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So, it seems we’ve talked J into letting me take care of Sis’ friend and her two little brothers. I just need to get a home phone number, get all the cats up to date on their shots, move a litter box or two and do some baby proofing. Then, I’ll put in the application to be a registered daycare provider with my 3 letters of recommendation, get a home inspection and call it done. It’s gonna be great! Not only do I get to stay home with Sis, she gets to play with her friend, I can still keep the house going the way it has been and I’ll get a good hefty check from the state every month… about what I made at my last job. And the boys will have some one around to work with them and spend time with them. The lady they go to now just plops them on the floor until they cry. So, I’m pretty happy about this for so many reasons.

Need to get to work on some stuff. Have a good day, girls!

feelin’ thankful

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She amazes me. I can watch her for hours. The other day, while I watched her play with her little dolls, I wondered why we lose that ability to make believe like that. And I asked her if she would teach me how to play. I told her that I think I’ve grown up so much that I’ve forgotten how to play… to pretend. So, now everyday we have “school” and that’s when she teaches me how to pretend. She takes it very seriously. It’s the best time of the day. It’s tough work… to try to forget all of the things that need to be done, stop worrying about bills and just play. But I have a very good teacher.

She’s at grandma’s today for story time and a Cinderella play at a high school tonight. So, today I’m going thru her toys to get rid of some of the things she doesn’t play with anymore… mostly McDonalds toys and such. We cleaned her room yesterday and I told her we needed to go thru it and get rid of some stuff. She said I should do it by myself because she won’t want to get rid of anything. It’s hard to believe she’s only 5 sometimes. But I’m not allowed to give away any buddies (stuffed animals) without asking her.

Then, tomorrow I’ll go thru and organize all of the paperwork. It’s getting there. The toughest part will be our room because all of J’s stuff is in there. Then, I might go ahead and start painting. It feels so good to be able to take pride in my home. I’m just not one of those women who can go work all day and come home and do housewoork, take care of the kids, and keep a garden. I love taking care of my home. I just have to do one or the other… I just can’t find the energy to do it all.

 Well, I better get my butt to work. Those toys won’t sort themselves.

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I talked to my mother in law this morning. She said she’ll “get used to the idea” of having another grandkid. It’s so hard to understand that family sometimes. It’s like they can’t really find joy in much of anything. She also said she prays it’s a boy for Sis’ sake (?) So, Sis won’t have to share her things as much, I guess. I don’t know. I think there are some people who are underestimating Sis. She has a very kind and unselfish heart. And she is going to be a fantastic big sister. I’m sure there will be some sibling issues but isn’t that normal? Oh well.

Anyway, I’m still trying to talk J into letting me watch a kid or two. Actually, that little friend of Sis… her mom and dad have two more that would let me watch them. They’re on assistance and get the daycare paid for which is fine with me. I know the babies. One little boy is 16 months and I call him “happy” because I’ve never seen him grumpy. He always has a big flirty smile on his face. And then the little one is 6 months old and it looks like he’s following in his big brother’s footsteps. It would be good extra money and I’d still be home with Sis. Plus, I love kids. And they don’t mind about the cats. They know I keep the house clean and they know I’m good with they’re kids. I’m going to go ahead and get approved for the payment thru DHS just incase. It would be a perfect solution. And it would be a fun summer.  

 

the news is spreadin’

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So, Sis told my mom and dad about the baby. They had this sort of dumbfounded look on their face. Then once it sunk in they were very happy. They thought Sis would be the last grandkid. They actually have a great grandkid due in June. So, it’s kind of surprise. Once Mom has news like that it spreads fast. All of my brothers know some of my aunts and uncles and everyone she works with. J and Sis told his mom and dad yesterday.

I’ve been a cleaning fool. The neighbors let me borrow their carpet cleaner. So, yesterday, I did the bathroom, hallway and living room. Holy cow those carpets were DIRTY! Lots of cat hair came up. We’re going to buy a carpet cleaner so I can keep them clean now. That’s a task with 8 cats in the house. I woke up this morning expecting a wonderfully clean house and instead found a cat urine saturated curtain and cat throw up on the hallway carpet. Oh well. Next on the list is the kitchen. I want to pull the stove and fridge out (have J do that) and clean in there. I also need to get our paperwork organized, get Sis’ art supplies, school books and such organized, get the stuff in my closet to consignment or Goodwill, have J go thru all of his crap, tear out the built in dresser in Sis’ room (the crib will fit in there very nicely) put closet organizers in her walk in closet, one side for her one side for the baby. I also need to box up the stuff she doesn’t play with anymore and take it to the garage, wash the windows and paint the hallway, kitchen and living room. I just want to get things in order, ya know? Make life a little easier.

So, I guess I better get to work, huh?

Big Sis

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So, last night we went to walmart for a few things. While we were there, we stopped in the baby department. J said, we’ll need to start looking at little clothes again. Sis asked why. Then, we went over by the little blankets and such and I picked up a blanket and said “Hey, do you think we should get this for the baby?” Sis said “What baby?” I said “The one growing in my belly.” She didn’t know what to say. I asked “Whatcha think about that? You’re gonna be a big sister.” ” I’M GONNA BE A BIG SISTER?!?!” It was pretty cute. Then, the rest of the night we looked up what the baby looks like now on the internet, talked about how big my belly will get, she said she’ll share her old baby stuff with the baby and she fell asleep all snuggled up to me practically in mid sentence. This morning has been talk about what to name the baby. Daddy made the mistake of saying we should name the baby Cinderella if it’s a girl. So, she’s pretty set on that. :)

So, now, it’s time for her to tell everyone else. This is gonna be so great!

fit mama

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So, now that I’m feeling better, I’m thinking I need to get back on a fitness program. I’ll probably walk and do some light strength training throughout the pregnancy. I’m not going to lose weight. I just want to be as healthy as I can be. I’m gonna need all the energy I can get when this baby is born! And I’m going to really concentrate on eating healthy foods from here on out. I’ve been doing pretty good actually. I did find myself crossing the street for a double bacon cheeseburger yesterday… which was very tasty by the way… but the rest of the day was healthy.

I really wish I would have lost the weight before I got pregnant. I’ve always wanted to be one of those really cute and sexy pregnant mama’s, ya know? That’s okay. I’d rather have the baby than be skinny. Besides with breast feeding after the baby, they say it will be easier to lose the weight.  And if I get into eating healthy for the baby for the next 6 months, maybe I’ll stick with it after the baby’s born.

I think J was pretty bummed he wasn’t there to hear the heartbeat. But he certainly won’t miss the ultrasound and Sis will be there too. It will be so great! I can’t wait to tell her. I think we should tell her tonight!

Since Sis stayed at Grandma’s last night, J called and said he would pick up something for dinner. Huh? J is that you? Anyway, he wanted pizza. Imagine that! So, he got me this yummy greek salad with raspberry dressing. It was nice.

“that’s the baby”

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So, today was the first doctors appointment. The doctor put the little monitor on my belly, moved it around a second or two as I nervously waited and then a heartbeat. The doctor said “There’s the baby!” I had to hold back the tears. I was so happy to hear that little heartbeat! And she said everything looks just perfect! She said we will have an ultrasound around 18-20 weeks. J and I aren’t sure if we want to find out if it’s a boy or a girl. I think I do want to know. We didn’t with Sis because we didn’t have an ultrasound at all. And that was a blast. It was just so cool to look to see she was a girl! I was so stinkin’ tickled pink it was a girl I could barely stand it. I looked down and shouted out before the doctor  “IT’S A GIRL!!!” I was the only girl in my family out of 4 kids, J only has one sister out of 5 kids, and out 7 nieces and nephews I only have one niece. And everyone told me I was having a boy because of the way I carried and the heartrate and blah blah blah! So, anyway, I think J wants to know ahead of time this time and I think I do too. 

I have to say… I love my new doctor. She’s an MD, she’s going to be Sis’ new doctor and the baby’s doctor as well. I always get nervous when I have a pap but she made it all seem so much more at ease. She’s very friendly and I’m impressed with her all around. I’m so glad I didn’t go back to the people I went to with Sis. I felt so uncomfortable there, like I was a number. The doctor had an attitude towards me and after the first 4 months, I was passed around to who ever they could fit me into and she wasn’t the one who delivered Sis. This new doctor said she’ll be at every exam and unless she’s out of town or something she’ll be the one to deliver the baby. So, that’s cool.

After my doctors appointment, I walked over to goodwill and found a pair of maternity jeans. They’re pretty cute. I can still wear my other jeans but they’re much more comfy when I can unbutton them. I think that if I get maybe a pair of capri’s, shorts and some tops I’ll be good… the cooler the better… maybe some cute little sleeveless tops.  I love maternity clothes. I don’t know why.

Ya know what’s funny, I had someone take my wedding rings. So, I haven’t had a wedding ring for at least a couple of years. So the other day, J, Sis and I were at Walmart and J was looking at watches. Sis was looking at the other jewelry and I spied a pair of earrings (not that I really wear them anymore). That must’ve put a thought in J’s head. On the way out, he said we should get me a cubic zerconia (sp?) ring or something. I’m sure he’d like to get me something really nice. But he’s learned slowly but surely that just because something costs a lot of money doesn’t me I’m gonna like it more than something from the heart. See, he doesn’t want me walking around all pregnant with people not seeing a wedding ring.  Isn’t that funny? I guess he wants to make an honest woman out of me.:)

Anyway, I suppose this weekend will be the weekend we tell Sis and everyone else. I can barely stand it!!!

he’s happy

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So, Saturday, on the way back from the store, J grabbed my hand and said he was happy about the baby. It was so great to hear. I figured it would take him some time. He’s a good man. He can be a huge pain in the you know what (as most men are, I suppose) but he’s a good man. And he’s a great daddy.

It seems I’m getting a little energy back. I have an urge to clean like a mad woman and organize and de-clutter. I think I’ll start with laundry.

J got out some old video tapes on Sunday. We saw the video of Sis when she was first born, crying with her little bottom lip quivering as the nurses cleaned her up. Poor baby. What a shock that must be. One minute you’re snug as a bug in mommy’s belly then, BAM! you’re in bright lights with all of these people pokin’ ya everywhere… until finally you’re back with mom. Sis sure liked watching those videos. Then there was another one when she was just about 3. How cute! I looked over at J a couple of times to catch him smiling. I wonder if he was thinking the same thing I was… we get to do it all over again.

Tomorrow’s the day of my doctor’s appointment. They changed it from 10 to 12:30. I was happy about it being at 10 because it was early enough that I wouldn’t have enough time to get nervous about it with getting ready and getting there and all. I guess it’s only two and half hours later. I’ll just need to keep myself busy. Then, we can tell Sis!

so, so sleepy…

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and that’s no kidding. I am so sleepy. I’ll be going along just great then bam it hits me like a ton of bricks. The last couple of days Sis was at her grandmas. I slept all night long and pretty much all day. And believe it or not I had no trouble falling asleep last night. I guess this baby growing will take a lot out of a gal.

Today is a beautiful day. So, Sis and I walked down to the creek to throw in some rocks and sticks and watch them rush down stream. Then, we had a little picinic lunch in the park and played on the playground. Now, she has her friend from the street here to play. She’ll be out before bedtime, I’m sure. Tomorrow is supposed to be even nicer. I plan on getting J off the computer and all of us going to a really cool park by my friends house. There will be plenty of kids playing over there tomorrow. And we’ll take something to feed the ducks. Thank God spring is here.

I can barely stand it, I have to tell ya. J and I decided to wait until after my first real doctors appointment (hopefully the one where I here the baby’s heartbeat) to tell Sis. That’s on Wednesday at 10. It feels like it’s months from now. We just want to make sure everything is okay, ya know? J liked my idea of telling the folks. I said we’ll get a little tshirt for Sis. Then, with her puffy paints write “Big Sister - October 2008″ Then, we’ll go to my mom and dads and to my mother in laws and see how long it takes them to figure it out. That’ll be cute. She’ll be happy to be the one who gets to spread the news. 

I’m happy I have such a good excuse to get some new summer clothes. They’ll probably be second hand clothes but hey if they’re cute… I should start popping out here pretty soon, I would think.

Well, I better start reading minds and figure out what everyone wants for dinner. I know what I want but I don’t have what I need to make it. I make this pasta with fresh veggies and sundried tomatoes and pair it with a salad with sweet and sour salad dressing. Yum!