We are moving...for the last time!

Since moving back to Logan for Dan's job with the family insulation company, we have been living in his brother Joe's home in Wellsville.We ended up coming across a home in Maple Rise up by his parents a few months ago and fell in love with it. Long story short, things came together remarkably well and fast, so we are moving into our new home this weekend! And yes, at 38 weeks pregnant.

Packing has been killing me, but I am making progress. We have friends, family, ward member and a moving company coming to help us get his all done. I am so excited to finally be putting roots down. The boys have had a wild week with packing, and furniture disappearing, but they are troopers.

I am still dilated to a 3 and 80 percent effaced. Maybe the move will put me in labor!!!

29 Days To Go

I've decided using days instead of weeks makes it seem sooner! Dilated to a 3...you would think this would be good news but I'm sure it just means I will be miserable until I finally have to be induced. But the doc said he saw hair in the ultrasound. Could it be that I might finally get a baby with hair?! So excited to find out!

I am officially over being pregnant. I can't sleep, I hurt, I have a hard time breathing, and I'm exhausted. I really shouldn't complain because I know there is a lot that could be worse. I keep reminding myself that it is worth it to have a healthy baby...and 4 weeks, I mean, 29 days, really is right around the corner.

My Tommy Boy

I have always said that Tommy is such a stud and he continues to prove it day in and day out. He just makes me laugh. He is such a stocky build and has really started to get a temper. As he gets better with his words, he gets more frustrated when I don't understand what he wants. But he's even cuter when he's angry.

Every time someone goes to pick him up they comment how "thick" he is. It wouldn't surprise me if he outweighs Eddie. He definitely feels heavier when you hold him. But this studly boy loves his cuddles. They have to be done on his terms, and usually only last seconds, but if you are lucky enough to get one it's totally worth it!

The other day he discovered sunglasses and thought they were pretty great. He wouldn't keep them on, instead he made me put them on him 20 times so he could take them off. And the other day after my doctors appointment we made a run to costco as well. It made for a long day driving down to Ogden, then having all the errands. The poor boy passed out in his seat while eating his churro.

5 Weeks To Go

I had a doctors appointment today and I am 60% effaced and dilated to 1.5cm. The doc says all looks healthy and well. Other than the normal pains of getting very pregnant I feel good most days. I have contractions off and on, but they are usually worse later in the day after I exhaust myself chasing Eddie and Tommy.

Merry Christmas!

We had such a wonderful Christmas this year. I was so excited for it to come, but now I am sad that it is over. This year was so much more fun now that the boys are old enough to start getting into it.

We had Christmas a few days early with the Cardalls. We all got together at the pool house to have dinner and for Al and Nancy to do gifts. The boys got a play kitchen, a train set, and new minky blankets!

My parents came down from Montana to spend Christmas with us. It was so much fun to have them here on Christmas morning. We slept in until the kids got up, had breakfast and started opening gifts around 10am. I figure this is the last year we will get away with sleeping in!

But the boys had so much fun opening gifts and playing with their new toys. They made Christmas so wonderful! This may be my favorite Christmas yet, with many more to come!

My Silly Boys

One of Tommy's favorite places to play is in the cupboards. I prefer my pots and pans scattered on the floor anyways. So here is where I found him hiding the other day. And this other picture is of them the other morning watching Mickey Mouse together. It didn't last long, but it was cute for a few minutes!

8 Weeks to Go...and Counting!

Our little boy finally gave us a face shot today.Usually he has his hands in front of him or turns his face completely away, but we caught him today. Hard to tell but I think he will be just as handsome as the other two!

I went to bed last night with the thought that he is going to be a happy baby. He'll be the one that always smiles and makes you laugh right along with him. I can't wait to meet the little man.

The pregnancy has continued to be rather easy with only a few complaints. I get leg cramps and horrible pains in my sides from where the ligaments are stretching. And I have officially hit the point where I want my body back. I hate that physical things have become so taxing. The stairs wind me, and that's even when I'm not carrying one or both of the kids. Picking up toys is a workout. I wish I could lay on my back and play on the floor with the kids. I miss seeing my toes. It is a feat to put on socks, wash my feet, pick something up off the floor, or get out of bed.

Even Eddie and Tommy have noticed that my lap has disappeared and that has caused some problems. Poor Eddie will try to sit close to me, but sit on my stomach. He realizes that is too high, so he slides down to my lap but then looks at me confused because I am so far away. Now he knows my pain of never being able to get comfortable. And oh how I wish I could sleep on my stomach.

But I probably miss running the most. I know it is crazy but I can't wait to start running. It will be so great to feel normal again. I really try not to complain because it has been such a great pregnancy, but I can't help but count down these remaining weeks. I know a newborn brings with it a whole new set of challenges and stresses, but I think they are easier to tackle when you feel a little more like yourself.

I can't wait to meet you little boy! You have 2 pretty great parents and 2 wonderful brothers who are ready to welcome you into our perfectly crazy little family!