Normally when we ask Emerson to say the prayer at dinner, we get a rousing rendition of either "Jesus Loves Me," "God our Father," or "Jesus Loves the Yittle Children." Tonight, however, was a special treat:
Dear God,
Thank you for the food. Food makes us feel better. We hope you feel better.
Ever after,
Amen.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Monday, July 26, 2010
Too much fun with Uncle Trav
On Saturday, Emerson got the surprise of her life. Uncle Travis, along with his friend and her little girl, picked Emerson up at 11 and took her to Incredible Pizza. Here's the before shot as she prepares her best silly face:
After a couple of hours at Incredible Pizza, they took the girls to the Disney Store in the mall. Emerson has never been there, so Travis said she was a little overwhelmed. Uncle Trav let her pick out a gift, and she chose the Cinderella figurine set. I figure I should have her watch Cinderella this week so she can understand what she's playing with! Here's the after shot (FYI, I've never been able to carry Emerson in from the car without her waking up, so you KNOW the girl was tired):
Uncle Trav, thank you for making our girl feel like a princess for the day. She adores you!
After a couple of hours at Incredible Pizza, they took the girls to the Disney Store in the mall. Emerson has never been there, so Travis said she was a little overwhelmed. Uncle Trav let her pick out a gift, and she chose the Cinderella figurine set. I figure I should have her watch Cinderella this week so she can understand what she's playing with! Here's the after shot (FYI, I've never been able to carry Emerson in from the car without her waking up, so you KNOW the girl was tired):
Uncle Trav, thank you for making our girl feel like a princess for the day. She adores you!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Unwelcome Pregnancy Symptom
This post is going to be gross, so just get ready.
Has anyone else experienced excess saliva during pregnancy? I remember reading about it during one of my other pregnancies but never experienced it until this one. Holy cow, am I dealing with excess saliva. 'Excess' is putting it lightly. I've had to resort to a spit cup. Like an old cowboy deals with excess Skoal. Friends, the amount of saliva that I'm producing is quite incredible. A few days back I decided to let the spit cup accumulate throughout the day because I was curious to see just how much I was spitting. I was working on 3/4 cup by the end of the day. I even forced the hubby to hold the cup so he could see how much it weighed. Yeah, those are the kinds of things we do.
One of the most unpleasant side effects? Accidentally drooling on my children. Just last week I was walking down the hall with Emerson and needed to spit but wasn't quite to the bathroom. She asked me a question and I opened my mouth to answer her and totally drooled down her arm. She looked up and said, "Mommy, I'm a yittle wet!"
I was forced to introduce my friend Lisa to the spit cup on Skype this weekend. I mean, I HAD to! We were on there for close to half an hour, and there was no way I was going to make it without one. She was totally grossed out but laughed her butt off everytime the spit cup made an appearance. It became quite hilarious.
Another issue? Driving. Approximately every 2-3 miles I'm forced to stick my head out the window and let loose. Which sounds all easy, right? Unlike a 'normal' car window spit which contains another substance that is produced in the nose (I told you this would be gross), loose saliva being expelled while driving doesn't quite stick together too well. So Emerson's window is currently a little streaky. We're going to try to hit the car wash later today.
So that's all I've got for now. Hopefully you'll come back and read this blog again. But I don't blame you if you don't. :)
Has anyone else experienced excess saliva during pregnancy? I remember reading about it during one of my other pregnancies but never experienced it until this one. Holy cow, am I dealing with excess saliva. 'Excess' is putting it lightly. I've had to resort to a spit cup. Like an old cowboy deals with excess Skoal. Friends, the amount of saliva that I'm producing is quite incredible. A few days back I decided to let the spit cup accumulate throughout the day because I was curious to see just how much I was spitting. I was working on 3/4 cup by the end of the day. I even forced the hubby to hold the cup so he could see how much it weighed. Yeah, those are the kinds of things we do.
One of the most unpleasant side effects? Accidentally drooling on my children. Just last week I was walking down the hall with Emerson and needed to spit but wasn't quite to the bathroom. She asked me a question and I opened my mouth to answer her and totally drooled down her arm. She looked up and said, "Mommy, I'm a yittle wet!"
I was forced to introduce my friend Lisa to the spit cup on Skype this weekend. I mean, I HAD to! We were on there for close to half an hour, and there was no way I was going to make it without one. She was totally grossed out but laughed her butt off everytime the spit cup made an appearance. It became quite hilarious.
Another issue? Driving. Approximately every 2-3 miles I'm forced to stick my head out the window and let loose. Which sounds all easy, right? Unlike a 'normal' car window spit which contains another substance that is produced in the nose (I told you this would be gross), loose saliva being expelled while driving doesn't quite stick together too well. So Emerson's window is currently a little streaky. We're going to try to hit the car wash later today.
So that's all I've got for now. Hopefully you'll come back and read this blog again. But I don't blame you if you don't. :)
Friday, July 16, 2010
O Friday Night, How I Love You So
A few of the many reasons why:
1) Obviously, the beginning to the weekend
2) Hearing the back door open and the kiddos scream "DADDY!"
3) Daddy with take-out in tow
4) Putting the kids to bed and looking at Daddy with a relieved expression and then laughing
5) Currently, watching the British Open on the couch with Daddy
6) Well, technically, Daddy watching the British Open with Momma occasionally looking up from her computer to wish ill will on Tiger's shots
7) Knowing that in the morning I don't have to face the day with the kids alone while feeling yucky
Not much planned this weekend. Maybe a visit to see Uncle Trav tomorrow and Momma getting a quick stop at The Heart of Tulsa or the Children's Orchard Fall Sale.
Y'all have a fantastic weekend & enjoy the precious people you love!
1) Obviously, the beginning to the weekend
2) Hearing the back door open and the kiddos scream "DADDY!"
3) Daddy with take-out in tow
4) Putting the kids to bed and looking at Daddy with a relieved expression and then laughing
5) Currently, watching the British Open on the couch with Daddy
6) Well, technically, Daddy watching the British Open with Momma occasionally looking up from her computer to wish ill will on Tiger's shots
7) Knowing that in the morning I don't have to face the day with the kids alone while feeling yucky
Not much planned this weekend. Maybe a visit to see Uncle Trav tomorrow and Momma getting a quick stop at The Heart of Tulsa or the Children's Orchard Fall Sale.
Y'all have a fantastic weekend & enjoy the precious people you love!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Baby Update
We went to our first baby appointment on Thursday and the little bean is growing! Right about an inch now. It was so good to see my midwife Kim again. It had been way too long. She's one of the coolest people I know and darn good at delivering babies.
My official due date is February 14, 2011. Sweet little Valentine... awww! The exciting thing about this delivery is that Kim has agreed to let me go full-term this time. Because Jax was so big (9 lb, 5 oz at birth), she went ahead and broke my water at 38 weeks, but this time I really want to experience going into actual labor on my own. So what if this one's an 11-pounder??? I'm the type that thinks nature knows best and things will happen like they should. So now that I've made these plans, watch my water break a month early like it did with Emerson. I'd be so hacked!
I've already started wearing my maternity clothes, and I'm only 9 weeks. I really detest how my body looks at this stage because all of the leftover belly is being pushed out, and it's not cute and round yet. I'm wondering if I'll know the sex of the baby based on how my belly grows. With Emerson it was egg-shaped and oval, and I definitely gained weight all over. With Jax I looked like I had a huge basketball protruding from my abdomen, and I didn't gain all over quite as much.
My guess at this stage is girl. Emerson also seems to think there's a sister in there. Anybody else have a guess???
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Miss New Zealand
A week ago Tuesday, a few friends and I celebrated a going-away dinner for our friend Heidi. On July 1st, she and her little family boarded a plane for Auckland, New Zealand. Twenty-three hours later, they arrived. Mind you, she has a 3-yr-old and an infant. Her husband is doing an internship there for his medical training in orthopedic surgery. After 6 months in New Zealand and 6 months in Florida, they'll be deciding where to move so he can join a practice. I'm hoping for somewhere really close. I miss my friend. :(
My lovely friends: (front 5 - Amy, Kara, Heidi, me, Tedra... back 2 - Jerri Lynn & Leslie)
My lovely friends: (front 5 - Amy, Kara, Heidi, me, Tedra... back 2 - Jerri Lynn & Leslie)
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