Hmmm....

So after a week of a few contractions but nothing steady, Steve decided a nice easy hike to a waterfall would be good. So Saturday afternoon we headed up to Pleasant Grove for a leisurely hike. It was more than leisurely. I was sweating and huffing and puffing my way up. That last few yards were pretty steep, so I didn't even reach the waterfall. Steve and Tyler trekked up and enjoyed the triumph! I was hurting by the time we got home and had consistent contractions for about an hour, then they stopped. Bummer. I thought for sure a hike would send me into labor. Wrong. Oh, well. The guessing game we play when waiting for babies is just their way of preparing us to revolve around them. Here's to hoping something happens this week.

Final Attempts and Fall Feelin'

Doesn't it seem like we went from summer to fall in one day? I've actually turned the heater on and pulled out Tyler's winter pj's. This year I love October more that normal because it is officially baby month. But with the excitement, I have also been feeling the need to get out and do fun things with Tyler while I still can. I know we are going to be house-bound for a few weeks soon and I wanted him to feel special before the baby comes. So the past two weeks have entailed us going to the zoo, going up several canyons to see the fall colors, pumpkin patches and playing with cousins.



On the agenda for this week is a haircut for Tyler, making his robot Halloween costume, and hopefully having a baby early!

Painting

Any mother of a toddler knows that they are creatures of imitation. It doesn't matter if the child is a little older or younger, but Tyler will copy whatever they are doing. This week I was putting the finishing touches to baby sister's (that's what Tyler calls her) room. That involved painting the letters we put up on her wall. I had barely opened the red when Tyler comes running over and asks "Please get my paints out please." How could I say no to that? Tyler had a blast using the finger paints. He started out just using his index finger, but soon found it was much more fun to cover his hands and go to work. The letters and Tyler's pictures both turned out pretty good!

Things that make me happy

1. Haircuts that make me feel sassy again.



2. Project Runway. I've never watched before, but I'm addicted now. Thursday nights at 8:00 are my time!



3. Tyler's many faces.



4. Steve surprising me with a pedicure. I'm going to use it in a week or so, that way my feet look great when she's born! He truly knows the way to my heart.

5. Only having four weeks left. I've already started progressing which makes me feel like there is an end in sight!

6. The changing colors of fall. It is probably my favorite season. The weather is still warm but the nights are cool and everything is colorful!

7. Putting together our baby girl's room. I admit I already go stand in the door and look at the crib, blankets and clothes. Even more, I'm so curious to see what she looks like.

8. Reading The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. I'm only half way done, but what a charming and wonderful book. I can't wait to finish it!

Despite things being ridiculously busy, there really is a lot of good out there. I challenge each of you to think about the things that make you happy!

New symptom

I have just one word to say: heartburn. I didn't ever get it when I was pregnant with Tyler. I think I am making up for it tonight. Let's just say it isn't my favorite. I now know how to get it, but how to get rid of it is different. Getting heartburn made me think about this clip from Brian Regan. He makes me laugh.