Spring Break

Sorry I'm just now getting back to update after my OB appt. this week. Really, until yesterday afternoon, I hadn't heard back from my blood work. Couldn't get through to anyone who could tell me. I did finally speak to a nurse yesterday, and as far as I know, nothing has changed. I say 'as far as I know' because she basically read all the medical jargon to me word for word, and I'm not sure how to interpret it all. And I really don't think she did either, even though she wouldn't admit it. I do think I gathered that the levels are the same. That along with the fact that they didn't call with a problem, makes me feel certain everything is fine.

The appt. Monday went well. It was Spring Break this week, so we took Jacob and our niece Mercedes- since we had her that day with us- to hear the baby's heartbeat. Unfortunately 'little one' wouldn't cooperate and kept moving around, so it was hard for the doctor to keep him/her on the monitor long. We could hear it for a few seconds at a time. Heartbeat sounded good, and we'll go back in 3 weeks, May 5th, for another check-up.

Right now, we're just counting down to May 2nd, when we find out what we're having. Of course 'little one' could choose to keep us in the dark and not cooperate. I'm still convinced it's a boy after seeing our 12 wk. ultrasound, but we'll see. I am picturing a boy, but have NO IDEA what the little guy would be named. Ronnie and I, I guess, can only come up with 2 names to agree on for a boy-- Jacob and Ethan :). Girl's name is easy, and I'll share that name if we were to use it, later on. Ronnie and I did go shopping at Kohl's today with some gift cert. we both had held onto from our b-days, and I kept cutting my eyes over at all the precious little baby girl outfits. I want to buy all of them!!!!!!!!!!!!!! But.....I really don't think I will be. We'll see.

Last weekend turned out better than anticipated. By Sunday, Ronnie was SO much better. Those antibiotics kicked in fast, and by Monday morning, he was pretty much back to himself. I was so relieved for him. Being sick is not fun for him......or any of us.....so it's better when Daddy is well :)

The boys and I met Heidi and her boys at the park last Sunday and had a blast! They are crazy, but love each other so much, and have so much fun together. Monday we met up again with Mom also this time, at Kangaroo Kids(blow-up warehouse) for some playtime. The boys were all worn out after several hours, and I know my boys didn't fight me for bedtime that night!

Tuesday was wonderful with Rebecca, Micah, and Madison at Noah's Ark. For those of you who don't know, Rebecca is one of my closest friends, and her twins are just one month older than Jacob. Ever since they were all born, we've become really close, and our kids love being together. Our husbands basically grew up together, so it was nice when we instantly clicked not long after we both had babies. Micah and Madison call me 'Aunt Alice', and my kids call them aunt and uncle.

Ronnie took off a few extra days this week from FedEx, so it's been so nice having him home at night. Jacob is loving it, and dreading him going back. Every day he asks if daddy has to work tonight, and I tell him, 'no, not until Monday'. He always replies back with an enthusiastic 'YES!' Ronnie says we have 2 Momma's boys, but I think they are quickly becoming Daddy's boys too!

With him home at night, we took advantage, and headed to Stone Mountain Thursday night for the Laser Show. Jacob's 2nd time going- Ethan's first. They both LOVED it, and were motionless once the show started. I love it so much there, and think we'll get season passes. There is so much to do now with the kids.

Last night, we had dinner at the Messer's and left Jacob behind to spend-the-night. He would live there, probably, if I'd let him. He is far from a home-body, and loves to be anywhere but home. Think he and Ethan enjoyed the break from each other. Ethan is such a different baby when he's alone. He played all day so sweet and peacefully. Boy did things change when we picked Jacob up this afternoon! :) They were really excited to see each other, and got back into their wild ways quickly! :)

It's been a nice Spring Break, and really I'm not ready for Jake to go back to school Monday. He's the greatest kid, and keeps me smiling with his cute comments and never-ending questions. Oh- does he have some questions. I always say he's playing catch up since he started talking late. Not Ethan-- it's so strange having a 1-year-old being so vocal. His clearest word is definitely 'no' and he says it often. Me--'Ethan, let's go night-night.' Ethan-- 'No, night-night, Mommy, no!' We laugh at him a lot now, because his stern 'no!' is so funny, but I have a feeling it's going to get him in a lot of trouble before long.

Looking forward to Sunday tomorrow, since Ronnie doesn't have to work. Anticipating feeling the baby move any day now. I think I may have felt him/her a few times, but I'm not quite sure yet. I'll let ya know as soon as I do! :)