Busy Weekend

I seriously don't know where to begin in posting about this weekend. It has been one of the craziest weekends we have had in a long time. Let me start by saying that my darling husband has been on vacation for 10 days which has been a blessing. It has been so good to have him home every morning for the past week or so. Logan has loved it. He is definetly "daddy's boy." Poor Dustin couldn't even go outside without Logan wanting to be right there with him. However, tomorrow Dustin goes back to work and Logan is stuck with me all day. I think he is in for a rude awakening.

My next hightlight of the weekend goes back eighteen months ago when I purchased a new comforter set. This comforter set did not at all match the paint in our bedroom. I have begged Dustin to repaint our bedroom. Dustin is usually easy going and doesn't fuss much, however, he refuses to paint. The last time we painted in our house, we seriously almost divorced! You all may think that is funny, but I am serious!! So, when we found out I was pregnant this time, I told Dustin that I wanted our room redone before this baby was born.

Well, we finally arranged to have someone come and paint our bedroom and bathroom for a small fee. I can't tell you how happy that made me. Then it happened. Our painter backed out on us. So, my precious husband decided he would make his very pregnant wife happy and paint the bedroom himself. Now, I realize how difficult this was for my husband to even suggest. I am forever grateful for his sacrifice, however, we didn't know the sacrifices we were going to make in order for him to complete this job. Let's just say that what we had hoped would take 2 days turned into a very long 4 days!! Which means that I haven't been able to get into our bedroom in 4 days. My clothes are in a basket in the dining room. I have been sleeping on a matress on the floor in Logan's room. We haven't been able to set much up for the pending arrival of our newest son. To say it has been crazy is an understatement. I must say now that it is all done, our room looks wonderful. Dustin did an excellent job. I have casually mentioned to him about repainting the kitchen and he quickly told me not to get any ideas.

Then there is the dresser for the boys room. It is so hard to find a good solid dresser for less than a ton of money. My in-laws had a 5-drawer wood dresser that they were going to throw out. They offered it to us and we took it. It was a bit beaten up so we decided to refinish it, which turned into repainting it. My poor father-in-law has spent the weekend putting on 4 coats of paint on the dresser. He offered to help out because Dustin was busy with our room. Thank you father-in-law!! Hopefully, we will move that into the boys room tomorrow and I can start putting clothes in it that are currently in bins and in a bassinet!

Lastly, I was able to have some "Stacey time" last night with some of my friends which was a lot of fun. We went to dinner and then to the mall. As I am closer and closer to delivering my second child, I am obviously getting bigger and bigger and more uncomfortable every day. So, we are at the mall last night and a feel a bit of a "gush." I thought I should get to the bathroom quickly. I did and all seemed fine then I started thinking, "what if that was my water starting to break?" It is still a bit early to go into labor but not so early that it couldn't happen. To make a long story short, we called my doctor and he sent us to the hospital to be checked. Of course by the time we called the doctor and went in, it was about midnight. We were there for about an hour or so before we were sent home. So, basically my water did not break, I just went pee in my pants!!

Well, that is enough about our crazy weekend. Hope everyone's weekend was as fun as ours!

3-D Ultrasound, Take #2

Dustin, Logan and I just got back from the doctor's office this afternoon and we are happy to report that our newest son cooperated and we were able to see a 3-D picture of his face. It was truly amazing to see him. Believe it or not, he looks like Logan. He looks like he is going to have chubby cheeks just like Logan. It was very exciting to see an actual face instead of the usual skeletal ultrasound pictures. It is starting to feel "real" now that a new baby is coming and coming quickly!!!

I went through some of Logan's old baby clothes yesterday and must admit that I got a bit teary-eyed. I seriously can't remember Logan being small enough to fit in those clothes. When I think about it, it seems like Logan was born yesterday but then it also feels like Logan has always been here. I can't remember life without him.

So, that is all on the baby front right now. Time is ticking down very fast. I am excited but nervous all at the same time. I am ready to not be pregnant any more, however, I am not ready for all of the midnight feedings! I guess I better get ready, because they are fast approaching.

Hope everyone had a nice 4th of July!

My Stubborn Baby

Today I had a normal prenatal doctors appointment. I was excited because the doctor had told me at my last visit that he would do a 3-D ultrasound so we could see our new baby's face. So, I had my aunt come and babysit Logan and Dustin was going to meet me for my appointment. Well, wouldn't you know that this baby of mine had his arm and hand completely over his face. We couldn't see very much at all. I tried laying in different positions and still nothing. The doctor told me we could try again at my next appointment. I have to admit part of me laughed at the fact that the baby wouldn't cooperate...it wasn't the first time. I had to have a second ultrasound after we found out he was a boy because he wouldn't move so the doctor could see what he needed to see. Now, today he was being stubborn again. Let me just say that after the attempt at the ultrasound the baby started moving like crazy. He obviously pulled one over on his mama today! Maybe next time!

Another piece of baby information is that we have decided for me to be induced to have this baby. Logan was a big baby and usually your second baby is bigger plus he is a boy and boys are usually bigger too! I am being induced only a week before my due date, so it isn't that bad! Part of me is excited to be able to plan everything out for when we go into the hospital and who gets to be with Logan and etc. The other part of me is nervous about being induced. For our family, I feel that this is the best option. Now watch, I will go into labor before I can be induced and all of my planning will go out the window! Seriously, that would be fine with me. I am ready to have this baby. As long as he is healthy and strong, I am all for whatever!

Have a blessed day!

Babies, Babies and More Babies

This past weekend Dustin, Logan and I took a trip to visit my brother, sister-in-law and our two nephews. My youngest nephew, Caleb, turned 3 yesterday. They had a big celebration weekend for him. We arrived late and missed the party but were very excited to spend a few days with my family.

Well, let me just say that there was a lot of excitement this trip. After we had been there for about 20 minutes or so, Caleb told us that his mommy is having a baby!!! Yes, my brother and sister-in-law are expecting their third child after the first of the year and we are all ecstatic! Dustin and I weren't sure if we heard Caleb correctly or not, but sure enough we did. So, here is a big CONGRATULATIONS to Scott and Amy on their pregnancy!

Then, as we were coming home on Monday, we received a phone call from my mother-in-law and she told us that Dustin's brother and his soon-to-be wife found out that they were going to have a baby boy this winter!! Again, CONGRATULATIONS to them as well on their baby boy!

It doesn't get any better than this, does it? There is nothing sweeter in life than a newborn baby. I am so excited to be having our second baby in just a little less than 2 months. Not only we will rejoice in the arrival of our new son, but we will be able to rejoice in the arrival of our new nephew and our other new niece or nephew after that. CONGRATULATIONS again to both brothers and sisters-in-law. We are so happy to be a part of your lives during this truly special time!!

I'm Still Here...

Well, I have obviously taken quite a bit of a break from blogging the past month or so. I have thought about blogging but haven't due to laziness! A lot has happened in the past month so let me get started...

We celebrated Logan's second birthday in May. I can't believe he is already two. We had a Thomas the Tank Engine party. Let me just say that he is obsessed with Thomas. We can't go anywhere without a Thomas engine in each hand. I have engines all over my house...on the window sills, on the end table, on the computer table, etc. Seriously, our house is overcome with Thomas and his friends!

Logan is getting bigger and bigger each day. He is talking more and loves to sing "The Wheels on the Bus." I have tried to prepare him a bit for the birth of his new baby brother. Let's just say he wants nothing to do with any talk of a new baby. He won't say baby or touch my belly (which is expanding at a rapid pace!) or anything. I am praying he will love his baby brother. I am sure he will go through all of the normal emotions and reactions to having a new baby in the house. I have faith (and will continue to pray A LOT) that it is an easy transition for all.

I have quit my job at the daycare at the athletic club. Actually, I quit in April but was convinced to stay until the middle of May. I have enjoyed not having to get up early or having to get Logan up early to get there on time. I must admit that the last couple of weeks of working there, I wasn't "there on time" very much at all. As I type this post I am laughing inside because I received a call this morning to fill in tomorrow at the daycare. I guess they just love me too much to truly let me go. So, we will see what time I make it in tomorrow! Hopefully my work shirt still fits!!!

Dustin has been working hard and long days. He called me today and said he is ready to switch positions in the company. He is the cable guy and says that he is tired of crawling under houses and through wooded areas to connect cable. I told him we aren't as young as we used to be.

Dustin has also gone on a diet and has lost at least 20 pounds which makes me sick. Now, I am a very supportive wife and am very proud of him, but only wish I can lose weight as quickly as he can. Dustin has such will power that it is disgusting. He loses weight so quickly. He has gotten down to his ideal weight and is now trying to keep himself at that weight. I may try to sneak some crushed up candy bars in his meals. I feel that if I am gaining all of this weight, then it is totally unfair for him to lose all his weight!

Then there is me. As I said, I have quite the big pregnant belly now. At times, I get very out of breath. I am however thankful that I haven't started swelling yet. With Logan, my ankles and feet swelled so bad! Maybe with this pregnancy, I won't swell. To be honest, I have not had a hard pregnancy, thus far, at all. I am very, very thankful for that. I pray the next 10 weeks go just as well. That is right...only 10 weeks left! I can't believe how close it is. I am now going to the doctor's every 2 weeks instead of every month. Then in a few more weeks, it will be every week! Pretty soon I will be holding the newest member of our family...I can't wait.

Well, that is it for now. I will try to post again soon and maybe add some pictures of my skinny husband and big 2 year old boy. I think I will refrain from pictures of my big belly, but who knows! : )

Have a blessed day.