Sunday, August 30, 2009
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Sunday, August 23, 2009
I forgot...
I forgot to mention our progress on the playground. With the help of friends and family all the wood has been sanded, some replacement pieces of wood have been purchases, routered, sanded, and stained, hardware has been replaced, and necessary parts have been pressure washed. We are now just waiting on the warrenty replacement parts to come in. We were hoping for them this past week but it didn't happen. Jared has to go to Kirkland to pick them up so with the baby's arrival due any day we're not sure Jared should go down there to get them which could delay us several weeks :( Hopefully they come in Mon or Tues and we can decide what we should do.
On a side note, today Jackson slept till 8:15 and Jaden till 9:00 yay! However, I've been sitting in their room with them for half an hour and they are still squirming and not going to sleep for nap. That's kinda lame but they've been in a good mood today though so that is also nice.
On a side note, today Jackson slept till 8:15 and Jaden till 9:00 yay! However, I've been sitting in their room with them for half an hour and they are still squirming and not going to sleep for nap. That's kinda lame but they've been in a good mood today though so that is also nice.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Final Update?
Ok, I'm thinking this is really the final update before the baby :)
I was in ALOT of pain for several weeks but that has almost entirely gone away which I'm SO thankful for. Now I'm just feeling REALLY pregnant :) I'm at 38 weeks now and it's really any day. I went to the Dr on Wed and nothing really to report but that he thought it would be another week or so....so....we'll see what happens.
I mentioned previously that we put the boys in their toddler beds. They have actually been quite obedient about going to bed and following some simple rules when they get up. However, they are NOT getting enough sleep! They've done kind of ok a few nights but overall no matter when they go to bed/fall asleep they are waking up between 6 and 7 - usually closer to 7. They instantly wake up and wake up enough that going back to sleep will not happen. I just try to rush in before they wake the other up - which doesn't take long anyway. Then they are almost always cranky the rest of the day due to a lack of sleep. I have tried making their nap longer - they are not sleeping longer. I have tried putting them to bed earlier but they just lay in there awake and get up even earlier. They instantly went from 13-14 hours of sleep between night time and nap to typically 10-11 hours maximum. I realize as they continue to get older they will not sleep as much, however, that is alot of sleep to instantly start missing. They are also getting all their molars in (don't know which ones) which increases the crankiness factor. They have popped through though so maybe, just maybe, when we're through with thatsleep might be better and at least the crankiness much less?
Jared and his sister Angela took the boys to the fair a few days ago. They went in the evening and the boys had a BLAST. I really wanted to go with them but was super tired and just didn't think I had it in me. When the boys came home they chattered nonstop for quite a long time about all they saw and did. They LOVED the animals - especially the cows. They kept telling me they heard the cows talk which was funny to me until I realized they probably have never heard a real live cow moo before. They told me they saw piglets, cows that talked, ducklings, bunnies running in a wheel and a cow getting a hair cut. They were also excited about the free parking shuttle that was a big yellow school bus. On Thurs some friends of ours had some free tickets and invited us so I decided to try. I wouldn't feel as badly about finding a place to sit down and do nothing if it cost nothing to get in so I gave it a shot. I kind of regret it because I actually didn't sit much and was pretty miserable by the end....but....it was still alot of fun and great to see the boys enjoying it so much! When we told them after their nap we were going they couldn't stop talking about it and were SO excited. We saw all the animals again of course which they loved. Jaden, however, kept saying "cows (or whatever animal we saw) no eat Jaden" he was not afraid or anything - just stating it as a fact - weird. They also got to go on the merry-go-round with dad. We went over to look and Jared said something about taking them on. I told him they would likely be really scared and it was expensive. They must have heard us because they kept saying "I want to go on that!" In the end Jared took them on and I stayed off and took pictures. Jackson was fine the whole time and Jaden freaked out when they got on until it started going then had fun. When it was over they were REALLY disappointed and wanted to go on again but we told them they would have to wait till next time.
So that's about it from here. Your prayers would be appreciated as the baby is almost here and I'm ready but kind of anxious. Pray for good nurses that I like and a stress free delivery and that I won't be too overwhelmed (by a variety of things) immediately after!
Here are a bunch of pictures that I'm not taking the time right now to organize but include the trips to the fair, a 2nd trip to Krispy Kreme, playing with our friend Olivia, sporting a couple hats Aunt Angela got them in Guatemala, a few baby items I made (taggie blanket, receiving blankets, and bouncer cover) and maybe some more. Oh, there are also (at some people's request) a couple pregnant pictures of me. they are not flattering to say the least but at least now I have them. They are the only ones I've taken so I thought I better do it :)
I was in ALOT of pain for several weeks but that has almost entirely gone away which I'm SO thankful for. Now I'm just feeling REALLY pregnant :) I'm at 38 weeks now and it's really any day. I went to the Dr on Wed and nothing really to report but that he thought it would be another week or so....so....we'll see what happens.
I mentioned previously that we put the boys in their toddler beds. They have actually been quite obedient about going to bed and following some simple rules when they get up. However, they are NOT getting enough sleep! They've done kind of ok a few nights but overall no matter when they go to bed/fall asleep they are waking up between 6 and 7 - usually closer to 7. They instantly wake up and wake up enough that going back to sleep will not happen. I just try to rush in before they wake the other up - which doesn't take long anyway. Then they are almost always cranky the rest of the day due to a lack of sleep. I have tried making their nap longer - they are not sleeping longer. I have tried putting them to bed earlier but they just lay in there awake and get up even earlier. They instantly went from 13-14 hours of sleep between night time and nap to typically 10-11 hours maximum. I realize as they continue to get older they will not sleep as much, however, that is alot of sleep to instantly start missing. They are also getting all their molars in (don't know which ones) which increases the crankiness factor. They have popped through though so maybe, just maybe, when we're through with thatsleep might be better and at least the crankiness much less?
Jared and his sister Angela took the boys to the fair a few days ago. They went in the evening and the boys had a BLAST. I really wanted to go with them but was super tired and just didn't think I had it in me. When the boys came home they chattered nonstop for quite a long time about all they saw and did. They LOVED the animals - especially the cows. They kept telling me they heard the cows talk which was funny to me until I realized they probably have never heard a real live cow moo before. They told me they saw piglets, cows that talked, ducklings, bunnies running in a wheel and a cow getting a hair cut. They were also excited about the free parking shuttle that was a big yellow school bus. On Thurs some friends of ours had some free tickets and invited us so I decided to try. I wouldn't feel as badly about finding a place to sit down and do nothing if it cost nothing to get in so I gave it a shot. I kind of regret it because I actually didn't sit much and was pretty miserable by the end....but....it was still alot of fun and great to see the boys enjoying it so much! When we told them after their nap we were going they couldn't stop talking about it and were SO excited. We saw all the animals again of course which they loved. Jaden, however, kept saying "cows (or whatever animal we saw) no eat Jaden" he was not afraid or anything - just stating it as a fact - weird. They also got to go on the merry-go-round with dad. We went over to look and Jared said something about taking them on. I told him they would likely be really scared and it was expensive. They must have heard us because they kept saying "I want to go on that!" In the end Jared took them on and I stayed off and took pictures. Jackson was fine the whole time and Jaden freaked out when they got on until it started going then had fun. When it was over they were REALLY disappointed and wanted to go on again but we told them they would have to wait till next time.
So that's about it from here. Your prayers would be appreciated as the baby is almost here and I'm ready but kind of anxious. Pray for good nurses that I like and a stress free delivery and that I won't be too overwhelmed (by a variety of things) immediately after!
Here are a bunch of pictures that I'm not taking the time right now to organize but include the trips to the fair, a 2nd trip to Krispy Kreme, playing with our friend Olivia, sporting a couple hats Aunt Angela got them in Guatemala, a few baby items I made (taggie blanket, receiving blankets, and bouncer cover) and maybe some more. Oh, there are also (at some people's request) a couple pregnant pictures of me. they are not flattering to say the least but at least now I have them. They are the only ones I've taken so I thought I better do it :)
Friday, August 21, 2009
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Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Last Update for A While Probably....
I'm so behind on blogging but even now I don't really feel like it! I'll try to catch up though and then the next post might very well be a baby one!
The boys are growing faster and faster all the time. Their language is constantly improving and they are so funny. We just moved them to their toddler beds. I was quite disappointed because I liked putting them there and knowing they'd stay (well except from going from crib to crib) but not only did I want them to be used to it by the time the baby comes but I just can't lift them in and out of the crib anymore. They've actually done very well. Only a few times going to sleep have we had to go back and tell them to obey and then they do without a further fight. I put a gate up outside their room so they can't roam the house and I can get what I need before getting them. It works well but they are now sleeping about an hour and a half less each night which leaves them quite tired and grumpy and gets me up earlier too! I'm not too excited about that but we'll just adjust our schedules a little bit and see if we can get it all worked out.
I'm doing allright but experiencing quite a bit of pain with my stomach muscles separating. Boo! I feel fine when lying down but anything else - ow!!!! That makes things quite challenging but Jared has been a big help as well as friends and family so we can get through! They kept telling me I measure further along and then randomly started saying I was on track. I did not ask questions. Then this past time on the way home I realized they've been telling me I'm a week further ahead of where I am based on my due date. Now I know due dates are relative and it really doesn't matter. But I'd still like to know what's going on. so I'm either just over 35 weeks or just over 36 weeks right now. Who knows! I'll check with them on what they're thinking at my next appt. In any case the dr is guessing she's allready around 6.5 pounds - not small for sure! We've gotten tons of stuff done and are ready for the baby. Still looking for a dresser though and will wait till then to hang things on the wall. I am freaking out though about the fact that in probably somewhere between 2 and 5 weeks we will have a new little person living here! Not to mention giving birth! Still working on the name too.....
Update on the playground: Jared got it and he and his friend decided to sand and stain it. They've made quite a bit of progress but have more to do. We are also waiting on some more parts to come in due to warrenty replacement. Hopefully it will be up soon looking as good as new :)
We had some really hot weather last week. It wasn't awful but the boys spent alot of time in the pool and I had to put fans on the bed and lay under a cold wet towel to keep from going crazy :)
That's all I can think of now. My dad was just here and was a great help and my sister in law will be here beginning Monday until the baby comes to help with things and be around to care for the boys when I go into labor. I seriously do not know what I would have done without her over these past months - she's been so helpful!
Here are some pictures of what's been going on. I can't remember of all that's in there but you will notice a couple of pictures of the boys using what looks like a mini drill (it's actually a screwdriver). they're helping change their cribs to big boy beds and all on their own they figured out how to remove screws with the screw driver. No help from us! I wasn't surprised they understood how it worked but was surprised they were successfull on the first try!
The boys are growing faster and faster all the time. Their language is constantly improving and they are so funny. We just moved them to their toddler beds. I was quite disappointed because I liked putting them there and knowing they'd stay (well except from going from crib to crib) but not only did I want them to be used to it by the time the baby comes but I just can't lift them in and out of the crib anymore. They've actually done very well. Only a few times going to sleep have we had to go back and tell them to obey and then they do without a further fight. I put a gate up outside their room so they can't roam the house and I can get what I need before getting them. It works well but they are now sleeping about an hour and a half less each night which leaves them quite tired and grumpy and gets me up earlier too! I'm not too excited about that but we'll just adjust our schedules a little bit and see if we can get it all worked out.
I'm doing allright but experiencing quite a bit of pain with my stomach muscles separating. Boo! I feel fine when lying down but anything else - ow!!!! That makes things quite challenging but Jared has been a big help as well as friends and family so we can get through! They kept telling me I measure further along and then randomly started saying I was on track. I did not ask questions. Then this past time on the way home I realized they've been telling me I'm a week further ahead of where I am based on my due date. Now I know due dates are relative and it really doesn't matter. But I'd still like to know what's going on. so I'm either just over 35 weeks or just over 36 weeks right now. Who knows! I'll check with them on what they're thinking at my next appt. In any case the dr is guessing she's allready around 6.5 pounds - not small for sure! We've gotten tons of stuff done and are ready for the baby. Still looking for a dresser though and will wait till then to hang things on the wall. I am freaking out though about the fact that in probably somewhere between 2 and 5 weeks we will have a new little person living here! Not to mention giving birth! Still working on the name too.....
Update on the playground: Jared got it and he and his friend decided to sand and stain it. They've made quite a bit of progress but have more to do. We are also waiting on some more parts to come in due to warrenty replacement. Hopefully it will be up soon looking as good as new :)
We had some really hot weather last week. It wasn't awful but the boys spent alot of time in the pool and I had to put fans on the bed and lay under a cold wet towel to keep from going crazy :)
That's all I can think of now. My dad was just here and was a great help and my sister in law will be here beginning Monday until the baby comes to help with things and be around to care for the boys when I go into labor. I seriously do not know what I would have done without her over these past months - she's been so helpful!
Here are some pictures of what's been going on. I can't remember of all that's in there but you will notice a couple of pictures of the boys using what looks like a mini drill (it's actually a screwdriver). they're helping change their cribs to big boy beds and all on their own they figured out how to remove screws with the screw driver. No help from us! I wasn't surprised they understood how it worked but was surprised they were successfull on the first try!
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