Ok, so I'm sitting here at my computer, and Kyle comes up to me and says, "mom, do you know how pretty you are?" I said, "How? " Then he says, "you are 120 infedium percent pretty" (I think he meant infinity) Then he says, " you are 150 infedium percent pretty, and as pretty as a dirty diaper!" I said, "What?!" he says, "Just kidding, I just said that to be funny"
He really is such a sweet cute kid. He tells me at least 3-4 times a day how pretty he thinks I am. What more could a mom ask for?
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
The Host
So, I just read The Host. I'm not sure if that is the best book to read while you are pregnant. As I feel like my body has been taken over and I am no longer myself. Here are some examples
1. Grocery Shopping
Pre-pregnant: Scheduled- once a week I would go with written meal plans of the homemade healthy dinners we would have for the next week
Pregnant: What's that? I've gone twice in the last 5 weeks and it consisted of the kids putting whatever they wanted into the cart.
2. Couponing
Pre-pregnant: I was the couponing queen- hardly buying anything unless I had a coupon.
Pregnant: Why would I need those if I don't even go shopping?
3. Sleep
Pre-pregnant: 8 hours a night. 11-7
Pregnant: I try to sleep as much as possible. It is the only escape from the pain. I literally sleep 11-12 hours a day. Usually I go to bed at 9 and get up at 8.
4. Exercise
Pre-pregnant: I was in shape! My week revolved around my MWF weights class that I LOVED and I would jog 2-3 miles on the other days.
Pregnant: If I over do it- by even cleaning my house to much- I throw up and am so sick all I can do is lay in bed in a fetal position crying. NOT FUN! I feel like a giant slug.
5. TV & Movies
Pre-pregnant: I would probably watch 1 movie every week or two. We don't have cable, so I would watch a netflix or a red box.
Pregnant: I watch 5 or 6 hours of TV EACH DAY! Man Vs. Wild, Jeff Corwinn, America, or some movie each day. I watched Gone With The Wind, Chariots of Fire, and a couple others I would never take the time to watch. At least it takes my mind off the sickness. I think I am getting bed sores.
6. Food
Pre-pregnant: I had the same thing almost everyday. Breakfast- protein shake Snack- whole wheat bread and 2 eggs, Lunch-1 piece of whole wheat bread with 1 can of tuna and 1 TBL of low fat Miracle Whip Snack- an apple with peanut butter. Dinner- something generally healthy Snack- strawberries in milk with sugar free chocolate chips or peaches with cottage cheese.
Pregnant: Anything that I can swallow. And as frequently as possible, because if my stomach gets empty I get sooooo much sicker.
7. Fast Food
Pre-Pregnant: once a week at most- a special Friday night treat
Pregnant: every day
8. Bed Bath & Beyond soaps and candles
Pre-pregnant: My best friend
Pregnant: My worst enemy
9. Hot-N-Ready
Pre-Pregnant: A date with Darren- what else?
Pregnant: Dinner every night- before I was pregnant we had 1 of these Pizza's in an entire YEAR!
The bottom line is that I am not myself at all. It is difficult to feel like I have lost myself. Hopefully I am still in there somewhere and will come back.
1. Grocery Shopping
Pre-pregnant: Scheduled- once a week I would go with written meal plans of the homemade healthy dinners we would have for the next week
Pregnant: What's that? I've gone twice in the last 5 weeks and it consisted of the kids putting whatever they wanted into the cart.
2. Couponing
Pre-pregnant: I was the couponing queen- hardly buying anything unless I had a coupon.
Pregnant: Why would I need those if I don't even go shopping?
3. Sleep
Pre-pregnant: 8 hours a night. 11-7
Pregnant: I try to sleep as much as possible. It is the only escape from the pain. I literally sleep 11-12 hours a day. Usually I go to bed at 9 and get up at 8.
4. Exercise
Pre-pregnant: I was in shape! My week revolved around my MWF weights class that I LOVED and I would jog 2-3 miles on the other days.
Pregnant: If I over do it- by even cleaning my house to much- I throw up and am so sick all I can do is lay in bed in a fetal position crying. NOT FUN! I feel like a giant slug.
5. TV & Movies
Pre-pregnant: I would probably watch 1 movie every week or two. We don't have cable, so I would watch a netflix or a red box.
Pregnant: I watch 5 or 6 hours of TV EACH DAY! Man Vs. Wild, Jeff Corwinn, America, or some movie each day. I watched Gone With The Wind, Chariots of Fire, and a couple others I would never take the time to watch. At least it takes my mind off the sickness. I think I am getting bed sores.
6. Food
Pre-pregnant: I had the same thing almost everyday. Breakfast- protein shake Snack- whole wheat bread and 2 eggs, Lunch-1 piece of whole wheat bread with 1 can of tuna and 1 TBL of low fat Miracle Whip Snack- an apple with peanut butter. Dinner- something generally healthy Snack- strawberries in milk with sugar free chocolate chips or peaches with cottage cheese.
Pregnant: Anything that I can swallow. And as frequently as possible, because if my stomach gets empty I get sooooo much sicker.
7. Fast Food
Pre-Pregnant: once a week at most- a special Friday night treat
Pregnant: every day
8. Bed Bath & Beyond soaps and candles
Pre-pregnant: My best friend
Pregnant: My worst enemy
9. Hot-N-Ready
Pre-Pregnant: A date with Darren- what else?
Pregnant: Dinner every night- before I was pregnant we had 1 of these Pizza's in an entire YEAR!
The bottom line is that I am not myself at all. It is difficult to feel like I have lost myself. Hopefully I am still in there somewhere and will come back.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Kids say the darndest things
So the other day Paul (my very intelligent and observant 9 year old) says to me...
"Mom, not to be rude, but it seems like you have been loosing your mind since you've been pregnant." I laughed and said, "I know buddy, I can't remember anything!" Then he said, "yea, it's like your crazy!"
Then, yesterday he said to me, "mom, I think your stomach gets bigger by the minute!" I think he is right!!!
"Mom, not to be rude, but it seems like you have been loosing your mind since you've been pregnant." I laughed and said, "I know buddy, I can't remember anything!" Then he said, "yea, it's like your crazy!"
Then, yesterday he said to me, "mom, I think your stomach gets bigger by the minute!" I think he is right!!!
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
4th of July
Well, yesterday was awesome. I actually felt 1/3 of my normal self! I had imagined myself in the basement watching movies feeling sorry for myself and kids while the rest of the country celebrated the 4th of July.
David and Marilyn were having a big breakfast from 9-11. So I got up and went to breakfast at David & Marilyn's, which was so good. (I can usually eat in the morning, but after that each bite is difficult) There were lots of people there and people ended up staying till 6 at night! We had breakfast, then someone else showed up with omlets at 11, then someone brought pizza at 2 and we just hung out all day. People swam in the pool, played volleyball, Frisbee, and just visited. I actually painted flags and fireworks on the kids faces. They loved it. It rained a little in the afternoon so the weather cooled down. It was just perfect. Then we had fireworks at David & Marilyn's last night and they were so fun. You can buy the kind that go up in the air and explode- just like city fireworks. It was great. Unfortanitly I didn't get any pictures because I am still only 1/3 my normal self. Which is better that feeling not my normal self at all!
Today I haven't been so lucky, but I think this maybe the turning point of my morning sickness. We will keep our fingers crossed.
David and Marilyn were having a big breakfast from 9-11. So I got up and went to breakfast at David & Marilyn's, which was so good. (I can usually eat in the morning, but after that each bite is difficult) There were lots of people there and people ended up staying till 6 at night! We had breakfast, then someone else showed up with omlets at 11, then someone brought pizza at 2 and we just hung out all day. People swam in the pool, played volleyball, Frisbee, and just visited. I actually painted flags and fireworks on the kids faces. They loved it. It rained a little in the afternoon so the weather cooled down. It was just perfect. Then we had fireworks at David & Marilyn's last night and they were so fun. You can buy the kind that go up in the air and explode- just like city fireworks. It was great. Unfortanitly I didn't get any pictures because I am still only 1/3 my normal self. Which is better that feeling not my normal self at all!
Today I haven't been so lucky, but I think this maybe the turning point of my morning sickness. We will keep our fingers crossed.
Monday, July 4, 2011
Baby Clark
ok, since everyone loved the pictures of baby Clark so much I thought I would post these 2 also. We all love him and think he is so cute! It makes me so excited for us to have a new precious little baby.
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Struggling
It's the 4th of July Weekend. Wow, I should be out having a great time. Swimming with Darren and the kids. Instead I am at home in my pajamas feeling like I have the flu and someone made me ride on a merry-go-round. It's called Morning Sickness and I am suffering. Today is my 2 week mark. Sick 2 weeks and who knows how much longer- anywhere from 3-6 more weeks. All I want is for time to pass. To wake up one morning, thinking, "I think I feel ok!" I feel so sorry for myself, I feel bad for anyone who has to be around me. Depression is kicking in. But why? I have a beautiful little baby that is growing in me. That will be so sweet. When the baby is born I will look at it and know that it was all worth it. It is just hard for now.
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