Project 365 Spotlight

I love blogs. LOVE to read and see what other people do in their lives and how they handle craziness.

So, this week's insert is going to be about a dear friend's blog. I think I am going to post once a week a blog spotlight.

Blog: Project 365

This blog is my friend Renee. She is a mom to an adorable 2 1/2 year old girl and is just awesome. We met like many of my followers through BabyCenter.com while pregnant with our July 2007 babies. Another site that is great to find some fun convos, friends, family and drama!

She recently got a nice fancy camera and is taking a different picture each day. Hence the name of the blog. She uses such different items to focus on along w/ explaining the importance of the item and picture. I think it is great to take a moment and spot the simple things in life that can change a moment in time.

Now, go check her blog and pictures out!!

Dropping Down...Counting Down...Failing...

Yes, she is dropping. She is finding her way down into my hips. But do not be fooled. She still likes to kick the crap out of my ribs when I am sitting down trying to be on my computer.

She and I also failed our 1 hour gluscose test. Now, I must do the evil 3 hour one. Please pray the hospital I have to goto has WiFi! I may go insane just sitting there waiting and getting blood stolen each hour.

Ryden has been having some rough nights. Not sleeping well, being up for hours and hours on end. It has not been fun for mommy. The other night he woke up at midnight and by 630am, i have given up trying to get him back down. It really sucked and I was such a zombie yesterday. And he didn't nap all day!! Last night though, it caught up to him and he slept all night.

Jameson has been BabyCenter Malware Fighter recently. I am thankful for that! He fixed my computer along w/ a couple friends from across the country. Sadly, one of them he can not fix but I am glad he has offered to help when he can! What is the BabyCenter Malware? Oh well apparently, you can get a nasty Malware from the boards time to time. It hit hard and fast like the plague and MANY moms got hit including me. It sucks and glad to have a computer nerd for a husband!

Nesting and Planning...

I did not have this while pregnant w/ Ryden. I was too busy hoping my labor would not kick in during class or a final. I was busy keeping my grades in order, putting together how we are going to make it w/ a baby along w/ me in school, getting my Leave of Absence in order, etc. Not once did I get the crazy 'nesting' urge.

This time? Nope, it has kicked in and yet, I have no true energy to do it. I have been meaning to scrub my kitchen since Sunday. I really do plan to attack tomorrow. Maybe Ryden will let me tomorrow while he plays in his room... and maybe I will get a magic million dollar check in the mail.

I have however, washed, dried, sorted and put away all the baby clothes that have come my way from friends, family and what I purchased. So things are starting to get in order. I need to locate my Boppy Pillow upstairs. The bassinet is in our room also all ready for Lena Fetus except need to change the batteries in the mobile.

Ryden's Potty Training is going pretty well I think. He is in underwear all day except nap/bedtime. I bought him a stool for the bathroom so he can get on and off the toilet. He enjoys having his big boy moments getting on and off the potty. I think it is helping him work more towards being trained. Now, if only he would stop holding his poop for nap/bedtime and ACTUALLY poop more than just a spit in the toilet. He does however know that he shouldn't pee in his undies. When he does rarely, he comes to find me and we clean him up. He doesn't pee a lot but enough to wet himself and stop peeing. Then we go on over to the potty so he can finish going while I get new ones. A good sign?

Single Number Weeks Coming...

Could it be? Already at 30 weeks? How did time move this fast?

Lena Fetus is up in my ribs, moving them around like crazy. It is not fun and I do not remember this with Ryden and it stinks. But then again, I was surrounded by college classes and all that fun worry. First time mom worries, getting the nursery set up, wondering if things will go smoothly, was I really ready to me a mom?

The nesting bug is kicking in. This past weekend, I brought the bassinet and infant carrier carseat down to be washed. Ryden had fun putting his baby in and out of it and giving him a ride around the apt in the carrier. Jameson thinks we should be doing it in secret when Ry is not around but no. He needs to learn about baby and being gentle and nice.

Am I insane? Can I REALLY do this w/ two kids? How on earth am I going to be able to give Ryden my full attention when Lena Fetus will need it a lot? How on earth will I go just run to the store if I need something and get through the store? Why on earth am I doing this again?

Christmas and baby....

29 weeks now! Look at that belly grow huh? Scary thought that it only 10 weeks away. I have a OB Appt tomorrow actually and my little sister is coming along to help w/ Ryden staying out of drawers and doors.

Christmas has come and gone. Ryden LOVES his train table! It was the last thing we showed him. I stacked all his presents on top of it then Jameson took the lid off and the look of shock was great! He would not stop playing with it. Even stood their watching the train go around while holding a piece of bacon in one hand.

We did our running around to my family and Jameson's family that day and got home pretty late. Then back up Saturday so Jameson could help my dad only to turn around and go back up Sunday to help more. Have I mention that it is a hour drive one way for us to go up there? Was not something we wanted to do all weekend. This Saturday Jameson is working w/ his dad also so back up we go! I plan to go nowhere Friday and Sunday this weekend!

Jameson was VERY excited about his PlayStation 3 he got from me. Set it up Christmas Eve so that Ry was not under foot. He also was glad that Ryden got him a game he wanted along w/ his stepmother. Along w/ a giftcard for a game store and he was set. Me? What did I get? A cute little shop vac for my car! Yes it was something I asked for! I wanted a vacuum for the car so it is easier to clean up after Ryden and Jameson found a cute wet/dry vac haha. A couple season of Gilmore Girls, new robe, Gift Card for Olive Garden and I am good now!

As soon as I get time, I will upload the few pictures from Christmas. We forgot the camera at the house when we headed to family... oops!

Third Trimester!

Can you believe it already? 12 more weeks and my little girl will be here? As you can see above, Ryden wanted in on the picture this morning!

Lena Fetus has been moving around like crazy recently. Especially after yesterday when her brother kept jumping on her. So that had me on the couch all evening just to be on the safe side. But she is bouncing away and up in my ribs all day long. So either she is super long or just that high up in my belly. Either way, it is REALLY annoying while I try to sit.

Where did the year go? When did the year pass us by? I remember getting up and finding out about her and now I am closer and closer to her being here! Christmas seemed like a distant though and now look... its Friday!

Ryden is currently walking around banging a laundry basket in the living room. Why? no idea but it is keeping him out of trouble for now so its nice. He has been a terror lately but hopefully it will start to die down. I am hoping it is more from the change in the family coming soon than just being a terror but no one can really tell for sure.

3 Months...

3 months until my due date. In 3 month, I will be the mom of 2 children under the age of 3. It is a scary thought. Where the hell did time go? No really, someone please tell me where time went? I still feel like I just found out yesterday.

All is going well though. Lena Fetus beats me up on a daily and more than daily basis. Ryden likes to talk to baby sissy when he feels like it. Just the other day he was laying his head on my belly and ribbiting to her haha. I cracked up only for him to sh me which made me laugh even harder. He has felt her move a couple times but I do not think he realizes yet.

Jameson got the numbers on how much it will cost for insurance through his work. I do not know how on earth we will afford it. It cuts out so much from his paycheck it is scary. Makes me wonder if me being a stay at home mom truly worth it?

Ryden is trying to escape his room so I will be back...

25 Weeks Already...

Amazing how fast time flies huh? I can not believe that today is December 1st and I am 25 weeks already!

Had a appointment this afternoon. All is well with Lena Fetus and she is measuring on target. I mention about the horrible Pubic Bone pain and now I must keep off my feet as much as possible. With a potty training toddler running around? Yeah right haha.

While I had my appointment, Ryden got to spend some time with Uncle Charlie and Aunt Chrissy. They took him to the Crayola Factory. Very nifty place for little kids. He had a blast they told me and I am so glad. He is currently sleeping at the moment and I know he is going to be up late but I guess it is worth it.

Thanksgiving wasn't too bad. I was all excited for Ham but it tasted ick. Then the apple pie I have been craving for weeks...not great at ALL. So sad but I will have to just go buy some more Mrs. Smith or something. Here is to hoping Christmas dinner is better!

Where did time go?

Between the FREAK warm weather in Pa recently and the holidays right around the corner, things are moving around here quickly!
Above is Super Ryden or Gymnastic Ryden landing his dismount...either way, he is enjoying the freak 60 degree weather we have been seeing lately. Its nice don't get me wrong but when it is the END of NOVEMBER and i can take him out w/o a jacket on? Just a tad over doing it. But he is not coupe up in the house for too long thankfully. Those days are the ones I wish I had more duct tape to hold him to the wall. ( I KID!)

Lena has been becoming more and more active lately. The moment I stop moving, she decides to move around. I mean it is a good thing I feel her so often but when it is midnight and I just want to crash, not so much fun. Though I do believe that Jameson is coming around to having a little girl. He probably will not admit it but I am sure she is going to have him wrapped around her little finger haha.

The holidays are upon us. They started the freaking Christmas music already also. Its not even Thanksgiving yet but apparently you can not wait until Black Friday to start. Speaking of which, there is not one good decent sale in those ads this year! I am so disappointed on that one.

Just over half way...

We are just past the half way mark! Today is 21 weeks and 2 days or you can just tell by the ticker on the top of the page haha.

Things have been calm for the most part. Lena is moving around like crazy some days and Jameson can now feel it! If only he would have the patience to sit still long enough to feel the really hard ones. Ryden doesn't understand it yet, will not stay still either but that is okay. I think when she is bigger he will get it better.

We finished Ryden's Christmas shopping! Just waiting on the confirmation that the Train Table is at Walmart Site to Store pick up and he will be officially all done! I also have the nieces and my father in law done yay! I think for once I may actually get done early w/ the shopping!

Just dont ask me what Jameson is getting because I have NO idea!