Two and a week

I actually remembered to bring and use my camera at Daniel's birthday party and this is the only good picture I got. I must ask some of the guests (Daniel's Papa and Uncle Jason) for some of their pics.
Daniel loves the bouncy castle at the play center. Especially if the older kids join him. They put the bounce in bouncy castle.
Lucky for Danny, his cousin is having her fourth birthday party today at the play center. Plenty of big kids bouncing him around the castle.

In the last two weeks I have noticed a lot of Daniel's motor and vocal skills accelerating. He is able to do so much like put his blocks together. And the words he can all of a sudden say. He's even counting - sort of. Yesterday, while building his blocks up he counted, "Two, Five...two, five".

He has figured out how to turn on the computers by himself. Luckily he hasn't figured out the password - yet!

It would seem the cats are still trying to find their place in the new house. Sadly, we've had to confine them to the basement until we get a handle on their flea problem. Something we didn't expect when taking in our stray Cupid.
This is Bee. She's at a loss as to where to sleep - away from the other cats, the fleas and the two year old.

As for me, at 33 weeks (plus 2 days) pregnant, I'm tired and a wee bit cranky. Work is starting to take its toll however I'm not so sure I want to give it up yet. Aaron is going to take my busy day this week and I will go in on Friday. I'm just going to play it by ear for now. Since agreeing to this arrangment I have been sleeping better.
I still have to sort out the baby's room. I've got newborn clothes scattered around the room. A dresser from Daniel's bedroom set lying is parts on the floor. A spare bed that must go back to Baba's house. And closet shelves in need of repair. Maybe I should let go of some of my control freak ways and get some help - LOL!

6 days left

and then my little guy will be 2. Seems like yesterday we brought him home from the hospital and all he could say was "AHHH LAAAA" (which we translated to "I'm hungry"). This morning he said "Poo" as I chased him around trying to get him into a clean diaper.

And soon there will be two. I went for my 31 week doctors visit today which had me quite stunned. One of the things I love about pregnancy is the great dream recall. A few days ago I dreamt that I went for my appointment only I saw a doctor who wasn't mine. When I went to the office today in waking life she had a resident seeing patients with her. So dream prophecy fullfilled! Now to dream of the winning lottery numbers and we will truly be having a Merry Christmas.

The baby is doing well (of course - my guys are strong and smart!!). I had suspected he had flipped over because the shape of my belly changed. His head is down in my pelvic area getting ready for the big day. I thought it cool that I had figured this out on my own. Of course with the added pressure on my bladder I'd have to be pretty clueless. Doc is impressed with my weight (I'll give Daniel credit here. Chasing the little monkey around is a wonderful workout) and is still confident about the baby being small enough for a vaginal birth - yipee!!

And for a dose of cuteness. I asked Danny to say Cheese for the camera. Super cute result. (And yes he could probably use a hair cut. I can't bring myself to do it. When he gets a bit sweaty from running around the long piece up front curls and he looks like a little Superman!)

And me at 30 weeks pregnant just before heading off to a Thanksgiving get together. Yes once in awhile I will put an effort in and look somewhat refined. Being the thrifty girl I am - this dress is a maternity hand-me-down. I did however buy the stockings.

Early Birthday Present

I was having trouble deciding what to get Daniel for his second birthday. Similar to his clothing, he's kind of in-between sizes with toys too. Most are either to young for him or too advanced.
And since he doesn't string two words together (unless you can translate "mamo da") I couldn't really ask him what he wants. So we had to wing it.
We went to the store the other day for a rake and just to get out of the house and found Thomas.

The age restriction on this toy is from 2 to 6. Perfect! He comes with a "lantern" (flash light with a red sensor light) that Thomas the train with follow around.

Of course my dear son giggles until the train has run his course and then carries him back to me or his daddy to get him going again.

So the only trouble now is getting him to stop playing and go to bed without complaint. :D

29 Weeks and a Big Boy Bed

Hey, look I finally got a much needed hair cut!
I'm into the third trimester and still feeling reasonably good. A few aches and pains. Some Acid reflux. Oh and did I mention I get winded just sitting up? I'm pretty sure I felt/was bigger last time(Wow, I'm even wearing the same top). Maybe I'm just used to the idea this time. And I know that I have 11 weeks of growth left. I can't wait. Daniel has been so much joy to us.

And we are counting down to Daniel's 2nd birthday. This one seems even a bigger deal to me than the first. Maybe because he's not a baby any more and there are so many transitions he is going through.

Like getting a big boy bed.

He only fell out once last night. Aaron calmed him down and put him back in bed. And there he stayed until morning when he announced that he was awake. I thought it was a bit funny that he didn't climb out of bed until I went into his room.