You might be pregnant if...

*You debate whether it really bothers you that much that (insert sock, paper, toy, etc) is laying on the floor, and whether it's worth the extra work to bend down and pick it up.

*You can be found sitting on the couch with a tiny pink onesie thrown over your shoulder, absent-mindedly patting the back and imagining the sweet baby girl that will soon be wearing it.

*You sometimes drink coffee or eat chocolate just to feel increased wiggles and kicks.

*You get excited that Braxton Hicks are happening already, and hope it means a short, easy labor is in your future.

*You eat approximately 27 small meals a day.

*You enjoy a lively conversation with a group of 70 year old ladies while you all do your pool therapy.

*You're constantly protecting your stomach from the rambunctious little boys in your life.

*Your girls look FABULOUS.  (Sorry, it's true!)

*Shaving your legs requires Herculean efforts.

*It totally made your whole month when Motherhood had an awesome sale on their clearance items.

*You dream about little baby girls with dark hair and blue eyes.

*75% of your day is taken up with trying to figure out the name of that little girl.

*You can't wait for your stroller and carseat to arrive on the UPS truck!

Sweet Little Somethings

Owen has been really affectionate lately.  He loves giving me kisses, and I love getting them, and kissing his soft, chubby cheeks in return.  I've been TRYING to prepare him for when the baby comes.  He has been the baby (and very doted on, at that) his whole life, so I've started trying to introduce the idea that there will be another smaller being around soon.  And I'll have to spend some time nursing and taking care of that tiny babe and won't be available at his beck and call.  Hopefully if I take it slowly but surely it won't be so traumatic once June comes.

Josh was gone last weekend at a men's retreat at church.  On Monday I was a wee bit frazzled, and then Josh told me he had to go out of state for work for two days.  Well, that kinda put me over the edge so I requested some Krispy Kreme doughnuts.  Totally logical, right? :-P  Anyway, due to a series of unfortunate events, Josh was not able to bring me any doughnuts.  And I may have lost it.  Like, full on crying.  Over doughnuts.  Yeah, not my best moment.  HOWEVER, guess who showed up last night with TWO DOZEN KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS!?!? Yup, my beloved.  Home from out of state with 2 dozen glorious, fluffy, delicious doughnuts.

Christian and Owen have been really sweet and doting on their 1 year old cousin. It makes me excited to see how they'll do with Baby Girl when she gets here.  And Kate can not get enough of babies.  We had some friends over last night who have a 6 month old little beauty and Kate was glued to the baby all night long.  Hopefully that will translate into being a big help rather than smothering of the poor child when we bring our baby home in June. ;-)

I figured out what I wanted for Mother's Day and sheepishly emailed it to Josh.  Why was I sheepish about it? Well, cuz it's expensive.  And it's a diaper bag.   I've never had an expensive diaper bag, but one of my friends from church has this style and has used it for a year and loves it.  So, Happy Mother's Day to me! :-D

I have the best friends.  Well, Jen in particular.  I am so thankful we have each other! We both have kids close in age and know what it's like to be "in the trenches".  We can talk about anything and everything, we both love Java Crew coffee and chocolate.  I'm so thankful we live near each other and can hang out! Love you, Jen! (This is a SUPER old picture and Jen is now a HOT MAMA!!!!!  I, on the otherhand, pretty much look the same-or a bit chubbier) :-P

Love Notes

I found this little treasure on my bathroom mirror today:

Taken on my not-so-great phone camera, but wanted to record the moment.

I <3 U too, handsome!

Wishlist

Some things I'm wishing for, for this little girl:

 

 

SO SO fun!  The stroller and carseat are mine. ;-)  And that pack and play up there? See the little part on the top? That detaches and hooks to the side of the bed, so it's kind of like co-sleeping but not as scary. ;-)   I am going to have so much fun shopping for this little girl! 

But we still have no leads on a name.  It's so weird! Usually the name is set in stone by now.  There are lots and lots of nice names, but none of them are The One.  I could settle for any of them, but that feels weird after having a name jump out at us as The One with each of the others.  Ah, well.  I still have 20 weeks to figure it out. :-D

Keep the Names A'Coming

Cuz we're having a baby girl!

Here's the deal with me and names... I have a couple criteria.

1) Must be gender specific- no unisex names for us
2) Must have a good meaning.  Even if I like the name, if it has a negative or dumb meaning I won't use it.
3) Not TOTALLY mandatory, but I really am aiming for a name that no one else in our church/family has.

That last one knocks out quite a few names that were suggested.  Even though I do love some of them, I really like it that Kate, Christian and Owen are the only ones with those names in our extended West Coast church family.  Well, there are some Kathryns/Katies but no Kates. ;-)

Anyway, I'm loving the suggestions you guys are giving me, so keep them coming! :-D

Now I get to go shop for tiny pink, girly things! HOORAY!!

What is your name, little one??

So I am having a heck of a time naming this little bean! Well, that's not completely true.  We have a perfect boy name picked out... but are stuck on a girls name!  I find out on Thursday what the gender is and I can't wait!!

We've thought of lots of girl names that are okay... Emma, Sophia, Eleanor, Juliet, Abigail, Lydia, Elyse, etc... But none of them are jumping out as The One.  With all the other kids (and even the boy name this time) as soon as we've talked about a name, it's been clear that is The Name.

But we're just going in circles this time with a girl name!

Any suggestions? Obviously we like very gender-specific, classic names.  Any and All ideas are welcome! If you help us name the baby and it's a girl, I'll send you a little treat. :)

What?? What is your name, little one??

It's the little things...

*Stronger baby movements; more kicks and pokes as opposed to flutters

*Taking Kate's too-anatomically-correct-for-my-comfort gingerbread man:

And turning it into a more modest Hawaiin girl, complete with painted toes ;-)

 

*Seeing the pride shining on Christian's face when he shows me the picture he drew, or when he successfully reads the word "Flavors" on the cereal box. (!!)

*Owen asking me to put my face down near him, only to have him plant a big ol' kiss on my cheek and then happily skip off.

*A husband who notices my feet are cold, goes and gets me a pair of socks and then proceeds to give me a foot massage before putting said socks on my cold feet.

*Oranges, avocados and the ready availability of anything else I might be craving. And healthy cravings!

*Mike&Ikes.  New-found love, right there.

*Tiny baby clothes.

*Cheery painted toes.

*A hot cup of coffee (that doesn't make me sick!!) and a slice of healthy blueberry coffeecake not made by me.

*Burt's Bees Chapstick.  I need to buy stock in them.

*Friends and Family who make me smile every day.