AI

I really didn't think with Simon being gone that I would be into American Idol this season.

I was wrong.

I have always loved Randy, but Simon had that hard exterior that is hard for me to resist.

I like Jennifer Lopez, she seems like a very down to earth gal, even though the woman is drop dead gorgeous.

Steven Tyler is really the one that has surprised me. I was an Aerosmith fan, but didn't really know much about him personally. Not that I do now, but I have seen him be very sensitive and kind to many of the contestants and their families...there were a few stories with a special needs child and girlfriend that Steven seemed especially touched. The last story on tonight's show made me bawl. (Not that it takes much these days.) I wish I could find it online and post it here in case you missed it.

I will definitely keep watching. The talent is always amazes me! I love watching people's dreams come true.

15 weeks

I am 15 weeks pregnant! Here is what the baby looks like now:

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 15 weeks

Size of baby: 4 inches from crown to rump. About the size of a softball.

Maternity Clothes: Yes - these are definitely necessary.

Gender: We don't know yet! Everyone says a girl.

Movement: Maybe...?

Cravings: Blimpie subs and anything with buffalo sauce.

Anti-cravings: The smell and taste of hamburger cooking. ICK. 

Symptoms: Sneezing, nose constantly running or stuffy. 

Sleep: I sleep pretty good until I wake up at 4am to go to the bathroom then my nose starts to run.

What I miss: Sleeping all night, being able to breathe?!

 

Best Moment this week: Hearing the heartbeat at the doc appt - heart sounds good at about 160bpm.

Bunk up!

Trophy Hub and I are in the market for bunk beds. Soon after we find out the sex of this baby, we hope to purchase bunk beds and get the boys moved in together. I would like them to be used to sleeping in the same room before the baby comes. And I want time to do the nursery. (Is a nursery different from a baby room? I always called it "the baby's room" but nursery sounds so much more posh so I'm going to say that.) I would like to paint the walls in that room regardless of the sex. I painted the room yellow and blue for Bubba - with the help of my mom - when I was pregnant with him.

I came across this in my search:

Seriously?! A triple decker?!

I worry about them chopping their heads off in the ceiling fan with a regular bunk bed! I thought we'd be limited to 3 kids in our very humble 3 bedroom home, but shooooooooot, maybe not! We could probably fit one of these babies in each room!

Vitamin D

Today was Monday. 

Today I was not tired.

Today I got a ton done at work despite numerous interruptions. 

Today I was peppy.

Today I networked like crazy over lunch. 

Tonight I cooked a hot meal.

Tonight I did a 100 piece puzzle with my kiddos.

Tonight we laughed until we almost peed. 

Today the sun was shining. 

Maybe that's why it was such a good day.

14 weeks

I am 14 weeks pregnant! 

The baby is 3.25 - 4 inches long (about the size of your fist) and weighs almost 1 ounce. Can anyone tell me why my belly seems so ginormous if the baby is only that big? I was thinking it was at least the size of a cantaloupe based on the looks of my belly. 

Anyway...here is a pic of what the baby probably looks like (although I'm sure mine is MUCH cuter).

It still amazing me that even though the baby is only 3-4 inches long, it still looks like a baby! I think as long as I live it will always amaze me. 

Right now, the baby can squint, grimace, frown, pee and even suck his/her thumb! 

Plagerizing disclaimer - I stole the following (and made it my own) from another blogger:

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 14 weeks

Size of baby: Size of a fist.

Maternity Clothes: I have switched to maternity pants at work. I usually wear a maternity shirt that doesn't look like maternity under a sweater.

Gender: We don't know yet! 

Movement: Not feeling movements yet. I thought maybe a felt a few flutters this weekend, but it's pretty early for that. 

Cravings: Fresh foods - subs. 

Anti-cravings: The smell and taste of hamburger cooking. ICK. 

Symptoms: Sneezing, nose constantly running or stuffy. 

Sleep: I sleep pretty good until I wake up at 4am to go to the bathroom then my nose starts to run.

What I miss: Sleeping all night??

 

Best Moment this week: Bubba asking if he could touch my belly...then did so ever so gently.

Best blog post ever

And it's not even mine!

Add this to the reasons I love Kelly.

The long weekend

We had a very lazy long weekend around here. Trophy Hub may beg to differ as he was helping my brother work on wiring our basement for the second Saturday in a row. The good news is the wiring is 99% complete! We just need it inspected and then it's ready for drywall.

Bubba started complaining of a sore throat Saturday afternoon and when I picked him up to feel sorry for him he felt warm. He is not a complainer so I figured he was probably getting sick. I gave him Tylenol every 4 hours and it seemed to keep his fever away. Sunday morning he told me right away his throat and his stomach hurt. So...off to UI QuickCare we went. Diagnosis: strep throat.

The doctor prescribed Zithromax for him since he's allergic to Amoxocillin. The great thing about that is that it's only 5 days. The bad thing about that is it messes with his digestive system. It doesn't take much on the poor little 32 pounder. No fever though and he says his throat doesn't hurt anymore!

We had a fun day planned today, but it snowed, sleeted and snowed some more so we stayed home. Peanut played in the snow a few times with some neighbor kids. He's so social and doesn't mind getting cold because I always make him hot chocolate when he comes back in. The trick is getting all his gear dry in between trips outside. I tried to talk Bubba into going out, but he's a little too much like me when it comes to this weather. He just said "NO!" It's probably ok though considering the strep situation.

I could really use a 3 day weekend every week. Or maybe a 4 day weekend.

Awk-ward

Sometimes the longer I am away from my blog the harder it is to come up with something to write about.

Not that there's not anything going on around here.

Sheesh.


I am not even going to do a recap since the last time I posted.

Let me just tell you that life is good. Even though it's winter - and I despise winter. We haven't had terrible weather although right now it is awfully cold. January is under way and I'm hopeful that we will get an early spring like last year. And then there's the fact that we will be traveling to the great state of FLORIDA in March for a week. Yup, and then there's that.

Ok, well, now that I have the awkward Ihaven'tbloggedinoveramonth post over and done with I will be back soon!