Gee Whiz Info

First, it's not my fault that I haven't posted in awhile. We have been doing some minor remodeling but enough that the computer has been unplugged and stored away for the last 3-4 weeks. Today is my first day back to the internet and I have truly missed it's presence. It's amazing how out of touch I feel without checking e-mail, other people's blogs and occasionally a news story. On the other hand I have gotten quite a bit done in other areas of my life. :)
So here's an interesting tidbit that I read the other day. If you eat 5 servings of chocolate a week while pregnant, you reduce your chances of pre-eclampsia by 40%
That's my problem, I gave up chocolate many years ago so I am 40% more likely to have pre-e over a normal pregnant woman. Crap.

Practicing for Baby Sister

He pushed this doll around for an hour or so.

Hopefully he will be just as nice with the real thing!

Bath Time Fun

The other night I was babysitting our little friend B so her parents could go out.

I put Gman in the tub and left to get his jammies ready. Miss B was playing in the bathroom on the floor so I figured no worries.

I returned about a minute later and found the little sweetheart fully dressed in the tub.

What's left to do? Strip her down and have a bath party!

Both kids loved it and played until the water was freezing. I thought it was hilarious and kept these two entertained for half an hour. Rock on!

My Future Chef

What a big helper

Now get out of the kitchen so I can work!

Welcome Back Stretchy Pants!

It's true, you get bigger faster with your second. It's totally okay because that means that I get to wear God's gift to women. No, I don't mean chocolate, but I am pretty sure The Man would not oppose to my wearing that. I am refering to elastic waist pants. What a delight to wear pants that you can pull off and on without buttons. (Thank goodness no one tries to pants a pregnant lady or I would be in trouble.) How utterly fantastic to slide on pants that are comfortable everyday, because let's face it you feel big no matter what.
Having a pregnant fat day? No big deal, they make pants for that. Having a pregnant not-fat day? Don't stress out, they are the same pants! What a perfect system. Now, how to we get non-maternity clothes to fit like that?
Well, this is me at 24 1/2 weeks and yes I am that vain that I have to put the 1/2 in. I love being pregnant and I love finally looking pregnant. Yea for finally hitting that mark so I no longer simply look like I gained 10 pounds! Which, by the way, always does wonders for your ego. :)
Baby girl is growing great. We saw the doctor this week. All of my levels are normal, she is right on target and so far the doc think that i just might be able to avoid pre-eclampsia. Woo hoo. Til next time.

Happy Halloween!

Happy Halloween! We love your "bones"!

(For those that pay attention, yes this is the same costume GMan wore last year. He was supposed to be Tigger but wouldn't put it on. It worked out though.)

(Is this not the coolest shirt ever?!?! I cannot take any credit for it. My friend Christina made it when she was pregnant with her little girl. Yes, I said she made it, totally free handed it. Awesome! There is a red bow on her head and everything. She has most definitely got some mad art skills.)

A Boy's version of dress up

Let me preface by saying we don't really own any "dress up" clothes for my boy. What he came up with is what I am assuming is a two year olds version of dress up and playing.

The hat is one that we have had from when The Man and I went and toured the Hoover Dam. It is frequently worn by Gman as we play. The floaties were ones that we bought to take to Mexico with us. In Mexico he did not want to wear them and especially not in the water. Apparently the same holds true for Oklahoma. He found them in his closet and wore them all afternoon without a drop of water in sight. The ball, well that was simply the best accessory ever because if he rolled it to mom and dad they would roll it back. It also went everywhere throughout the house with him along with the items he was actually wearing. I love kids and their imaginations!