Nothing exciting going on here. VBS ended last night with a performance at the church and a hot dog picnic. The preschoolers did a great job of singing on stage. It was an exhausting week, but I'm so glad I participated. Still not ever going to teach little ones though:)
Lofton FINALLY felt Reese move Tuesday after lunch, and as I was reading this morning in my pregnancy journal about what Reese is up to this 25th week, I realized why Lofton could feel him. Baby Reese is huge! So much bigger than I thought. I swear when last I read he was seven inches (on average) long. Clearly he has undergone a growth spurt. He is now approximately 13 inches long.* I am rapidly running out of room!
* If you would like to know how big 13 inches is in comparison to your stomach, you can take a sheet of computer paper (11 inches long) and hold it up to your stomach. Or you could use a ruler but I didn't have one of those handy.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
A birthday and the first day of VBS
Happy Birthday Marene!
Lofton and I had a busy weekend of traveling. John Henry got married in B'Ham Saturday night. The wedding was a blast and Lofton got to spend time with a lot of his old Sig Ep friends. Unfortunately, we had to drive back around midnight so that Lofton could do the paper route Sunday morning. Have I mentioned how much I love the paper route?
Sunday, we spent a glorious day in Goodwater with our favorite birthday lady. Thanks for the extra pound cake Marene. Baby Reese loved it!
This week I'm helping Wendy teach vacation bible school at church. After one day, I can tell you that I am MORE than thankful I teach third graders and not Pre-K. Fourteen four year olds will wear you out in a heartbeat. I had to use my teacher voice very early and even put someone in timeout!
Baby Reese and I are now resting our feet and watching Baby Einstein with the only four year old we always love, Will. Baby Einstein is supposed to be highly educational for youngsters. Do you think Reese can absorb knowledge in-utero?
I am growing by the day, but (sorry Cassie) I will NOT post another picture until July.
Lofton and I had a busy weekend of traveling. John Henry got married in B'Ham Saturday night. The wedding was a blast and Lofton got to spend time with a lot of his old Sig Ep friends. Unfortunately, we had to drive back around midnight so that Lofton could do the paper route Sunday morning. Have I mentioned how much I love the paper route?
Sunday, we spent a glorious day in Goodwater with our favorite birthday lady. Thanks for the extra pound cake Marene. Baby Reese loved it!
This week I'm helping Wendy teach vacation bible school at church. After one day, I can tell you that I am MORE than thankful I teach third graders and not Pre-K. Fourteen four year olds will wear you out in a heartbeat. I had to use my teacher voice very early and even put someone in timeout!
Baby Reese and I are now resting our feet and watching Baby Einstein with the only four year old we always love, Will. Baby Einstein is supposed to be highly educational for youngsters. Do you think Reese can absorb knowledge in-utero?
I am growing by the day, but (sorry Cassie) I will NOT post another picture until July.
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Happy (kind of) Father's Day, Lofton!
Happy Father's Day, Lofton. Even though Reese isn't here yet, he already loves you so much. No you don't lug him around in your belly, and no your body isn't undergoing some strange metamorphis, BUT you do take fabulous care of his mom!
Here are the top ten reasons why you are the best soon-to-be daddy ever:
1. When I was sick for FOUR months, you let me eat whatever I wanted and you never complained that I didn't cook. I'm soory that all the pizza and Wendy's has made you sick.
2. When I did cook, you did all the dirty dishes so I didn't have to look at them or smell them.
3. You pump my gas and clean the bathrooms so I don't have to smell the fumes from the bleach or gasoline.
4. You rub my back and my feet after I've been standing up all day.
5. Even when you are really comfortable lying on the couch, you get up so I can sit there and stretch out. Vice versa, if you are in the chair and I want to sit there.
6. You go to every doctor's appointment with me. You even ask Dr. Alverson silly questions, for example, "Can we have travel restrictions yet?"
7. You got a paper route.
8. You took me to Sam's last night in a rainstorm to buy a cheesecake sampler because I REALLY wanted some cheesecake.
9. You tell me I'm beautiful everyday, even though last week I lost my belly button and my stomach is huge.
10. You talk to Reese at night (while you rub my belly) and tell him how much you love him.
I am so blessed to be on this exciting new journey with you.
Here are the top ten reasons why you are the best soon-to-be daddy ever:
1. When I was sick for FOUR months, you let me eat whatever I wanted and you never complained that I didn't cook. I'm soory that all the pizza and Wendy's has made you sick.
2. When I did cook, you did all the dirty dishes so I didn't have to look at them or smell them.
3. You pump my gas and clean the bathrooms so I don't have to smell the fumes from the bleach or gasoline.
4. You rub my back and my feet after I've been standing up all day.
5. Even when you are really comfortable lying on the couch, you get up so I can sit there and stretch out. Vice versa, if you are in the chair and I want to sit there.
6. You go to every doctor's appointment with me. You even ask Dr. Alverson silly questions, for example, "Can we have travel restrictions yet?"
7. You got a paper route.
8. You took me to Sam's last night in a rainstorm to buy a cheesecake sampler because I REALLY wanted some cheesecake.
9. You tell me I'm beautiful everyday, even though last week I lost my belly button and my stomach is huge.
10. You talk to Reese at night (while you rub my belly) and tell him how much you love him.
I am so blessed to be on this exciting new journey with you.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Wednesday, June 4, 2008
Appointment
Not much news.
I had my 22 week check-up this morning. It went well and was very non-eventful. Reese's heart rate was still at 143, and I'm doing well also. I've been losing my breath fairly frequently lately and so Dr. Alverson tested my iron levels to make sure I didn't have an iron deficiency. He had to prick my finger (which really hurt), but no iron deficiency. Just a growing baby boy squishing my lungs. Dr. Alverson said I should enjoy my summer off, sit in the AC, and rest.
I go back on the 30th of June for my glucose test and some blood work. I am NOT excited about that at all.
I had my 22 week check-up this morning. It went well and was very non-eventful. Reese's heart rate was still at 143, and I'm doing well also. I've been losing my breath fairly frequently lately and so Dr. Alverson tested my iron levels to make sure I didn't have an iron deficiency. He had to prick my finger (which really hurt), but no iron deficiency. Just a growing baby boy squishing my lungs. Dr. Alverson said I should enjoy my summer off, sit in the AC, and rest.
I go back on the 30th of June for my glucose test and some blood work. I am NOT excited about that at all.
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
I got my chair!
I have wanted an upholstered glider for YEARS. When Pottery Barn Kids started making them, I decided it was a "must have" on my baby list. The Pottery Barn chair doesn't fit in our budget, but lots of other people make them too. Mom and I went shopping this weekend at Goree's in Opelika and I found it. It won't be here for three weeks or so because they have to order it and do custom fabric but I am so excited to rock Reese in it. It's the perfect size and covered in a apple green chenille fabric. I also got the ottoman. Obviously, I'm going to need to put my feet up.
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