Money Woes

I am taking away my husband's checkbook.

Overdraft charges are killing us!

He writes checks for $1.21, $3.54, etc. for lunch at his work.

That's not so bad. Except I swear the bank is holding them all until we are close to zero. So, that stupid $1.21 is now $26.21...etc.

It's pissing me off, royally.

WE should be totally ahead this month. I didn't spend poo during Christmas - on anyone. AND, I got paid a little extra for technology.

CRAP!

Maternity Swimwear

I want to swim a couple days a week with Caleb at the health club.

Problem? Don't have ANYTHING that fits my expanding belly.

So, I squoze - yes, it's a word - into a tiny one piece from pre-pregnancies last night.

That was weird. But it worked...this time.

Swimming - by the way - while pregnant, is odd. The whole body is more differenter... and stuff.

So, I took Jenni's advice. I ordered a maternity swimsuit on EBay...while at school. My bad! :) Should be here in a couple days. YIPPEE!!

Waiting until...

Now we are having to wait until I am 24 weeks, according to my doctor's nurse. That is SEVEN more weeks!!! "Good things come to those who..." blah, blah, blah!

7 weeks from now, my baby boy will be 3!
7 weeks from now, we'll be into the 5th six weeks.
7 weeks from now, Valentine's day will have come and gone.
7 weeks from now, both the 6th grade and the big Glenn science fair will be over. (YES!!!)

so, 7 weeks from now...maybe we'll know for sure what this little bean is... if nothing else pans out before then. Maybe I can talk Brant into going to Community at night to visit the L & D part of the hospital. I hear they beat their own drum...do what they will. We'll see. I'll keep you posted.

By the way - how not nice is it for people to come up to a pregnant woman and exclaim, "my goodness! You are huge?!" I mean, really?! I know this...I don't need your skills in observation. Thank you very much. Just kidding. It doesn't really bother me. I am glad I am obviously pregnant and not just "fat - or pregnant - we can't tell..." :)

Two Caleb funnies

One thing that is still cracking me up...

Caleb wakes me up yesterday at 7:30. He looks at the clock and says, "Momma, it's twenty dollars. That means it's time to get up."

So, we have the concept that the clock has to do with numbers. Cute!

Another funny. I have been asking Caleb to bring me bottled water out of the refrigerator, each night before bed. He usually climbs up on his step stool, and reaches into the refrigerator and gets a cold one for me. Last night, I asked him to do the same. After about five minutes, I notice he hasn't returned with my water. I turn down the music I am listening to, and hear him calling (calmly, thank goodness) "Mama! Mama!" I high tail it to the kitchen and this is what I find:

Evidently, we were nearly out of water. Caleb was not comfortable enough to step back down and was stuck. HILARIOUS!

Just thought I would share. :)

End of the year...bullet blog

Jenny, you inspired me...yet again. So, I copy you!

• Christmas was ... interesting this year. My gifts to people were nothing or very close to nothing. We were so strapped with money... but, my Dad pulled through for me. :) I got to go on a maternity shopping spree! So, I spent a good amount of money on CUTE maternity clothing and underpants.
• Caleb LOVED his Christmas. We did the "Santa brings you 3 gifts, because JESUS got three gifts" idea this year for the first time. It worked out great! He got games, Veggie Tales DVDs, and clothes. Next year, I think we'll add a gift from us. My cousins do that...it seems like a good idea.
• I still don't know what this little bean is. It's driving me crazy! I can't seem to get (sneaking, of course) into anywhere to view the "between-the-legs" shot that I need...
• My sister has been here since the 19th. It's been great. She leaves on the 3rd. I don't know when we'll get to see each other, again. But, it won't be soon enough.
• I've been sleeping WAY too late in the mornings. Late for me, anywho. I can't sleep in until 7:30 during the school year. Caleb has even been letting me sleep...once he joins us in bed at 5:30. :)
• I am up about 6.5 pounds so far this pregnancy. It's not holiday food, either. I've been doing pretty good... I think. Weird thing about this pregnancy, though...Meat = yuck! I don't' want it! Except ground beef, ham, and summer sausage. So, no chicken, steak, or fish for me. I hope I'm getting enough protein.
• My friend from church ... due same day as me... already knows they are having a girl! URGH! Yeah for them! I am jealous! I want to know. We've kinda already starting calling the baby "Owen." We're pretty sure it's another boy. We'll see, soon, I guess. Oops! I posted two bullets on the same subject. Is that a crime? or un-etiquette-appropriate? :P
• New Year's plans? Nah! Not me. Bed time at 9:30 sounds crazy enough for me. Thanks, though.
• See you on Thursday at school...eek! Yuck! Bleck!
• So...Happy New Year!

ESP

So, this morning at church (during the first service) I had the strongest ESP ever! It was something to do with my bestest friend, Cathy. The one in the preggers pictures below. It is a week away from her due date. I just knew that she was in labor, or had already pooped the kid (whose sex we don't know...because they are CRAZY!) out. So, between services, I called her. I figured if she wasn't in either category listed previously, she would be leading the church choir like she does every Sunday...and I would leave a message. Lo and behold...her hubby answers the phone. WELL... I lose it and automatically start balling. Could be the hormones from my own little bean...could just be because I KNEW. Her water broke at 7:15. She took her time and ate breakfast, took a shower and meandered over to the hospital. By the time she got there, she was at a 4 and 80% effaced. She was on pitocin when I last spoke to her (at 10:20) because her contractions were weird and spread out. I got this information in-between sobs. We were both crying. It was a good cry. We both needed to hear each others voice. And, when we lived together, we got ESP all the time. We are definitely cut from the same cloth.

I finally got a call about 4:30 this afternoon. My bestest buddie is the proud mommy of a little boy! Ethan Joseph Breeden. 8 pounds, 8 ounces. 19.5 inches long. She ended up with a c-section. His head kept hitting the back wall of her pelvis. What a great sized baby! I can't wait to drive back to Cypress to see her and Ray and Ethan! But, that will probably have to wait until school is out in 2 weeks. Plus, that'll give her time to get into a "routine" with Ethan, before I go and mess it up.

On another note. I called a mutual friend of ours (Cathy and mine) to tell her the news...and mine, too. I hadn't had an opportunity to tell her about our bean. Plus, she's had a very HARD last year or so. Lost 2 babies...nearly bled to death delivering the last one at home. I didn't want to give her my GOOD news...if she wasn't ready to hear it. But, GOD works in mysterious, and wonderful ways. SHE is in the process of adopting a little boy! Due May 4th! OMG! This is such a blessing for all involved! Our babies will all be 6 months apart or less! What a wonderful time for us!

So, if you don't want to be in the same situation as several of my friends, may I make a suggestion? DON'T DRINK THE WATER! :) Happy, glorious day! Thank you, Lord!

Tired, still

I thought it was supposed to get less tiring the 2nd trimester.
I am unexplainable tired! and hungry!
Right now (6:20 am) I feel like I could eat an entire horse! Mane, Tail, and hoofs!
Eww...that thought nearly made me puke! LOL!
I could have gone to bed at 8:30 last night and still not had enough sleep. But, instead, I went to bed at 10:30...and am doubly exhausted.
Soon. I'll have more rest. Right?!
Or maybe not.
...now, where did I leave that horse?

Missing them already!

They've been gone only 30 minutes. Yup, as soon as they crossed the threshold, I was teary. Caleb asked me if I was sick, if I was mad at him, or what?! I smiled and said, no, just sad that Grandma Jean and Grandpa Greg had to go back to Ohio. They tried talking me into letting Caleb fly up there this summer, on his own. WHATEVER!!! Maybe if he was six or seven...but not at 3. I think we might try a trip in July...when new baby is at least 2 weeks old. We'll have to wait to see.
Eww...I still have 3-ish weeks of school before I can be lazy again. I am already ready, already. For sure.
So, I guess I should go ahead and get ready for the day. I DON'T WANNA! I'd like to stay at home and sleep and enjoy the empty house. No, I'd be uber lonely.
Oh well. Off to get un-stink-ified. Joy.

Back to school too soon!

I've had a marvelous weekend with my MIL and her BF. (absolutely NO sarcasm here - she's WONDERFUL!!!) She helps so much with keeping things picked up and reminding Brant and Caleb to put things away. I've gotten into an "I don't care if you don't care" mode. But, hopefully that will be changing soon.

First trimester is officially over! Yahoo! Boobs still hurt, though...ready to feel this bump that is so fatty right now. And, BTW - kids at school still don't know. I guess when they ask, I'll reveal. We'll see.

Anywho, back to school today. I don't wanna! I'd love to hang around the house and pretend it's vacation time with Brant and Caleb...some more. They leave tomorrow, MIL and her BF. Bummer. Early, too. like flying out at 7 am. EWWW!

Next thing to look forward to? My 2nd appointment on the 18th. Seester back on the 19th. End of first semester on the 21st. Yahoo! for all!

Have a great Monday!

Brother in Training...

We finally had an opportunity to tell my MIL about our new baby...



Here's a little video (9 seconds) to show you the real deal.



We had just picked them up at the airport...and Grandpa Greg is talking to Caleb about Thanksgiving snow. Caleb rips off his jacket...on cue, of course...and shows off his too-cute shirt. the reaction is priceless. Enjoy!