for nap and bed time because she is a heavy sleeper (she gets that from her Mama). I'm so proud of her!
She is very excited for her baby brother and often comes to give him hugs and kisses and tell him that she loves him. She is so incredibly sweet and this little guy is lucky to have such a wonderful big sister.
I'm 29 weeks pregnant today!
Baby #2 is a boy, I'm not sure if I had written that out here yet or not. We announced to both families as we celebrated Christmas. His name is still under wraps (we think we know what name we want to use but it isn't set in stone yet). He looked nice and healthy at my 20 week ultrasound, so that's good - nothing to worry about on that front.
Since then, I've passed my one hour glucose screening (YAY!) but was also measuring small at my 28 week appointment. The doctor ordered a growth ultrasound for my next appointment (32 weeks) to make sure everything is fine. We both think the small measurement is due to the baby being positioned really low, but the scan will just make sure everything looks good.
I've been having some contractions and some cramping which are pretty uncomfortable. I also still have a lot of hip pain, particularly after laying on the couch. Nausea has also increased the past few weeks which isn't fun, but luckily no throwing up as of yet. I'm also eating much less now, probably because the baby is a lot bigger than he used to be so my stomach doesn't have a lot of room for food now.
As for Peanut, she's doing well, although she has had a bit of the toddler dramatics and arguing lately. We're working on that. There have been more tears in our house than there used to be - she doesn't want to listen but doesn't want you upset with her. She wants her way, too, She still has plenty of really sweet moments though, I love that kiddo!
Peanut absolutely loves gymnastics, and she has come so far. In just 9 months, I can't believe the progress she's made. She's one of the best in her class at listening, following directions, staying on task, and working hard. I'm so very proud of her. She also has really been enjoying swim time with my mom. They have grandma and Peanut dates most Tuesdays and Thursdays and swim for about 45 minutes to an hour. In her words, she "kicks her feet in the pool, and splashes, and blows bubbles".
Peanut is also POTTY TRAINED!! She is fully pee trained during the day, and we've had number two success once now. I still put her in a pull up for nap and bed time because she is a heavy sleeper (she gets that from her Mama). I'm so proud of her!
She is very excited for her baby brother and often comes to give him hugs and kisses and tell him that she loves him. She is so incredibly sweet and this little guy is lucky to have such a wonderful big sister.
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