Lovey

21 weeks
25 weeksSo I've had quite the growth spurt in the past 4 weeks... explains the TEN POUND gain! Not being allowed to exercise can really do a number on your frame of mind as you pack on the pounds and I am definitely concerned that I have another 13 weeks left. YIKES!!!

On a different note, here is a really cute video of Little Man and his "Lovey". I especially like how he thanks himself AND says "your welcome" (also excuse the mess, I was working on a huge art project).

36 Hours

This weekend Little Man, Nana and Pop and I drove up north to visit my brother and sister and watch Hayley's club compete in their spring variety competition. The "weekend" only lasted about 36 hours but we had a ton of fun. Here are the highlights...

In the airport with Pop
Hayley's club competing

Chasing Aunt Hayley (dressed as Alice In Wonderland)

Playing with Uncle Bud
Someone loves their Auntie!!!

I think I am done traveling until the little one arrives as I'm not quite up the rigors of travel and spent this afternoon very sore and swollen (ankles and hands) even after a nap! What can I say, I have become a wimp! Little Man, on the other hand, has not missed a beat. This is where dad found him today when they were playing hide and seek.

Big boy!

Our little man has been toying with the idea of potty training since last September when we traveled with one of his good friends who was nearing the end of his potty training. For the past few months it has been a novelty that he was willing to try, albeit unsuccessfully, on random occasions. A few weeks ago we decided to really give it a try because the thought of having two kiddos in diapers at the same time is just about enough to do me in. It took a week for him to get the hang of things but it all seemed to really click right about the time we went to visit my sister in Houston. Since then he has been great about going once we put him on the potty but was still very dependent upon us to ask him.

This week, however, we implemented the "Potty Chart", complete with stickers and a final prize for completing the chart. We took a trip to Walmart and let him pick a movie he has never seen before (Dumbo) and for 2 days straight he has been initiating all trips and attempts on the potty. This afternoon he completed the chart and when mommy got home from work we had a movie party complete with popcorn. It was a HUGE hit and he is already wanting to start another chart (this time it will be 101 Dalmations). Here is to hoping all of this work will stick!

Showing mommy all of his hard work

So proud!
When he jumped up and yelled, "I DID IT!"

Our little movie party

Oh and here I am at 24 weeks! I went to the perinatologist this week and he said that our baby girl is measuring a week ahead and is around 1lb 12 oz. The doctor compared all of my measurements to the last ultrasound that I had and said that I was actually doing better and better and that he could see very clear evidence of the injections working (I'll spare you the TMI details). We are thrilled!

I'm An Auntie!!!!

My NEW nephew was born this morning at 1:20 am and weighed 6 lbs 8 oz and was 19 inches long. We were so glad to be able to actually be in town when he was born and only missed his birth by an hour and a half (we gave up and went home at midnight). He is beautiful and mom and dad are doing great.

Little Man has been a dream child, practically living in the OB waiting room for the past 24 hours since he isn't allowed in the maternity wing. We are so excited! Here are some pics....

Waiting outside of L&D at 11:45pm



Proud Auntie and Uncle
For more pics visit Jordan and Ashlie's blog (link on the right) at Jordashblack.com

The Dangers Of Undressing

All I heard was "Uhoh, I stuck"

Little Man-isms

Here is a sneak peak at some of the conversations we've had with Little Man recently....

Conversation #1:
(Pop fixes LM's hair and LM immediately begins to mess it up)

Pop: LM don't mess up your pretty hair!

LM: (long pause) Your hair pretty too, Pop!






Conversation #2:
(LM sneezes)

Mom: Bless you LM!

LM: Thank you momma

Mom: You're welcome.

LM: (long pause) Yes, I welcome.


Conversation #3:
(LM is playing and tugging at his very red ear)

Pop: LM, your ear sure is red! Does it hurt a little bit?

LM: No, a lot bit.

As someone who made her share of really embarrassing mistakes while learning a new language, I empathize with my little one and his fight to master such a difficult language. Isn't it fun?!?

Blessed

It has been a very fun week! It started with a sneak peak of our little girl in 3D. She was very camera shy and kept her hands over her face but we got to see some great shots of her little fingers and toes plus very clear confirmation that she is a girl! I am 22 weeks along, no bed rest and so enjoying this nice normal pregnancy.Saturday we were paid a visit by Little Man's Papa Block who joined us for a yummy breakfast at Breadwinners (our favorite) and some playtime at the indoor playground.Finally, our good friends Tommy and Jennifer welcomed Little Man's newest friend into the world! Luke David Green was born Saturday evening with the most awesome head of hair I have ever seen on a baby (we'll let mommy and daddy post his first close-ups). Isn't he beautiful?

What a great weekend!