Jonathan put it together in the living room this evening and Caleb had a blast playing ALL evening! It has now been moved outside and I'm positive it will get tons of use very soon!
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Thanks Grandmuzz and Grandpa!
Grandmuzz and Grandpa sent Caleb an Easter gift in the mail several weeks ago. Jonathan and I have been wanting to get Caleb a play set for outside and this seemed like the perfect opportunity. Thanks Grandmuzz and Grandpa for Caleb's new toy!
Sunday, May 8, 2011
30 Weeks
Only 9 more weeks until Aaron will be here! WOW! That's so exciting!
I'm now going in for doctor appointments every two weeks (which means lots of reading time in the waiting room!). It's really hard to believe I'm already at that point in my pregnancy. I know I've said it before, but where is the time going?
I started to type that not much has changed since my last post, but I paused to read it and realized A LOT has changed!
Movement: 4 weeks ago I said that Aaron doesn't move much. HA - he's already making a liar out of me! For the past week or two he has been extremely active. My belly is constantly dancing, moving, making sudden movements, etc. While I LOVE the feeling, it's beginning to get really uncomfortable! Earlier today I would poke one spot and I could swear he was poking back at me! My Dad even watched my belly move for a little while!
Weight Gain: I've now gained around 10 lbs. I'm still at a net loss, but I'm glad I've started to gain more again. I don't know why I only gained 1 pound last month, but I made up for it with 5 this month!
Me: I'm definitely getting more tired now. By mid-afternoon, my right leg and my lower back start to hurt. I'm also have braxton hicks contractions pretty much daily (but not painful and not with any kind of regularity). I'm not complaining, this is all part of being pregnant, but it's interesting how different the second pregnancy is compared to the first! I guess chasing after a toddler all day really makes a difference in how my body is reacting!
Preparation: After setting up my craft room upstairs last year, we decided that would be the best room for Aaron! So, we have to paint the empty room, move my craft stuff into that room, paint what is currently the craft room and then set it up as Aaron's nursery. My sweet sister came over on Saturday and completed step one of that process (painting the empty room)! We are incredibly grateful to her and she has offered to come over next weekend to paint the other room! Jonathan will work this week on moving the furniture so that it's ready for her when she comes. Isn't it so sweet that she has offered to paint two weekends in a row!
Well, that's really all the pregnancy related updates I can think of! We're slowly getting ready for Aaron even though time isn't moving slowly at all! I'm sure we'll be ready by the time he gets here though!
Caleb really isn't old enough to comprehend that there's a baby in Mommy's tummy and that's his brother..... but we've said "Aaron" and pointed to my stomach enough that he at least is making that connection. Today I asked him to give Aaron a kiss and this is what he did:
I'm now going in for doctor appointments every two weeks (which means lots of reading time in the waiting room!). It's really hard to believe I'm already at that point in my pregnancy. I know I've said it before, but where is the time going?
I started to type that not much has changed since my last post, but I paused to read it and realized A LOT has changed!
Movement: 4 weeks ago I said that Aaron doesn't move much. HA - he's already making a liar out of me! For the past week or two he has been extremely active. My belly is constantly dancing, moving, making sudden movements, etc. While I LOVE the feeling, it's beginning to get really uncomfortable! Earlier today I would poke one spot and I could swear he was poking back at me! My Dad even watched my belly move for a little while!
Weight Gain: I've now gained around 10 lbs. I'm still at a net loss, but I'm glad I've started to gain more again. I don't know why I only gained 1 pound last month, but I made up for it with 5 this month!
Me: I'm definitely getting more tired now. By mid-afternoon, my right leg and my lower back start to hurt. I'm also have braxton hicks contractions pretty much daily (but not painful and not with any kind of regularity). I'm not complaining, this is all part of being pregnant, but it's interesting how different the second pregnancy is compared to the first! I guess chasing after a toddler all day really makes a difference in how my body is reacting!
Preparation: After setting up my craft room upstairs last year, we decided that would be the best room for Aaron! So, we have to paint the empty room, move my craft stuff into that room, paint what is currently the craft room and then set it up as Aaron's nursery. My sweet sister came over on Saturday and completed step one of that process (painting the empty room)! We are incredibly grateful to her and she has offered to come over next weekend to paint the other room! Jonathan will work this week on moving the furniture so that it's ready for her when she comes. Isn't it so sweet that she has offered to paint two weekends in a row!
Well, that's really all the pregnancy related updates I can think of! We're slowly getting ready for Aaron even though time isn't moving slowly at all! I'm sure we'll be ready by the time he gets here though!
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| Me (and Aaron) at 30 weeks. |
The Deck (Part 1)
Jonathan has begun his first MAJOR project for our home. He's painted, done a few minor repairs, and fixed things up a bit but he is now working on a long term project! He is building what I'm positive will be a beautiful deck in the backyard!
When we first moved in, we knew we would eventually like to have more than the tiny concrete slab back there, but weren't sure when we would be able to afford to do anything big. We realized this spring was a good time to do the project and I am trying to patiently wait as progress occurs!
My Dad has been a huge help in this project and has spent many hours talking things out with Jonathan and helping with plans. (As well as several hours of physical labor - thanks Dad!) They are working things out and taking the time to plan, measure, measure a second time (and sometimes a third and fourth) so that everything comes together in the end.
I want to document the project, so as work is accomplished, I plan on posting pictures so that we can remember the work that went into this deck for years to come!
The work so far has been:
Weekend 1 - remove grass
Weekend 2 - A LOT of planning, digging holes
Weekend 3 - cementing in around 1/2 of the post holes (I forgot to take pictures of the work this weekend)
Like I said before, I'm working on patiently waiting for the deck! The planning and time going into it are sure to pay off in the end... until then, I'll keep updating the blog as work is accomplished!
And to finish off this post - a video of Caleb "helping" Jonathan clean up around the holes!
When we first moved in, we knew we would eventually like to have more than the tiny concrete slab back there, but weren't sure when we would be able to afford to do anything big. We realized this spring was a good time to do the project and I am trying to patiently wait as progress occurs!
My Dad has been a huge help in this project and has spent many hours talking things out with Jonathan and helping with plans. (As well as several hours of physical labor - thanks Dad!) They are working things out and taking the time to plan, measure, measure a second time (and sometimes a third and fourth) so that everything comes together in the end.
I want to document the project, so as work is accomplished, I plan on posting pictures so that we can remember the work that went into this deck for years to come!
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| Weekend 1: First physical step - remove grass! |
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| Weekend 1: Jonathan had a viewing audience for this part! |
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| Weekend 2: Digging holes for the support posts. The first few holes were done with a post hole digger (lots of manual labor) |
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| Weekend 2: Putting in the first support post. |
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| Weekend 2: After a few holes they realized a power tool would make this job MUCH easier! |
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| Weekend 2: The "one man auger" really needed 2! |
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| Weekend 2: Caleb watching from a distance. The auger was rather loud, but Caleb was ok as long as Mommy was close by. |
Weekend 1 - remove grass
Weekend 2 - A LOT of planning, digging holes
Weekend 3 - cementing in around 1/2 of the post holes (I forgot to take pictures of the work this weekend)
Like I said before, I'm working on patiently waiting for the deck! The planning and time going into it are sure to pay off in the end... until then, I'll keep updating the blog as work is accomplished!
And to finish off this post - a video of Caleb "helping" Jonathan clean up around the holes!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Date!
I just wanted to share with everyone that we have an "expected" date for Aaron's arrival! I have been scheduled for a repeat c-section for Monday, July 11th!
Of course, he may decide to come earlier, but he will be here no later than the 11th. I'll share more details later... just wanted to share the exciting news! I was surprised that they scheduled it so early, but my doctor's office likes to plan in advance.
I changed the blog "thingy" on the side of our blog to show how many days until the 11th rather than my due date. Wow - 70 days! I know it's going to go by fast!
Of course, he may decide to come earlier, but he will be here no later than the 11th. I'll share more details later... just wanted to share the exciting news! I was surprised that they scheduled it so early, but my doctor's office likes to plan in advance.
I changed the blog "thingy" on the side of our blog to show how many days until the 11th rather than my due date. Wow - 70 days! I know it's going to go by fast!
Concrete "Ouchie"!
Caleb had his first official fight with the concrete this weekend. He's fallen several times in the past outside, but this was the first bloody ouchie. I wasn't home to witness the event, but Jonathan tells me Caleb never even cried! He's such a big boy!
It's not life or death...but I felt it was important to document the occasion!
On a totally unrelated note - this is how my boys spent their Sunday afternoon. Jonathan dozed for a while. Caleb never fell all the way asleep, but he came very close. You can see his little blonde head at the opposite end of the couch from Jonathan in the first picture.
After the last picture he popped up, put his blanket at Daddy's head and got off the couch. I guess he knew if he sat there any longer he would fall asleep! I love relaxing Sunday afternoons with my two boys : )
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