Meal time is one of Preston's favorite times. I think we are going to be in big trouble with having 3 boys. Saying that Preston loves to eat is an understatement. Carter always loved cheerios but he would eat them one at a time and even take like 5 bites out of one cheerio. Preston, on the other hand, eats cheerios by the handfuls.
Preston has also learned how to blow strawberries and especially loves to do it when he is eating. It is funny the first few times he does it but it is turning out to be a huge mess. After a meal, he will have splatters of food all over him, his tray and me. He thinks it's the funniest thing though. And I must admit, he is pretty darn cute while he is doing it!
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
Mother's Day 2009
Every year John plans Mother's Day for his mom, my mom and myself. He manages to keep all of the details a surprise until the day of. This year we went to the Warick Melrose Hotel in Dallas. It was beautiful. The hotel was absolutely beautiful and the brunch was amazing. They had a kids buffet with pasta, peanut butter and jelly and chicken fingers. However, Carter would rather eat shrimp and crab! I don't think he even touched the kids food.
Carter was such a big boy. He was so good the whole time! In his words he is "the best Carter in the world!" I couldn't agree more!
We are very fortunate to have both John's parents live here as well as my parents. It is so enjoyable to spend such a special day with both of our moms.
It is so nice to get to spend Mother's Day with my mom every year! She is my best friend!
The Grandmothers loved the presents that Carter made for them. I let Carter pick what he wanted to get them this year. We were driving and I asked him what he wanted to get for his Grandma and his MiMi and he thought for a minute and said "a horse puzzle." It actually took me a little bit to figure out what he was saying because it was so random. However, I obliged and I drew a horse on a piece of foam craft paper and let him paint. I let him choose the colors and everything. I then cut the horse into a puzzle. He was so proud and the Grandmothers loved it. We also made a flower with hand prints of both boys which turned out great too.
Carter was such a big boy. He was so good the whole time! In his words he is "the best Carter in the world!" I couldn't agree more!
We are very fortunate to have both John's parents live here as well as my parents. It is so enjoyable to spend such a special day with both of our moms.
It is so nice to get to spend Mother's Day with my mom every year! She is my best friend!
The Grandmothers loved the presents that Carter made for them. I let Carter pick what he wanted to get them this year. We were driving and I asked him what he wanted to get for his Grandma and his MiMi and he thought for a minute and said "a horse puzzle." It actually took me a little bit to figure out what he was saying because it was so random. However, I obliged and I drew a horse on a piece of foam craft paper and let him paint. I let him choose the colors and everything. I then cut the horse into a puzzle. He was so proud and the Grandmothers loved it. We also made a flower with hand prints of both boys which turned out great too.
Friday, May 8, 2009
Rude Comments
It cracks me up at the comments people make to pregnant women. I was on the receiving end of countless rude comments while pregnant with Preston.
"Are you sure there aren't twins in there?"
"Do you really think you are going to make it to your due date?"
and they go on and on...
Well, at 20 weeks they have already started. While checking out at Target the other day the cashier asked how far along I am and when I told her 20 weeks, her reaction was, "Wow, you're going to be huge!"
Really?!? Is it really necessary to make such comments??? This is what happens when a 4'11" woman has a baby, especially big babies!!
I have also heard many many comments on having kids 13 months apart.
"How did that happen?"
"Have you figured out what causes that?"
and the best one..."You know they make pills for that."
No, we did not plan on having kids so close in age but that was what God had planned for us. We are extremely blessed and so excited to have three boys that will grow up close in age. I just know they will all be the best of friends.
"Are you sure there aren't twins in there?"
"Do you really think you are going to make it to your due date?"
and they go on and on...
Well, at 20 weeks they have already started. While checking out at Target the other day the cashier asked how far along I am and when I told her 20 weeks, her reaction was, "Wow, you're going to be huge!"
Really?!? Is it really necessary to make such comments??? This is what happens when a 4'11" woman has a baby, especially big babies!!
I have also heard many many comments on having kids 13 months apart.
"How did that happen?"
"Have you figured out what causes that?"
and the best one..."You know they make pills for that."
No, we did not plan on having kids so close in age but that was what God had planned for us. We are extremely blessed and so excited to have three boys that will grow up close in age. I just know they will all be the best of friends.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
My New Adventure
I have decided to undertake a new adventure that I have been dreaming about for a long time. I have always had a passion for photography and treasure all of the moments I have captured from high school, college, my family, and especially my kids. I have finally decided that I could probably be pretty good at it and even make some money.
Two weeks ago I bought my first professional digital SLR camera. I got a Canon EOS 30D and so far I'm loving it!! I have yet to figure out how to actually work all of the settings but will hopefully get it down soon. I am reading the manual as well as another book I bought specifically about this camera. I am also planning to take a few classes through Collin County Community College's Continuing Education programs. I took one of their classes earlier this year for a basic point and shoot camera and enjoyed it.
I have been extremely blessed in the fact that one of my good friends, who is a photographer, has taken me under her wing. Sharon with Brannick Photography is a great photographer and has taken all of our family's pictures since Preston was born. I will be forever grateful for all she is helping me with.
Two weeks ago I bought my first professional digital SLR camera. I got a Canon EOS 30D and so far I'm loving it!! I have yet to figure out how to actually work all of the settings but will hopefully get it down soon. I am reading the manual as well as another book I bought specifically about this camera. I am also planning to take a few classes through Collin County Community College's Continuing Education programs. I took one of their classes earlier this year for a basic point and shoot camera and enjoyed it.
I have been extremely blessed in the fact that one of my good friends, who is a photographer, has taken me under her wing. Sharon with Brannick Photography is a great photographer and has taken all of our family's pictures since Preston was born. I will be forever grateful for all she is helping me with.
Also, Ken Birdsell, with The Image After, as been an awesome help. He has been in the photography business for a long time and is full of knowledge. I know with Sharon and Ken's help I will be sucsessfull!
John has been such a great supporting husband in this journey. He is so encouraging and is just as excited about it as I am. He motivates me to learn all I can and is truly my number one supporter. I couldn't ask for a better husband!!
I am very nervous as I have never started anything like this and it can be very overwhelming. I am starting a separate blog just for my photography. I will hopefully start posting to it soon as I am learning and getting things off the ground.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Pregnancy Bumps
Along with finding out we are having another boy last week, they also found that Baby has an Isolated Choroid Plexus Cyst. It isn't uncommon to have and it should clear up on its own. I spoke to my pediatrician about it and he agreed that it isn't really anything to worry about as long as it resolves itself before birth. He said that it doesn't effect his brain development at all and if it doesn't go away before birth he will refer me to a neurosurgeon to follow it. I am scheduled to have another sono in 7 more weeks to check the status. I am confident that it isn't anything to worry about but will be relieved to see it gone!
I have also started having contractions constantly. I went to the doctor yesterday to check on it and everything looks great. He doesn't know why I am having so many so early. He gave me a medication that is supposed to calm my uterus and hopefully stop them or at least make them livable. Right now they are very painful. Fortunately, they aren't causing anything to change. It worries me though. I don't want to have another preemie! I am trying to take it as easy as possible while having a three year old and a nine month old.
I have also started having contractions constantly. I went to the doctor yesterday to check on it and everything looks great. He doesn't know why I am having so many so early. He gave me a medication that is supposed to calm my uterus and hopefully stop them or at least make them livable. Right now they are very painful. Fortunately, they aren't causing anything to change. It worries me though. I don't want to have another preemie! I am trying to take it as easy as possible while having a three year old and a nine month old.
It's A Boy!
We confirmed last week that we are having our third boy! We are very excited to add another boy to the mix especially since they will all be so close in age. As of right now, we are going to move Preston into Carter's room and Baby will take over the nursery. It should be interesting considering how light of a sleeper Preston is. I can't even go into Preston's room to check on him without waking him up. I am hoping he will get used to the change fairly quickly.
Baby's Boy Parts :)
Baby's Profile
He haven't chosen a name yet. I have had a girl's name picked out since I was little and wouldn't you know it, I would never get that little girl. We have been having a difficult time coming up with boy names. We have it narrowed down but haven't finalized it yet. Carter is dead set on naming him Emerson. We still don't know where he came up with that name but I don't think we are naming him that.
Carter is very aware of the baby and hugs and kisses my belly almost everyday. He has already added him to his nightly prayers. It is very sweet. All Preston knows is that my belly is getting big and his legs barely fit around my growing belly! :)
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Playing at the Park
We have had the best weather this week. I wish it could be like this all year long!! After dinner on Wednesday evening we went for a walk to our neighborhood park.
He doesn't go anywhere without his shades!! When we got back home he asked to put his sunglasses back in the car so they were there when he left the house next time.
He doesn't go anywhere without his shades!! When we got back home he asked to put his sunglasses back in the car so they were there when he left the house next time.
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