A weekend of gifts and reminders...

Here is a sweet hello from Jonas! :-)
Ok, I will attempt to play catch up today! I've been very busy lately and haven't had time to blog. :-)

I am 33 1/2 weeks along with Miss Ivy's pregnancy. I had to pinch myself today! I can't believe we are this far along. What is even scarier is I went into labor and had Jonas at 34 weeks. Its approaching so fast and I will be packing bags next week. There is no reason to believe I will go early again but you know...knock on wood! I'd like to be a little more prepared this time. :-)


It just hit me again today that I really am pregnant and going to have another baby! Silly I know, but sometimes its just a slap in the face! The reality of two is starting to set in as I see and talk with many friends who have multiple children. My biggest fear is scheduling. I still work part time from home and need to be on a schedule. I'm that type of person anyway, even if I didn't work. To make things crazier in our household, Joe's schedule changes every 35 days. It is both mine and Joe's desire that I continue to work 2-3 hours a day. Its still been easy and maintainable as Jonas takes around a 3 hr afternoon nap. I just wonder how much Ivy will like to sleep. I've had it easy with Jonas. He has ALWAYS loved his sleep and been a wonderful napper and night time sleeper. I suppose if Ivy sleeps 1/2 as good as Jonas I can still get those work hours in. I'm just nervous!

My dear friends and family gave me a baby shower on Saturday for Ivy. My mom hosted it at her house while my creative friends put all the details together. (I will post pictures later) It was beautiful and very sentimental. Here is a picture of one of my favorite gifts. Mrs. Jones, who is like a second mom to me since 7th grade, free-hand embroidered this onesie for me. I think its just beautiful. I love personalized/monogrammed items. I will be sad when Ivy outgrows this one. It might have to go in a shadow box later. :-)



I have to brag on Joe a little. First, he has been working like a mad dog to save money and time off of work for when Ivy arrives. Not to mention, the random things that come up where the city is making it mandatory for him to work and we don't always know very far in advance. So, his time at home is spent having quality time with Jonas and catching up on his own rest. This past weekend he helped me so much in watching Jonas during my shower and for me to have a girls night out Saturday night. It seemed like I was just popping my head in and out of the house a few times on Saturday, not staying for long. When I came home after the shower I immediately smelt a lemon like scent in the air. I walked into the kitchen and noticed the counters were spotless and some things had been moved around. I turned around, with excitement in my voice, and said, "did you clean?!" He said "yes." I said "what did you clean?!" He said "most of the house." I said, "you mopped the kitchen!" He said, "yes." Ok, so you get the point....I was so excited and relieved! I have done my best with this pregnancy to keep up with the house, mostly keeping things picked up, clothes washed, food on the table etc...Deep cleaning has been neglected more than I would like to admit. Joe and I have both come to the realization in life that even when the house is "dirty" quality time spent with each other is more important especially with his schedule lately. So, we are willing to let things slide because we need family time and we aren't going to live our life in a panic that the floor hasn't been mopped etc...I love that about him and he has helped me get to this place in life when I wasn't there before. He is so right. I do not want to be a "Martha." I thanked him for his help on Saturday and told him he was the best! It was such a burden lifted for me as I do worry too much sometimes about those things. Its hard when you stay at home, work from home, and have that to do list just staring at you all the time and you can't quite get it all done.

Joe also allowed me to sleep yesterday between church services for almost 3 hours. He got Jonas' lunch together and was willing to take care of Jonas when he woke up from his nap. I needed that rest so badly I can't even begin to explain. I've lost a lot of sleep lately. I battle with acid reflux all day and have to be very careful what and when I eat so I can have decent rest. It doesn't always work. I have also had episodes of insomnia with this pregnancy. I look forward to both of those things going away when Ivy comes. Yes, I know those first 6 weeks will be killer with the night time feedings etc...but at least I wont be in pain with the reflux and I'm pretty sure the insomnia will go away. The interruptions will just be different. :-)

Well, I hope to get Jonas' dresser moved into his room in about 2 days. Its still in the garage and I obviously can't help Joe bring it in. I am eager to share the before and after pictures! Its been a project that lasted longer than I had hoped. But for all of you out there who thought I was over doing it etc...you can now rest assured I paced myself, much much slower than I had planned! :-)