G.R.O.W.: March 2009

Monday, March 16, 2009

36 week shots!

We had our 36 week apt. and found that the baby is head down (she gave us a scare because the doctor found her heartbeat fairly high on my abdomen). The doctor was sure she was turned the wrong way, but a quick U/S showed she IS head down. Also found out that I'm 1.5 cm dilated...but the head is still not really all that low. Everything looked good though, so hopefully all will continue well and we'll have a baby in 3-4 weeks!!! I'm beginning to get the nursery together...it's half office and half nursery, but it's working.

Jacob moved into his car bed - for the second time. He decided this time he was ready to give his crib to Emma and that he'd use his car bed. I pray it goes well...I need my sleep!!! This morning he was talking and awake, but stayed in his bed...so that was a positive move in the right direction. He's also decided that using the potty on occasion is a good thing!

Ethan is excited at the pink things coming into the house. He keeps saying, "aah. So cute!"

Boy! I look thrilled. It was late and I quickly decided to take these pictures so I didn't forget and pass the 36 week mark.

I'm certainly bigger...but that bump still looks high to me! Drop baby, drop!!

My fellow prego friend Heather and I both getting our toes done. I always think I need something pretty to look at while I'm pushing!!! Aaah! It felt SOOO great. Too bad I can't do this every week!

My little E excited that his brother is asleep and not getting out of his bed!

Jacob fast asleep in his car bed! :) He was very good last night.

Thursday, March 5, 2009

Ethan's birthday!

Ethan's birthday was a stressful day for mom. I was sure I wouldn't be able to make a Lightning McQueen cake for my little boy and that's all he really wanted. (Not that he'll eat it...he doesn't like cake or frosting). Ethan and I went shopping for frosting and cakes and came home way too late in the day to start making a cake. I didn't even get it in the oven until after 3pm (and you're supposed to cool the cake completely)! LOL The Chocolate cake literally fell into three pieces when I took it out of the pan. UGH! I was sure I'd failed at that point - just ask Tim...he had to console me, assuring me that Ethan is only four and he'd get over it. At 5pm I started this process...it took me an hour and I really should have given myself more time to do a cake and fix dinner. However, birthday dinner for Ethan consisted of shrimp and Honey Nut Cheerios. (Interesting combination...he did end up eating some noodles and plain cake left over from the car).
I can't believe my little E is already 4! I never dreamed four years could go by so incredibly fast! His smiles, his humor, his love and his voice are some of the most precious things I get to enjoy as his mommy. As I put him to bed on his birthday, he said, "mom...the day went too fast. I got up, I played and back to bed." The hand motions during this conversation were the best. He's so cute...mostly I think he was just sad to see his birthday end. But before I know it, we'll be celebrating his 5th birthday.

the beginnings of the car...three pieces cut to the shape of a car....

LOTS of frosting "glue"...

Painting the windows and wheels...I also added a spoiler with toothpicks....

starting to take shape... I used oreos for wheels and yellow sprinkles for #95

about this time...Ethan came in from playing and with a huge smile said, "mom, you're doing a great job!" I broke into tears and hugged him. He had to ask, "are you happy mom?" He'd seen me cry several times this day trying to deal with the stress I caused myself, trying to be a good mom who could make a cake!!! Thank GOD for Ethan loving the cake and being an encouragement!

I had to take pictures soon after it was made...the spoiler was falling off already once frosting was added and I was afraid after dinner the whole thing may have collapsed!