Cousins

Sophia had a great time yesterday and today hanging out with her cousins Gracie and Landon. They had a slumber party and ate popcorn and skittles. This morning they woke up very early (too early) and were ready to play outside.

Josh is almost finished with his summer basketball coaching obligations so he will soon be able to relax (that is until baby #2 arrives).

As for me, we have had to stop the progesterone injections due to an allergic reaction. Go figure. Somehow, it didn't surprise me. Unfortunately for me, I think they were actually helping. So, back on the procardia and continue taking it "easy". This is the most difficult part especially when Sophia is needing attention. I have made so many promises to her for when "after the baby is born...". All in all, things are okay. I haven't dilated any more, but the contraction have continued. I guess I will just have to tolerate them for a couple more months. In my doctors words "your body is just protesting". I am at 29 weeks and 1 day right now, so we are moving right along. At 35 weeks I will stop taking the Procardia and slowly increase my activity level. Priority 1)Get hair done, 2)get pedicure, 3)Walk, walk, walk..Until next time...........

Sophia-isms

Molly: "I cannot fall asleep anymore. This baby is moving all night long".

Sophia: "Why is the baby awake when you sleep, and asleep when you are awake?"

Josh: "She is nocturnal."

Sophia: "A turtle? Where is a turtle?"

Little Mommy

Sophia has enjoyed seeing all of the birds nest being built, mommy birds laying in the nests, and the itty bitty baby birds. She checks on them everyday before she goes to school. Today we found three baby birds laying in our flower bed looking for their mommy. Their nest was blown out of the tree last evening and they were so hungry. Sophia, myself, and Josh came to the rescue by putting the nest in a shoe box and putting all three baby birdies back together inside. We watched patiently to make sure the mommy bird would come back and feed them and sure enough she did. I'm sure we will check on them daily to make sure they are okay. Until next time...

Happy Father's Day

Wishing all of the dads out there a Happy Father's Day. Most importantly Sophia and I want to wish Josh a Happy Father's Day. Sophia cooked her daddy a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, toast, and fruit salad. Yummy! Now, I am not positive but I think we did chew on a few egg shells.

Sophia has spent a lot of quality time with her daddy lately. Here are a few of the things that she loves to do with her daddy:

Go to ballgames
Go to the park
Ride on her four wheeler
Dance in the living room (Josh would never admit to this one)
Play in her pool
Watch Disney movies


Until next time...

"My neck is sore"

On Friday Sophia woke up with a stiff neck.

Cause: Too many stuffed animals in bed with her

Prognosis: Good

Treatment: Motrin and Blow-pops

Until next time...

Sunshine

Sunshine, my old friend. It has been raining like crazy here for the last week, but not today. Thank goodness! Sophia actually got to go out and enjoy her little pool. She had more fun doing what she called her "experiment", which basically consisted of pouring water from a mountain dew bottle to a cup and finally to an empty bubble bottle. She worked on her experiment for nearly 40 minutes straight.

Sophia has been going to her school/summer camp 3 times a week and this week they had the theme of cooking in the kitchen. Sophs did experiments with freezing and heating fruit, made fruit salad, and even made biscuits in a solar cooker. Tomorrow Sophia is going to have a pizza party and she is so excited. She is especially excited to peel the "macaroni" off and eat it. She means pepperoni, but it just isn't coming out right. Sophia is most excited for Splish Splash Day where the kiddos take their bathing suits and get to run around in sprinklers and throw water on each other.

Grandma Holt has been up at the house this week helping out with everything. You name it, she has helped with it. From helping to entertain Sophia to cleaning to cooking. She is amazing. Not to mention she will be 81 in August. Honestly though, she is in better shape than a lot of 50 year olds. You Go Grandma! All joking aside though, she has been such a blessing this week as Josh has been gone quite a bit for basketball. What am I going to do when she goes home?

As for me, nothing has changed this week, which is a GOOD thing. We want NO changes. I seem to have moments where I have had enough of this house and my wacky hormones are causing me many ups and downs. I'm still having progesterone injections once a week and they seem to be less and less uncomfortable. I'm still having contractions but nothing real regular. I've had so many that I am afraid I won't know if I really go into labor when the time comes. I am at the doctors office every week so hopefully between me, the nurse, and the doctor we will recognize anything that may indicate GO TIME, just not for about 8-10 more weeks.

Well, I've rambled on and on.. Until next time.....

Happy Birthday Josh!

Josh turned 30 today! Happy Birthday! Unfortunately we are not having a big celebration for him due to my pregnancy issues, but he definitely deserves a special day. I will have to make it up to him after this baby is born. Jergies, I hope you have a wonderful birthday with many many more great and healthy years to come. Until next time.....

Playtime

Sophia went to a classmates birthday party with Josh. I was not able to go but I sent the camera with Josh to capture the fun being had. Until next time....

Princess Sophia

Sophia has been playing her heart out for the last month or so. Around 8 o'clock she is just completely spent. Unfortunately the summer thunderstorms have scared her to pieces so she occasionally has to crash in our room. The other night she fell asleep with her princess blanket strategically placed to maintain princess status through her slumber. Until next time......

The Seven Dwarfs

Last evening I was laying in bed (big surprise) with Sophia watching Noggin and talking on the phone with Kami. I was in a bit of a funk and feeling lousy, so I told Kami "Oh, I am just grumpy!". Sophia then leans her little head in over by the phone and says "Mommy, are you a seven dwarf?" I guess I am..."Grumpy". Until next time........

Comedian

I may be a tad bit biased but I think I may have the funniest child on the planet. Yesterday some friends of ours brought over a pot roast and it had been cooking in the house for a few hours. Well, Sophia walked in the door after school and said "it smells like Germany or something"...Germany or something eh? Not to offend anyone from Germany, I feel it necessary to elaborate on this story. Over spring break we went to Disney World. Our favorite night there we went to all of the countries at Epcot and ate dinner in the Germany section. And yes..I will admit that the restaurant did have a strong smell (good though). There in lies the origin of Sophia's knowledge of German scent. Now, I have no idea how she could relate a smell to that of one from 3 months ago, but that is a whole other post in itself. Until next time.