Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Hello Baby WiggleBug

Last week I had my 20 week ultrasound which showed everything looking great.  Baby WiggleBug (so called because of the constant motion this baby is in!) is growing and developing well.


The past week I've definitely noticed how much bigger I'm getting.  The baby is taking up more space and I'm feeling the effects in my ribs and lungs.  I can't really tell a difference between the way I carried with William and with this one yet.  It feels a little different as I wasn't quite so uncomfortable with William at this stage, but this is also the second time around this far along so I know things can be different.  I'm just starting to stick out now and I'm transitioning into that "I'm not getting fat, I'm actually pregnant" stage. ;)

I don't have any particular cravings but my appetite has picked up a lot in the last week and I wake up in the morning absolutely starving now.  I'm also going through a case of the munchies which I'm trying to control with better foods...trying.

Baby is about 10 1/2 inches long, the size of a carrot and according to the ultrasound weighs almost a pound.  The heat hasn't been too uncomfortable since we're on the first floor now and the apartment stays cooler.  I wish I could get out more for walks, but the humidity has made it difficult since I'm still prone to feeling like I'm going to pass out. 

Here are a few videos to leave you with.










Happy Wednesday!

~Lindsay

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

New apartment and Father's Day events

Well, what a crazy few weeks these have been!  Praise God for a smooth transition into our new place.  The move went very well thanks to some church friends as well as my "part-machine" brother-in-law who was able to come over the night before we moved and get most of our apartment into the moving van.  



Snack break ;)


On moving day, Zenith was able to bring the truck right over to the new apartment where he, Dan and a friend from church unloaded everything while William and I stayed to clean the old apartment before heading over.  We're so pleased with the new place and feel blessed to be in another great situation. Our landlords, a husband and wife who live upstairs, have been wonderful.  William has enjoyed exploring the new apartment as well as the backyard.  The unpacking is complete and I just need to get some curtains up and finish the decorating and then I will post pictures, which will hopefully be soon.
My flowers from Zenith...a thank you for all the work packing and unpack.  Isn't he thoughtful? :)

I decided to plan a picnic for Father's Day on Saturday since Sunday was supposed to be rainy.  I wanted to make sure it was a special occasion since Zenith really deserved it.  What a great Dad he is...right on changing even the poopiest of diapers (and that's with cloth diapers!), attentive to both William and I, and always ready to step up and take over the kiddo when I need a break.  I never have to ask for help, he's just always one step ahead of me.  William loves him to pieces and waits anxiously for him to come home from work, squealing when he comes through the door.  He always wants to be held by Daddy and likes to follow him around the house.  I love how much Zenith enjoys playing with him and always makes time to get down on the floor or take him outside.  So needless to say, I wanted to show him in some small way how much I appreciate all he does.

On the menu: Tuscan bread, prosciutto, peppered salami, herb infused cheese, Asiago cheese, gherkins, Kalamata olives, fresh fruit salad, sparkling lemonade, and finished with German chocolate and homemade brownies.



There's a nice park on a lake just a couple miles from our place with lots of trails and a castle that was perfect for our picnic.  We had a lovely time relaxing and enjoying our lunch.

Daddy and William





Feet!

Gherkins are the best

"Enough with the photos, Dad!"



"This bread is good"

"...maybe I can snatch some chocolate..."

"See ya later guys!"




























Sunday we had Mom and Dad over for a Father's Day brunch to honor both of these fantastic men in my life.  How can I not mention what a great father I have, who put so much into raising his daughters and now invests so much of his time and love into his children and grandchildren.  I even brought out the china to make the occasion extra special. :)

Menu: Bacon, eggs, diced tomatoes and avocados, homefries, Paleo Zucchini bread and fruit salad from Mom, french toast for Zenith, fruit infused water, orange juice, and of course cuppas.






After breakfast we walked down to the center of town where they have all the shops and restaurants.  We're on a fairly quiet road despite all the houses around but we're within walking distance to a lot which makes for nice walks.

William loves to put these sunglasses on and walk around

He's quite the entertainer

Cool dude



So it's been a busy few weeks, but we're finally settling in and enjoying our new home.

Time to get the kiddo off for a nap!

~Lindsay

Tuesday, June 9, 2015

The Adventures of William the Monkey

It turns out packing can be rather fun...for some of us at least.  Well, maybe just for one in particular.  Our little monkey has discovered how much fun boxes can be and loves to get in the way help mommy pack.  

Very pleased with himself for figuring out how to climb into the box on his own (by diving head first of course)


"Uh, Mom, can you help me get out?"

"Gotta be careful, these things get tippy"

"Ha! I did it!" 
(Right before the box went sideways and he fell over)

Good place to store your trucks

"Mommy won't mind if I text Daddy"
(Yes, he's finally figured out how to climb up on things)

He's even figured out how to push this cooler over to the counter and use it to climb up to reach what's up there.

Any box he can get into...he will!

Simon's Cat 
(click here if you don't know what I'm talking about)

"What are you looking at?"



"I just need some space, Mom"



His new hidey-hole


At least I have a way of keep him entertained while I'm packing but goodness, this kid is into everything now!  After a few hours of my trying to get boxes loaded only to turn around and find them being unloaded by the little monkey, or realizing it's gone quiet and having to run into the other room only to find him climbing on something or happily playing with something he's managed to get out of the boxes, I realized the pack n' play is my best option and he's learning to play quietly in there while I work.  

I've been working with him to teach him the sign for "help" to (hopefully) eliminate the screaming whenever he needs help with something.  Yesterday while in his pack n' play, I heard him fuss for my attention and I turned around to see him signing help and realized he had dropped a toy and couldn't reach it.  Since then, he signs it whenever his toys are out of reach or if he's stuck on or in something.  He's a smart little boy and is catching on fast!

That's all for now...must get back to it!  Moving day is coming up fast but we've got the packing pretty well under control.  Say a prayer all goes well with the move on Saturday!

~Lindsay

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