I'm lucky my family loves me. I've really been pretty good but every once in a while, my usual jovial "up for anything" self disappears and the horns come out. Sometimes the horns just affect what's happening on the inside (perfect example: previous post).
I'll have to be like Stuart Smalley - "I'm good enough, I'm smart enough, and gosh darn it, people like me!" (and they adore my beautiful, intelligent, funny daughter!)
No worries.
By the way, the pregnancy's going along tickety-boo. :D
Showing posts with label pregnancy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label pregnancy. Show all posts
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Monday, September 8, 2008
Ah, Fall....
I love Fall. I'm not even upset that it has come a little early this year. I've got to admit, I got a little panicky when I couldn't force my winter attire to do up around my burgeoning waistline. Thank you, Lord, for Secret Fit Belly jeans from Motherhood Maternity. They are so comfy, I think I will wear them till I die!
The pregnancy's been going fairly well. I'm into my 14th week but have yet to hear the heartbeat, even after two attempts. Well, we thought we heard it last Wednesday, both the doctor and me, but we weren't sure. Hopefully we'll hear it loud 'n clear next Wednesday. I'm feeling that all is well, so that's a good thing. With this pregnancy, I tell ya, it's a little more nerve wracking. Now that I'm post-35, there are all those extra tests you can take. I've had the screening ones so I should get those results back on Wednesday too. My s-i-l had an amnio and she said it was fine, so I'm not as nervous about that one, if we opt to get it. I'm not concerned about many of the potential problems, but it'd be nice to be prepared.
Roo started Kindergarten last week, as you know. She's done very well and is making new friends. I'm very happy that it's so structured. That's exactly what she needs. She's going every morning. Our neighbour boy is in the same class. This is a very good thing!
Roo did a very cute thing the other morning. I was lying in bed and she came in. I asked for a hug and a kiss, so she did...and she said "this hug's for you and here's a little one for the baby". I love her so much. She's been being very considerate and loving....putting pillows under my feet and the like. She's going to be a most excellent big sister. Oh! she's also decided on names. If it's a girl (which she's sure it'll be) then she wants to name her Isla Rainbow. If it's a boy, it's going to be called Sammie. I think we'll have to think long and hard about that.......
Yesterday was homecoming at church. It was very nice. We had a barbeque and there were lots of people about. Everyone was very chatty afterward and I feel as though we've made some great connections there. And, what can beat a reading about the most important thing being "love". God is good!
After church a little hummingbird ran into our front window! I'm glad I hadn't yet cleaned it, otherwise, I would have blamed myself! Anyway, I went outside, followed by a swarm of kids (ok, 3) and we looked at this little birdie on the ground. It was so pretty and was gripping the grass for dear life. I righted it a bit, as it was off kilter, and noticed that the neck wasn't broken or anything. So, I did the natural thing, and got my camera phone! Here's the little guy:
We were very happy when he flew away after about 20 mins of close scrutiny by excited children! Good times!
Here are another couple random recent pics of our girlie:
I'm choosing to have a good day. :)
The pregnancy's been going fairly well. I'm into my 14th week but have yet to hear the heartbeat, even after two attempts. Well, we thought we heard it last Wednesday, both the doctor and me, but we weren't sure. Hopefully we'll hear it loud 'n clear next Wednesday. I'm feeling that all is well, so that's a good thing. With this pregnancy, I tell ya, it's a little more nerve wracking. Now that I'm post-35, there are all those extra tests you can take. I've had the screening ones so I should get those results back on Wednesday too. My s-i-l had an amnio and she said it was fine, so I'm not as nervous about that one, if we opt to get it. I'm not concerned about many of the potential problems, but it'd be nice to be prepared.
Roo started Kindergarten last week, as you know. She's done very well and is making new friends. I'm very happy that it's so structured. That's exactly what she needs. She's going every morning. Our neighbour boy is in the same class. This is a very good thing!
Roo did a very cute thing the other morning. I was lying in bed and she came in. I asked for a hug and a kiss, so she did...and she said "this hug's for you and here's a little one for the baby". I love her so much. She's been being very considerate and loving....putting pillows under my feet and the like. She's going to be a most excellent big sister. Oh! she's also decided on names. If it's a girl (which she's sure it'll be) then she wants to name her Isla Rainbow. If it's a boy, it's going to be called Sammie. I think we'll have to think long and hard about that.......
Yesterday was homecoming at church. It was very nice. We had a barbeque and there were lots of people about. Everyone was very chatty afterward and I feel as though we've made some great connections there. And, what can beat a reading about the most important thing being "love". God is good!
After church a little hummingbird ran into our front window! I'm glad I hadn't yet cleaned it, otherwise, I would have blamed myself! Anyway, I went outside, followed by a swarm of kids (ok, 3) and we looked at this little birdie on the ground. It was so pretty and was gripping the grass for dear life. I righted it a bit, as it was off kilter, and noticed that the neck wasn't broken or anything. So, I did the natural thing, and got my camera phone! Here's the little guy:
We were very happy when he flew away after about 20 mins of close scrutiny by excited children! Good times!
Here are another couple random recent pics of our girlie:
I'm choosing to have a good day. :)
Monday, August 25, 2008
Blessings on Top of Blessings
It's time that I updated this blog. It's not that I haven't had anything to say, it's more that I either haven't known quite what to say or it wasn't time yet to say it. Make sense?
Summer is almost at an end. My girlie starts Kindergarten next Wednesday. She's cautiously excited. I simply can't believe she's old enough, although at times she's way beyond her years.
The last few months have been a blur of activity and thought.
In June, I had the great fortune to go to London, Ontario, for a national youth leaders conference with the Anglican Church. It was amazing. We got to go to different sessions that interested us, had all matter of worship, and got to meet great people from across the country. The Primate was there and was very encouraging to all of us. There was a general sense that what we, and the youth, must be heard, and that we're worth hearing. Many of us left this week feeling empowered, not in an excited TEC/Cursillo way, but in a pervasive constant way. I'm still not sure what it means. I'll leave that experience alone for now.
The beginning of July heralded Teen Camp. The youth and programming staff were wonderful. We had great weather and really seemed to bond. We had a number of younger youth this year, for which I'm very grateful. It's nice to see the youth of the diocese regenerating and the older youth take on more of a leadership role.
My family went on vacation for the first part of August. We got together a yard sale and went camping at Spruce Woods for a few days. I love it there. It's absolutely perfect for little ones - great swimming, bike paths and camp sites.
I guess the big news is that we're expecting again. I'm presently 3 months along and we're all very excited. I've been feeling ok, but tired and a little nauseous. That's to be expected though. Roo is so excited that she's going to "poop out her ears". She's really hoping it's a girl. They have a new place in Winnipeg that you can get 4-D ultrasounds done, and family is allowed in. If everything is ok, we might do that so that Mackenzie can really feel that this is her baby too.
Because of this new revelation/baby, I'm putting school on hold, which is both good and a little sad. After the youth conference in June, I was feeling called to go a little deeper with my studies but that'll have to be put on hold for now. This is the way things are meant to be. Family is first priority and I'm happy to be mom first.
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
Summer is almost at an end. My girlie starts Kindergarten next Wednesday. She's cautiously excited. I simply can't believe she's old enough, although at times she's way beyond her years.
The last few months have been a blur of activity and thought.
In June, I had the great fortune to go to London, Ontario, for a national youth leaders conference with the Anglican Church. It was amazing. We got to go to different sessions that interested us, had all matter of worship, and got to meet great people from across the country. The Primate was there and was very encouraging to all of us. There was a general sense that what we, and the youth, must be heard, and that we're worth hearing. Many of us left this week feeling empowered, not in an excited TEC/Cursillo way, but in a pervasive constant way. I'm still not sure what it means. I'll leave that experience alone for now.
The beginning of July heralded Teen Camp. The youth and programming staff were wonderful. We had great weather and really seemed to bond. We had a number of younger youth this year, for which I'm very grateful. It's nice to see the youth of the diocese regenerating and the older youth take on more of a leadership role.
My family went on vacation for the first part of August. We got together a yard sale and went camping at Spruce Woods for a few days. I love it there. It's absolutely perfect for little ones - great swimming, bike paths and camp sites.
I guess the big news is that we're expecting again. I'm presently 3 months along and we're all very excited. I've been feeling ok, but tired and a little nauseous. That's to be expected though. Roo is so excited that she's going to "poop out her ears". She's really hoping it's a girl. They have a new place in Winnipeg that you can get 4-D ultrasounds done, and family is allowed in. If everything is ok, we might do that so that Mackenzie can really feel that this is her baby too.
Because of this new revelation/baby, I'm putting school on hold, which is both good and a little sad. After the youth conference in June, I was feeling called to go a little deeper with my studies but that'll have to be put on hold for now. This is the way things are meant to be. Family is first priority and I'm happy to be mom first.
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers.
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