weekly project

Last year, I tried really hard to do a 365 project and failed miserably. This year I'm giving it another go but doing a 52...that's one photo a week and I'm participating in a photography group to keep me accountable. I present to you week 1-3.

 This is Spiky; he's our new pet and we are smitten with him.

 

Parker LOVES all things pirates.

 

 They played pirates for about an hour; I love that I can see both boys' faces and Josh is still in the photo too.

Aye, Bath Matey

I have been stalking Parker to try to get photos of him being a pirate, which he is all.the.time. Every time he sees me w/the camera, he stops and gives me a smirk. He decided he was going to bring 2 of his pirate toys into the bath tub and at first, I was hesitant since one makes noise...then I grabbed the camera and told him yes. bring them. have fun! It was SO worth it and the spy glass didn't work for about an hour but it's fine now.

 This is his pirate face.

My Sweet Boy

The other day, Josh was headed to the store to get batteries for one of Conner's race car toys and Conner decided he was going with him. When they got home, they had some goodies for me and my boy was SO proud to give them to me. I gave him a big hug and told him thank you and when I told Josh thank you that boy cocked his head to the side, pointed his finger at me and told me "mommy, it was all my idea, it was not daddy's idea. You don't have to tell Daddy thank you". love him.

Parker holding spiky for the first time

Until now, Parker has been hesitant to hold our new pet. He's nervous around him and will pet him (barely). Tonight, Conner asked if we could get Spiky out and Parker was ALL about holding him. I'm so glad I let him.

Christmas Re-Cap

I said that I was going to put up a post about Christmas and I haven't done it yet. Between being pregnant and chasing these kids around and trying to keep up with the house...I haven't.

This year for Christmas, Conner told Santa that he wanted a tricycle with a bell and a bearded dragon. Parker told Santa that he wanted a guitar so he could 'rock and roll'. My boys got their wishes along w/jammies and underwear from mommy and daddy. They got tons of stuff from the grandparents and were thrilled that they got exactly what they asked for.

Next year, I will take more photos.

A video of Conner seeing the bearded dragon

And Parker but he doesn't talk to me about his guitar.

So What Wednesday

It's been a while....




This week I'm saying so what to....

I went to bed at 10:15 on NYE. Who cares. I was having contractions so I took a muscle relaxer (per ob) and went to bed.

I need to get this house organized but do not want to.

My tree is up and needs to come down. I'm getting a recliner and need that space. Again, I don't want to take it down.

I hate how much Josh worked this holiday season. He was only home 3 days. It sucked.

I booked maternity pics...Josh doesn't know yet. He will soon though. Now I have to figure out what we are going to wear. We JUST had family pics done in Oct. SO what!

I can't even go to the bathroom w/o interruptions. It annoys me immensely.

I need to get up and let Conner hold the bearded dragon and start cleaning out closets. Happy Wed.

 

Reindeer Magic

We started a new tradition this year. It started with reading Reindeer Magic and sprinkling the magic onto our lawn. The boys were really excited about this.

I'll post Christmas videos tomorrow :)

Party Prep

At the kids' school, each parent signs up to participate as a 'party parent'. At open house sign up sheets were ready for names. I knew I would be having a baby so I chose to help with the Christmas party...the only spot left was coordinator. For the party, I am on charge of a craft, book or whatever else. I picked up a craft from Michael's and Conner decided we would use the pirate Christmas book. I also have snack tomorrow...so I'm sending in cookie ornaments. Easy. I filled goody bags with another craft, a few pieces of candy and a glow stick or glow bracelet.

I wanted the teacher gifts to be cute, as far as presentation is concerned. I got a terra cotta pot, electrical tape, paint and a metal washer...and made Santa pants. Inside the pot, I put home made chocolate fudge, a gift card, holiday votive and a card from our family. Of course I waited until the last minute to put it all together but I'm super happy with the result.


Teacher gifts

Pregnancy update

A friend of mine told me that she blogged stalked but didn't see any updates so I decided I would post only an update. Today marks 28 weeks. It's crazy and I'm glad I am nearing the end. At this point my feet and ankles are starting to hurt. I'm not sure if it is due to weight gain, chasing my kids or both. I had my glucose test last week and I passed it, thank God. The baby is doing great. The band is still stable and doesn't seem to be bothering him at all. I don't remember the last time I updated. It here's what they are telling me now and have been for a few weeks or so...the band is a placenta peak. I have 2 placentas. One is a accessory lobe which means it is my active. The other one is attached to the baby. The reason this name is thought to be a placenta peak is due to the fact that I have 2 and there's also the disappearing twin thing. It really seems like this pregnancy as a twin pregnancy but one never developed as he should have. Why did I say he? They would have bee mono amniotic and identical. I am not sad about this. I'm thankful; thankful that we are getting a healthy baby. The ob isn't sure if I will need a c section but will make that call at 35 weeks. I have been having contractions for about a month; I have muscle relaxers that I can take on days where they are really frequent/annoying. The only problem with muscle relaxers is that I can't, well shouldn't, take them when I am alone with the kids bc the will make me loopy. It's almost as if I don't even have the option with Josh working so much.

Here's a picture I snapped this morning while trying to get the boys to wake up.

Every night...

Every night Conner lays on the couch with his daddy. Every night they snuggle up and every night, they both fall asleep.