April 18, 2011

Awaiting baby sister

Here are some of the things Oliver says/does re: the upcoming arrival of his baby sister:
  • Says he wants to take her down the slide once she is out of my belly. 
  • When asked what we should name her, his two replies have been "pillow" and "crayon". 
  • Constantly wants to know how big/small she is going to be. 
  • Gives her (my belly) kisses and hugs every night before bed. 
  • Finally felt her move for the first time the other night.  He thought it was "great".  
  • Sometimes tries to talk to her through my belly button. 
  • Has said he is saving food for her.  
  • Wants her to sleep in his bed when she gets here.  
I think being a brother is going to suit him nicely.

Spring

 The worker
 The worker admiring his work.
The worker checking his messages.

April 4, 2011

Weekend in Spokane

This weekend we went to Spokane to meet up with Charlotte and Darren. We lucked out and had pretty nice weather. It was fun to visit some of our favorite spots, restaurants and shops. Some things have changed and a lot is still the same. This might be shocking to hear my say this, but I miss that town. Spokane really has it going on in many ways.A better prepared family at the hotel pool let Oliver play with their water pump. Guess who wants one now?
Checking out lady bugs with Charlotte.

March 26, 2011

14 more weeks


The theme of my existence recently has been "How can I get any bigger?". Not only are people telling me how big my belly is, again does any one have manners anymore, but I also feel as if my skin is going to pop right open on the keyboard. I honestly don't remember feeling like this with Oliver. Maybe then it was novel and it felt great to get big. I couldn't wait to have a giant basketball on my bladder when I was pregnant with Oliver. But this time is different. First of all I moan and grunt way to much. Anth can attest to that. Secondly, I have named the body pillow Sven. He is my first boyfriend after marriage. I love him so and can't sleep without him. Thirdly, I no longer pick things up off the floor. The other day at work some one dropped their keys as I walked by them. I looked down at the keys, looked up at my co-worker and gave my best "sorry, can't help ya" look and kept on walking. Oliver has really become my biggest ally. He is the perfect age to be a good helper. He fetches like the best dogs on earth and is getting even better at getting things for himself. And I can't thank my husband enough for taking on almost every chore in the house. I'm very lucky to have such wonderful men in my life. Now if only they could carry the baby for a while today and tonight so I can sleep through an entire night without having to pee or turn over 20 times. But would I still get to keep Sven?