The Nursery

I am so excited for this baby to come I can't even stand it. I think some of the enthusiasm will quell the sleepless nights and the busyness that accompanies a newborn. I mean your every waking moment is devoted to making sure this little thing survives. It's amazing. In other news I'm excited to make this nursery a home for him/us on our many sleepless nights. I wanted a room that I could cozy up in and feel peaceful in. So, now I am set about cutting out millions of these felt fish to make a school of on the wall of the baby's room. I'm so excited. Here's the link to the designer's room. Of course, my nursery is complete with some stuff from DI that I'm recovering and spiffing up, but it'll have most of the same elements.

http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/paige-rein-118886?image_id=1560418

The Little Man is 8

Whoa. Just writing that is crazy to me. It seems not that long ago that I was pregnant with Little E and he was learning to walk and talk and talk and talk...He had a great baptism and a birthday party after wards. Thanks to all who participated and helped with the baptism program. Here are some of the pictures from the big day!

Update

Well, no need to worry about little Ev. That girl can carry her own. She came home really excited because she made a friend at her table and had a good time. I knew deep down that she would be fine, but my heart went out to her! We are definitely adjusting to the morning routine of school and earlier nights to bed. Both of the kids are doing well. Ethan has a male teacher this year and he said today that, "Girl teachers make the day go by faster." I don't know what to make of that....but we'll see. We are good. Just getting ready for baby #3 and I'm trying not to eat everything that sounds good to me. Like nachos at midnight...

First Day of School

Well, Ethan and Evie started school, Evie for the first time EVER! It's amazing how protective you get over your little baby. I didn't think that I would, but when she started saying things like, "I'm not going to know anyone and I won't know what to do." My heart went out to her. It's hard to do something new. Don't you think? But, we said a prayer and she put on a smile for the picture and that's all I could ask for.

What Would You Do?

So once again, I need your advice. I am struggling with this decision and it's not a big one, but I just wanted to put my feelers out there to see if anyone has dealt with this before. I am seeing an OB right now. She is very efficient but her bedside manner is a bit...coarse and brief. I literally have spent a total of less than 30 minutes with this doctor my whole pregnancy/ 5 appointments. That's about 6 minutes per visit. And that's even being conservative. I would say my appointments are less than 5. I realize that doctors are stretched thin these days, but seriously sometimes it feels like an inconvenience if I actually have a question or want to talk to her about something.

At first I thought, not a big deal, this is number 3 I don't need a lot of explaining or doting about the stages that my baby is in. But, here's where it gets tricky. I'm really wanting to do a VBAC. Which just means that I want to have this baby vaginally instead of C Section. It is something that I tried with Ethan and it didn't work and with Evie I just didn't feel good about it. But I've prayed and feel good about it with this little guy. So, I'm wondering if my doctor is going to be just as brief when it comes time to have this baby. Is she going to want to just give me a C Section just because it's quicker and easier for her?

So, that's the question, have any of you ever thought about ditching your doc? Because I am. And I don't know what to say or do to address the situation. Help! I would like to go to a midwife because it seems, I don't know, more nurturing?! Any comments are appreciated!!!

Music I Heart

I have to admit that I am not a music buff. Most times I prefer the silence to music. Or......I listen to classical. My siblings are going to laugh because that's all my mom would listen to and it would drive us all crazy!!!!

It's sad, but true.

Which is tragic sometimes because Bucky LOVES music and wants to rock out in the car and I'm usually the one to subtly turn it down when he's not looking. But, there are a few bands that I have absolutely fallen in love with over the past year that when I ask if people have heard them, they say..."Uh no." So if you are feeling adventurous, check out these bands. I won't be hurt if you don't like them either. :)

Band of Horses
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JK716RqoUms

The Avett Brothers
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4pjrmH967c&feature=channel

Band of Annuals
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylRz5DdwX1I

Apricots up the Wazoo

I have been so busy this week because if any of you have fruit trees, you know, when they are ready, they are ready. And when they're ready then you have to do something or they will start plopping on the ground making it prime spots for bees and flies. So, we, or I, more like have already made apricot freezer jam, dehydrated apricots for school lunches and have fruit leather in the fridge all ready to cook tonight after I go to bed.

Phew.

This is also an open invitation for anyone to come pick as many apricots as you can shake or pick off that darn tree. :)