Gingerbread Houses

Today, I declared a jammie day in our house. I had gifts to wrap, floors to sweep and the kids have been asking to do gingerbread houses. It helped that they both are snotty and have coughs. They didn't complain about getting dressed and rushing out the door. We skipped the gym (and any other thing we could have done today) and stayed home. Conner helped me put bows on gifts, both of them helped me pick up their toys; honestly, I think they needed a day at home!

I put together 2 of the 4 gingerbread houses and then let them 'decorate' them. Sorry in advance for all of the pics...just kidding, I'm not really sorry :)

Third trimester

WHAT?! I know. Crazy! 27w. I had the glucose test this morning and I know that everyone complains about the way that stuff tastes but I think it makes me feel disgusting. I drank it and 20 min later, I wanted to start throwing up. I was happy to have my blood drawn so I could eat some protein (to counter act the sugar). Then I hit the gym, which was just eh. Workouts just are not as fun when I can't fully participate but I'm doing something and I'm proud of me for that.

I'm going to be posting a picture. If you think I'm huge, I do NOT want to hear it. I have had a very hard time w/the weight gain for this pregnancy and am sensitive to it.

In other news, I'm obsessed with this bracelet and am going to attempt to make it. I hope it's not too difficult. Conner got sent home from school today b/c he threw up a tiny bit after snack. I imagine he got grossed out and gagged and then...well, you can imagine. The point, I'll take him w/me tomorrow to get the supplies for this. He can help me make it, wrap it and give it to me for Christmas. I'm totally ok w/that!

First Field Trip

Last week, Conner had his first field trip. It was SO nice to go and do something with just him and he was so well behaved. His class went to a Christmas tree farm. We took a tractor ride around the farm, ate popcorn and had hot chocolate and juice. We explored a huge sleigh, mailed a letter to Santa (he wants a tricycle w/a bell and a lizard) and made a craft. Once the activities were over, they all played on this really cute wooden train. FUN, FUN! (the photo of C and I is wretched but that's what I got so...)

Playing Catch Up

...again. I feel like I'm always playing catch up. I have zero pictures to show of Thanksgiving, although it was a very nice Thanksgiving. Josh worked all week and it was a long week for me. I had a few shoots to keep me busy (as if 2 toddlers with no school wasn't enough). We did get our Christmas tree up and some decorations. I, honestly, don't know how much more I will wind up doing. I decorated with what I have and it's not really enough. So many of my things got broken last year and I haven't replaced them yet. I think I will after this season so that I have it but won't be using it for decorating. I did take a break from working to take the kids to the Christmas parade last weekend. The kids had a great time and the weather was very mild so it was pleasant after dark.  (ps I started this post right after Thanksgiving and it's still not done).

I am feeling ok; tired but that's expected, right? I am 26w now...almost third trimester! I go to the ob today to check on baby. We don't have a name. In fact, we're having a hard time coming up with one we like.

I need to get a new photo of my belly. I will but not right now. I need to get ready for a newborn session :)