Here I am still pregnant. I had an appointment today, and nothing has changed. So hopefully 2 more weeks. I have mixed feelings. I am not ready for sleepless nights, but I would like to be able to bend over at some point.
If you need a good reminder of what it takes to be a mother, please read this post from C Jane. She is one of my favorite bloggers. This really hit home with me today. Especially since I am having a hard time even putting my own shoes on.
Isaac has been a momma's boy for a long time. He recently has started turning in to a Daddy's boy. This could not have happened at a more perfect time. I am hoping to not have him on my lap while I am nursing a newborn. I am grateful for the bond that they are creating.
Jonathan has been making a special effort with Isaac. He always has, but he is going above and beyond.
They have gone on dates, he helps mow the lawn, and Isaac has even had a few late nights snuggling with dad. They enjoy watching Man vs. Wild together. I am so thankful for Jonathan, and what a wonderful dad he is.
....Well sort of bed rest. Let's just say this has been hard. I find that I am more miserable when I am laying completely down with nothing to do. When I do that I just fall asleep, and then I feel worthless.
So I have kept myself busy with projects that I can do while sitting down. I know you would think that I would have posted more, but I just haven't felt like it.
BEWARE: lots of pictures, but what do you expect? It has been a while.
Projects make me feel happy. I love creating, and I have been in the mood. I think it is this time of year.
I also think it is my nesting.
We have had a few visitors. My MIL came for a visit, and helped with Stella and her surgery. Then my sister came while my hubby went to Utah. His father was made Stake Patriarch.
Both of them were such a big help. My MIL helped with the kiddos, and did some cleaning and laundry.
My sister helped me with some organizational projects that have been bugging me, and also scrubbed my house.
Thanks to both of you.
I had the urge to get out the Fall decor long before Sept.... and so I did. My mom says you must wait until after Labor day, but I just couldn't.
I love our house in the fall.
...but it needed something more. It was time to create. I needed to get out of bed and make something new for this house. So I broke out the scrapbook supplies. My kids love when I do this. They make all sorts of projects too.
This is what I came up with....
All these little changes have helped me feel better about sticking around home. It is amazing what a little color and creativity will do. This project cost me nothing, I had all of it.
....And you can't forget one for Halloween.
Then I proceeded to make Halloween costumes for the girls. Here is a little glimpse:
Then the baby needed some new bows, and bracelets, and the kids enjoyed helping with this too. They made there own necklaces in the process.
.... as I sat staring at the girls room, I just could not stand it any longer. I needed to rearrange. It sometimes takes a while to get it just right. So with some help, the beds were moved to the same wall. Then I had to strategically move the vinyl lettering. ... and WA LA, I am perfectly happy.
... and then that left me with a blank wall. This is what I came up with. I already had the canvas so I just covered them with fabric. I added the little blocks, and this peg shelf with Stella's tu-tus and Tessa's hairbows. So cheap!!... oh and I must say relaxing.
I am hoping to put some vinyl lettering over the top that says:
"Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass... it is about dancing in the rain."
One more canvas for the shelf, with a picture when I happen to get some taken. This is covered in tissue paper, and fabric strips. Then I stamped the cherish on there.
On top of all my projects, I put the kids to work.
While mother is down... TV becomes childrens best friend. SO.... I put a stop to that. Along with the jewelry making, and scrapbooking; the kids have been learning other tricks.
They are learning to stitch, and will make a pillow with there name on it. They are making hats for newborns which we will give to Children's Hospital, and cutting and pasting art from all the leftover magazines.
I am so thankful that I am not on complete bed rest, and that I can spend a little time creating, and helping my children learn how important it is to create.
For now... I am enjoying staying at home with all these little projects to do. Yes!! I am taking it easy. I am listening to my body, and only doing what I feel up to. I still rest a lot, and sleep some. However, I feel like myself when I am getting things accomplished. Even if I am accomplishing them while laying down.
I am almost 35 weeks now. I have started to dilate, and I am 50% effaced. I hoping for 2-3 more weeks.
I still have a few projects in mind... some curtains and outdoor decor(with Jonathan's help of course) I am really good at telling people what to do.
I am thankful for all the prayers, thoughts and help that we have received.
LIFE IS GOOD!!
Had her tonsils out. Grandma bought her new silky jammies, and my friend bought her this crown. We wanted them to know what kind of girl they were dealing with. She is our little princess, and we wanted them to treat her as such.
She was a little scared. We thought that I might get to be with her until they put her to sleep, but that was not the case.
The hardest part was watching the big alligator tears roll down her cheeks when they took her from me.
We had a lot of help. Jonathan's mom(Grandma Lorene) came in for a week to help us. My friend Tracy went with me, and lots of friends brought her gifts.
The best gift was when Jonathan walked in. He was able to leave work and be there with us. I know it helped to comfort Stella to have him there.
When she woke up, he was able to hold her for 1 1/2 hours while she came too. This was a huge help to me. I don't think I could have held her that long, considering my state.
Then he carried her back to the car, and we took her home.
The next few days were full of popsicles, and movies. She has enjoyed hanging out with mom.
She recovered so well. I am so proud of her. She has bounced right back.
I hope that this surgery makes her quality of life better. I hope she has less illness this year.
To our little princess: we love you, and are thankful that you are our daughter.
