We have had some fun and busy weeks! Here are some pictures:
Okay...last month we took Gabbie to the doctor once again for her 'pooping issues'. I had a doctor appointment that day for the baby, and while in town I decided to stop at the second hand store for some clothes for Gabbie and for the baby. Also that day I started shopping around for carpet for the house. Gabbie decided that after 4 days of not pooping she would do her job while we were in one of the carpet stores. Lucky my Mom was with me and said she'd take care of the job. They were gone for a LONG time...when I went to check on them Mom was scrubbing the floor, cleaning Gabbie's shoes and socks, etc. So, Gabbie came home in a pair of her new pants and one of the shirts that I'd bought for the baby (size 3 month)! Note to self: carry extra clothes until we get this problem under control. And as I learned last week, carry extra clothes for myself as well (long story short-we both came home from the park covered in her poop).
Another try at the Easter Bunny :-) She came just in reach to get a bag of candy, no closer!
One Saturday night we decided to finish making Brice's deer into ground meat. Gabbie was awesome at helping clean up...sometimes a little too helpful!
Family picture on Easter. Gabbie is holding her new bubbles from the Easter Bunny, and under her coat is her new swimsuit ;-)
The tub is installed! Since I took this picture the drywall/cement board has been put up, and yesterday I was able to prime the walls. This week the walls will be textured and I can paint! Almost done!
Preparing for Brice's birthday. Someone has to clean off the frosting!
The birthday boy and Gabbie. The cake is supposed to look like a farm scene, and we did fit 30 candles on it!
We continued celebrating with friends a few days later. Brice was thrilled that I told the restaurant staff multiple times that it was his birthday!
Me with the old man...
Gabbie and I have been making frequent stops at the park when I get off work. I love the way kids look on swings...so happy!
My tulips were looking awesome! I told Gabbie to go pick me one; I was trying to find tasks for her to do while I finished some painting. Well, she decided to pick all 25 tulips that were blooming! I should have shown her how to pick wild flowers in the yard. Oh well :)
My Mom and I finished painting and decided to sit outside and rest. She commented on how warm it was, then it dawned on me that I had left a Twix bar in my purse in the car. Of course it was melted, but Gabbie and Gypsy took care of it for me!
Gabbie and I today, Mother's Day. Right now she is sitting on my lap going "That's Gabbie!"
We hadn't taken a big belly picture in awhile, forgot about it after my last appointment and didn't post an update anyway. Yesterday Brice said "Woah, that's getting big!" Yes dear, trust me I notice it too!
I got a Mothers Day manicure!
Gabbie did hers as well. She kept holding up her hand saying "Look at me, its pretty!"
The weeks have been busier lately. I took on some extra home health jobs that are 45 minutes to an hour from home, but really since the sun is up so early anymore the days don't seem much longer (though I do feel more tired, for some reason extra time in the car does that to me). Evenings and weekends I usually work on painting, with my goal being to have everything done so the carpet can be installed by the end of the month. Everything should be done for us to move up there except for the baseboards and trim around the windows. Getting those done will require time spent stripping wood, staining, and varnishing. I would prefer to do that either while on maternity leave or this winter when there isn't as much to do.
A few weeks ago we had our monthly baby check-up, I think we were around 22 weeks or so then. Everything is still going well. We do have to have another ultrasound in the next couple months due to a blood leak in the placenta. Not sure I said that right or not; and I'm not sure I understood the explaination. Doctor didn't seem too concerned, so I didn't see it as much of an issue. He just said to watch out for heavy lifting and if we were to start bleeding to give him a call. The little guy (yes, I am saying its a boy although we do not know) seems to be very active the last week or so. I feel tons of movement, and just like Gabbie was its usually around 10 p.m. and 3 a.m. Yesterday I was still able to do my weekly 7 mile lake walk. Thankfully I do this with a friend or I probably would have given up by now! I remember being not quite this far with Gabbie and having trouble walking 3 miles. I'm hoping it will assist in having a shorter labor this time! We'll see.
Happy Easter, May Day, and Mother's Day to everyone! Happy Spring!
