How do you feel?

I never know how to answer that question when people ask. I never know if they want an honest answer or just the "oh everything's great" answer. Most of the time I just go with the short "everything's great" answer because I figure most people don't really care all that much. The truth is, this pregnancy has been a lot harder then my pregnancy with Lily. I thought nothing could be worse then Lily's because I was so sick, but this one has proved me wrong. I am so sore constantly, and always having back pain. I can't sleep through the night because I have to get up and go to the bathroom, or I move the wrong way and pain wakes me up. I know I sound like I'm being a whiney baby, but I wouldn't trade this for anything in the world. I love being pregnant, and it's been a blessing to not be sick. I'm just ready to meet this sweet little boy (whenever he's finished cooking of course), and have him on the outside so his daddy can help with him too :) Hopefully now that work has slowed down some for Chris he'll be home more, and I can rest more. Until then I'll muster up all of my mommy strength and power through because that's what mommy's do :)

Future Dancer?

Here's another video of our sweet girl. She loves music and loves to dance. At school she's learned the pony dance, which is what you're seeing in the video. It's a little shakey because Chris is dancing and recording.

Too Cute!

The above video was taken on Chris's cell phone at my school's fall festival. Lily was too cute at the festival, and wanted to get into everything. We took her to it last year, but she was just a little squirt then :) This year she got her face painted, got to finger paint with shaving cream, picked a duck and won a prize, and even enjoyed a hot dog!

This was Lily at the festival last year. What a difference a year makes!

New Vehicle

We are proud new owners of a 2004 Toyota Highlander! Chris has been looking for a new car since we found out I was pregnant again because his car would only fit one car seat rear facing. He has been working so hard, and finally found the Highlander and decided it was the car for us. He drove out to Farmville today to look at it and decided it was awesome, so he bought it! It is super cool and we're all really excited about it.

Love it!

New Favorite Spot

Here's one of Lily's new favorite spots. The stool came from Grandma and it is way too cute. It is in between one of her dressers and her crib. She likes it because she can use the dresser for balance too. She disappears when we're playing and I usually find her here or playing on our closet floor if it's open :)

Our little climbing cutie

She likes to push her feet back and forth and laugh

26 Weeks :)

How far along? 26 Weeks

Total weight gain/loss: not sure..

Maternity clothes? yes! I can still wear my normal jeans, but all other pants have to be maternity

Stretch marks? just ones left over from last time

Sleep: I wish I had time for more. It's getting harder and harder to get comfy at night, and I cannot sleep through the night to save my life.

Movement: LOTS, especially in the evenings when I can sit down and relax :) I love it.

Gender: It's a boy!

Labor Signs: none thank goodness!

Milestones: He's been moving a lot so Chris can feel him and that's been awesome! Lily likes to sit on my belly in the evenings when we're playing on the floor and he gets irritated at her. She doesn't realize what's going on usually. I can't wait for her to feel him too!

Please excuse how gross I look...it's been a long day! The belly is getting bigger!

Birthday Post

I can't believe that I never posted about Lily's birthday! We had a blast. She ended up having THREE different celebrations. The first one was early in August because Yia Yia had come to town so we celebrated with her and our Wilson friends. Then Lily, Chris and I celebrated on her birthday with some yummy chocolate cake. Lastly, we celebrated again with the Lexington crew on Labor Day weekend. All three were very special and very fun. Lily really enjoyed all of the cake too! I already shared pictures from the first party, but here are some from the second with just the three of us.