Thanksgiving 2009

Thanksgiving was really laid back this year. We stayed at home and just celebrated as a family. The menu included: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, cranberry apple Jell-O, and stuffing. I am so thankful that my morning sickness has passed and that I enjoyed every single last bite of food. I ate more today than I have in a long time.

We (meaning me and my stomach) napped in the afternoon while Jade waxed his new car. We took the boys to see the new movie A Christmas Carol in the evening. It had some scary parts but the boys seemed unaffected. Jaxson was laughing and saying, "That's funny mom" every time a ghost would come on. Connor just asked me after the movie was over, "Mom, was that a kids movie?"

I have started buying packages of diapers every time I go to the the grocery store. I have them in Jaxson's closet and I found him playing in them the other night. I explained to him that the diapers are for the new baby that is coming. He said, "What baby?" And I said, "The baby that is growing in my belly" He got a HORRIFIED look on his face and said, "MOM! Did you eat a baby??" I forgot that Jaxson is learning in school right now that the food we eat goes into our belly. He likes to tell me after he eats what he ate and that it is now in his belly.

What this baby has to look forward to

If Jaxson loves his new sister or brother as much as he loves Dallas the dog.....then this baby will have to be really tough.

For Tiff

Because I am such a good friend and I know my friend Tiff deserves this....I am posting pics of my pregnant body (back shot included) I hope she realizes how much I love her (I wouldn't post a back shot for just anyone!)

And just because I am a good friend I will post her favorite pic of me.

The day before I went into the hospital to be induced with Jaxson! This is what I have to look forward to! (In my defense, I had an 8 lb 10 oz baby in my 5'1 body)

The first real signs of life

I haven't documented anything positive about this pregnancy and I realized today that I needed to start keeping some sort of note about what is going on. (And I will NOT be posting pictures of my stomach anytime soon! Sorry Tiff)

One of my favorite parts of pregnancy is when you first start feeling those little movements going on inside you. Even having an ultrasound and seeing that little person doesn't make the pregnancy real to me. I don't start reflecting on what is really going on with my body until I start feeling those tiny little taps and flutters. I have been feeling little flutters and taps for about 2 weeks now but while laying on the couch today I felt that first distinct kick. Nothing like the kicks that lie ahead but enough to say, Yep, there is in fact a little person in there.

Connor didn't move around much during my pregnancy. I didn't know what real kicks felt like until I was pregnant with Jaxson. I could only get Connor to move around while I was in the bathtub. Sometimes the feeling of the water on my stomach would be enough to make him stick a foot or an elbow out enough that I could rub it to let him know that I was in fact a person outside of where he was growing and not just a voice. Jaxson was VERY active. He moved around alot. Somedays to the point that it hurt. (I should have known from his early activity that he was going to keep me busy) I could put my hand on my stomach and he would kick and kick and kick like he was trying to kick whatever was touching him off! Funny how much I can reflect back on the activity my boys displayed during pregnancy and reflect on how much it really signified their personalities.

And I remember those little kicks and BIG kicks that Connor and Jaxson gave me and I look at them now, still in little bodies but growing so much and feel satisfaction. No matter what I do in my life, no matter what happens to me, I know that I contributed in giving my sweet little boys life and nothing will ever bring me more joy. And despite feeling sick with this pregnancy and complaining that I am turning into a whale, I am so blessed to once again be experiencing the joy of growing a little body inside of mine that I will give life to and enjoy watching grow. Nothing in life could be better.

Happy Birthday Jaxson

My baby turned 4 this weekend. He was celebrating all weekend. He adds so much personality to our family and we just love him so much!