32 Weeks!

PREGNANCY HIGHLIGHTS:

WEEKS: 32 weeks!  Omigah!  

BABY'S SIZE: 17 inches, 3.7 lbs, the baby is the size of a jicama!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: 20 lbs now...we went bowling a few weeks ago and my 10 lb ball really put into perspective exactly what it means to be carrying around an extra 20!

SLEEP: Sleeping like a rock!  In fact I don't think I made it past 8:03 one night this last week!  

MOVEMENT: She is kicking up high and punching at the same time!

SYMPTOMS: Heartburn!  Ouch!

WHAT I MISS: Nothing, just so thankful to be in the here and now!  

CRAVINGS: 'The Wreck' from PotBelly and good old hard salami.

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Still surviving on fat clothes from after Riley.

WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO: Family Fun Night on Thursday and seeing Santa again this weekend at the Theisen Christmas!  Plus this is my last full week of work for awhile!  Okay only like 2 weeks but it's pretty exciting stuff!

A little bit about our BIG BOY...
He is currently not using the 'baby potty.'  He completely prefers the big potty and makes us leave the bathroom with a "mommy/daddy out" and then a "mommy/daddy in" when he is done taking care of business and if we don't shut the door the calls out "door mommy/daddy" so he can grunt in peace.  He is getting very good at keeping a diaper dry most everyday but we haven't started tackling night-time training yet.  That just might be a maternity leave project!

He is so talkative and you really have to watch out what you say around him because he will repeat it, perfectly!

He is such a friendly, outgoing, happy guy!  He excitedly said "hi" to all (and I mean all) the people at Perkins on Sunday after being stuck in the house for a good 12 hours Saturday!  We walked in and he said "Wow Mommy, people!"

Friday we dropped him off at Derrick's co-workers house while we attended MEI's Holiday party and he had a blast playing with Mike, Hawk and Tristen.  It was very weird to walk in and see him playing and having so much fun without us like such a big boy.  He was so sad to leave his friends and was also utterly beat by 8:00.  At Derrick's party 2-3 people asked him when I walked away to visit the bathroom or the food table (time and time again) if I was pregnant!?  Are you kidding me!  I look like a whale and you need to ask quietly if I am expecting!?  I guess I will take it as a compliment but seriously, REALLY?  I met a girlfriend at the party and we totally hit it off only to find out she also works for the hospital too!  How crazy (and fun) is that!

We, the boys enjoyed the weekend laziness as I laid out sick on the couch with a whirlwind sinus infection.  It went from 0-90 in just a few hours on Friday and left in it's wake fevers, chills, body aches and constant nose blowing.  Thank goodness it was pretty much over with by Sunday (besides the massive amount of snot!) and I was finally able to get off the couch.  I have such a nice husband who risked the weather to get movies for the fam and goodies too!  Nothing makes me feel better than taco dip, chips and chocolate!

Happy Week and stay warm!

Hallelujah

This song really touched me this morning and I had to share it.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OX2uM0L3Y1A

It's beginning to look alot like Christmas!

Horse drawn sleigh rides, Santa's lap, the Christmas tree, The Elf on the Shelf fun, presents under the tree, snowpants to play outside in the snow and more are getting us in the mood for Christmas.  Riley was pretty psyched about meeting the 'big guy' this year and told him exactly what it is his heart desires.    

Saturday before Daddy returned home to us we went out and shoveled the whole driveway as a surprise for him.  Holy moly we had ALOT of snow!  Riley went ice fishing for most of the driveway and actually ruined his pole by shoving it deep in the snow in search of the illusive yard fish but it was all worth it to see him beaming as he yelled out "Big one Mommy!"  When it was all said and finally done we just laid in the snow and looked up at the sky for a good 20 minutes until Daddy pulled in.  Huge snow mounds are remarkably comfy and after nearly 2 hours of hard labor I could have slept there easily!  I love this time of year and am happy to have mailed out our cards last night so now all there is left to do is to sit back, relax, sip some cocoa and enjoy the month with family watching the classics on DVD and snuggling up tightly with lots of blankets.  

That silly Elf cracks me up with his expression and then this boy keeps me chuckling as his personality shines through more and more everyday.  

31 weeks!

PREGNANCY HIGHLIGHTS:

WEEKS: 31 weeks

BABY'S SIZE: 16 inches, 2.5-3.5 lbs, the baby is the size of a squash or the equivalent of carrying around 4 navel oranges!

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN: 20 lbs now...we went bowling a few weeks ago and my 10 lb ball really put into perspective exactly what it means to be carrying around an extra 20!

SLEEP: Sleeping like a rock! 

MOVEMENT: She is a tumbler and it is almost painful sometimes!

SYMPTOMS: Some lower back pain-especially when I sit on the floor!

WHAT I MISS: Lunch meat!

CRAVINGS: 'The Wreck' from PotBelly and good old hard salami.

MATERNITY CLOTHES: Still surviving on fat clothes from after Riley.

WHAT I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO: D's Holiday work party on Friday (can't wait to see where he works and put some names to faces!) and the Christmas cookie exchange with my Mom's Club!  I know Michelle is a great entertainer so I can't wait to get some cookies, watch a movie and relax with friends!