Milestone

I made it to 34 weeks without having to go on bed rest. This is a milestone considering I was on bed rest with Hayden at 33 weeks. I had my check-up yesterday and everything went well. I did have the doctor examine me because of some constant back pains and lower abdominal pains. Everything was fine, which is good. The doctor told me to drink more water, I already feel like I am drinking like 100 gallons a day, and rest as much as I can. So most of my days will be me on the couch. This will be hard as I have a two year old who requires my attention. May 4th couldn't come any faster for me.

Hayden's New "Play Park"

This playset belonged to my sister and her family, but it has been over to my mom's house for the past three years because they just do not have the yard for it. The grandkids seldom go to my mom's house anymore so they gave the playset to us. We were planning on buying Hayden one this year, but when you can get one for free that is even better.

We power washed it, stained it, and Hayden has been having a good old time ever since. We have a tarp ordered and should be here soon for the top of the fort.


"Yee Haw Pilgrim!" (Hayden says Pilgrim instead of Cowboy)

Who goes there?

Climbing the Great Mountain.

Can someone give me a push?

5 More Weeks

Yesterday marked my 5 week mark until the baby is born. Our c-section is scheduled for May 4th (I will be 39 weeks). My mom is a little nervous because she is leaving for Florida this Friday with my sister's family for Spring Break. I promised her that I would take it easy and drink plenty of water.

Tomorrow I will be 34 weeks. This is a milestone for me because at 33 weeks I was put on bed rest with Hayden. I am thankful that this pregnancy has been different in that I do not have the swelling like I did with Hayden.

I am counting the days until May 4th. I am so ready for this little guy to be born.

Big Boy Beds

With a new baby coming we thought it would make more sense to just order Hayden a new bedroom suit instead of ordering a new nursery set for the baby. We ordered these full size bunk beds sight unseen, and we are extremely pleased with the quality.

The only set back we had was once they arrived two weeks ago, only one set of bed rails arrived with the beds. We had to wait another week to get the extra rails in. During this time, Trever put together one bed to get Hayden use to sleeping in a "big boy bed." Knock on wood, he has been doing extremely well. He doesn't get up of the nights and when he does get up in the mornings he plays in his room.

" Look Mom I can touch the ceiling."

Hard Economic Times

During these hard economic times Hayden made his own chair and ottoman. We laughed so hard when he went to get his stool to prop up his feet. He makes me laugh every day. Oh the life of a 2 year old.

7 More Weeks

Yesterday I had my 32 week check-up with the OB. We are still scheduled for May 4th at 12:00 p.m. for the c-section. I will be 39 weeks then. Everything is going well. We had an ultrasound yesterday and the baby weighs about 4 lbs 3 oz. I have some slight swelling, but nothing like I had with Hayden. Reaching 33 weeks will be a milestone for me. At 33 weeks with Hayden, I was put on bed rest. I am trying my hardest not to let that happen. Right now things are going well. I have trouble sleeping, but who doesn't when you are 8 months pregnant. My lower back gets to me every now and then so I have to remind myself to rest more. Thanks for all of your warm thoughts. We cannot wait to meet this little guy.

St. Patrick's Day

Yesterday was St. Patrick's Day and Hayden and I celebrated by enjoying the beautiful weather. We couldn't have asked for a better day.

Beautiful sunrise to start our day.

Kiss Me! I'm Irish.

Enjoying a bike ride.

Decorating our sidewalk.

Blowing bubbles at mommy.