Happy Father's Day!

Steve is getting a big week in the blog. Today is Father's Day and I was even able to get Sydney to tell him "Happy Father's Day" when he came downstairs.

For his Father's day weekend Steve smoked us some amazing ribs, fixed Sophie's crib, helped me wash up Sophie's clothes, took Sydney shopping, worked with Sydney on her letters and is going to do the weekly grocery shopping. We are super lucky to have such a great husband and father in our family!

Hopefully, next year since I won't be 7+ months pregnant we will get to do something nice for him to show our appreciation!! Love you Steve :)

Happy Birthday Steve!

Today is Steve's birthday.  If you would have asked him 5 years ago, what he would be doing today, I can tell you his answer would have been VERY different than if you asked him today.  Both of our lives have changed so much since we got together, and even more so, since we had Sydney.  So for today, he woke up and went to the gym before work, he ordered a gift for Sydney and requested nothing for himself.  His birthday dinner selection was to grill us hot dogs and hamburgers because Sydney loves them, and that takes the cooking burden off of me.  We are also doing cupcakes because Sydney keeps requesting birthday cake and Happy Birthday parties.  :) Nothing brings us joy like making our little munchkins happy.  We love doing that with Sydney, and can't wait for Sophie to be here.

I am a very lucky woman to have such a wonderful husband who loves our kids as much as I do.  He is an amazing man and nothing melts my heart like seeing him talking to our girls, and especially praying with them.  I love you Steve and hope you have a wonderful day! :)

Nesty McNestalot

Steve is now calling me Nesty McNestalot. Sydney and I were able to get the swing together on Sunday after a serious struggle!


Then last night I made a list of everything that had to be done. We moved onto adjusting the crib and sterilizing all of the bottles, pacifiers, and breast pump parts.





I had no idea how much space this would take up! Everything is now put away and ready for baby Sophie. The crib did not go so well, but Steve is working on it. He has to get another screw since the one we had was stripped.

I am really dizzy and having some cramping. Luckily my work has told me to start working from home one day a week until I deliver. I am working at home from the couch today and go to see the doctor tomorrow. I am hoping to have everything ready for Sophie this week!!

No plan Saturday

Today is the first day in a very long time no one in our family had a planned activity for the day. It has been wonderful!

Steve was able to go to the gym. Sydney was able to play outside. I was able to get a pedicure. I am finally at the point in my pregnancy that I do not have to feel guilt about getting pedicures. Since I can no longer reach my toes, it is totally worth the money. :)

We all even got a nap today. Dinner didn't get started until after 5 but it has been totally worth the relaxing day. I am hopeful that tomorrow we will be able to assemble Sophie's swing and get ready for another week.

One Proud Momma

Last night after prayers at dinner, Sydney folded her hands and said "Dear God, the food is yummy.  Amen." This was her first prayer totally solo around us.  I say around us, because she is very picky about when and where she does things.  For example she wouldn't sing in front of us until she knew all of the words and one day just started belting out entire songs on her own. Either way, I think this was my proudest mommy moment so far.  Nothing like prayers from a toddler to turn your day around!

Back to Reality

Today is Monday and we were thrown back into reality. I am not sure who was kicking and screaming more, me or Sydney, but let's just say it was not welcomed with open arms. We were spoiled with getting Nana's help for the last week.

Sydney ended up having a great day at Miss Patty's today. As she was leaving she gave her friend Madison hugs and told her she "lobed" her. I think the way she says love is my favorite thing she says.

I am having more issues walking, but luckily Steve grilled extra dinner last night so I only had to make up some sides. Yay for easy dinners!!

We are all together safely and made it through today, so I am one happy momma!

New Home, New Baby, New Post?

Well in the last 7 months we have moved into a new home, gotten pregnant with baby Sophie, and I have yet to blog about anything.  Being inspired by Brittany finally joining the blogging world, I decided it was about time I got back into the swing of things. 

My mom is out here now and unpacking the new house and getting Sydney settled.  So far, so good! Sydney has her own room and her own big girl bed now.  Which she is totally awesome at sleeping in.

We are getting Sophie's stuff setup and ready to go for her arrival in no more than 78 days. I can't believe how much I have already forgotten about baby gear.  It took me forever to get things put together last night.

I thought Sydney was starting to understand that Sophie is her new sister and is in mommy's belly when she started saying "Hi Sophie" and rubbing or kissing my belly.  Well now, she is rubbing her own belly and saying "Hi Sophie" so I think she now believes Sophie is another name for belly. Awesome.

We finally have a table and chairs and will even be having guests over for dinner on Saturday.  That makes me feel more grown up than the two kiddos.  Yes, I understand that makes me sound crazy. :)

It is a bit sad that I can sum up seven months into this short of a post, but we don't really do too much! Happy Wednesday :)