I really meant to post something last week but time just got away from me...as it does so often these days! As of last Friday I am 10 weeks pregnant and starting to feel a little better. The morning sickness isn't constant anymore which is great but I'm still a little limited on what I can eat. The baby really doesn't like fried foods...which is great but that just happens to be what I'm craving! Other then being extremely tired still I feel pretty good.

I had a doctors appointment Monday and so far things look good. They drew blood and I didn't hear back from them so that is good news. We didn't listen for a heartbeat yet but will at my next appointment on the 11th. I was shocked last week when all of a sudden I popped out! I'm still not 100% obvious pregnant but I'm getting there fast this time around.

The best thing in the last week is that I'm about certain I have felt the baby moving for a few days. At first I just figured it was gas bubbles because I was much further along with Jaelynn when I started feeling movement. But last night I laid down in bed after being on the go for the better part of the evening and felt it right away. It could still just be gas but it sure does feel like the first little flutters of life!

Jaelynn is doing great! She is happy that the weather is finally taking a turn for the better and we are able to spend more time outside. We've been having the eating issues again but I'm starting to think the girl just doesn't like plain meat. So I guess I'm going to have to get more creative. Jaelynn just shocks me every day with the things that she says and her little personality. I can't believe in about 6 weeks she is going to be 3!! We had the following conversation the other day while she was going potty:

"Momma...I'm going to go to school soon."
"You are right Jaelynn, in a few months you will be in preschool."
"Will you cry Momma?"
"I will probably cry a little sweetie. But only because you going to school means my baby is growing up."
"Will the baby cry momma?"
"The baby might cry."
"Do you think Grandma M will cry?"
"I'm sure she will. But it just means we are happy sissy."
"Ok...well don't worry momma. I won't be gone long."

I have to remind myself sometimes that she isn't 5!! She also knows her birthday will be here soon and that she will be 3. She can't wait to have cake! Time sure does fly by. It is hard to believe that 3 years ago I was huge and pregnant and couldn't imagine what life was going to be like with a baby. And now, almost 3 years later, I couldn't imagine my life without her!!

Wordless Wednesday: Love is....

A little catch up

I guess I kind of just made a huge announcement and then left for awhile...I'm really sorry about that! I've been a little on the spacey side for the last couple of weeks. I'll be 6 weeks (I think) tomorrow and for the most part I'm feeling...pregnant. Much more nauseousness this time around then what I had with Jaelynn. But if that means that I'm growing a healthy baby in there then I'll take it!! My due date is around December 20th by my calculations!! What a wonderful Christmas gift for our family!! The first appointment is May 17th. They will try to listen for a heartbeat then but can't usually hear anything until after 12 weeks.

Things have been very busy around our house the last few weeks. It seems like we are always on the go! I did find time for a nap Sunday though which was great. A couple of months ago we decided to do some revamping in the kitchen. I had all of this dead space that I was filling up with junk because I didn't have storage. So I did some measuring and we went and ordered some new cupboards. Yep...I did the measuring...what was Kevin thinking!!

After some trial and error we finally got the right cupboards ordered and in the right sizes. A couple of weeks ago they finally came in and I couldn't wait to get them installed! Kevin is back to work but they are only working 40 hours so he had last Friday off and decided to get them done. I'm not allowed to touch a tape measure again...ever. Kevin had to do some cutting and we had to completely change the layout but my new cupboards are in and they look great!!

The big pantry cupboard is what is new.My 'walk-in' pantry!!

Unfortunately we could not get rid of the ugly wallpaper in the nook. The people that put it up did not prepare the wall properly and as we were trying to tear it off the drywall started coming off too. But I am going to paint the ceiling and trim in there. I think that will make a big difference. I'm also going to put up a big white board above the freezer so I can keep my inventory there. I just love how my kitchen looks now! I have room to put everything in a place and things look so clean!! The next home improvement project is redoing another upstairs room so we have room for this new baby!!

From Jaelynn....

Jaelynn has something she would like to say....

Meal Plan for 3-22 thru 3-28

Monday: Minute Steak, mashed potatoes and corn
Tuesday: Dinner with the in-laws for Apple's first birthday
Wednesday: Pork loin slices on the grill and pasta salad
Thursday: Spaghetti and veggies
Friday: Something with chicken
Saturday: Bacon Burgers (new recipe)
Sunday: Hamballs or meatballs

I have no imagination this week! I'll take any recipe suggestions...I'm in a major rut! Check out what everyone else is having over at I'm an Organized Junkie!

Welcome to the world!!

I am pleased to introduce you to Damon and Lynden....my adorable nephews! They were born March 16 at 8:39am and 8:41am, 8 weeks early. Damon weighed in at a hefty 4 pounds 1 ounce and Lynden weighed 3 pounds 9 ounces. Both of them are doing wonderful and so is momma!

Damon had to be intubated Tuesday evening for a short time but was off the vent by Wednesday morning and nursing from Gab by Thursday! Lynden has only had to have nasal oxygen since birth...and we were all worried about our little fighter! He has proven that he will not let big brother pass him by. Lynden has tried nursing but hasn't figured it out quite yet. They are both under the billi lights right now for jaundice but for 32 weekers they are shocking us all! At this rate they will be home before their early May due date!

Damon...Chubbs
Lynden....Little Fighter

How do I love thee....

This is for my husband Kevin. I think I sometimes take advantage of the relationship I have with him and just need to remind myself why I love him and why I married him. I can't wait to celebrate our 50th anniversary and look around at the family we have created. You are my everything Kevin. Thank you for loving me!

Things I love about you:

• You support my crazy dreams
• How you always say good supper sweetheart
• the way you always slap my butt. I know I tell you to stop but please don't!
• The way I can tell you find me sexy even though my body has changed
• The way you work hard to support our family
• How you are always there to listen to me when I have had a bad day
• The way you are so involved with how we raise Jaelynn. i am so lucky to have you support me.
• How you want to get healthy so you will be around for a long time.
• The way you support me in losing weight but don't say bad things when I eat sweets
• The songs you make up and sing
• Even when we argue and fight I know you aren't going to walk away for good
• How handy you are with things around the house and our vehicles
• Your body. I think you are the sexiest man alive!
• The way you make me laugh when I need it most
• You aren't afraid to help with the house work
• How you will get up with Jaelynn in the middle of the night if you know I'm really tired.
• You put up with my family because you know how much they mean to me. (For the record...he really likes them..)
• how you are always so strong and constant. I know that Jaelynn and I can ALWAYS count on you!
• The way you refer to Jaelynn and I as your girls
• That you put up with my crazy hormonal mood swings
• How you want to beat up my boss (not really...but I know he would if I asked him too)
• How I know that you will never lie to me or do anything to hurt me
• The way you can melt me with a kiss
• That you know me well enough to know that kitchen gadgets and cookbooks are perfect gifts for me
• The way you give 150% to everything you do. Whether that be sports, xbox, parenting or our marriage
• That you are sharing your passion of bow hunting with me
• How you stick your tongue out when you are concentrating
• That you don't mind if the house isn't perfect all the time
• That you always put our family first!

(Thank-you to my good friend who told me to do this!)