Today being my one day off in a 5 day stretch, I woke with a smile! I successfully managed to keep my %$#@ together, and not become a RAGING %$#%@ when readying the 3 boys for our morning of skiing. I say 3 boys because I count my dear husband amongst the children on days like this. Usually I am less than patient as I make sure everyone has all the things they need for our trip. Helmets, skis, poles, underware, turtlenecks, mittens, snacks, etc. Today. Jay had already laid out his stuff (as I asked) the night before, and the boys stuff was already together from yesterday when they went with Julia. The morning went off without a hitch, and I did not even once raise my voice!
That being said, I thought I would share with you my newest gift from my mother. Fitting don't you think? Every week has a different little saying, and I must say...I resemble most of the remarks.
We had a fair time skiing, amongst the windy, cold there were smiles, and jumps. Racing in and out of a free race course, trying to beat each others times, and all of us laughing when Jay fell while getting off the chair on his first run ( he did not hurt himself, just his ego was injured). I must say that was the highlight of the ski trip. DO NOT TELL HIM I SAID THAT! The boys think that the baby in my belly made the best time in the gates. I tend to agree.
I have been on a craft-a-thon for this new babe. Although, I can not pick gender specific colors, I am content with my greens, and blues, and whites. This newest blankie is no exception.
I made it larger than the pattern so it could be a crib blanket, and I am glad I did. Although it took me OVER 10 hours to crochet, it was an easy pattern, and I enjoy the finished look so much! I am planning on edging it in a picot stitch in a purple (girl) or blue (boy) as of FEB 17th. That is right...we find out the gender on the 17th, and I am counting down the days.
Here is my most recent belly shot. I have popped over the past few days. Sam, the other day, patted my stomach and said "Mommy, the baby is growing!"
I smiled at his cute little face looking at me, and then at my stomach.
I must say I am loving the belly pop, but I am not loving how my body feels in general. I feel out of shape, un-limber, and in need of some exercise. Of course the weather has been less than optimal for outdoor activites, and I am on high alert couch potato duty...BAD MIX!
Even Bear is getting his stretch on...NOTE TO SELF: Get moving!
On a MUCH cuter note: Sam lost that wonky tooth yesterday. I got home from work, adn picked him and Eben up at Julia's, and Julia calls to me " Come in Eben's room!" I walk in and I see the 3 of them all sitting together on the side of Eben's bed, and Sam is smiling at me. It took me a minute to notice his gap, it was a LONG day. He giggled, and had BRAVELY pulled his own tooth out. I hugged him with all my might!
HOW COULD I NOT NOTICE THIS RIGHT OFF?
Seriously he is the cutest kid~right?
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