Jason's dad called today and invited us to stay with them tonight because of the snow coming in tonight/tomorrow. So we're holed up at the in-laws' in case this girl decides to make her grand entrance in the next few days. They only live two miles from our hospital, and it's about a 15-minute drive from our house. We're looking at maybe 6-10" of snow starting tonight, and all of the area schools are already closed for tomorrow.
Emerson and Jax were so excited to stay at MeMaw & Pa-Pa's house tonight! Emerson's sleeping in her sleeping bag in the office, and Jax is in the pack-n-play in a back bedroom. I'll admit it is rather nice to be away from the house and all of the normal chores and routine upkeep. I've been on the couch since we got here, forcing myself to relax.
If you live in the Tulsa area, stay warm and cozy tomorrow!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Could be soon...
So both yesterday and today I have noticed certain changes going on 'down there' that I'll spare you the details of, but it supposedly means labor is close. Close, of course, can mean 24-48 hours to weeks away. The pressure that I'm feeling is almost unbearable. Just walking through the house is getting ridiculous.
Jax has become a big boy this week at preschool. Daddy took the two of them on Wednesday because I had MOPS, and he said Jax walked, actually ran, into the room with no tears. I figured it was a Daddy thing, but on Friday he did the same for me! Success! I guess I should be prepared for regression after baby sister gets here, and also due to the fact that we'll start moving next weekend. Poor baby is going to be overwhelmed. Emerson is getting really excited for the move and is devastated every time I stop by to pick up mail, etc., and we don't get to stay.
Friday after I dropped off the kids at preschool, I went to Ihloff for my hair appointment and then to my pedicure. It was heavenly! It's nice to know that I can look down at my toes at any point in transition and admire the bright red polish... the little things really do make a difference, people. After preschool we had a playdate with an old friend, Kristen, that I've recently reconnected with. We were in an elementary choir together and have run into each other off and on at parks and different places. Her two girls are within months of Emerson and Jax's ages, so it made for a fun time. Her background is personal training, and she developed the PregoFit workout DVD set (click HERE). Way cool.
We decided to lay low this morning instead of going to church somewhere. Getting my makeup on and wearing articles of clothing other than the Phillips baseball t-shirt and velour pants I'm currently sporting just wasn't going to happen. Also the thought of my water breaking on a nice church seat was somewhat of a deterrent.
I'll keep you posted if anything happens!
Jax has become a big boy this week at preschool. Daddy took the two of them on Wednesday because I had MOPS, and he said Jax walked, actually ran, into the room with no tears. I figured it was a Daddy thing, but on Friday he did the same for me! Success! I guess I should be prepared for regression after baby sister gets here, and also due to the fact that we'll start moving next weekend. Poor baby is going to be overwhelmed. Emerson is getting really excited for the move and is devastated every time I stop by to pick up mail, etc., and we don't get to stay.
Friday after I dropped off the kids at preschool, I went to Ihloff for my hair appointment and then to my pedicure. It was heavenly! It's nice to know that I can look down at my toes at any point in transition and admire the bright red polish... the little things really do make a difference, people. After preschool we had a playdate with an old friend, Kristen, that I've recently reconnected with. We were in an elementary choir together and have run into each other off and on at parks and different places. Her two girls are within months of Emerson and Jax's ages, so it made for a fun time. Her background is personal training, and she developed the PregoFit workout DVD set (click HERE). Way cool.
We decided to lay low this morning instead of going to church somewhere. Getting my makeup on and wearing articles of clothing other than the Phillips baseball t-shirt and velour pants I'm currently sporting just wasn't going to happen. Also the thought of my water breaking on a nice church seat was somewhat of a deterrent.
I'll keep you posted if anything happens!
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Nesting!
I say nesting, but in actuality, it's more like an out-of-body surge of energy has happened to me today. It started in the car around 12:30 today, and I started getting a little goofy singing along to Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, and Mary Poppins. Normally it's a regular occurrence for me to get goofy while singing in the car, but that hasn't happened in a long time. I've just been too tired, people. The energy continued when we got home. I put the kids to bed and watched The Bachelor which I missed last night, then I walked into the kitchen and cleaned it. Entirely. After naptime, the kids and I built no less than 5 or 30 towers of blocks and Legos, complete with the Cinderella cast of characters trapped inside the castle and trying to figure out how to get out. I made dinner as soon as Daddy got home (sauteed shrimp, rice, steamed veggies, rolls), did the dishes/cleaned the entire kitchen afterward, then proceeded to have a lot of fun helping him put the kids to bed. I know it sounds crazy... normally that would always be enjoyable to me, but it's been quite a while since I've felt good enough to enjoy the normal day-to-day grind. Again, I've just been too tired and in pain by the end of the night. The last task of the evening? I used my beloved Shark steam mop and cleaned the kitchen tile. So much fun!
My secret hope in all of this new-found energy is that it's signaling that labor is right around the corner. I've heard that a lot of pregnant women experience this same type of nesting a few days before labor starts. Please, Lord! Let it be so!!! However, I have a hair appointment and pedicure on Friday morning... I would really like to experience a few hours of pampering. So maybe she'll come tomorrow. Or Saturday. Either one is great with me.
My secret hope in all of this new-found energy is that it's signaling that labor is right around the corner. I've heard that a lot of pregnant women experience this same type of nesting a few days before labor starts. Please, Lord! Let it be so!!! However, I have a hair appointment and pedicure on Friday morning... I would really like to experience a few hours of pampering. So maybe she'll come tomorrow. Or Saturday. Either one is great with me.
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
C'mon!
I got checked by my midwife yesterday, and I'm only dilated 1 freakin' centimeter! ONE!!!
Hayden might just decide to go full term on me. I've decided to change my mindset and not think about having her early to avoid mental torment these last few weeks. In fact, tonight as I read Jax his books before bedtime, I really thought about the fact that these are the last few weeks he'll be the baby of the family. Ever. It's interesting because it didn't make me sad at all... I think it's because from the moment he was born, I knew he would have a sibling, and so he hasn't ever really seemed like the true 'baby' of the family. The fact that he'll have been the baby for less than two years is probably part of it, too. :)
I'm totally jealous of my friend Lisa in Houston who is attending Beth Moore's current Bible study. Live. With Beth. In Person. NO FAIR!!!
I've decided I'm not going to watch American Idol this year. I'm just kind of done with it. I know J.Lo and Steven Tyler would probably be entertaining, but to me it's just not the same without Simon. Dude knew what he was talking about 98% of the time. Plus, I've been keeping up with the new season of Bachelor, and I figure one show a week is plenty. Well, other than The Office, it's the only show I watch. Speaking of Office, when is it coming back on? Feels like I haven't seen it in way too long.
Hayden might just decide to go full term on me. I've decided to change my mindset and not think about having her early to avoid mental torment these last few weeks. In fact, tonight as I read Jax his books before bedtime, I really thought about the fact that these are the last few weeks he'll be the baby of the family. Ever. It's interesting because it didn't make me sad at all... I think it's because from the moment he was born, I knew he would have a sibling, and so he hasn't ever really seemed like the true 'baby' of the family. The fact that he'll have been the baby for less than two years is probably part of it, too. :)
I'm totally jealous of my friend Lisa in Houston who is attending Beth Moore's current Bible study. Live. With Beth. In Person. NO FAIR!!!
I've decided I'm not going to watch American Idol this year. I'm just kind of done with it. I know J.Lo and Steven Tyler would probably be entertaining, but to me it's just not the same without Simon. Dude knew what he was talking about 98% of the time. Plus, I've been keeping up with the new season of Bachelor, and I figure one show a week is plenty. Well, other than The Office, it's the only show I watch. Speaking of Office, when is it coming back on? Feels like I haven't seen it in way too long.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Well, poop. The leasing broker called us tonight, and the renters' contract didn't get approved. So now we're back to square one. Darn it! Jason reminded me, however, that everything happens in perfect timing and for His plan, and more than likely we were being protected from potential bad renters, people who couldn't make their payments, etc. I know he's right. I was just really excited about not having to show the house again! :(
Renters, Miss America & Turning 32
Our house got a rental contract yesterday! Yippee! We're waiting to hear when the renters officially want to move in. If they can wait until the first full weekend of February, that'll give our flooring guys time to finish in the new house. If they want to be in by the beginning of February, we'll move all of our stuff into the garage of the new house and crash at someone's house for a week until the wood floors are done. Either way, we're excited! You'd think all of the excitement would spur me to pack more boxes... I've been laying on the couch or the floor most of the day, watching the kids play and reading them books. I feel like I'm splitting in two 'down below,' and that's not exactly a box-packing state of being. Part of me (okay, all of me) secretly hopes Hayden decides to arrive this week or next so that I'll feel good enough to actually be helpful during the move.
I finished watching Miss America a little while ago. Did anyone else watch it this weekend? I was surprised that ABC carried it... for so many years it struggled to even make it to TV, let alone a major network. It's good to see the 90th anniversary was televised and hopefully highly-watched. I'm a big fan of the 'ole pageant. Having proudly competed in Miss OK while I was in college, I have the behind-the-scenes knowledge that makes watching it much more fun. Take for instance the interviews that Brooke Burke was trying to do while the finalists were racing backstage to get changed. I think I would've knocked the girl down and told her to shut up, that I had a swimsuit to get into (complete with butt spray to get the thing to stay in place). You've never seen nudity like you see nudity backstage at a pageant. Toplessness is everywhere, and there's actually a 'boob taper' (ours was a little elderly woman... bless her heart) who helps you duct tape your boobs into upright and 'locked & loaded' position. I'll never forget when Jason and I first started dating, he was looking at some of my Miss OK pictures, and there was an evening gown picture where my 'girls' were particularly large and perky, and he looked at me with questioning eyes, and I simply said, "No, they don't really look like that" and went into detail of the proper technique of boob taping. I think he was scarred for life. Anyway, enough about the nakedness... it was a really cool experience, and I enjoy watching the pageant each year, much to my husband's eye-rolling. He loves to tease me about my pageant days and asks me often what my platform is. He doesn't ever watch Miss America with me, which is perfectly fine. Who really wants their husband viewing great bikini bodies while 36 weeks pregnant?
A couple of things I found odd/interesting this year:
1) The contestant who talked about her wig a little too much. At one point she even addressed 'throwing it on the kitchen table' while hanging out with friends and family. TMI, sweetheart. And don't you know her friends and family LOVE when she does that... "Sis, will you move your wig and pass me the gravy?"
2) The fact that I couldn't place Miss California but knew I had seen her before. I googled her and realized she competed on American Idol Season 8.
3) The contestant whose random little factoids during evening gown highlighted that she was a princess in a remote village in somewhere like Cambodia. What???
Jax is hollering from his crib, so I'm off to rescue the boy. I'll try not to do too many pageant stances or waves the rest of the day.
Oh yes, I almost forgot. Yesterday I turned 32 and it was a fantastic day! Hubby made me breakfast in bed, the kids went to the in-laws' at 1 p.m., and the two of us came back to the house and watched a movie and lounged the rest of the afternoon. That night we went out to eat and back to the in-laws' for cake. It was so much fun! And here's a picture of the darling cake Uncle Trav had made... it was delicious chocolate with raspberry filling.
I finished watching Miss America a little while ago. Did anyone else watch it this weekend? I was surprised that ABC carried it... for so many years it struggled to even make it to TV, let alone a major network. It's good to see the 90th anniversary was televised and hopefully highly-watched. I'm a big fan of the 'ole pageant. Having proudly competed in Miss OK while I was in college, I have the behind-the-scenes knowledge that makes watching it much more fun. Take for instance the interviews that Brooke Burke was trying to do while the finalists were racing backstage to get changed. I think I would've knocked the girl down and told her to shut up, that I had a swimsuit to get into (complete with butt spray to get the thing to stay in place). You've never seen nudity like you see nudity backstage at a pageant. Toplessness is everywhere, and there's actually a 'boob taper' (ours was a little elderly woman... bless her heart) who helps you duct tape your boobs into upright and 'locked & loaded' position. I'll never forget when Jason and I first started dating, he was looking at some of my Miss OK pictures, and there was an evening gown picture where my 'girls' were particularly large and perky, and he looked at me with questioning eyes, and I simply said, "No, they don't really look like that" and went into detail of the proper technique of boob taping. I think he was scarred for life. Anyway, enough about the nakedness... it was a really cool experience, and I enjoy watching the pageant each year, much to my husband's eye-rolling. He loves to tease me about my pageant days and asks me often what my platform is. He doesn't ever watch Miss America with me, which is perfectly fine. Who really wants their husband viewing great bikini bodies while 36 weeks pregnant?
A couple of things I found odd/interesting this year:
1) The contestant who talked about her wig a little too much. At one point she even addressed 'throwing it on the kitchen table' while hanging out with friends and family. TMI, sweetheart. And don't you know her friends and family LOVE when she does that... "Sis, will you move your wig and pass me the gravy?"
2) The fact that I couldn't place Miss California but knew I had seen her before. I googled her and realized she competed on American Idol Season 8.
3) The contestant whose random little factoids during evening gown highlighted that she was a princess in a remote village in somewhere like Cambodia. What???
Jax is hollering from his crib, so I'm off to rescue the boy. I'll try not to do too many pageant stances or waves the rest of the day.
Oh yes, I almost forgot. Yesterday I turned 32 and it was a fantastic day! Hubby made me breakfast in bed, the kids went to the in-laws' at 1 p.m., and the two of us came back to the house and watched a movie and lounged the rest of the afternoon. That night we went out to eat and back to the in-laws' for cake. It was so much fun! And here's a picture of the darling cake Uncle Trav had made... it was delicious chocolate with raspberry filling.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Jax's First Prayer
It's funny that I've never thought to ask Jax if he wanted to pray before. I guess I just figured he wouldn't quite get it. Daddy was on an appointment with one of his agents tonight, so it was just the three of us at the table. I asked Emerson if it would be okay if Jax prayed. She relented, and I said, "Jaxi, do you wanna pray tonight?" He thought for a minute, said, "Ummmm, YES," and then got really excited. What came out next cracked me up:
"God's Good... Love... AMEN!"
He's obviously been listening to Emerson's 'God is Great, God is Good' prayer, but the addition of 'love' in the middle was so sweet.
Also at the table tonight, Emerson picked her nose and said, "That was so brave that I got a boogie out! It was just a cheese-booger!" Such a lady.
BooMama linked to a great post today about the infamous CheckWriter at the grocery store. We've all been in line behind her... this is a good read. And the comments are hilarious, too.
http://suburbanturmoil.blogspot.com/2011/01/open-letter-to-check-writer-at.html#
"God's Good... Love... AMEN!"
He's obviously been listening to Emerson's 'God is Great, God is Good' prayer, but the addition of 'love' in the middle was so sweet.
Also at the table tonight, Emerson picked her nose and said, "That was so brave that I got a boogie out! It was just a cheese-booger!" Such a lady.
BooMama linked to a great post today about the infamous CheckWriter at the grocery store. We've all been in line behind her... this is a good read. And the comments are hilarious, too.
http://suburbanturmoil.blogspot.com/2011/01/open-letter-to-check-writer-at.html#
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Miley's having a boy!
My sister shared the good news yesterday... Avery's gonna have a little brother in May!
Here's the beautiful family over Christmas. Anyone else jealous of my sister's gorgeous, flawless skin without a stitch of makeup?! It's so unfair!!!
Here's the beautiful family over Christmas. Anyone else jealous of my sister's gorgeous, flawless skin without a stitch of makeup?! It's so unfair!!!
Monday, January 10, 2011
Riley & Hayden
Our friends the Bolingers came over last night, and Jason snapped this picture of the babies-to-be. Lorenda is 21 weeks pregnant, and I'm 35 weeks as of Saturday. Riley will be their first, and I can't wait to meet the little man! The four of us all lived on the same floor in a dorm at NSU and have remained friends ever since. Which is saying a lot, considering the shenanigans that went on during our college tenure. Makes me laugh to think back on those days. It also makes me want to keep my children home from college!
House update: the trim throughout the first floor has all been glazed and looks amazing! Our bedroom is painted, the entryway/living/dining wall texture, paint, and glaze are scheduled to be completed this week, and the office and nursery will be finished, too. We ran into our painter at church this morning, and I couldn't help but give him a big hug... he's fantastic. If you or anyone you know is looking for a paint company, use Victory Painting. You won't be sorry.
I'm having a really hard time picking the color for the nursery, and I need to decide by tomorrow. The designer I worked with suggested a light cream to keep the room light, airy, and spa-like, especially since it will be a guest room in 2 years. The only problem is that I totally failed to mention that Hayden's furniture is all going to be cream as well, and the color we chose isn't quite enough of a contrast. So now I'm looking at a huge color sample wheel, pulling my hair out trying to come up with the perfect cream... one that's not too fleshy or too beige or too yellow. Ahhh!!!
I started packing the bag for the hospital tonight. We learned our lesson after Emerson came a little over a month early. It was so much fun getting my 0-3 month plastic bin out and going through the teeny-tiny clothes! I can't believe I'm going to have a newborn soon.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
I made it...
Okay, so I dropped Emerson off first yesterday. She, of course, ran right into class, tickling her teacher's leg on the way in, saying 'tickle, tickle' and yelling greetings to all of her friends. I actually had to call to her to get her to come back and give me hugs and kisses. Then it was off to Jax's room. His teachers are precious older ladies with very calming personalities, so I instantly felt at ease. He was pretty clingy, but when I kneeled down, gave him a hug and kiss, and told him I was leaving but would be coming back to get him, he instantly let out this howling cry, complete with an almost gasping sound, like he couldn't believe I was actually going to leave. I made it out the door, walked to put his bag in his cubby, then the waterworks started. I seriously started crying. An older woman caught me in the hallway and gave me a 'bless your heart... it'll get easier' peptalk, which of course made it worse. I went into the nearest bathroom, pulled myself together, then walked back to the edge of his classroom door to listen. He had already stopped crying.
I spent the next 4 1/2 hours running errands in somewhat of a daze. It was like I wasn't quite sure how to act by myself, not having to keep small children in check. Checking off my to-do list for the day was a breeze, and getting to do it at a leisurely pace was unbelievable. Given that I'm not moving quickly PERIOD at this point in the pregnancy, I was in much less pain because I could stop when I needed to and just rest. I think Hayden has dropped significantly in the last week because I'm feeling some severe and intense pressure down there, almost like the 'ole 'undercarriage' is trying to split apart. Lovely, isn't it? I'm curious to find out at my next checkup if I'm dilated at all. I wouldn't be surprised if I am.
I stopped by the new house first thing this morning (kids stayed with a babysitter) and met a friend-of-a-friend designer so she could help me with paint colors, fabric swatch choices for drapes, etc. So helpful!!! Worth every dime and really helped me narrow my ideas to create a beautiful flow from room to room. One of the biggest challenges in my brain is how to combine Jason's love of old-world style with my recent discovery and love of softer hues mixed in with more contemporary and classic fabrics and pops of color. I'm going to run get some paint pints later this afternoon after naptime, and hopefully the hubby will like what I've narrowed down to! This is the fun part!
Heading to Cheesecake Factory tonight with my MOPS table from last semester. Can't wait for some girly conversation and yummy food.
I spent the next 4 1/2 hours running errands in somewhat of a daze. It was like I wasn't quite sure how to act by myself, not having to keep small children in check. Checking off my to-do list for the day was a breeze, and getting to do it at a leisurely pace was unbelievable. Given that I'm not moving quickly PERIOD at this point in the pregnancy, I was in much less pain because I could stop when I needed to and just rest. I think Hayden has dropped significantly in the last week because I'm feeling some severe and intense pressure down there, almost like the 'ole 'undercarriage' is trying to split apart. Lovely, isn't it? I'm curious to find out at my next checkup if I'm dilated at all. I wouldn't be surprised if I am.
I stopped by the new house first thing this morning (kids stayed with a babysitter) and met a friend-of-a-friend designer so she could help me with paint colors, fabric swatch choices for drapes, etc. So helpful!!! Worth every dime and really helped me narrow my ideas to create a beautiful flow from room to room. One of the biggest challenges in my brain is how to combine Jason's love of old-world style with my recent discovery and love of softer hues mixed in with more contemporary and classic fabrics and pops of color. I'm going to run get some paint pints later this afternoon after naptime, and hopefully the hubby will like what I've narrowed down to! This is the fun part!
Heading to Cheesecake Factory tonight with my MOPS table from last semester. Can't wait for some girly conversation and yummy food.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Jax's Big Day
I'm having a hard time this morning... my baby is going to pre-school with his sister! I'm praying I don't lose it when I walk away from dropping him off. I know he's going to be fine, it's just a big milestone. Emerson started her preschool class right before she was two, but she's a little more independent than he is. I keep reminding myself that it's only two days a week, 5 hours each day, and that it'll be good for both of us. Plus, I technically need to be working for Daddy one of those days, and the other I'll be running errands, grocery shopping, and getting things done at the house. And when Hayden gets here, she will get Mommy's undivided attention for those two days. So it's a blessing that his class had an opening mid-year.
It's just hard looking at that little backpack and lunchbox. They're so cute. Plus Daddy's in Wisconsin right now doing training for his teams there, so I'm missing him.
Hormones, be gone!
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