Easter 2016

We have had a sick little boy on our hands for about a week. Started as just a bad cold and has just stuck around. It did affect our Easter, in that we couldn't make it to church. I really missed the service and celebrating Christs resurrection for our sins.

Sunday morning we got up and Austin quickly saw his Easter basket and started opening. He has been obsessed with "eggies" and especially loved that there was candy in the eggies. 

After a morning nap, my family arrived for a brunch celebration. We had yummy egg casserole, homemade waffles, hash browns, fruit salad, coffee cake etc. YUM!
Austin got to open his second easter basket of the day (from my parents) and again went straight for the candy.

 

We headed outside on our deck for some play time. Also got some help from my brothers with some DIY projects we needed to finish. All in all, it was a quiet, great day. I am blessed 100%!

Happenings

Life lately seems to be going slowly and quickly (if thats possible). Quickly because Austin is growing so fast and the days seem to jet by. Slowly, because the weeks of this pregnancy are now dragging by. We also have so much to do to prep for babies arrival...but I am tired by noon and then lose all motivation to complete anything.

Last week, Austin and I made the trip to my parents for one night (while hubby was at training). Austin enjoyed time outside with Kiki and Uncle Tim, while I was able to go shopping solo!

We took a trip to a local park which Austin loved! 

Finally, my mom and I went to Old Navy to find Austin a new hat for the summer. He was absolutely hysterical trying on his hats and showing them off to other customers. 

Sadly, we ended up heading home early due to a rough night of sleep. My boy just doesn't sleep well away from home. It took a few good, long naps for him to recover and adjust & THEN...Daylight Savings hit us. Curse it. We are somewhat adjusted now. Hopeful for some warm weather to arrive and stick around for a while. 

Early Mornings

Our days start VERY early. Somewhere between 5-6am, I hear my little guy starting to stir in his crib. I can tell you 99% of the time I am no where near ready to awake. He is pretty good about being happy in his crib until I come get him, after 6am.

We head downstairs and begin our day. He gets his cup of milk and usually a homemade muffin- then we sit and watch a show of his liking. Long gone are the days where I can watch the news (generally I have no clue of the weather or anything else happening). While he is content, I make coffee, read my devotions and catch up on some of my favorite blog reading (maybe I should check the weather instead).

Today I knew he would be extra tired because he was stirring around 5am (ugh). I knew it was a long morning ahead. There are a few places that open around 9am by us. It was a desperate move on my part but he wasn't going to last all morning if we didn't get out of the house.

So off to the pet store...

Do you see the baby mice in the picture above? I actually though they were cute. Worker at the store said they were 4 days old. 

He loves the isle of turtles, spiders, snakes, bearded dragons and lovely other things. I hate it. I get the chills walking through and can just imagine if the animals got out of their cages. 

This summed up our morning & while I attempted to get one more errand in...Austin fell asleep in the car. It was okay with me for a catnap, as I had time to sit and catch up on the internet. I am accepting that my days are controlled by naps and sleep. However, we are a much happier household when we get our rest. 

Austin 20 months!

Life with this kid is entertaining! He is learning words and talking so much more (almost on a daily basis a new word shows up). He started using a fork very well & wants one with every meal. Lately his silly personality has come out- he dances in front of his full length mirror and he shows us his muscles. We have had a few nice days where he has been able to be outside- he is all boy. He was outside with daddy and ate his first mud pie. Gross. 

MILESTONES/MOMENTS TO NOTE:

- 23.7 lbs (when at doctor last)
- goes up and down stairs 
- new words: happy, puppy, momma, mickey
- first trip to the aquarium (he enjoyed walking around just looking at people and some of the animals. He was just a little to young for some of the exhibits. 
- almost completely down to 1 long nap a day (usually 2-3 hours)

LIKES:

- FaceTime with family 
- Mickey Mouse 
- Bath time! 
- Dancing with mommy in the kitchen
- Eating cookies for dessert

DISLIKES:
- being punished for not listening to mommy/daddy
- coming inside after playing outside
- sitting still to get diaper changed

Random Wednesday Post

The rainy, cold weather is giving me a run for my money. Entertaining a 1 year old inside, all day is exhausting. There are only so many times you can do the same puzzles and read the same books. Plus the attention span is all of a few minutes if we are lucky. Spring...where are you???

So when daddy headed to work, Austin and I headed to the mall (yet again!).

Our first stop with the Disney store where Austin walks through with wide eyes exclaiming "Mickey"!

Second stop was Barnes and Noble and the Train Table.

He loves playing here and the table keeps his attention long enough for me to sit down. It was nice to chat with another mom there, who had a daughter close in age. She too stays home and we definitely spoke the same language about needing the spring to arrive! 

Finally, a quick stop in the play area. He wasn't feeling it today, so we looked at the water fountains and then headed home. He had my phone during the ride home...apparently he figured out how to open the camera app and took some pictures of his shoes. Perhaps he will have a career in photography...

25 Weeks!!!

Since I will be delivering at 39 weeks...I am 14 weeks away!!! It seems so far, but very close. Here is a little girl update...

How Far Along? 25 weeks 

Size of Baby: Acorn Squash

Weight Gain: Not sure. I feel like a lot but I won't know until next week. 

Maternity Clothes: Still loving maternity clothes. I was able to do a little shopping and found a few tops that I am comfortable in.  

Stretch marks: Nope. I have started using Coco Butter Lotion and LOVING IT! Not necessarily for stretch marks but because my skin is so dry. 

Symptoms: Other then the ever growing belly. I've had some late evening Braxton Hicks contractions, which tells me that I need to be doing less. 

Cravings: I really have wanted milkshakes lately. Other then that, I am enjoying cold, fresh fruit and a good bowl of cereal in the morning. 

Gender: Still a GIRL! 

Mood: Tired. Happy. 

Nursery: We need to work on that. The colors for her nursery are pink, navy and white. 

Movement: She moves all the time. 

Sleep: I pulled out the pregnancy pillow and that is helping with the hip/sciatica pain. 

Workouts: Chasing my toddler all day. I am hoping to join a gym this week and plan to attempt at least 2 work outs a week. 

Anything making you queasy or sick: Not anymore! 

Best Moment This Week: Watching Austin sweetly come over, kiss my belly and say "baby"

Looking Forward To: Hubs and I are going to get away for a little together time. Will be leaving Austin with my mom (who he will be with when I deliver baby sister). I am excited to plan some time away! 

Another weekend over. Happy Valentines Day to all.

We got our little guy a heart donut and let him devour to his hearts content.

Man, it was a rough weekend here. Austin came down with a cold, which really is no big deal, except when he can't breathe and is up all night.

I believe I saw almost every hour on the clock Friday and Saturday night. Poor baby, poor mommy. Hubs tried to take him but we all know that when we are sick the only person we want is our mom. (I still feel like this.) So I endured the nighttime of rocking and swaying and laying in bed with my little guy.

At one point, he was tossing and turning next to me and the little girl was kicking my insides. I reminded myself in that moment that one day I will look back and long for nights where my kids just want me. When I am the answer to all the problems. I have seen the hours, days and weeks fly by and so in the middle of pure exhaustion, I chose to savor it, remember it and be thankful for it.

Due to the lack of a weekend update, I am going to post my meal planning for the week. I find that if I meal plan well, we spend far less money on groceries and I don't have to stare aimlessly into the fridge wondering what I will make for the day.

Week of February 15:

Monday: Tacos
Tuesday: Grilled Chicken and Italian Green Beans
Wednesday: Salsa Crockpot Chicken
Thursday: Meatballs
Friday: Turkey Burgers, roasted potatoes and a veggie
Saturday: ? Leftovers
Sunday: Lasagna and Salad

Plan to share some recipes over the week. Hope you are living in a place that is warmer then here!