Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Family Update!


I'm now 26 weeks pregnant and feeling like a house. The sad thing is I know I'm not even close to how big I was with Oakley that last month. After all my maternity pants still fit. I've been feeling well, although the tiredness has crept back into my life. I was hoping, because I'm much more active with Baby #2 vs. Oakley, that I wouldn't get tired again so quick. I have to remind myself that I am 34 not 24 and I'm convinced that has a lot to do with it and it's not because I'm out of shape. :-)

Giving Oakley a bath has proved to be difficult these last few weeks. I tried to get him to start taking showers with his Daddy, but noooooo. He's fine until you open the shower door to get in then he freaks out and starts crying. Now the compassionate mother that I am would make him get in the shower anyway and get use to it, however Dad is a little weaker in the heart and gives in. Any advice? Because I tell ya giving him a bath while trying to turn my belly to the side just isn't cuttin' it anymore.

Josh has been busy, but doing well. We can't complain about being busy either because let's face it our economy is in ruins. He's been able to pick up some pretty good accounts so we're managing. I feel bad because I don't think he takes time out for himself much these days. We just placed an ad in the local Money Mailer so if advertising helps our business grow it doesn't look like he'll get "Josh Time" anytime soon. He's an amazing Father and Husband and sacrifices so much for his family. I hope he knows how much I truly appreciate everything he does for us.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Yeah For Snow!


Oakley & I woke up this morning to a yard filled with beautiful snow. Now I love the snow, but trying to shovel it when you're 6 months pregnant sucks. We had to run a few errands so I bundled the kido up and we took off. When we got home Oakley was kind of sleepy so I figured it would be the perfect time for a nap. Well, I got him out of his car seat and he took one look at the snow and immediately wanted down so he could play in it. So much for nap time. Just when I thought we were going to get back on schedule from the time change. For those of you that don't know, Oakley has become quite the outdoorsy kid. If you let him outside don't plan on coming back inside for at least a 1/2 hour and no it doesn't matter what the weather is like. With it snowing all day yesterday he didn't get to go out even with his persistent begging at the door. So once his feet hit the ground he did not want to come inside this afternoon. I let him help me finish shoveling and when I say help I mean scoot snow around the ground. I waited until his feet were soaking wet and his hands were numb before I suggested going inside. Amazing that I didn't get any push back. I guess everyone has their limits.
PS...Happy Birthday Jack & Porter!