Dear Nausea....

Dear Nausea:

How are you doing? I assume you are enjoying your 'stay', as I can't seem to get rid of you. According to the American Pregnancy Association, You can occur at any time of the day, and for most women it seems to stop around the 12th week of pregnancy. I am writing to remind you that I am now 14wks 2days pregnant, so it's time for you to go.

Apparently, I do not fall into the 'most women' category this time. I try not to complain about your extended stay (because my reason for feeling yucky is well worth it), but I'm really tiring of you. You keep me up at night, you make a lot of food un-enjoyable, & you make me not want to do anything. I just wanted to let you know that I'm ok if you want to leave...and feel free to take your friend, "Headache", with you. No hard feelings.

Sincerely, Me

Leighton's Turn

Last night was Leighton's turn for the overnight stay at Poppa & Nonny's house. He left for their house around 5:30. Brecken was nice & helped him carry his stuff up. They hugged each other good-bye...and Brecken returned home.

At about 7:00, I heard a knock on the door. It was Nonny & Leighton. He had told her he needed to tell mommy a secret. She offered the phone, but he wanted to tell me in person. On the walk back down to our house, she asked,"What secret are you going to tell mommy?" He said, "That I'm not going to stay at your house." When he told me the secret, Brecken piped up, "Pack my bag mom, I'm going." Leighton stated that he would stay if Brecken did. So off they went together.

Thanks Nonny & Poppa! They had a blast & I think last night was the first time in FOREVER, that I actually slept all night :)

Running Away?

Last week, as I was out snapping pictures of this, my neighbor's daughter hollered out - is he running away? That would have made for a funny story, but it was just for an overnight stay at Nonny & Poppa's. Brecken had his first 'sleepover, without a reason' (meaning mom & dad weren't traveling). He was so excited to roll his suitcase up to their house. Leighton wasn't too keen on big brother leaving, but he enjoyed his time with mom & dad while Brecken was away. Leighton followed him to the street & then waved good-bye. Brecken forgot a stuffed animal to sleep with, so Leighton was a good helper & ran back to the house to get one for him & delivered it. It was pretty sweet to watch.

Wordless Wednesday

Wordless (or few words) Wednesday

The Things You Do for Love...1999

First words...

Zoe is saying words a lot earlier than what the boys did! I've always heard girls talk earlier...and more...and I believe it! She is quite the little chatterbox.

She says ball, daddy, hi, bye-bye - and a few of my favorite to hear are Uttoh, Meh-me (just like Brecken said it) & Baby. She says baby ALL OF THE TIME...and follows me around the house with her arms up, saying Meh-me. We were in Wal-mart this morning buying birthday gifts for our nieces & she said baby repeatedly in the toy aisle. We then checked out behind someone with a baby & she continued to say it over & over.

Baby...


Meh-me (mommy)