Monday, November 30, 2009

Giving thanks for the littlest bliss

Last week I was actually feeling pretty good. It had me worried. Shouldn't I be more sick by now? Wasn't I more sick with Patrick? What if something is wrong? Well, Saturday hit and all my concerns were once again "flushed down the toilet" you might say. It was a long day.

That night Ryan and I had a date while Madison stayed home with Patrick. I still get excited about going out, but the thought of food really makes my stomach turn. Ryan though Olive Garden sounded good. After a couple sips of soup and a breadstick, I had my fill. Thank goodness for club soda with lemon. It is a lifesaver for me!

After our dinner out, we went on a big shopping trip to Target. How exciting! ;) We were looking at Christmas gift ideas for Patrick. We also needed something for me. A chocolate covered custurd filled doughnut. Yep, the cravings have started!

Well, they didn't exactly have what I wanted, but they did have a chocolate doughnut and some swiss cake rolls. I can't be too picky right?

Makeover

It was time for a little blogger makeover. Hope you like it! I like the larger pictures personally!

Turkey Day

Turkey day was a little different this year, but still very enjoyable. It was the first time we weren't with our parents, but Allison and kiddos proved to be very fun company.
Our day started early with Patrick "helping" to make the stuffing.
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Then we took a break for a fun game of lawn mower where Patrick tells you which mower you get and then we run around the house.
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Finally it was time for dinner. Sad to say we didn't get to enjoy Turkey with our feast. We took it out of the oven only to discover it had a long way to go yet in order to be ready to eat. Not sure where I went wrong there, but I guess we'll start cooking it earlier next time!
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Patrick helped us make the whip cream for desert.
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But thought hanging with the boys was more fun than actually eating the desert.
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We enjoyed a game of scrabble to let the food settle before heading out for our mostly annual football game.
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Even Patrick Played this year.


After a great game of Sorry! followed by a movie, everyone was ready for bed. Including Miss Holland!
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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

a look back


Here is Patrick one short year ago. Where did my chubby baby go? ;)


Monday, November 23, 2009

yep, and it begins

so back to the bathroom. I was hoping something would be different with this new little one, but not yet. Warning TMI coming up!

Threw up for the first time today. I wasn't feeling as bad as I had at other times, but still I ended up there.

I have found a bit of a pattern to the morning sickness though. Right when I awake, 2ish, 5:30ish and then again right before bed. So at least most of my day is pretty good. Also if I sleep in the afternoon, I also feel much better, but that means less time photo editing and really only on the weekends.

Still breastfeeding Patrick. I'm not sure if this helps in the am, but it does keep him still so I can wake up a little more slowly while Ryan is in the shower.

When I do feel good, I am trying my hardest to spend quality time with Patrick. I've noticed he is much more clinging and not wanting to leave my side lately. He knows I don't feel well but I try to put on a fun happy face for him so we can still enjoy our time.

Telling people has been so random for us this time. We are trying to get to family and close friends, but it is a much slower process. I guess my dad spilled the beans to some family, so we better get on the ball and let people know!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Would you like cookies with that mustache?

Rachel brought over some cookie dough that we baked up for a little treat the other night. Since the kids like to be independent, we decided they could enjoy their warm treat at their own table. In no less than 2 seconds, Patrick looked like this.
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Shay was too sweet and dignified to dive into her cookie with such zest.
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I didn't even have a chance to react, so decided to let Patrick be until he was finished. What a mess!
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We did finally clean them up so they could enjoy some time playing as well without ruining everything around them!
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Thursday, November 19, 2009

6 weeks

Well, today marks 6 weeks for the littlest baby bliss. How am I? Well, I gagged for the first time this morning while brushing my teeth. It is weird trying to eat breakfast as well. I am super hungry, but have no desire to eat. Hard to describe.

Of course, Patrick also needed me this morning. It is so hard to have him needing me and just wanted to crawl into a ball and go back to sleep. I have also been very tired lately. So much so during the day that I just want to close my door and rest. I know I need more sleep at night, so that is my goal, to go to sleep earlier. I am glad my photo shoots are wrapping up for the season. I just don't have the energy for them.

So far we have told some family members and are looking foward to filling in everyone else as we can. Tonight we get to see Anne, Grant and Shawna, so it will be fun to break the news.

Funny, but we just aren't as anxious this time to spill the beans. We'd rather see folks in person and share as we are able.