I have totally neglected this blog!
Just when I think about writing a post, my "mom-nesia" kicks in and I go on my blissful way, not even thinking that I'm forgetting something!
I've started to feel like the dog from the movie Up! I'll be in a conversation with someone and then all the sudden...
SQUIRREL!!
And then I look back at the person I'm talking to with a blank stare implying... "I love you!"
The worst is when I was teaching my Young Women! Mid-lesson and I'd pause, give them all a blank stare and then they'd tell me where I left off. Bless their little hearts!
But on to the updates... I was just released as Young Womens President and I have to admit I was truly sad to leave. I've been a leader in the YWs for almost 4 years. My little Beehives that I taught are now Laurels and I can't believe how time flies. And let's be honest...Relief Society is just not the same as Young Womens. I went from hearing conversations about boys and seminary and soccer practice to conversations about canning and knitting and grandkids. Safe to say, I feel like a fish out of water...
But then, I realized that I didn't have to organize the upcoming stake dance, the camp certification, camp fundraising, the practice hikes for the girls, the ward activity that was coming, I didn't have to attend BYC, Ward Counsel or any more Wednesday night activities
... and then magically I started to miss Young Womens less and started enjoying some time off.
Don't get me wrong...I still miss my girls, but I'm grateful for the break.
Plus, all those activities mingled with my new found Mom-nesia wasn't going well for me.
Onto Baby updates...
(these are the fun updates!)
We...or should I be more specific and say I...have been feeling our little girl movin' and shakin'.
Mike is always a little sad when he is left out of this fun, but I have to say I'm loving every minute of it. She started kicking late one night and I thought for sure Mike would feel her this time. So I woke him up and told him she was kicking and to place his hand on my tummy.
Poor guy was so tired, he put his hand on my pregnancy pillow that I use to support my back and said, "Cool babe, I feel her!"
Uh-huh, SURE you do...
Another cute story about Mike:
We found out we were pregnant on Halloween day and I showed Mike the pregnancy test when he came home for lunch. We were both still in shock and Mike eventually had to go back to work. He admits he could not focus on anything for the rest of the day, but he opened his internet browser to try and work.
As soon as he opened MSN, he saw in bold letters,
"JESSICA IS PREGNANT!"
His first reaction was, "Who told????"
Later he realized that Jessica Simpson confirmed she was pregnant that day and MSN did not blab our little secret, but his attention span was pretty much shot for the day.
...we had a good laugh!
Overall, we've had a lot of fun so far in this pregnancy. Even when I melt down over really stupid things, Mike hugs me and asks if it is too early to make fun of me.
Which usually makes me laugh!
One last amazing thing about Mike
(which I'm realizing this post is becoming more and more about him than the baby, but what can you do?)
We went to the gym to workout...or more specifically for me to walk and Mike to workout...
I was on a treadmill that was on the second row and on the first row in front of me was about 15 young 21-year-old girls who are not pregnant and sporting their little tiny sports bras and shorts, perfectly tanned and running at a perfect speed all in unison.
This picture makes a 5-month pregnant woman feel awesome!
I guess I had the look of death on my face as I was memorized by this scene in front of me and I didn't realize Mike had moved to the machine next to me.
Next thing I know, Mike is rubbing my back telling me I am the most beautiful woman in the world and those girls had nothing on me.
Safe to say, I gained a little pep in my stride and had a successful workout while feeling pretty.
I'm so happy to have Mike as my support system through all these changes and mood swings. He truly evens me out and gives me the boost I need.
We have about 17 1/2 weeks to go and our due date is definitely creeping up on us.
And here's hoping I'll update this blog again before our little girl arrives!
xoxo
Just when I think about writing a post, my "mom-nesia" kicks in and I go on my blissful way, not even thinking that I'm forgetting something!
I've started to feel like the dog from the movie Up! I'll be in a conversation with someone and then all the sudden...
SQUIRREL!!
And then I look back at the person I'm talking to with a blank stare implying... "I love you!"
The worst is when I was teaching my Young Women! Mid-lesson and I'd pause, give them all a blank stare and then they'd tell me where I left off. Bless their little hearts!
But on to the updates... I was just released as Young Womens President and I have to admit I was truly sad to leave. I've been a leader in the YWs for almost 4 years. My little Beehives that I taught are now Laurels and I can't believe how time flies. And let's be honest...Relief Society is just not the same as Young Womens. I went from hearing conversations about boys and seminary and soccer practice to conversations about canning and knitting and grandkids. Safe to say, I feel like a fish out of water...
But then, I realized that I didn't have to organize the upcoming stake dance, the camp certification, camp fundraising, the practice hikes for the girls, the ward activity that was coming, I didn't have to attend BYC, Ward Counsel or any more Wednesday night activities
... and then magically I started to miss Young Womens less and started enjoying some time off.
Don't get me wrong...I still miss my girls, but I'm grateful for the break.
Plus, all those activities mingled with my new found Mom-nesia wasn't going well for me.
Onto Baby updates...
(these are the fun updates!)
We...or should I be more specific and say I...have been feeling our little girl movin' and shakin'.
Mike is always a little sad when he is left out of this fun, but I have to say I'm loving every minute of it. She started kicking late one night and I thought for sure Mike would feel her this time. So I woke him up and told him she was kicking and to place his hand on my tummy.
Poor guy was so tired, he put his hand on my pregnancy pillow that I use to support my back and said, "Cool babe, I feel her!"
Uh-huh, SURE you do...
Another cute story about Mike:
We found out we were pregnant on Halloween day and I showed Mike the pregnancy test when he came home for lunch. We were both still in shock and Mike eventually had to go back to work. He admits he could not focus on anything for the rest of the day, but he opened his internet browser to try and work.
As soon as he opened MSN, he saw in bold letters,
"JESSICA IS PREGNANT!"
His first reaction was, "Who told????"
Later he realized that Jessica Simpson confirmed she was pregnant that day and MSN did not blab our little secret, but his attention span was pretty much shot for the day.
...we had a good laugh!
Overall, we've had a lot of fun so far in this pregnancy. Even when I melt down over really stupid things, Mike hugs me and asks if it is too early to make fun of me.
Which usually makes me laugh!
One last amazing thing about Mike
(which I'm realizing this post is becoming more and more about him than the baby, but what can you do?)
We went to the gym to workout...or more specifically for me to walk and Mike to workout...
I was on a treadmill that was on the second row and on the first row in front of me was about 15 young 21-year-old girls who are not pregnant and sporting their little tiny sports bras and shorts, perfectly tanned and running at a perfect speed all in unison.
This picture makes a 5-month pregnant woman feel awesome!
I guess I had the look of death on my face as I was memorized by this scene in front of me and I didn't realize Mike had moved to the machine next to me.
Next thing I know, Mike is rubbing my back telling me I am the most beautiful woman in the world and those girls had nothing on me.
Safe to say, I gained a little pep in my stride and had a successful workout while feeling pretty.
I'm so happy to have Mike as my support system through all these changes and mood swings. He truly evens me out and gives me the boost I need.
We have about 17 1/2 weeks to go and our due date is definitely creeping up on us.
And here's hoping I'll update this blog again before our little girl arrives!
xoxo
