22 weeks

Here I am in the short stretch now. 4ish months away? That just seems too soon and I'm sure it will fly by. Updates on the littlest bliss...

I really popped this week. Everyone says it and I have to agree. I am also eating everything in site lately. Had a huge craving for shrimp and ended up at Red Lobster all by myself. mmm... good...

Baby is getting stronger. The kicks are more often and stronger as well. A couple of them have been super strong and you can certainly feel them. I am thinking I'll see them soon as well. Ryan enjoys feeling them right before bed when baby is most active.

The other day I felt baby push to one side, it was weird to feel a little head or rump or something.

I have been feeling great. This week has been better with the hip pain. I am getting a little more uncomfortable sleeping (could be Patrick crawling on me for a 4am wakeup call!)

We got a couple things ready for the baby/guest room. Found bedding for the guest bed and some tubs for the changing table. Last night I even picked up a couple going home outfits. One for a girl and one for a boy.

They were too cute to resist. I love having something new for this baby as well.

We have most items under control that wanted to get for this baby, since we have plenty of leftovers from Patrick. Still looking at double strollers as a big item. There are so many options, it is hard to know. And I don't want to spend a fortune, so working on finding a used one that fits most of our needs. We also need a new diaper bag. Our small one fell apart right away. Thinking a backpack or small messager bag will be the way to go this time. Hands free!

well, off to enjoy some gummy's. It is my weakness lately. gummy bears, gummy worms, you name it, I want it!

Oh, need to compare to Patrick at 22 weeks? Click HERE for the post or check out this full sized version:

Yeah, certainly bigger this time!

Spring is in the air!

We are loving this warm (mid 30's) weather. I saw a guy out shoveling in shorts and a tshirt. Only in Minnesota! Patrick has really enjoyed it as well.


We have enjoyed the sunshine, some walks and eating a lot of snow!

Fun with tools

Patrick loves to help daddy build things.

He does have his own drill as well.
Although one really needs additional tools.
A drill, a doll and a blankie, there. All set.

Fun with Mama

I love being silly with Patrick.



I think he likes it too.

Saturday morning breakfast

Sometimes I enjoy just sitting back and watching Patrick do everyday things.

Like eating breakfast.

I love the way he maneuvers his spoon.

I love the way he makes sure to get it all in.

I love the way he makes sure to enjoy every last drop!

Sharing

Our bedtime routine includes reading books in bed while Patrick has a sippy of milk. Well last night, he did the cutest thing. While reading "Are you my Mother" He made sure to give a sip from his sippy to the kitten, the hen, the dog and the cow. And then to mommy and daddy. So sweet! He really melts our hearts.

He also wants to make sure we are all involved in activities. Last night Ryan and Patrick were enjoying a brownie. I came down to see them, Patrick said "sit down" and made sure I had a chair to sit in so I could enjoy a brownie with him. Then he made sure to tell me that Daddy was there, they were eating a snack, he had water and daddy had milk. He loves to re-tell stories over and over.

I really want to get some of his big fish tales on video one of these days. If he bumps his head he has to show us where on his head, where he hit it, what he was doing and then begins to include random facts and objects in the story. Of course Ryan eggs him on by making him repeat it and tell it bigger the next time. Those two are too much some days!

Oh and a picture for you.

Just another weekend

For some reason, Patrick thought it would be fun to take his clothes off last weekend. Maybe it was so he wouldn't get too hot while going through all the bills that needed taking care of.

Not sure, but he spent a good part of the day like this. He is still just as cute as ever though!

And to my disappointment, he has learned "cheese" when the camera is out. ugg.