After a rough couple of days (for me), Brian came home earlier than usual this evening and told me to leave. as in a break. He told me to go read or relax or do whatever, and he would take care of the kids. and dinner. and laundry. and clean the kitchen. He told me to not worry about coming home until they were in bed.
I took him up on his offer before he could change his mind. When I left Oliver was still asleep, Hudson was reading a chapter of Charlotte's Web to Brian for homework, Brian was folding clothes, and the other boys had just gone over to play with Noah in his backyard. So thankful for a helpful husband and sweet neighbors!
I'm now sitting in Panera about to read and eating a bread bowl of broccoli cheese soup. It actually sounded good...mainly because I didn't have to make it or smell it cooking. the story of my life these days. just like the other pregnancies. The nausea is coming on strong, lots of dry heaving early in the morning in the kitchen sink, and many days and nights of forcing myself not to throw up because I know it won't make me feel any better, and I hate throwing up. I almost did it in on the toothpaste aisle at publix this morning after dropping off the boys...we needed milk. and toothpaste. Thankfully no one was around to hear me gag, and I was able to stop myself. so there you go...my life for the next couple of months. :)
And don't you dare bring up mexican food to me right now. Ironically, the thought of it makes me want to throw up. So right now I'm living on string cheese and sometimes Nature Valley granola bars (the crunchy kind).
However, I go to the obgyn tomorrow (with an ultrasound). Hearing that heart beat and seeing that sweet little life always makes me feel a little better. I'm also anxious to find out my due date and how far along I actually am. I think I'm 9 weeks tomorrow with a baby coming at the end of November...we'll see.
Oliver news:
1. tooth #7 (on the bottom) came in a couple of weeks ago
2. he took 5 steps today by himself!! He has mastered his little walker and has gotten so fast on it and has learned how to turn it the direction he wants to go. I'm pretty impressed! He loves that thing. It's the first thing he goes to when he wakes up or when we get home.
3. he has slept in until almost 9 for the past week! maybe a growth spurt??
Hudson:
1. has a couple more games left of his flag football season. He chose that over baseball this spring, and I was okay with it because it wasn't tackle. There are 7 kids on his team, but they only play 4 at a time. He has done amazing!! Lots of opportunities to play quarterback (his favorite)!! He's also had some interceptions and several touchdowns!! That boy is fast! He is definitely in his element and loves it. And he's really good (and I'm not just saying that because I'm his mom). :) He's even had a coach try to recruit him for real football this fall. I'm not so sure about that yet, although Brian is all for it!
2. the day after we told the boys we were having another baby (which they were excited about, by the way, as long as it is a boy), Hudson prayed during his prayer time at school for the baby and that it would be a boy. :) So the news has slowly been getting out, but I finally "made it official" on facebook the other day. :)
Henry:
1. animal of choice these days: salamander
2. he and nate have an on going project of building a zoo habitat in our backyard, mostly made of bricks and logs. He recruited me to gather up more logs, bricks, and branches this afternoon to make another cage. They have built 5 cages so far, including a tub of water and pebbles for a future salamander or frog. They've caught a couple of slugs and lizards on a daily basis but thankfully always let them go. :)
3. I was recess helper today for Henry's class, which gives Mrs. Stokes a day off to get some work done during their recess time. Before she went in to work, she was telling me about how well Henry is doing and how happy he is! So encouraging!! She said she almost had to get on to him for being too energetic and loud the other day, and it made her so happy! :) The real Henry has almost appeared at school. :) He had a rough start but is slowly coming out of his shell and seems to be really enjoying himself at school. And he's doing great in all subjects!
Nate:
1. my little peacemaker.
2.loves animals when he plays with Henry and loves sports when he plays with Hudson. and he absolutely loves having his buddy, Noah, next door.
3.He is just a joy to be around! His little smile and laugh just make my heart happy. Very rarely do I have to get on to him about anything. He's pretty consistent about obeying with a happy heart and is probably the least punished out of all my boys. Although he sure does love to tease his 3 year old brother and is getting pretty good at it with Oliver, as well!
And then there's Jake:
1. my little stubborn, independent 3 year old. I'm not sure if things are getting better or if I'm just learning better how to understand him and his thinking or if I'm just picking my battles better or if I'm just giving into his control. Still trying to figure that out, but regardless, he seems to be getting frustrated and angry less than before. I'm encouraged by that!
2. he's also been more affectionate and wanting me to hold him or sit in my lap or read with me more. Not sure if that picked up after the news of a new baby growing in my belly (and what that's going to mean for him in another 7 months), but I am definitely enjoying the extra love!
3. his love and adoration for Nate! that boy will do anything...anything if Nate does it! That is always his immediate response when you ask him to do something..."Is Nate doing it? Did Nate drink milk? Is Nate having peanut butter and strawberry jam? Is Nate cleaning up? Did Nate put his play clothes on?" And you can be sure that I have used that to my advantage! :) It has just been so precious for me to watch their little friendship blossom this year, especially on the mornings when it's just been them and Oliver at home with me.
So there are my thoughts for the day.
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