Life is Good: Day 30

You know, this count down thing really is good for me. On days like today it forces me to reflect on the day and find the good in it so I can write it down.

Last night I didn't take Ambian to help me sleep. I took Unisom instead. I was shocked at how terrible my night was! When I have the Ambian it puts me to sleep enough that I don't toss and turn because of my aches and pains. Good Heaven's, I don't know if I even slept last night. Actually, I do, because I dreamed about dogs the rest of the night once I fell asleep. The neighbor dogs were going crazy last night. Ambian blocks that out too. I woke up feeling worse then I have in a long time. After biting Leif's head off for the umpteenth time this afternoon, Leif graciously told me that tonight would need to be an Ambian night. I'm trying to ration them. But I'm not sure it's going to work... ANYWAY, I was able to fall asleep during nap time today and Leif quickly took the kids down to grandmas when they woke up. So I was able to sleep longer. I woke up feeling Much Better!! Thank you, Love!

After homework and dinner we did something fun. We pulled out all the baby clothes to wash them and remind me what we have. The boys watched the original Karate Kid and I sorted clothes. So the day ended fun. Another great thing was Jakob's help today. He helped me with laundry and cleaning throughout the day. He has his moments, but he's become a great helper around the house. Caleb is a copy cat, so if Jakob helps, Caleb helps. It's a good deal!

Ultrasound Picture

Here's who we're counting down to: Pretty Neat, huh!?

From Baby 2010 Ultrasound

Life is Good: Day 31 (Doctor Visit)

Well, we had another Dr. Visit today. That's not anything new. But the interesting news is that I'm progressing, and the baby is measuring 37+ weeks when I'm technically only 35+ weeks along. That was surprising and comforting to all of us. The Dr. feels like the baby should be just fine if he comes early at this point. I'm VERY torn. I want to deliver NOW! But it would be so much better if Leif and I have no other distractions (school work) when the baby comes. So really the end of the first week in August would be best. But we'll see.

Life is Good: Day 32

Today was a good day. It was nice to not feel obligated to do a lot of things, including my primary lesson. My primary co-teacher told me not to worry about teaching, or primary in general until after the baby is born. That really made it possible for me to stay through church today. It wasn't easy, but the lessons were nice and I'm glad I was able to stay.

I've worked on my rug some today. It's almost done, although it's only half the size of a normal rug. So I have to figure out what to do. I'm not going to take another year to weave more. I'll let you know what I decide.

Well, the boys are almost out of the shower and that means it's time to groom them and put them to bed:) The best part of the day. No, not really. The best was probably watching the boys play together. Love That!!

Life is Good: Day 33

Homework
Feed the kids
Homework
Do the dishes
Homework
Straighten the house
Homework
Feed the kids
Homework
Rest
Homework
Feed the kids
Homework
Feed the kids more
Bed Time!!

Still Pregnant, Everyone Doing Fine!

Life is Good: Day 35

Today was a much better day! Leif and I ran away to SG for the day and his good mother watched the kids. We picked up the last of the baby things we need. So we're all set there. We also got our car EXTRA clean, went out to a yummy meal, and went to the latest Twilight movie.
It was nice to be together and not feel like we're playing tag the whole time with the kids. Much better then yesterday!

Life is Good: Day 37 (The Day... Not So Good)

Just one of those days!

Lots of contractions and heartburn. Strange baby movement (or something.) Frustrating school work! A lot to do, and not able to help or do it myself. Tomorrow will be better!

Jakob went to swimming lessons worried about the newer "harder" class, he loved it! That was good news!

Life is Good: Day 37 (Pictures Time!)

I Finally put the slideshow together from our Heaton Ranch and Coral Pink Sand Dunes trip. Enjoy!!

Life is Good: Day 38

Well, I had planned to update on the kids and such. But I am really tired. We took Jakob in to the Dr. He has the same virus and Caleb. It's not strep. He still has a fever, but he's getting better. I feel bad because he's missing out on his second session of swimming lessons.

We took the chance to talk to the Dr. and do another stress test while we were there today. No progression, so that's good. The Dr. said we should be okay if I deliver in K hospital instead of SG where the NICU is. That's good news. Of course I wouldn't mind going early. But for the baby's sake and because of my school schedule that I just reviewed, I need to keep this boy cooking until the 2nd of August. I so don't want to be PG that long. But it would be best in the long run.

So my Good news tonight is, my mom went to Gardener Village today and found us a quilt to put on our bed. It is exactly the colors of our room. And it was on sale. Leif was very sweet and as we discussed it he just said, "well, Happy Anniversary." Very Sweet! The quilt that we use is the one Leif's mom made for our wedding and it needs to be retired before it's way too warn out. SO I'm really grateful for this new quilt! Good News!

Life is Good: Day 39

Today was a really good day. We all stayed home from church because Jakob is sick and I'm not really able to do too much these days. We watched a few church videos. One about the temple inspired Jakob to design his own temple. So he pulled out the art supply box and went at it. Papa read several books to the boys today and I sat around and worked on my rug and counted contractions. Seems that 10-12 minutes apart is the average of the day.

Caleb was precious today. It seemed he had a song in his heart that he hummed all day long. We always knew where he was because we could hear him humming or singing. He enjoyed snuggling Jakob a lot and picking up the books scattered on the floor and reading on his own. Papa made a yummy Pesto Pasta for dinner and then his favorite tapioca pudding for dessert. We have two chicks trying to hatch today so Leif and the boys have been checking on them all day. Leif took them and put them under one of our broody hens (Bessy) tonight. So hopefully all goes well. He's out there checking on them right now.

There was a good feeling in the home today. Poor Jakob was really sick when the IB Profin wore off and there was a lot of moaning and groaning from he and I combined. But we still had a good day!

Life is Good: Day 40 (Independence Day)

Happy Independence Day! We had a great one. We woke up early this morning for the traditional town fireman's breakfast. They usually wake us up with sirens. But not this year, that was a disappointment. But the breakfast and company was nice. I even walked to the park. It felt good for my phyci to be walking. But it wasn't the best idea. Oh Well!

We enjoyed the town parade shortly after breakfast. Always a short and sweet thing. The kids love the candy and the spray from the fire trucks.

Heather and her girls packed up and headed out soon after the parade. We were all really sad to see them go. We had a great time together and hope maybe they can come back sooner then later. We'll see...

Jakob woke up very grumpy this morning. He was ready for a nap before noon. We all were. So we enjoyed a long afternoon snooze. Unfortunately, Jakob woke up sick. We gave him medicine and thought he would be fine to go the the fireworks this evening. He seemed fine throughout the afternoon as we watched a few movies. But we were wrong. He threw up in the car (luckily in a bag) on the way to the fireworks. Thank Heavens grandma was there to help us along the way. We let Jakob decide whether to still go the fireworks or not. He chose to go. So we did and he rested on a blanket. The show was awesome. We had to sit and wait a long time, so it was nice that the fireworks lasted a long time. Caleb had a great time twirling the light sticks grandma had bought for the boys. He was very cute and happy the whole time. He just hummed and babbled to himself the whole time and on the way home. Jakob on the other hand threw up again as we drove home. So that was a bummer. Looks like we wore him completely out with all the fun this past week. Hopefully it will pass soon!

So, there it is, another small town Independence Day Celebration come and gone with some Good times and Good memories.

Life is Good: Day 41 (by hubbie)

Just helping out the wife a little with the blog. She's feeling quite pregnant for some reason...

Heaton Ranch Review:

We had a great time.

Home Review:

It's still standing.

Thanks for reading...boy this blogging stuff is easy.....

Just kidding.

Let me try that again.

Heaton ranch was a blast. First day we started things off with a huge dinner. Lena and I were a bit late because of the 3 hour doctor visit but we still had plenty of time to enjoy ourselves. We prepared to feed an army. After our large dinner we swore we won't eat so much and then indulged in dutch oven cobbler. Bed time came we our little family found ourselves sleeping in the chicken room, a room decorated with different kinds of chicken wall paper and pictures.

The next day Lena and Heather were able to just sit and do their crafts most the day. It was fun watching them and I was glad Lena was able to do a bit of relaxing. The main reasons she couldn't relax the whole time was the playing in the pond. Jakob and I started the day with a walk around the pond then taking one of the boats out in the middle. We ended up playing water games for a while. We also went on a long or I should say high hike. Grandma and I lead most the kids including Caleb up to the top of the hill. That night we over ate again and then played night games. The kids loved our version of "Murder in the dark" we called "Snoop in the dark". The neatest part of the game was when we discovered "lightning bugs"flying around the stream and the ponds.

Next day was clean up then get dirty again day.

We spent the morning packing and cleaning up the ranch. We then drove to the local sand dunes and got completely sandy before the sun came out and started cooking our feet. After enjoying a scenic route home thanks to my mis-navigation we finally made it home.

At home we've relaxed and cleaned. The kids help clean the bathroom floor by flooding it pretty good. Heather went to the local national park. I was happy because I was able to sell some of our coronation sussex and buy a new egg turner for the incubator so I don't have to turn them 3 times a day.

Well thats about it. Tell next time...or until Lena comes and edits this!