Whoa...That's so cool Mommy!

So Brooklynn is becoming more and more vocal every day. I feel like she has been talking for so long now but it's all really starting to come together. She is also a very curious little girl. She walks around all day asking, "What's that mommy?" and point to something that she isn't quite sure what it is (or she may know what it is and just feels like asking anyway). So yesterday when she asked about something (I can't remember exactly what it was) and I responded with the answer, she very seriously replied, "Whoa, that's so cool mommy!" I busted out laughing. It was so funny to me! And now, every time she asks about something and we tell her the answer she responds with how cool it is. Where do they get this stuff from... I love it! Every day I feel like something new and totally random comes out of her mouth! It makes me so very thankful that I am home with her to experience it.

Happy Friday!

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My girl is starting young! She has had a camera in her face for as long as she's been alive. I'm sure she'll be teaching me a thing or two before too much longer! LOVE HER!

27 Weeks

Today starts my last week of the 2nd trimester. I am feeling really good considering I'm 27 weeks pregnant and I am constantly chasing a 2 year old. The 20lbs (YES 20!) that I have put on tend to bother me most at night when my hips and legs ache, but hey, thats part of it, right?! Nolan is very active (as you can tell from my last post) and is growing on schedule. Something to look forward to -- next Wednesday's doctor's appointment. I will meet the final doctor in my practice. I am a little nervous just because I have been told her will be the least on board with my decision to try to for a vbac. But, knowing this, will have me better prepared for his doom and gloom. Also, I will have my 1 hour glucola test...YUCK! Oh well...Here's to a good 27th week and end to great 2nd trimester.

10 kicks in 2 hours - HA!

Every time I go to the doctor I am asked about Nolan's movement. They nicely remind me that I should be feeling approximately 10 kicks/movements in a 2 hour period. This always makes me giggle a little. Here's why -

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This boy moves ALL the time! This goes on all day...and all night.

Already Behind...

So far, I'm not doing such a good job keeping up. Hopefully, with some time, I will get on a better routine at updating and doing so as events occur rather than letting time pass and having to do a lot of backtracking.

Since my last posts, we have had a lot going on... we had a family visit from Grammy, aunt Ashleigh, cousin Ethan, and cousin Robby. We had our 13 weeks check up at with Dr. Richardson. And then, this past weekend, we went to Hilton Head, where the big kids got to play at the Heritage Golf Tournament and the little ones got some quality time with Grammy. Also, Ethan got baptised in Waycross.

I did get some pictures of the cousins together but wasn't so good at getting ANY pictures this weekend. I used to have my camera flashing constantly and I lately, I have gotten sort of slack with it. I need to step it up!!

COUSINS:

BABY #2 - 12 weeks and 5 days:



MOMMY'S BELLY 14 weeks:

So...Let's get caught up

The biggest news right now is that we are adding an addition to our family! Baby Rio #2 is expected to arrive sometime in October. Our due date is October 13, 2010. Just in time to spoil his/her aunt E's big 21st birthday!! :) We are all very excited -- Well maybe Brooklynn isn't too excited YET. I'm pretty sure she doesn't have a clue what we are talking about, but every time we ask her if she is excited to be a big sister, she adamently says "NO!" However, the child is obsessed with babies. Whether it's a picture on the computer or a baby on tv, she says "AW - HOLD" So, I am convinced that once she sees the baby and understands that it is forever her's to hold, she will be excited! I guess we'll see soon enough.

So far this pregnancy has been easier on me than the first. I haven't been sick - a little nauseous here and there - but nothing major. I have enjoyed being able to stay home this time around. It does make things easier. But, keeping up with an energetic toddler all day is enough to make me ready for bed about 8 or 9. Much to Matt's liking, I have managed to still cook dinner most nights, whereas last time, that was definitely a no-go because I was so sick. So let's say our prayers and keep our fingers crossed that this pregnancy goes smoothly from now until the end!

Those beautiful two pink lines we had been waiting to see!!


Here are the first 2 pictures of Baby #2 -- 9 weeks