Thanks!

Thank you for all of the congratulations and good wishes!
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I told the staff at school today- I brought in pink and blue frosted cupcakes. Everyone was really happy for me. They all wanted to make sure I'm coming back next year though- I guess that's a good sign, they want me to stick around! :)

I also told my class. I brought in cups for a baby shower that say BABY on them and filled them with puppy chow (you know that great recipe where you pour melted chocolate and peanut butter over crispix cereal and coat it in powdered sugar). I had them guess why I was giving them a snack in those cups. Here are some guesses:

-Your mom is having a baby!
-It's Jack's birthday!
-It's your birthday!
-Your sister is having a baby!
-Finley is having puppies! (I think the puppy chow threw them off a bit)
-Someone in your family is having a baby!

I finally had to tell them it was ME having the baby! They were absolutely shocked! It never occured to them that their own teacher could be the one having a baby! Then they all made me feel great when they said, "But you don't look like you're going to have a baby!" Thank you for that!!!!

Brandon is going crazy researching baby girl names. He was on the internet for hours last night making a list of names. And here I thought we were all settled on our choices! At least our boy name is still agreed upon!

Music to our ears....

Here's our big surprise...

We had a doctors appointment today and this is what we heard:

"thud thud thud thud thud thud"

Nothing prettier than the sound of your unborn baby's heart beating!!!

Baby is due on June 17th

The 3 of us (plus Finley!) couldn't be happier!

Slacker

So I realize I've been a total slacker regarding this blog recently. Life is just too darn busy these days! By the time I get home from school, it's time for dinner, then playtime with Jack- then bath, jammies, a few stories, lots of smooches, and tucking him in. After that I just want to lay on the couch and relax! I wouldn't change it for anything though. Our weekly schedule is really smooth- thanks to Moe Moe and Bampa being here 3 days a week! It doesn't get any better than that!!!

We had a good Thanksgiving. The turkey turned out just fine- no emergency pizza needed! It sure was nice to have the whole family here- especially Grammy.

Jack's cold got worse Thanksgiving night and we ended up taking him in to the pediatrician on Friday. Nothing like an ear infection and bronchitis to make a weekend really special! Jack and Brandon spent the weekend at home, and I headed to my parents' house since I had a few things planned for the weekend anyway.

I got the chance to help my friend Laura finish registering at Babies R Us- LOVE BABIES R US! They have everything you'd ever need for a baby! And I can't believe how cute the blankets are these days. Even cuter than 2 years ago when we were picking things out for our baby on the way.

I also got fitted for my bridesmaid dress. That June wedding of my brother's will be here before we know it! The dresses are super cute- and I just can't wait to be in a wedding again! Getting your hair done! And makeup! And nails! And flowers!!!! Can't wait!!!

Here's a little teaser for you... tomorrow is going to be a very exciting day for us.... I'll clue you in tomorrow night!

Safe and Sound

Grammy's back! We met her at the airport last night. Jack was shy at first, but really seemed to remember her after a few minutes. He held her hand all the way back to the car. Jack had a good sleepover- although my brother called at 6:30 this morning to tell us it was the worst nights sleep of his life! That's what you get when you offer to watch a toddler over night!!! By the way, Jack slept just fine!

Family

I talked to my mom this afternoon... she was in the airport in Nairobi waiting to get on the plane to come home. She sounded happy and sad all at the same time. I know how much everyone there will miss her, but I'm so happy for us to be getting her back.

We've spent the weekend getting over colds (all of us!) and getting the house ready for Thanksgiving. Everyone will be at our house- we can't wait! We have much to be thankful for this year.

Jack and Uncle Timmy are headed to the airport together tomorrow. I'll join them after school gets out. I have to head back home tomorrow night- but Jack will be sleeping over at Grammy's house and then coming back with Uncle Timmy later. What an adventure they will have. We can't wait to see Grammy!!!!

Friday

We are very ready for another weekend around here. Lots of sleep for everyone! That's the hope anyway...

Jack had 2 great days at school this week- when I got there to pick him up today he was running around visiting all the classrooms with Miss Kim. He had a huge smile on his face when he came around the corner and was happy to see me- but hugged all of his teachers goodbye.

He has a cold that just won't let go yet. Last night he was up for an hour coughing and then trying to fall back asleep. Hopefully a restful weekend will help him start to feel better.

We'll be attending Super Nana's birthday this weekend as well as attempting to put up our storm windows. Always a fun experience!

Pictures will be taken this weekend....

Jack's new favorite word: animals (pronounced manimals)

Sloth Weekend

What a boring/uneventful/relaxing/just what we needed weekend. Lots of naps and lounging in our pajamas. Daddy-O is off to Toronto, he's excited to get more stamps in his passport!

There are 2 new posts below this one. Complete with pictures! Are you impressed?

2 weeks from tomorrow Grammy will be home. I believe Jack's word for Grammy sounds more like "Dammy" That's ok, right?

Jack's new word for this weekend: School

Enjoy!

Pumpkins

Catching up on the pictures...
Halloween night.

The dog LOVES pumpkins

This was after he fell off the chair. Oops.

KU= Brandon, Classic Jack-o-Lantern= Jack, Bat=Me

Professional Help

Sometimes you just have to admit defeat and leave it up to the professionals. Thanks, Catherine!

Not too sure...

I guess this is ok...

So handsome!

Rolling for hair

You missed a spot, lady.

Shhh!!!!

I'm updating this blog from school... don't tell anyone!!

Halloween was super fun- Jack came to school with me and participated in the parade. He needed yellow and nukie- it was a tad overwhelming with all the kids. He warmed up to the kids in my room though, and joined them for snacks after the parade. He even sat at his own desk! I can just see him on the first day of Kindergarten, can't you??