I'm Dreading...

...taking Ben across the country.  Next week we leave on a plane for North Carolina and Virginia to see family.  I am frightened of that flight and I should probably start praying for sympathetic passengers now.  And maybe invest in some ear plugs.  We didn't buy him a seat (cuz we're cheap like that) so he'll be on our laps the entire time.  That would be just fine if he actually stayed on our laps.  However, if it is anything like church, he will definitely NOT stay there and what's worse, he will have no where to go.  I can hear the kicking and screaming now.  I'm really hoping that he loves looking out the window.  I plan on bringing the biggest carry on bag that the airport will allow packed full of diapers, snacks, and toys.  But I don't think it will be enough.  Ben is more of a people watcher and he doesn't like to be confined.  His favorite thing to do is to take something out and drop it on the floor--a no-no on a plane.
If by chance we do make it in one piece to the other side of the country, it will be freezing cold and he's not fond of hats, jackets, and I'm guessing mittens will come right off as well.  Plus, we'll be entirely with family he's never seen before.  And it's the in-laws.  Besides my love for visiting the snow, I'm not exactly looking forward to this trip.

Belly Update

Here is a belly picture at 25 weeks.  I feel huge knowing that I still have 15 weeks to go.  I might even have to buy new, larger clothes before it's over.  How depressing is that?!

Christmas 2010

This Christmas we stayed home.  Thankfully, Ben doesn't yet understand Christmas and blissfully slept until almost 8am.  He's starting to get the idea of how to unwrap gifts, but gets bored with it way before he's done.  Plus, the wrapping paper is much more exciting than what is inside.  Little kids really would be happy with just paper and boxes.  I am so glad that we only got him one thing from us and one thing from santa.  He still received plenty of toys that are now over taking our living room.  I need to find a home for them in his room still.  Here are some cute pictures of him and daddy opening gifts.  I was the one behind the camera, so I don't have any of me.  Aww, shucks.  :)  Alex did get me some cute nursing pjs for christmas though...



I think Alex is more excited about the toy than he is...



I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!

 

I am blogger-challenged...

How do I put more than 1 picture in my header?  I have tried to google such a thing, but all of this talk about html codes really throws me for a loop.  Can anyone explain it to me in simple terms???

Third Trimester Already??

So I went for my monthly OB check-up today and the dr told me I was starting the 3rd trimester.  And what to do if I start having contractions...WHOA, back up.  Am I really that far along??  It seems a little early to be considered in the 3rd trimester.  It makes it sound so much sooner than it is.  Time seems to be flying by with a little one already in our family to occupy my time.  I guess if she comes too soon, she'll still be surrounded by blue!  I guess I should pre-register at the hospital here soon, just in case. 

She is doing well in there though.  Heartbeat is still around 150 and I'm measuring right on schedule.  She kicks everyday, but I can't wait to see something protrude from my belly.  I can't wait to meet her!

Freestone Park

We went to this awesome park across town a few weeks back that I almost forgot to mention.  It had some cute carnival rides and a little train.  Ben LOVED the carousel and the train.  He just didn't appreciate having to wait for everyone else to get on.  It's amazing how simple some of life's joys are.  It's fun to show him new things and to watch him learn.  Here are a few pictures from our trip!

I know he doesn't look super excited, but trust me, he was all smiles once we started moving. 

Oh the things I never thought I'd say...

"Don't eat the dustpan!"
"Take that plunger out of your mouth"
"Please don't lick the garbage can"

Notice a pattern?  He still puts everything in his mouth.  When will he grow out of this?