Obedient...

I HATE Sundays.. I am pretty sure the Devil himself slips into my house and takes over my children..and me for that matter.. Yesterday was no different. As I tried to waddle my way around to get us all ready and in the car by 8:15 I tripped: big surprise: so with a belly as big as Texas I kinda did a tuck-n-roll sorta situation and ended up sliding down a wall with my face plastered against it ..really.. Now usually Ryan is there to pick me up but he was off dealing with Satan's spawn so I just laid there.. A good 20 min. passed before Ryan came to see were I was. I did not tell him I fell, I am sure he can put two and two together, I just said.."Why the hell did we think we could have another child and make it out alive?" He kissed me and said. "because we are obedient!". As I waddled to the bathroom to re-apply my make-up the weirdest thing happened, I became content to be pregnant.. Weird..

We both new without any question that we were suppose to have another baby, however I did not want another one.. I was very happy and content with my 3 children. I did not want to go through the whole "process" again but I did what I new to be right. Crazy how that little statement from my very sweet and very patient husband not only changed my outlook on being pregnant, but I enjoyed the rest of my Sunday, two things which I guarantee you have not happened to date..

Pink DS

ALL Grace wanted for Christmas was a pink DS..  It is the only thing she put on her Christmas list and the only thing she told Santa she wanted..  I thought to myself..self what 3 year old needs a pink DS?.. but since it was the only thing she wanted and asked for we decided to get her one.. Can I just say it is a gift sent straight from heaven..  Taking Grace to all my Dr. apts are now easy, calm, uneventful experiences.  Rides in the car are silent, and if I need a little "alone" time at home I just suggest she get her DS and a snack and I kid you not she sits quietly for as long as I need..AMAZING..if you have met Grace you know how amazing all of the above are.. I am pretty sure this has been one of MY favorite christmas gifts:)

New Year!!

The beginning of every year I look back on the previous year and pick out my top 5 things/lessons that I "learned" and use those going forward. I have tried doing the whole resolutions thing but I fail miserably, every time.  So on to my top five for the new year.

1. I cannot survive many situations, good or bad, without Ryan.

2. Being "at home" with my kids makes me happier than working outside the home.

3.  It is ok to stop and smell the roses.  Life will still be there when I am done.

4.  My kids will mess up the house everyday, and that is ok..really..

5.  The most unexpected people turn out to be the most loyal loving friends.

I am always excited for a new year.  I think it is a great time to re-evaluate, take inventory, however you want to say it.  It gives us a fresh start to do better and be better.

  

HAPPY NEW YEAR..

IT'S A GIRL.....

She showed us her business today..yeah.. We are very excited. I really wanted Grace to have a sister so I am very happy. I am glad I know so I can actually start shopping. There is NO neutral baby stuff anymore (well not that I could really find) so girlie stuff it is... Now if Ryan and I could just agree on a name..At least Rock Bob is out of the running:) although Andrew thought Zelda would be a "cute" girl name..hmm..

19 weeks

I really wish I was one of those gals that "loved" being pregnant..I am just not.. I am grateful that I can have children and have to remind myself of this daily.. I have felt great this pregnancy other than gettin' as big as a house, a big house.. Ryan loves when I am pregnant, he says I am more beautiful than ever, however I think he tells me this so he can keep getting kids from me:)..for real.. He is pretty sure that we will have at least 3 more. He has lost his mind.

We have been in twice to find out what we are having and the baby will NOT open its little legs. The tech had me on my side, my back, standing and sitting. The little bugger would not budge. I go in on the 22nd for one last chance so it will be interesting to see if we will get to find out or not. That would be a fun little Christmas gift if the little person would give us a peek.

Stay Tuned...

11 Years..

Ryan and I celebrated our 11 year anniversary on Saturday, kinda. We both forgot it was our big day.. AGAIN. I think in the 11 years we have been married we have only remembered 4 maby 5 times. The day started out normal: haircuts, craft fair(what was I thinking), cleaning toilets, laundry, ect.. The boys surprised me by telling me we were headed to "New Moon" so off to the movies Christian, Andrew and I went. For dinner we had grilled cheese and fries(great anniversary dinner:). After the kids were in bed Ryan and I cuddled on the couch while watching our favorite shows, we then realized it was our anniversary.. It really was a great day, that was not even planned. I love spending time with my little family and my amazing husband. I do not need expensive meals or gifts(obviously). Being with Ryan is enough.

My sister asked me the other day why I had yet to tell anyone that I was pregnant. I have told a few people but not many. At first it was for obvious reasons then I just kinda forgot. I am 14 weeks, and all is well. I have felt great for the most part. I cannot believe how fast I started to show and how big I already am. What are ya gonna do!! The kids are very excited and we have been trying to pick out some names as a family, it always ends with Andrew thinking it should be Bob and Christian is going with Rock. Glad they aren't picking it.. We don't know what it is yet so we will see, maybe we will go with Rock Bob:)..
The pictures are some of my favorite from my last ultra-sound. It doesn't matter how many children you have it is still pretty amazing seeing a little one on the ultra-sound.. The first picture is of its little leg and knee, so dang cute:)