First Pregnant Pictures 11-06

First Pregnant Pictures...15 weeks

I realize looking at that pictures that I do not look terribly pregnant, but it must be the angle. That night I felt about 6 months pregnant...or maybe I just forgot what it is like when your organs start moving up and you have that uncomfortable feeling of having too much food crowd out the space that your lungs are supposed to fill  When I went to the doctor yesterday I was measuring LARGE...(not weight gain...I am still down in that department, but my fundus [whatever in the world that is] is high) not sure what that means. I am hoping when they do the ultrasound they will tell me I am further along than I think...although I was about 99% sure of exactly when we conceived. I just hope they don't tell me I have two babies in there...I think I would die 

So, life was wonderful this weekend in that we had lots of fun things to do to pass the time. But now we are back in real life where Jonathan is at work all day and I have nothing to pass the time with. Landon has been just a mess these past few days. He is being rather argumentative...about everything, and phrases are coming out of his mouth that I am left baffled with where he heard them. We certainly don't say things like, "Your butt is stinky!" and he only watches PBS, so where on earth did he pick up a saying like that? It amazes me how many times a day I find myself so frustrated with him, and lacking the energy to keep being consistent...but knowing that if I don't, the situation will only get worse. He is at such a fun age...he is witty and conversational, exciting, and interesting...but along with that comes the new challenges of mouthiness and arguing. As much as he is trying us right now, every single day he does or says something that just fills out hearts with such joy. I am so thankful that the Lord mixes the good with the bad to help us through such times as this.

My Gap sticker neighbor is having her baby right now...I think. They were gone all day yesterday, and she has been on the verge for about two weeks....so I think it happened. It is so amazing to me how for first time parents...one day it is just them, they go about their daily lives with no real responsibility for anyone else outside of themselves, and then...bamm..the next day they are suddenly parents...solely responsible for a life. I cannot imagine them with a baby, but now they have one. Their beatufiul, pristine house that only has stylish decorations will soon be filled with exersaucers and bouncy chairs, burp cloths and eventually...toys. I admit...I am a perfectionist and I like my house clean...ie, without toys strewn all over the place. Thankfully Landon is now to the age where he can pick up after himself in many ways, but we are about to revert back to the stage of big, bulky baby gear that litters every room. Oh well...at some point I am going to have to give in somewhat and just accept the fact that bouncy chairs can fit into a corner nicely and tractors can make nice side-table decorations  In the end, I suppose I won't wish my house was cleaner, but rather that I spent more time playing, cherishing, and and nurturing these dear ones I have been given. Speaking of...it is 60 degrees out, and I know a three year old boy who would LOVE to play outside before the rain comes...and the snow that is following in about 48 hours