FINALLY!!

After phone calls, a bunch of paperwork, last minute emails, rescheduled appointments, and a bit of frustration..... here we are.

HOME SWEET HOME

FINALLY!!!!!!

We're so happy to finally "close" the deal. We take possession this weekend, so excited!

Strange week

This last week was weird. Nothing went according to plan, everyone was slightly irritated (mostly mine), and it dragged on forever.

 I also discovered that a friend of mine, Preston Anderson, committed suicide on the 17th. We attended BYU classes together and were in the same student ward.
Later in the school year, we didn't see eye to eye over a few things and after I moved back to Ohio we obviously lost touch.

My best memory of Preston was my first semester at BYU. We were both taking Economics 110. A truly "loathed" class. Probably my worst grade I have ever received in my entire life. Needless to say, a class size of over 600 students with a subject I could barely understand... well I sort of stopped going and only showed up for the final. Apparently there was a nice curve. All behind me now. Anyway, we had homework assignments due each week and they were due by the end of class on tuesdays.Preston and I found ourselves trying to finish our assignments tuesday morning, skipping class, and turning it in last minute. It was one time where he printed my paper for me and we jumped into his car and he sped, broke a few traffic laws to get to campus. I then took both of our assignments and RAN, yes RAN across campus to the Joseph Smith Building (JSB) to get it turned in on time. It was sooo funny and I think Preston and I ended up eating lunch together that day after our "stressful morning"

Preston will be missed and we're sending his family our thoughts and prayers.

And so it begins..

.. the back ache, the belly aches, no sleeping, can't get comfortable, weird vivid dreams, leg cramps.

All of these beautiful things that are a part of pregnancy. My doctor told me that after our first child, those pains tend to come a bit quicker since our bodies are aware of what's going on and change faster. If this means my ankles and feet start to swell sooner than later, I'm not going to be a happy camper. I told Tim I don't want to be pregnant in the summer with our next kid, especially with these ridiculous temperatures.

On a good note, I'm all baby. Today at my appointment, the nurse practitioner looked at me and said you're 25 weeks? You've got a tiny belly, and it's ALL baby. And I thought I was getting BIG. It's weird because she also sits on my right side, not in the center of my belly. Levi was the same way, never felt a single stretch, pain, or kick on my left. Which means I'm going to have a baby all up in my ribs making it difficult to breathe when I'm further along.

I guess what they say is true "No pain, no gain" (except for when birth occurs, then I'm counting on the epidural to help)

Being Grateful

Everyone posts it as some time in their "blogging life" or journal. Here are just a few

I'm grateful for my family that has overcome many obstacles in life.
I'm grateful for my healthy children (including yet to be born baby)
I'm grateful for the field of medicine and continuing breakthroughs.
I'm grateful for education.
I'm grateful for modern technology that allows me to keep in touch.
I'm grateful for my body and my health, including the ability to walk, run, hear, speak, feel, smell, and see.
I'm grateful for my talents and even the things I'm not so good at doing.
I'm grateful for friendships.
I'm grateful for forgiveness.
I'm grateful for my husband who provides for our family so that I can raise our children.
I'm grateful for the existence of LOVE.
I'm grateful for my freedom.
I'm grateful to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Next time we say our prayers, lets be more specific rather than summing them up as "blessings".

Pregnancy Brain

Soooo, I'm becoming VERY forgetful. I forget to do tasks that Tim has asked me to do since I'm home and I feel really bad about it. I forget to change Levi's diaper until I realize there is a wet spot on the floor (or my lap)

Apparently I also forget to eat. It didn't dawn on me until TODAY that I didn't eat lunch YESTERDAY. We don't use the microwave often except for reheating meals (occasionally for quick bacon). I even try to cook for lunch at times. Homemade pizza was dinner last night and I went to reheat some for lunch today. Behold!!! My bowl of tomato soup that was supposed to be yesterday's lunch was still in there. I do remember putting it in there, cooking it, AND really looking forward to it (Tomato is my favorite simple soup) but I guess I didn't remember to actually eat it.

I eat... A LOT. Which is why I'm beginning to think I might go crazy with this "pregnancy brain" because when it gets to the point that I start to forget the basic needs of life... that could be a problem.

Switching to Levi really quick. I've discovered he eats better when he's by himself. When we all sit at the table and he has food in front of him, he tends to play more often. If it's sitting in front of him and no one else is there to interact, he tends to eat more and all of his food, including his veggies. (This adds to my problem because I eat AFTER Levi does and it already down for a nap)

Pure deliciousness

So, I've been on Pinterest lately. This is what I found

Source: divine-baking.com via Sarah on Pinterest

I made them last night. They were delicious. (Baby liked them) Very rich, you'll need a large glass of milk with these. Will I make them again? Probably, but there are so many more interesting things to make. Plus I'm waiting on a bigger kitchen. Apartment size kitchen just doesn't work when I'm cooking.

On a more frustrating side of things. Levi is going through this stage where everything we teach him is the same word. Whereas before he repeated or attempted to repeat the things we say. Now it's "Levi, say ____" and the response we get is "yeah"  (with a nod of the head) It's like he's saying 'yeah mom and dad, you said it right the first time'.
   Ugh.

*Also, can I say how much I really dislike homework for my BYU class right now. I have 12 assignments left to do, all of which are easily 10 typed pages* Ugh, again.

Quick and Random

Our little girl is going to be a soccer player just like her momma!  This girl is so active, it's like she never takes a break. In fact, I'm starting to feel movement so strong and powerful that it's sometimes painful.

While I couldn't be more happy about her being healthy I'm a little worried she'll be a handful. I'm hoping she tires herself out in there and sleeps as well as Levi did once she's born. Once can only hope.

Sad Day

Unfortunately, no 4th of July celebrations happened this year. We haven't had rain and with these hot temperatures, the towns and cities cancelled fireworks and made them illegal to set off on your own. Which is smart, we don't need quickly spreading wildfires here.
We did go to a church party but Levi ended up spilling red juice all over himself and we had to go home early. Turned out the juice also stained his skin!
We've actually been staying inside to stay cool. Levi and I don't last long in the heat (especially 100+ degrees).

On another note, I'm having a little struggle with Levi's nap time. I swear he never gets tired. All these photos and blogs about their kids falling asleep on the floor, on the couch, while eating in the high chair. etc. It just doesn't happen with this kid. Occasionally in the car on longer trips, but not always. (I drove back to Ohio last weekend and he was awake the entire drive, 2 1/2 hours) Anyway, Levi's nap is officially after lunch for about 2 hours. However, I think he's only sleeping about 1/2 hour maybe 45 minutes of it. *sigh* I guess he's just having quiet time when he's not sleeping.