Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Introducing M3: Hannah Reese
Saturday, November 21, 2009
First Field Trip
3 and 4YO MDO classes
Of course, Josiah had to wear all of the green and yellow he had--to match Mr. Levi's new tractor.
and sugarcane
and see army worms at work.
I had a blast watching Josiah learn a little bit more about farming. (I, too, learned a few things...I'm constantly amazed at the how "involved" farming really is)...
and I can't wait until our next trip!
Monday, November 9, 2009
Catching Up: Part 2
Laney was

Josiah couldn't let Laney enjoy the newness alone. 


Josiah and Laney on their first day of MDO.
PS. I can't wait for Christmas....I've even started listening to Christmas music. In fact, I just might play some while I'm laboring...I LOVE it that much. And I CANNOT wait to put up all of the decor...and since we're staying here for the holidays, I'm making Randy hang outdoor lights (and maybe take me to San Antonio to look at lights).
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Remembering TWO
Monday, October 12, 2009
Catching Up
I can't believe it's been a month since my last 'real' post. My days seem to be slipping by as my tired body continues to chase after two energetic little people while growing another. I've always said that pregnancy seems to go by faster for the ones who aren't pregnant, but I can honestly say that these last 34 weeks have gone quickly for me. I just haven't had a lot of 'free' time to sit and think about being pregnant.
Okay, so in the last month, since my last 'real' blog post:
- We traveled to Corpus Christi for our Residency program's annual retreat. It's the only weekend during the year where ALL shifts are covered so that everyone can participate. It was wonderful to spend time with our medical 'family'....I even got some time to relax.
- Randy started another month of Hospital Service. These months are our least favorite in terms of how much of his time is spent away from the family (from when we say 'good night' each Sunday, we don't see him until 2PM on Tuesday), but he learns SO much. The upside--he really does enjoy hospital work, and he'll have 2 of the required 3 months out of the way by the time M3 arrives, allowing him to take some time off without any problem.
- I turned another year older. Sadly, I had TWO little people at home with fevers who needed their mommy, so I didn't get to spend any fun time outside of house (I really wanted to eat at PF Chang's and see a movie at a real theater). However, we did order out Chinese and enjoy cake with birthday cake ice cream....YUM!
- Laney turned 17 months. She has started saying two words together now....and "NO" can often be heard all.day.long. Laney also insists on climbing up into her car seat, which now sits forward-facing....she's really enjoying it. She continues to love to read and now can be heard singing her version of the Alphabet Song at least twice a day. AND she is also learning the art of using eating utensils....I'm slowly getting over my intense dislike for the mess this process creates.

- My craft projects have slowed down; however, I managed to finish Laney's tutu as well as try my hand at applique. Overall, I'm pretty pleased with how the ensemble turned out. I'm also in the finishing stages of crocheting a baby blanket for M3, after which, I have just a couple more projects to finish.

- And of course, my belly continued to grow. Everything is going well, minus the common low back pain and exhaustion. It's amazing how quickly I forgot what these last 8 weeks of pregnancy are like. We are now just 6 short weeks away from welcoming a new little one. And to be perfectly honest, I'm feeling much anxiety about how I'm going to chase after three little ones and stay sane. I don't know how you did it, Mom....you are one amazing woman!
Taken 2 weeks ago at 32 weeks.
- I also continued to freeze meals....successfully adding Tacos in Pasta Shells, Baked Spaghetti, Swiss Stuffing Chicken, Chicken Casear Tetrazzini, Chicken Florentine, 4 dozen meatballs, and Chicken Tortellini Bake to the freezer. This week I plan to freeze a pan of Italian Chicken Pastini and Meatball Stuffing Bake.
I guess that pretty much sums up what we've been up to during the last month...see, you didn't really miss anything exciting. We still have not transitioned Laney to the toddler bed....I'm dreading her being able to get out of bed when she wants....but it's next on the list.
Please continue to pray for our family as we make all of the necessary adjustments to welcome M3, including the decision on a name....we're really struggling with one for a boy.
Same Family, Different Digs
We are just 6 short weeks (or so) from welcoming yet another 'fruit' to our family....we are getting excited, anxious, and a bit tired. Now if we could only come up with a name for our little one....ugh, us and names. *wink*
I hope to post a bit more of what we've been up to since my last post....uh, a month ago (how sad), later tonight....when Randy will be taking up residence at the hospital.














