Like Father, Like Son

Brushing teeth.

Big Boy Bed

Jack's a big boy now! We said goodbye to the crib a few weekends ago. He loves his new bed and has no problem falling asleep in it. Now if only we could get him to STAY in it all night! We knew we'd never be able to trick him into thinking he can't get out of the bed on his own- he's been climbing off of ours for months. So in the middle of the night I've been waking up to his 2 year old royal highness staring at me and saying, "Mommy! Up!" and since I'm so tired- into our bed he comes! Bad bad bad habit!!! We're (ok, just Brandon) working on putting him back to bed in the middle of the night.

We bought a guard rail at Babies R Us and apparently we've both gotten significantly dumber since obtaining our master's degrees a few years ago. We can't figure out the last steps of the directions. So the guard rail sits half assembled in the living room, and Jack hasn't fallen out of his bed once. Looks like we'll be returning the guard rail!

We got his PERFECT quilt (seriously- dogs AND choo choos on the SAME quilt???) at Marshalls for a heck of a deal. Thanks Cate! Great idea!

Finley loves the new bed- but still prefers to sleep on the floor in our room at night.

Are you SERIOUS?????!!!!!!!

So as you all know, we had the big ultrasound on Friday. Before we left the house we discussed finding out if it's a boy or a girl. Brandon wanted to know with Jack (I didn't, so we didn't find out!) and he said he really wanted to know this time. I figured, what the heck, we had it my way once, it's only fair. So after the ultrasound we got our first baby gift, and then the next morning headed out to the mall to buy the little stinker a gift. Any guesses as to what we're having????

That's right!!!

IT'S A GIRL!!!!!!!!

I was so completely surprised! My exact quote to the ultrasound lady was "ARE YOU SERIOUS???" I just couldn't believe it! I was sure we'd have a house full of boys! What on earth will I do with a girl???? :)

We are so glad we found out- and so excited to have a little baby girl in the house. Jack's going to have a baby sister! Holy cow!

And now the debate over the name and how to decorate the baby's room begins!!!!

Here are some ultrasound pics. The first is yoga baby. Her head is on the lower left- with her arms extended over it, and those would be her legs that are up and over her head! The second is a profile shot. She's a beauty already! :) And did I tell you she weighs 13 ounces?

PS. She calculated the due date to be 4 days earlier than we had predicted. Even though they won't officially change it if it's less that a 1 week difference- I DO!

So please note the adjusted ticker at the top! :)

Jack's Birthday

So I'm a few weeks late in posting about his 2nd birthday. It was a great time- we had the family over for the Packer game and cake & ice cream. Just the right amount of people- Jack was only overwhelmed when we sang "Happy Birthday" to him. The kid does not like a crowd singing to him! Instead of ordering him a blue choo choo cake like he requested- I attempted to make one! Thank goodness my Aunt Barbara stopped by to lend a hand! It turned out pretty well I think! Jack sure enjoyed it!

Baby

The ultrasound was great! Baby is doing really well- very active! It was amazing to see it move and turn and put it's hands up to it's face... awesome!!! I'll have to post the pictures tomorrow, the scanner is unhooked at the moment. More details tomorrow, check back!

Ultrasound

We have our big almost 20 week ultrasound bright and early at 7:30 tomorrow. Hopefully I'll have pictures to post tomorrow night! As usual I've been slacking on the email and blog front- I'm hoping to catch up this weekend. Until then.... look forward to news of Jack's big boy bed, Brandon's 5 day trip to San Antonio and the reorganization of the 2nd floor in preparation for the baby!

Baby?

Baby? Is that you I feel turning somersaults and stretching in there?

2!

Happy Birthday to our beautiful baby boy. We love you two year old!

17 Weeks

We had a great appointment yesterday. We heard the heartbeat- nice and strong! The midwife measured my stomach and my uterus is measuring right at 17 weeks. I've gained 4 pounds so far and I'm getting more and more excited to hold this baby in my arms!

Here they are...

Pictures

Here's the deal- we actually got some REAL pictures taken with a photographer while we were in Florida. There are a bunch of really great ones that I will be posting tomorrow night. Can you hang in there till then???

17 weeks and FINALLY I am feeling good. Remember how several weeks ago the morning sickness was 90% gone? Well apparently I never should have posted that because since then it's been even worse. For the past 2 days though- I haven't had to snack at school, and I don't wake up with that "I'm gonna hurl if I don't eat something IMMEDIATELY!" feeling. Finally! I hope this is really it.

My next appt is on Friday. Can't wait to hear the hearbeat again!

Bummer

We've returned home from Florida. I miss it already! My baby will be 2 in 9 days and I'll be 17 weeks pregnant tomorrow!!! Could the time go any faster????

84 degrees and sunny

We're never coming home. It's too warm and beautiful here! Jack has loved Lion Country Safari and Parrot Island. He wasn't too thrilled about standing in the ocean but loved all the boats he saw. He's in love with Aunt LaNae (nae nae) and Uncle David's (Dude) dogs- Sonny and Bonny. He'd also like to take one of their 5 cats home! We're having a blast and not missing the snow one little bit!

Merry Christmas Eve!

We've spent the morning doing some last minute shopping and wrapping. While we were at the mall we attempted a picture with Santa... Jack's still not too thrilled about the whole concept... here's the result.

Notice the "I'm not amused" look on his face? At least he didn't totally freak out like he did on Saturday at the Family Christmas in Chicago! Pictures from that event coming soon....

We're headed to the children's pageant at church this evening. Jack can be in it when he's 3. I think he'll get to be a sheep or something. A quiet dinner at home and then straight to bed to await Christmas morning!

Buried

We're feeling like we're buried up to our eyeballs in life around here! School has been beyond busy, we have Christmas shopping to do each night, a house to manage, a dog to take care of, and plans for our trip to Florida to make. Plus the million other little details like calling to check on my HORRIBLE health insurance, rescheduling doctors appts, etc. AAAAHHHHH!!! I'm so ready for winter break!!!! Here are some random updates and thoughts....

~Only a half day of school tomorrow- should be positively insane. A pizza party, too much junk food, and adios kids! See you in 2008!

~ My coworker, Pam, was sick today (the stomach flu!!!) so I had to manage the field trip plus all the parents who came in to see the projects the kids have been working on for weeks- all by myself!!! Talk about a crazy day! The field trip was awesome. We went to the planetarium. Gotta love the planetarium! The parent thing was good too- the kids did power points on a polar regions animal they researched with me, and researched and did posters on a planet with Pam. The parents were impressed, the kids were happy, and all the cookies were eaten at the end! A good time was had by all. Thank god it's over!

~We're about halfway done with our Christmas shopping. We've been out every night this week getting stuff done. How does this deadline of Christmas Day seem to sneak up on us every year???

~We love our little baby. I know I haven't posted about it much- or at all really. How different it was with Jack. I'm just so busy and distracted that I just don't take the time to post about it. I'm feeling good. In maternity clothes now- and looking forward to being out of this "Is she just gaining weight?" phase! Jack picked out some onesies and a super cute sleeper for the baby at Kohl's the other night. He carries them around with him and hangs the hangers up on various door knobs throughout the house. When you ask them who they're for he goes, "bebee!" We have an appt right after we get back from Florida, and then my big 20 week ultrasound is scheduled for the end of January. It'll be here before we know it!

~Jack had been going through a phase of not wanting to go to sleep at night. He'd cry and scream as soon as we put him in his crib and shut the door. We were at a loss about what to do- how can a kid go from lying down and falling asleep like an angel all on his own every night to this?? We spent the past several nights sitting on the floor by his bed holding his hand till he fell asleep- that was fun! Then Brandon said the other night he was really holding onto Brandon's hand for dear life, not just casually holding his hand. That made me think that maybe he was scared- so last night I put him to bed but left his door open and our bedroom light on. I went about my business folding laundry and stuff- and what do you know? Fell asleep all on his own! So now he's going to bed with the door open and the bedroom light on. Problem solved! Until the next one of course!

~We can't wait for Florida!!!!!!!!

~I've been craving eggo waffles!

~We FINALLY got a family picture taken- it's going to be a new years card- and Finley won't be in it. He just WOULD NOT sit still and be normal for the picture. So he's not dead, just not in our card this year!!! :) Expect those cards in your mailbox by March at the latest!!!! :)

That's it for now- pictures to come soon!

23 Months

Holy Cow! Next month you'll be 2! You are more fun every day- we love our family hugs! Happy 23 month birthday Baboo!

Love,
Mama and Daddy

SNOW DAY!

No school for me and no school for Jack! So far we've watched Lady and the Tramp and played outside in the snow. Our afternoon plans include long naps for both of us! Hooray!!!


I bet all of my Olathe teacher buddies are enjoying their day off too!!!!

Who did it?

Two words we have purposely not encouraged Jack to learn are now being used WAY too frequently around here. Who taught him "No!" and "Mine!" ?????? Somebody better confess!

**And FYI those comments from "anonymous" are really from my brother. He tries so hard to be funny.**

Can you repeat that? I didn't hear you

I have a perforated eardrum and an ear infection. When the nurse practitioner looked in my ear her quote was, "Wow". I guess it looked pretty bad.

I'm now on an antibiotic (safe for the baby) and Tylenol.

It'll take around a week or 2 for the plugged up feeling to go away in my ear- so could you speak a little louder till then? Thanks.

Home Sick

It must be an ear infection. My right ear is all plugged up and it hurts so bad I didn't sleep much last night. I'm calling for an appt. at 8:00. I hope I can get in right away. Add the flat tire that I had on the way to school on Monday and this week has royally sucked!