Saturday, May 22, 2010

What's that? You're expecting?

As I sit here finishing my late night taco bell, I just had to post about our big news. I figured since Jim announced it this weekend at church, most people know now, but even if you didn't, you'd probably know soon by looking at me because the weight gain has begun. Thanks in part, I'm sure, to more than a few late night Taco Bell runs....and Hostess Cherry Pies....and cheesy rotel dip....and donuts....

So anyway, baby # 4 is on the way, expected to make their arrival on none other than Christmas Day. Can you believe that? My kids are something with these due dates, I tell you! M was born on her due date (June 25th), and J was due and born on 9/11. E, of course, had to make her own special entrance into the world 12 days late, but now this 4th one is seriously Dec. 25. I hope they don't hate us too much for forever ruining their birthday (I hear from December birthday people that it's the worst). Oh well, they will be loved and cared for and that's all that matters. We always find ways to make our kiddos feel special.

So yeah, that's our news. I'm officially 9 weeks, 1 day, along today (I think). I really didn't even feel any symptoms for the first 6 weeks, and then have had some nausea since then (but usually only from 3-9 pm). I've also been taking regular afternoon naps to keep up my energy. It truly is amazing how the woman's body starts to change pretty much immediately after conception. You haven't even gained a pound yet, but somehow your shape changes and you feel fat. I still had about 10 pounds that I wanted to lose after having J that I will have to contend with after this pregnancy. Hopefully, I will keep the promise I made to myself to really get in shape after this one...I will need to be in peak performance to keep up with this brood of mine!

In other news, I can not WAIT for the kids' school to be done with and to have some fun family time this summer. I'm ready for blueberries, and summer nights, fireworks, late night ice cream, dips in the pool, etc. We have some weekend events planned with the kids, and a stay-cation, and Jim and I will get away for almost a week in July (before I get too enormous) and have a summer respite together. Bring on the lemonade!

Now all I need is a white painted porch and a lazy-day swing!

Thursday, May 13, 2010

Free Giveaway

My sis-in-law is doing an Arbonne give-away on her blog. If you leave a comment on her blog, tweet or facebook about it, or write about it your blog you get entered into the drawing. So stop by and check it out! It's an awesome collection of stuff! We need a minimum of 20 comments for the give-away to happen. GO NOW!

http://lauradstern.blogspot.com/2010/05/first-arbonne-giveaway-ever.html