We've had a nice 3 day weekend. I really think that if we could work 4 day weeks, I could get so much more accomplished in my personal life with that extra day off.
We've had a good balance this weekend of staying busy and active, but also getting things done around the house. Saturday we spent the day shopping for "back to school" fall clothes and Saturday night I was going stir-crazy so we headed out to a Tourist's baseball game. Luke loves everything about going to see a game from eating alll the junk food to watching the players warm up and start the game. He was even asked at the beginning of the game if he'd like to play some of the games in between the innings, but he made some excuse that he didn't have baseball shoes so he couldn't go on the field. (???) I think he was just a little shy so we said maybe next year he could try it if he wanted to.
Yesterday was grocery shopping and laundry day. We cooked out steaks yesterday evening with my mom and then Luke wanted to wear his new work boots (we bought him a pair of Keen boots, just like Dillon's work boots). He insisted that he had to go out to Daddy's work to get in the dirt. Dillon put Luke's boots on and out they went. We let him stay up late and they didn't even get home until 8:00. Dillon kept texting me asking why we never do that because Luke was having a blast (not so sure how glad Dillon was to be at work when he didn't have to be, Ha!)
Today, we tossed around some ideas of what we could do. We finally landed on going out to the Arboretum because they have their Lego display out and Luke could run and run without us having to make him stay right beside us. I don't think we've been to the Arboretum in almost 3 years, so it was nice and we realized that we should go more often because Luke loved just running. In addition to the Legos, we also saw they have a new train display. They've built a little town with train tracks and every Saturday and Sunday they run the trains. One of Luke's favorite videos is this movie where they just show model trains running so he was VERY excited. We've promised him another trip out there one weekend soon to see the train. They even run Thomas trains, I know, I know, you can barely contain the excitement.
After nap time, we ran out to Luke's daycare so he could practice riding his bike. One of the things he gets to do in his preschool class is have bike day on Thursdays. We had to run out and get a little bike for him because the one he had been gifted had many problems and it was just cheaper to get a new bike. So, Luke is the proud owner of a Marshall (from Paw Patrol) bike. He's still getting the hang of pedaling but we promised him with a little bit of practice he can go super fast soon.
Whew... I'm really sad to see this weekend and this summer go. I love fall though,so I'm really looking forward to all it brings, even with it's extreme busy-ness. Dillon said glumly this evening while we had dinner with my mom that our next long weekend will be Thanksgiving. And while that seems forever away, with all we have going on, I know it will be upon us soon. I'm feeling the stress so I'm trying to make my lists and check them off which I hope will make me feel better. I'll try to keep updating here, but please forgive me if there's an absence... It's about to get crazy! :)
24 Weeks tomorrow! This is a big day as it's viability day and it means that she has a pretty good chance of survival should I go into labor now. I've pretty much held my breath to this day, so fingers crossed it all still goes smoothly until December.
Lookin' for Legos
An acorn!
Trains!
He rarely takes a serious picture anymore...
First day in preschool!
The check up went well last week and they finally got her profile. She's no longer breech so we should be good to go!
We even caught her yawning. It was so cute on the screen because it didn't look this scary... and you could see her sticking her tongue out. She's a super quiet baby and doesn't kick near as much as Luke did.
At the baseball game! Luke's shirt was covered with nacho cheese.
Our new obsession is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Luke woke up first thing this morning and wanted us to turn it on. Here he is doing his "turtle moves" on the couch.
Worn out after running at the Arboretum and a plate full of bacon at Moose Cafe.
At Dad's work last night!
A quick video of him riding... I have another, but for some reason it's not uploading... Will try again!
I haven't posted in for-ever. We've been busy, but not busy as in the interesting type of busy. We've basically been working on cleaning the house and getting the nursery ready. Dillon had to re-do the closet so that took a little time and I've been nesting. I've washed all of the baby's clothes and got her closet organized. I've been working on making freezer meals, proportion sized to what we would actually eat, instead of huge casseroles. Plus, I've made dinner and just doubled the recipe so win-win situation for right now. I'm trying to do a little at a time instead of all in one afternoon.
We also started stockpiling diapers today and what an ordeal that was. I saw that Target had Pampers on sale, buy 2 boxes, on sale and get a $15 gift card. Plus, you could get 10% off today, plus 5% with your RedCard. Alright! So we scoop up a grumpy Luke after his nap and trek out to Target. It's the day before school starts and what a hot mess. The parking lot was full, people were racing inside to buy the latest and greatest and I just wanted some diapers. I picked up a box of size Newborns and size 1's, throw them in the cart and try to get the heck out of there. Getting up to check out was like some kind of race against the clock and maneuvering the cart, my belly and Luke was quite the task. We make it up to the front and the guy doesn't give me my gift card. I explain why I'm buying two boxes and he looks it up in the ad. Apparently I had bought a bigger box of diapers than the one on sale and he just rang up the cheaper one and said to run back and get the right box. I rush to the back before I leave and grab another box of size 1's (because in my stupid brain, I thought the newborn sized weren't on sale)... When we get home, I realize I had picked up an even bigger box of diapers (another box that wasn't on sale) and basically stole 50 diapers. Guess who gets to go back to Target tomorrow and explain that I obviously can't read for the life of me? Ugh.
In other news, Luke is having quite the exciting time. In the past 3 weeks he has moved from a car seat to a booster seat, become pretty much fully potty trained and tomorrow marks his first day in his new pre-school class. He's still in the same school/daycare he's always been in, but he moves up to his final class before he goes on to kindergarten in two years (say what?!) He's very excited to start in his new class and he will be reunited with his friend, Molly, who moved up awhile back. His other close friends are also moving up tomorrow so it's a good day! Today, we celebrated Luke's "big boy" status with a "party" at my mom and dad's. We went swimming, grilled out and had balloons and cake! Luke was more excited about the strawberries than the cake and ate almost 15 of them and didn't even touch the cake. HA!
I go back to the doctor on Tuesday and get another ultrasound since we couldn't see her profile at the beginning of the month. I'm hoping that she's flipped from being breech and that all goes smoothly. I looked at our calendars for the next few months and starting in October every weekend is booked here until the baby comes. I've got several projects to complete before mid-December and the heat is on, so they say. I know that maternity leave is no vacation, but I'm telling you, a screaming baby and not leaving my house for 3 months sounds might nice about right now. We'll see what I'm saying in January.
There were geese on the field out behind school one day, we took this picture for Pappaw to see since he has geese at his house.
Dillon had to go stay in VA in the middle of the week a few weeks ago, so I had a bed buddy. I sent this to Dillon saying he's finally out, ha! Dillon usually does bedtime.
At the river one day, visiting pappaw.
Me at almost 23 weeks. I swear one day, I'll take one of these with make up and my hair done. This is my after Target/after swimming pool look. :-|
Little Lols enjoying the sunshine
Getting into that cake.
My mom and dad are canning tomatoes tomorrow... their bounty!
Luke got a CD of all the songs from Bible School... he LOVES listening to them and my favorite thing is hearing him sing.
Dillon lets Luke help him back up the driveway every day... he's a good driver!
Swimming today at the pool! I'm so proud of the progress he's made since this time last year!! <3
Dillon and I have had a big day today! Tomorrow marks my 19 week mark and today was the big ultrasound. I had Luke at 38 weeks so I'm feeling like I may be halfway through my pregnancy at this point.
Anyways... today was the ultrasound. We took the day off because it's always nice to enjoy time together and the ultrasounds usually take awhile.We dropped off Luke this morning at school and had some coffee together and then left for the appointment.
Most importantly, the baby is healthy. Growing right on target and the only thing is the baby is breech for right now and the tech wasn't able to see it's profile. So I get to have another ultrasound in a month (darn!) Without further ado...
Introducing: Ms.Charlotte "Charlie" Elizabeth Kestner. This is the name we have picked (for now). Per the usual, we may change our minds, but I do like this name. Like I said before, we didn't get a sweet profile picture of her, but some other good pics. She was pretty quiet and stayed still but she did have her little legs crossed at the ankles and stayed with her back to us for most of the ultrasound.
Her little hands. The doctor and the ultrasound tech both said that open hands are a good sign (and unusual). Babies that have syndromes (like trisomy disorders) will tend to keep their hands clenched so this is good.
The potty shot! :\ With Luke it was obvious he was a boy and she said she felt certain that this is a girl.
Her little feet, crossed at the ankles.
Some outtakes and full disclosure. We took the pictures yesterday and did one of a boy and one of a girl. Luke did not want to cooperate so I coerced him with fruit snacks and a Doc McStuffins episode.
Yep...
He's said all along it's a sister so I'm glad he's getting his wish. I hope that he loves her and protects her for as long as they're both alive.
And another reason to take the day off... SHOPPING. I had to buy her some little girl things. I bought head bands for her already! :D
