37 Weeks

Sheesh, I haven't posted lately...I've been in a funk in general.  It's weird to think that being home for the summer and having nothing to do makes it hard to get things done.  I do much better when I'm on a schedule.  I think it's one of the reasons it would be hard for me to be a stay-at-home mom.  I realize it's a hard job and it's just not for me.  

I love that Chad and I are both teachers and we get to stay home together all summer, but it does make for some long days sometimes...especially being pregnant and with hot weather.  The rain has been crazy lately and we haven't been to the water park because of all the rain we've had.  We have had some nice days.  

Last week I hit 37 weeks!  Here's a picture in the morning before we dropped Jordan off at camp:  

Me and the hubster

Jordan - he's looking more and more like a big boy lately!

After camp, I picked Jordan up and we met our friends at the Chicago Botanic Gardens.  We went to see their outdoor train exhibit.  They loved it!  See, Jordan is all smiles!!!

Alex, Jordan, and Maddy

Jordan, Maddy, and Alex - I actually got a picture of the all looking and smiling! Go me!

Gaff Giveaway! and Me Update

For all of My Front Porch followers, I am hosting a giveaway over Teach Mentor Texts starting today!  Don't miss out!  I got to interview the author and gain some really cool insight into her life as a writer...plus the giveaway!  Gotta love it!

It's finally a beautiful sunny day here!  I'm so excited!  Jordan will be at his mini-preschool camp this morning...while I get a fun mom morning.  I'm cashing in my free beverage at Starbucks, getting a pedicure, and then roaming Target.  It's going to be fun.  I also have a great book to finish (YA) and one that looks really good to pick up at the library.  That's only the morning.  

We've been slowly getting more and more ready for our new baby to come.  I have my hospital bag pretty much packed.  I did a couple loads of laundry with Deft (love it!) and even found some drawers that can be solely for the baby.  Jordan's drawers need to be figured out a little bit, I did make piles of his clothes but I hate transitioning from cooler weather to warmer weather.  We have a bucket that I got at my shower from my aunt, Guise, filled with the new baby toys and books just for the baby.  Jordan has been talking more and more about the baby.  I have noticed that he's been pretty snuggly with us lately.  He gives us lots of hugs and snuggles.  I think he realizes things are going to change when the baby comes.   I think that baby is getting ready to come...I've had cramps the last few nights/days which should mean I'm dilating at least a little bit.  My next appointment is tomorrow (Thursday) so we'll see then what my Dr. says.  Exciting times!

The One Where I Turn 30!

Egads!  I can't believe I'm 30 already.  At the same time, I'm so happy with my wonderful life, I wouldn't want to be anything but 30!  I had a fun day: presents with Chad and Jordan in the morning, breakfast at IHOP, shopping at the mall, relaxing the rest of the day.  It was great.  This weekend we celebrated with family at Sweet Tomato's (healthy and vegetarian-friendly!).  

Jordan got to ride the train at the mall - that makes him sooooooo happy!  Choo choo!

This one's for you Chad - have I mentioned he thinks he's wants to be Danny Gokey?  (Hence, the peace sign...sigh.)

Jordan's Big Brother Class!

On Monday night after spending the day at Great America (you can see pictures at Kathy's blog...I didn't take any good ones!), Jordan went to his sibling preparation class at the hospital.  It was so cute to see him participating with the other kids who were there.  He went to sit with the kids at the front of the room and answered and asked questions.  Of course, he told the nurse he was having a baby sister even though we've told him again and again that we don't know if we're having a boy or a girl.  I'm curious dying to find out if he's got big brother intuition or just wishful thinking!   

He got to go up to the nursery to see a baby in the window and then to visit a room that I could possibly be staying in when I deliver the baby.  The nurse showed him my fun bed and that he could bring movies to watch on the TV.  Jordan came home all excited to get some movies to bring to the hospital with him.  He knows he's going to be staying with Gramma and Papa and that they'll bring him to the hospital to visit us and the baby.  I am so excited I can't even begin to explain.  My official due date is July 7th, which means on Wednesday it'll be three weeks away!  There's a chance I'll be induced early...and or go into labor early...you never know!

Here's a picture of me from last week.  Chad commented today that I'm not nearly as big as I was with Jordan because evidently I was "seriously going to explode with him."  I did have an ultrasound this week and everything is looking great.  The doctor said I have a good chance of having a normal-sized baby this time (because Jordan was 10 pounds!!!!).  I just want a healthy baby - big or small!

Baby Sprinkle!!!

School is finally out so now I'm in hyper-baby mode!  My mom and sister helped me get into gear by throwing us a sprinkle this weekend!  It was so sweet of them to do, we needed lots of things (mainly because we have bought basically nothing yet...).  It was fun to get together with family for the afternoon.  

My grandma, Mamita, rocked at the first shower game!!!  Here she is trying to beat the clock and fold up baby socks!

Jordan sporting his new "I'm the Big Brother" shirt that Aunt Jacquie made for him!

The bootie-shaped diaper cake!

The bootie cake - sooooooo good!

I am anxiously awaiting this baby!!!  I can't wait to meet him or her and to have a baby in our home again.  I really feel like it's getting closer now.  I can't wait to find a place for all the great gifts we got for this new little bundle of joy!