The third time

This pregnancy has really surprised me

I suspected I was pregnant because I was dreaming crazy vivid dreams
I felt pretty crumby the first trimester
I swear I was going to have a boy
I started showing really early
I have been craving watermelon and tomatoes, two things that I'm not usually crazy about but have a new appreciation for
Lots of heartburn
Super sore ribs, sometimes I feel like they might be broken
I have been feeling the last month achiness (back, hips etc) starting in the sixth month, what is wrong with me
I initially thought that this one was less active but in the past month I am thinking she might be the feistiest one I have had
I am pretty darn impatient and moody which makes me look forward to a more calm and collected me after this baby comes

plus I'm HUGE and I can prove it. This picture was taken on our anniversary this month and the next one was taken on our anniversary two years ago. There are only 11 days between my due date and the day I had Mae, and there is way more than eleven days growth between these two pictures! I am thinking that either
A: I am just extra big because I have pretty much eaten whatever I have wanted to
B: I am growing an extra large baby because I have pretty much eaten whatever I have wanted to
C: my baby is due much sooner (probably not)

Most likely the answer would be A and B. I just really don't want another 9 pound baby like Wes was. Ahh, panic! Ok, I have my ultrasound scheduled for next week and I will find out more then. This will be my first real doctors apt and I am 30 weeks right now.

We are moving home to Utah in two days, I'm so excited! Although we still don't have a place to live, hopefully we can find something quick, and hopefully we can have a real house before this baby comes, and if not that then before the holidays please.

Trouble

Did anyone else notice that yesterday was Friday the 13th?

Things that ended up on/in my carpet/floor:
5 gal bucket of flour
toilet water and toilet soaked toilet paper
a bottle of windex mixed with a bottle of dish soap
a gallon bag of raw chicken, soy sauce, and oil
the contents of the bathtub

What I accomplished yesterday:
nothing except clean up after my little trouble makers

I was in tears by 11 am, Cari had quite a crises and we ended up in tears together, Beth had trouble with her flight and was stuck in the Denver airport overnight. Anyone else?

At the park

Rose took these pictures of Mae the other day, they turned out so cute. I love the one where she is singing Patty Cake and "rolling" the dough.

Six

Our anniversary kind of snuck up on us. Neither of us realized it until someone called to wish us a happy day. It was nice just to have John to myself for a few hours, we went to lunch and a movie. Sign me up for another year, I love this guy.

Ice Cream in a Bag

On a walk

I'm not sure I am any happier than when we are on a walk and Wes and Mae are holding hands. It is so cute, and Wes tries to help Mae along the way and tells her to watch out for things like not to step in the mud or go in the street. They really are the best of friends lately, they can't stand to be apart and love to get into mischief together. I just love them.



I just die every time I see that first picture, something about it melts my heart.

About Mae

More info on my kids that only a few people probably care to read:

So when we first moved to Chicago Mae could only say one word at a time, then a few weeks after she started putting two words together. Now she speaks in full sentences, and has a pretty big vocabulary. You know in the movie Sandlot where there are two brothers and they copy each other? Mae copies Wes, everything he says she repeats right back.

Also a month or so ago Mae just started pointing to things and telling me what color they were. I have never taught her any colors but she knows all her colors and is particular about which color bowl and spoon she gets for her meals. Maybe a future designer?

I'm so proud of her, she is such a darling. Also, her hair has been growing like a weed, you would never guess it but her hair is about half way down her back now but just curls right up.