Happy Thanksgiving to all! We are busy, busy getting the house re-arranged and preparing for the holiday season. I have been making lists and checking them more than twice because pregnancy gives you amnesia.
We enjoyed halloween by going to the Memphis zoo for Zoo Boo. Landon loved it. Landon has started counting on his fingers and can tell us how old he is while holding up 3 fingers and then tells us he wants 5 chicken nuggets while holding up his 5 fingers. He is moving up to the 3 year old class room on December 1st, which is yet another milestone for him. He has been waiting to go to that class for a while now but there were too few teachers and too many kids. We are very excited. However, his teachers he is leaving behind are a little sad about the move.
Our last check-up went well. Lou and me are doing well. My blood pressure was good, her heartbeat was good, and she is growing as expected. I think I am growing too much, but the doctor said it's ok. I am now 24 weeks and past the half-way mark. 6 months pregnant and counting. All Lou does is kick me! And these are not loving kicks but more of a resounding reminder she is in there! Oh well, I am hoping she calms down a bit when she arrives. Otherwise, we are going to have our hands full!
I can't wait to enjoy some good food and spend time with family this weekend. We hope everyone else has a wonderful holiday as well!
Thursday, November 27, 2008
Monday, November 3, 2008
Cute Skirt!!!!!
Nicki, my sweet sister introduced me to a very talented lady (via blog) that makes the most adorable baby and toddler clothes. I am really hoping she will be able to do an owl onesie or two for Lou closer to her debut!
Alison is giving away a custom made skirt. In order to enter, you leave a comment on her blog right here; http://maggiemoosmom.wordpress.com/2008/11/01/giveaway/.
I really hope she begins to sale them, they are too cute for words!
Alison is giving away a custom made skirt. In order to enter, you leave a comment on her blog right here; http://maggiemoosmom.wordpress.com/2008/11/01/giveaway/.
I really hope she begins to sale them, they are too cute for words!
The Sky is Falling...
No, not really. But it is a very good quote from chicken little that is appropriate to use right now. But to get there I have to start at the beginning.
Last week was a big week for me at work. The audit I have been preparing for 2 months finally came to an end on Thursday when the audit took place. Everything went well which was a huge weight off my shoulders. Then on Friday I turned in my last bit of work to UT where I have been a consultant since leaving in July. That was a huge sigh to finally have the second job lifted so I can focus on the baby, nursery, etc.
Friday was a great day at St. Jude. They really do things up for Halloween. Since most of the kids are immune compromised and cannot trick or treat like healthy children, St. Jude brings the trick or treating to them! Every department has a different theme with decorations and of course a candy stop. Kids had 2 and 3 bags of candy each! Some of the themes were Willie Wonka, New York (our department), Harry Potter, Outer Space, Slumber Party, and the 80's (this was in the teen room which was a cool idea). Friday was a good day at work just enjoying all the festivities.
Friday evening I came home to put up some of our decorations. I had fallen behind during the week due to all the preparations that took place for the audit and for UT. Dennis had gotten out the crate of decorations, but the artificial pumpkins (we use these b/c kids like to smash the real ones) that I have carved were in a bag in the attic. All went well until I tried to exit the attic. Part of the attic is floored and part is not. I am sure you can guess where I am going with this. Anyways, not thinking about how unsteady I am being pregnant, I step over the planks (or thought I did) and then my left leg went through the ceiling. I left a thigh size hole in the kitchen above our sink and bar area. After the shock wore off I climbed out and then called Dennis (he wasn't at home yet). When he got home I was crying hysterically trying to clean up my mess. How awful I felt and still feel over the fact I broke our house. As if that wasn't bad enough, Landon came in saw me crying and then he started crying saying he was sorry. The night wasn't ruined but I felt terrible and tried not to cry while we were visiting mine and Dennis' parents.
Saturday morning Landon woke up and asked Dennis "what is that?" (referring to the hole). right now I am calling it a sky light. Now on to getting it fixed.
Last week was a big week for me at work. The audit I have been preparing for 2 months finally came to an end on Thursday when the audit took place. Everything went well which was a huge weight off my shoulders. Then on Friday I turned in my last bit of work to UT where I have been a consultant since leaving in July. That was a huge sigh to finally have the second job lifted so I can focus on the baby, nursery, etc.
Friday was a great day at St. Jude. They really do things up for Halloween. Since most of the kids are immune compromised and cannot trick or treat like healthy children, St. Jude brings the trick or treating to them! Every department has a different theme with decorations and of course a candy stop. Kids had 2 and 3 bags of candy each! Some of the themes were Willie Wonka, New York (our department), Harry Potter, Outer Space, Slumber Party, and the 80's (this was in the teen room which was a cool idea). Friday was a good day at work just enjoying all the festivities.
Friday evening I came home to put up some of our decorations. I had fallen behind during the week due to all the preparations that took place for the audit and for UT. Dennis had gotten out the crate of decorations, but the artificial pumpkins (we use these b/c kids like to smash the real ones) that I have carved were in a bag in the attic. All went well until I tried to exit the attic. Part of the attic is floored and part is not. I am sure you can guess where I am going with this. Anyways, not thinking about how unsteady I am being pregnant, I step over the planks (or thought I did) and then my left leg went through the ceiling. I left a thigh size hole in the kitchen above our sink and bar area. After the shock wore off I climbed out and then called Dennis (he wasn't at home yet). When he got home I was crying hysterically trying to clean up my mess. How awful I felt and still feel over the fact I broke our house. As if that wasn't bad enough, Landon came in saw me crying and then he started crying saying he was sorry. The night wasn't ruined but I felt terrible and tried not to cry while we were visiting mine and Dennis' parents.
Saturday morning Landon woke up and asked Dennis "what is that?" (referring to the hole). right now I am calling it a sky light. Now on to getting it fixed.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Good News!
I had my follow-up appointment on Friday to review the amniocentesis results and for another ultrasound. The amniocentesis results came back within normal ranges showing no signs of Down Syndrome. It looks like everything is ok with our little girl! The amnio confirmed it was a girl as well. So no turning back now, I am in full decorating mode!
The ultrasound was quite amusing. Lou has extremely long legs. Where she got them, I have no idea. The ultrasound tech even commented on how long the legs were. Lou is measuring right on and almost a week ahead in leg length.
Our prayers were answered. Our entire family, friends, and co-workers have been praying for us since the amniocentesis was done two weeks ago. Our healthy girl is on her way. Just about 20 more weeks to go!
The ultrasound was quite amusing. Lou has extremely long legs. Where she got them, I have no idea. The ultrasound tech even commented on how long the legs were. Lou is measuring right on and almost a week ahead in leg length.
Our prayers were answered. Our entire family, friends, and co-workers have been praying for us since the amniocentesis was done two weeks ago. Our healthy girl is on her way. Just about 20 more weeks to go!
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Let's Get Cookin'
So this morning while trying to sleep in (not successful I might add), I began thinking of what to have for dinners this week. I like to plan ahead, even though these days being pregnant it is not always the best idea.
I had the time this morning to shop and cook since we are going to the fall picnic service this afternoon at church. Landon even went with me to the store and was my little helper. Of course he got something out of the trip for being so good.
I guess I had a sudden burst of energy because this is what I cooked:
-Italian pasta salad (for the picnic today with enough extra for lunches this week)
-4 spinach and ricotta cheese quiches (2 for us and 2 for work for a belated bosses lunch since my manager decided to go out of town last week)
-Homemade creamy tomato basil soup (this is enough for now, one to freeze, and one for work as well)
-2 applesauce cakes, which are similar to spice cake-the frosting is maple cream cheese (one for work and one for home)
I am sure the energy will peter out soon. But it has been nice to cook again without the thought turning my stomach!
I had the time this morning to shop and cook since we are going to the fall picnic service this afternoon at church. Landon even went with me to the store and was my little helper. Of course he got something out of the trip for being so good.
I guess I had a sudden burst of energy because this is what I cooked:
-Italian pasta salad (for the picnic today with enough extra for lunches this week)
-4 spinach and ricotta cheese quiches (2 for us and 2 for work for a belated bosses lunch since my manager decided to go out of town last week)
-Homemade creamy tomato basil soup (this is enough for now, one to freeze, and one for work as well)
-2 applesauce cakes, which are similar to spice cake-the frosting is maple cream cheese (one for work and one for home)
I am sure the energy will peter out soon. But it has been nice to cook again without the thought turning my stomach!
Saturday, October 18, 2008
Clothes, clothes, and more clothes...
After finding out our new bundle of joy will be a girl, I am in clean out mode. Not clean out and throw out, but cleaning out to sell. I have my eye on a few special things for Lou! It is unimaginable how many clothes you can rack up over two years or so for a growing child. We have gone through preemie clothes, newborn, 0-3 months, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 12 months, 18 months, 24 months-2T, and even some smaller 3T items!
We are sorting, counting, taking pictures, and bundling the items together to list on craigs list and a few other online sites.
Not only that, we are re-arranging the upstairs so we can move the office to the guest room, then Landon from downstairs in the nursery to upstairs (where the office was). The guest room will be in limbo until another small loft type room can be finished (it is storage for now).
I made the decision that I wanted to go all out for this little girl and re-do the nursery theme in black, white, and hot pink (boutique style complete with high heel and purse mobiles-adorable!). It was a pretty neutral cream and green toile print for Landon. Anyone who knows me knows I am obsessive about matching everything. So the bedding, the high chair, bouncer, bassinet, pack and play, diaper bags, etc all matched. I went as far as to get custom bedding so that everything would be similar for my little guy. Needless to say we have all this extra and need to sell it. So again we are washing sorting and taking pictures.
I have made my first purchase for Natalee Lou and am so excited. It is her new Quinny stroller, car seat, and bassinet or carry cot for the stroller (all so worth the investment). I opted for red for these. I cannot wait to get it! Now to order the bedding from etsy.com. I am so in love with this site! I have found nearly everything to outift the nursery, decor wise from etsy. The cool thing is that most of it is one of a kind and made by some talented individual, too cool!
I guess my break is over. Back to sorting, taking pictures, and bundling. We have a lot to do and belive it or not, less than 130 days left to do it in!
We are sorting, counting, taking pictures, and bundling the items together to list on craigs list and a few other online sites.
Not only that, we are re-arranging the upstairs so we can move the office to the guest room, then Landon from downstairs in the nursery to upstairs (where the office was). The guest room will be in limbo until another small loft type room can be finished (it is storage for now).
I made the decision that I wanted to go all out for this little girl and re-do the nursery theme in black, white, and hot pink (boutique style complete with high heel and purse mobiles-adorable!). It was a pretty neutral cream and green toile print for Landon. Anyone who knows me knows I am obsessive about matching everything. So the bedding, the high chair, bouncer, bassinet, pack and play, diaper bags, etc all matched. I went as far as to get custom bedding so that everything would be similar for my little guy. Needless to say we have all this extra and need to sell it. So again we are washing sorting and taking pictures.
I have made my first purchase for Natalee Lou and am so excited. It is her new Quinny stroller, car seat, and bassinet or carry cot for the stroller (all so worth the investment). I opted for red for these. I cannot wait to get it! Now to order the bedding from etsy.com. I am so in love with this site! I have found nearly everything to outift the nursery, decor wise from etsy. The cool thing is that most of it is one of a kind and made by some talented individual, too cool!
I guess my break is over. Back to sorting, taking pictures, and bundling. We have a lot to do and belive it or not, less than 130 days left to do it in!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Dennis' Adventures in Plumbing...
Our weekend started out at the University of Memphis football game on Friday night. This was Landon's first college football game. I haven't yet been brave enough to take him to an Ole Miss game for fears of him learning the not so clean version of the Ole Miss Hotty Toddy.
We had a lot of fun with Bob and Becca (two of Landon's and our favorite people). Friday after I had the amniocentesis done I asked my OBGYN if it was ok to go to the game. She said it was fine as long as I sat down. I followed doctors orders and had a great time watching Landon dance around and cheer with the crowd (even though he clapped for both teams, it's ok).
Saturday we ran errands in the morning and I came home and crashed. The lack of sleep from worrying over the tests on Friday must have caught up with me.
Sunday we went to church and then halloween costume shopping. We had no luck though. So I guess we will be ebaying it. Anyways, after coming Dennis decided to fix the kitchen faucet which had a leak well , more like an annoying drip. Though he thought the water was turned off completely I guess it wasn't as when he went to test the new part for the faucet, water squirted out of the top and got all over the kitchen. It kind of looked like a geyser going off. At the time not so funny, but now a little humerous. After all of that, my dad came over to see why the faucet when both knobs were turned off water still was running. He came up with a few things. None fixable with the new part. So off to Lowes. We opted for a new faucet all together instead of trying to replace the two parts my dad thought were the issue. We will have Lowes install it, so no stress Dennis!
Dennis did put on the new rain shower head I also picked up yesterday. It really is nice. So thanks honey! Sorry your first go at fixing the sink was bust. Better luck next time (if there is another one).
We had a lot of fun with Bob and Becca (two of Landon's and our favorite people). Friday after I had the amniocentesis done I asked my OBGYN if it was ok to go to the game. She said it was fine as long as I sat down. I followed doctors orders and had a great time watching Landon dance around and cheer with the crowd (even though he clapped for both teams, it's ok).
Saturday we ran errands in the morning and I came home and crashed. The lack of sleep from worrying over the tests on Friday must have caught up with me.
Sunday we went to church and then halloween costume shopping. We had no luck though. So I guess we will be ebaying it. Anyways, after coming Dennis decided to fix the kitchen faucet which had a leak well , more like an annoying drip. Though he thought the water was turned off completely I guess it wasn't as when he went to test the new part for the faucet, water squirted out of the top and got all over the kitchen. It kind of looked like a geyser going off. At the time not so funny, but now a little humerous. After all of that, my dad came over to see why the faucet when both knobs were turned off water still was running. He came up with a few things. None fixable with the new part. So off to Lowes. We opted for a new faucet all together instead of trying to replace the two parts my dad thought were the issue. We will have Lowes install it, so no stress Dennis!
Dennis did put on the new rain shower head I also picked up yesterday. It really is nice. So thanks honey! Sorry your first go at fixing the sink was bust. Better luck next time (if there is another one).
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