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.

What to blog about?

I know all of you have been waiting for a blog post, so I guess I'll update you on what's been going on the last few weeks.

Family

My sister and her family came up from Arizona for two whole weeks. We went to Cherry Hill, Park City, Thanksgiving Point, played Rock Band 2, swimming at my Dad's, and the list goes on. Tyler just loved having Hayden around. And I loved being able to hold Jonah. Look at that smiley boy...I'm his favorite ;) I don't think I can wait until Thanksgiving to see them again!

At Thanksgiving Point we met up with more family. Even though it was a madhouse (yes it was Two dollar Tuesday) it was worth seeing the Museum for only $2. After the museum went to the Children's Gardens to walk around a bit and let the little ones get all of their wiggles out.

School

On a somewhat sad note, Steve is officially in school again. He started last Monday, and I basically haven't seen him since. Things are busier than last year...not necessarily harder, just busier. On top of school, he has been interviewing with firms for next summer and fulfilling his assignment as a Senior Editor of one of the law journals. I already hate deadlines! As if he wasn't busy enough, Steve has something for the Bishopric every night this week. Not to mention the past two nights as well. I love you honey and hope to see you again soon!

Pregnancy

I've entered the stage where I'm not really comfortable but want to stay pregnant because if I'm not, then that means I have two kids all day by myself. The baby is keeping me up at night now...good practice for when she's here. Also, my doctor's appointments are almost every week, which means it is getting close. Excited, yes. Nervous, yes. Did I mention excited?

Ups and downs

There have been quite a few ups and downs the past two weeks or so. I'll start with the 'downs':

1. Spraining my ankle and hobbling around chasing Tyler for four days. Pretty tough to do being seven months pregnant!

2. Having a mouse run right under my hand while putting away dishes as my mom's house. Talk about a heart attack.

3. Tyler and I both getting the stomach flu on Monday night. One of us was up every hour on the hour Monday night. No fun.

4. Not seeing much of Steve while he is gone studying for the Patent Bar.

Now for the 'ups' (which definitely outweigh the 'downs'):

1. Steve taking and PASSING the Patent Bar. Seriously, he's been studying like mad since May. The Patent Bar only has a 35% first time pass rate. Let's just say I'm very proud of my man!

2. Using gift cards to buy Rock Band 2 for the Wii, and Steve being able to enjoy it because he doesn't have to study anymore. Tyler obviously likes it too!


3. Feeling better from the stomach flu. After 24 hours of dry toast and Sprite, it is nice to taste real food again!

4. Being down to single digit weeks left until we get to meet Baby Girl Pulley. We have decided on a name, but I'm not the kind of person who calls them by the name until they are born. For those of you interested, her name (unless lightning strikes to tell us otherwise) will be Hannah. And this picture is pretty typical of what I wear these days...anything elastic and stretchy!