The Little Guy's Potential Birth Date

My c-section is officially on the hospital books for November 4th. I have to arrive at the hospital at 10 AM for surgery at noon. So we at least know that we won't go past that date. The little guy is measuring 6 days ahead of schedule according to the ultrasound and looks great! He was sleepy though. We saw him open his eyes and them rub them as if to tell us to quick poking him so he could continue his nap. Precious! We are looking forward to meeting him!

A Successful Night

Owen slept in his big boy bed all night! YEAH! We'll see how long it lasts.

We found out we're having another boy and we're super excited. Now we're trying to figure out if we keep Owen is his current room (because he loves his choo choo on the wall), or if we move him into the other room where his big boy bed is. I think we'll have to ask him to see if he has an opinion.

Tonight we have Ashton and Marcie over. They are here to also visit Grandma Dianne, Audrey and George (the dog). Grandma is watching Audrey and George while Brita and Matt are at Country Fest with his family. Audrey is such a smiley little girl...so sweet. She really likes her big cousin, Owen. She stares at him and smiles all the time. It's super cute. They've been playing really well together. I think George is ready to head home already. He's not used to being chased by an active 2-year old. We keep telling him that it's a glimpse into his future (sooner than later!).

Happy Father's Day!

Happy Father's Day to all the dad's out there! Especially: Scott, Ryan, Matt, Dad A and Dad B.

It's True

Monday when I was driving back from my dr. appointment, I saw Ash driving (and his helper in the passenger seat) the big Erik's Bike Shop truck. I waved, but knew he didn't see me. So I called to let him know that I had seen him!

Yesterday I had my hair chopped off. This is the first time Scott's seen it this short because I had started growing it out when I first met him. So, it's short like back in my college days. That was over 10 years ago already. It doesn't seem that long ago.

When I got home, Owen really took a long look at me. So I got down to his level and he ran his hands through my hair as if to say, "Where did all your hair go, mama?" But he was just fine after he did that. I was a little worried about what his reaction would be.

It reminded me of when we were little and Dad was going to shave off his beard, mom would make sure we were all there to witness it so we knew it was still Dad after he shaved. I loved it when Dad would put shaving cream on my face and I got to shave too, with a blank blade of course.

Feels like Summer

The weather was just too nice out this morning so we decided to get ready and head for the zoo. We were there at 9, when they opened. We've found it's best to go before the crowds and the heat hits. Plus it's helpful that we don't feel like we have to see every animal there since we have season passes. Owen really enjoys watching all the different animals. Today the baby monkeys were quite silly jumping from the tree branches and chasing each other. The sea otters were each swimming with large blocks of ice. We walked out to the "farm" for the first time this year too. Owen was a little hesitant about feeding the goats. He kept telling Daddy it was his turn. After about 2 hours, we thought we'd go to Noodles and grab a bite to eat. Well on the way out Owen stopped at the water fountain with the dolphin sculptures. He was drenched by the time we left! We took his shirt off in the car. Scott went in and got our food so we could eat it at home. He was one hungry little dude. He just kept shoveling in his noodles. It's been a while since I've seen him eat like that. But he did do a lot of walking at the zoo (another good reason to go in the morning when the crowds are small!)

I've made it through 2 concerts and have one more tonight. Missa Solmnis is truly a marathon. I am even fortunate enough to get to sit during the entire performance, but my back doesn't enjoy it. All the girls at chorale think I've having a girl. Since this baby seems to want all the attention with me being the only one in the chorus sitting. (At least I'm right behind a tall trombonist - he sort of hides me well.) Just a few more weeks and we should know...that is unless the baby pulls an "Audrey." : )

That Was Fun!

Friday night was spent some time at Tracy, Andy, Danica and Michael's. Scott and Owen hadn't met Mike until that day. He sure is a good baby! Owen and Danica played really good together. We're looking forward to some warmer days where we can come over to use their pool. We think Owen will love it.

Saturday night, Vicki, Chris, Mia, (and Kela the doggy) Becky, Brian, Harrison, Aidan and Dane were over for supper. Scott grilled brats, burgers and hotdogs in the rain for everyone. They were very good! The boys had fun playing the Wii and Owen liked watching. Owen also had a blast playing with Kela. Harrison and Owen were chasing Kela. She looked very tired after the boys were done with her. She should have slept really good last night.

I Finally Get It, Mom!

Quite a few years back, my mom gave me a piece of sheet music that she thought I should learn. The song is called, 'I Hope You Dance' by Lee Ann Womack. Well, I finally get why this song was so important to her. I just heard the song on the radio and just about started crying. All I could think about is this is what I want for Owen and Baby #2. I get it mom...it just took a while.

Thanks.

No Concert Week for Me

As of this morning I am not going to be going through the long and tiring concert week. Last night at practice during warm-ups, I started to get really hot. I drank some water, but that didn't seem to help. I just kept getting warmer. It reminded me of the times I blacked-out after giving blood. So, I sat down for the remainder of warm-ups. One of the girls next to me asked me if I was going to faint and I told her I thought I was, but felt a little better after sitting down. She said she had the same problem when she was pregnant. She almost fainted during warm-ups too and had to lay on the floor (at a voice lesson, not at Chorale practice). That made me feel a little better, but I was still concerned. Later in the evening when I was feeling fine, we stood up to do two of the pieces songs. They are both long. Well, I had to sit down to 2 pages left to go because I just didn't feel right again.

This morning I sent me email regretting that I needed bow out of the remainder of the practices and concerts as I know I will not be able to stand for the required 90 minute performance. As our director puts it....Beethoven's 9th is a 5k compared to his Missa Solmnis...a full marathon. Well, I totally agree with that statement now! (I always knew I wasn't cut out for a marathon.)

UPDATE: After talking with Kathy (our chorale director), I guess they are willing to let me sit during the entire performance of the piece. So, I'm going to try that during practice on Sunday and see how that goes.

Who's 30 today?

Tracy Daniels! Happy Birthday Tracy!!