Summer Break Detox

This week Adam had to go back to school. It was kind of a rough adjustment back for all of us. We really missed him not being around. Every morning when I went to get Abi up she would sigh and say, "Daddy go work today?" And then, Abi got a stomach virus and spent most of the week having diarrea and throwing up. Having a sick kid is the worst. Especially when it involves cleaning puke out of your carpet, couch and bedsheets. The only good thing I can say about her being sick is that it's the only time she actually wants to snuggle. All she wanted for three days was for me to sit with her on the couch and watch Nick Jr. So, that's exactly what I did. I kept thinking I should soak up this time while I can and the dishes can wait till later.

poor little thing

Because school started that means Lennox is back too. He grew from a baby to a toddler over the summer and it's working out great for me so far! He and Abi played together pretty well and actually made my life easier! On Friday we took a little field trip to Donner to play and enjoy this beautiful weather.

finally feeling better

little cheeser!

This afternoon we decided to take a little family trip to Millrace. We wanted to make sure we spent some "quality" time with Abi before the baby comes and this nice weather was the perfect excuse to be outside. It is always surprising to me that she seems so absolutely happy when she has the undivided attention of both Mommy and Daddy at the same time. I'm starting to feel a little guilty about how that's going to happen less and less soon. She's excited about Baby Sister coming, but she really has no idea how much her world is about to change. I know she will be a great big sister, but I'm worried about how she will adjust to not being the center of our world. Then I remind my horomones that she will be fine and will love having someone to play with.

When I saw this picture of myself, I thought wowwy, wow, wow, my belly is huge! And hello swelling, I haven't missed you. The countdown is officially on, and we only have 11 days left. Unless of course she decides to be kind to her mother and come early. As a matter of record for comparison for the next one, the last two days I was pretty sure I was in labor. Lots of backache, pressure, contractions and feeling rotten in general. But I guess it's just Braxton Hicks, false labor, whatever you want to call it. Had it with Abi too but I don't remember it being this bad.  And let me just take this opportunity to give Adam his props for being so helpful while I was laying on the couch with various ice packs, heating pads and pillows. I'm afraid the fun will only continue for both of us. But I can do 11 days of anything.....right??