The latest and greatest

I do have pictures on the camera, but I can't find the cord to connect them to the computer at the moment. So what's been going on? Well, Grandma and Grandpa flew in from LA over valentines weekend. We had a great visit. Grandma and I got to do some baby shopping. I'm not sure, but I just don't remember getting ready for Maya or Brennan like I am now. I look at baby clothes and I get so excited and you can't beat the clearance winter gear. This by far is the most enjoyable pregancy. Maya is always asking me how "the bud" is doing and always kissing my stomach. Brennan looks at his toys and says that he wants to give them to the baby. Sometimes I think, oh gosh, back to the diapers, feedings, carseats, 3 in a grocery store....etc, but really we are All excited for the addition and the fun it's gonna bring. My body is doing pretty good so far with this pregnancy. He's a kicker, but gentle this far. Winter has been great covering up this pregnancy. I've barely needed any maternity wear so far. I have one pair of prego jeans which come in handy for those easy access sudden bathroom moments, but I have 2 normal pairs of jeans that button so low that they seem to still work. I will be 24 weeks on thursday. How time is flying, when you start thinking 2 week appointments are around the corner.
Oh yeah, back to grandma and grandpa. We travelled down to St. Louis and went to the science center one day. It was fun to get out of the Ptown area and the kids really enjoyed themselves. They had "Sue" the T-Rex from the field museum displayed. This was the kids first look at a dino. It was pretty cool. Hopefully we'll get some pictures soon.
This weekend Maya and I are heading to Iowa for my cousin's baby shower. I'm excited to see all the new things that are out there. Speaking of, beware of a baby shower in the making. My mom and sister are throwing me one since they've never had a chance to do that for me before. Frankly, I've never gotten to go to a store and scan items before either, so that is exciting for me. There's so much out there that wasn't there 5 years ago. It's crazy. I've already received a Bumbo! Yeah. I really think those things are so neat and babies look so cute. Anybody know of any other must haves? Does anyone know of anyone who wants to get rid of a white changing table?
On the workfront, Adam's company took another fall last week losing some more business. I actually didn't think he would make it through after that, but thankfully he did with a paycut. A job with a paycut still equals a paycheck in my book, so hopefully we can continue to get through these depressed times. I know we aren't the only ones in the position. I try not to worry, but sometimes my emotions about everything in general get the best of me. I on the other hand have been working my ass off. I have never felt part-time at the hospital and am having a really hard time balancing everything. Besides wednesday nights, I don't think I watch any TV even. A mom is a hard job, a working mom is even harder. But, I absolutely love my job. I love the patients I meet and actually give me self-gratification. My kids do too, but it's different in the health field. I don't know.
So as Lent begins tomorrow, I will try my best to keep this site up a bit more. I have told myself that there will be no facebook (except sundays). I waste so much time on that site whether it's playing games or just keeping up with others. I think my kids would rather I sat down and played a game with them.
Alright, all rambling must come to an end.

2016 Olympian

So sometimes Adam's talents come in handy. He was able to go to see Maya's gymnastics class the other day and he made this video. Make sure to turn up the sound to get the proper enjoyment. I thought he did a really cute job. Enjoy!

It's the brother

I have been horrible with this blog. Partly, cuz I haven't taken any pictures. Tuesday we got to go in to see the baby again. Well, the sonogram was to ensure my cyst was okay, which it is... there was some residual, but it had definately decreased in size. Nobody wants to believe my theory that Maya burst it with a toss of a book, but I continue to believe that is what happened. Anyhow, the little guy seems to be happy, healthy and growing in the belly. He weighed about .75 lbs and was between 10 and 11 inches long. He kept his head stuck to the wall, so we didn't get a great profile shot, but that is fine. We'll see him in the flesh soon enough. We were able to see him open and shut his mouth as well as his little tongue moving around. I'm just over 21 weeks now and the belly has definately popped out. Adam has finally been able to feel the little guy. He seems to like to move the most at bedtime... go figure.
Other than that, things are going alright. Kids are excited for our valentine visitors (grandma and grandpa). I'm excited because baby bedding is in the mail! We're going with the green and brown elephant set I saw at JCP.com. I fell in love with it when I first saw it. Brennan never had a set, so it's kinda fun to do this again. The best part is having two children who are just as excited as we are to add to the family.
On the workfront, Adam has finished up at CAT and is one of the lucky few who have still managed to hold on to a paycheck. Hopefully his company can find some additional work to prosper in the future. He's been working at a downtown office and from home doing what he can to assist with marketing. I'm continuely hoping that something will turn this economy around soon, for everyone's sake.
Well, enjoy the snapshots. I freak out when I look at my timeline... is it really only 18 week and 5 days before he is here? Why does that seem so close?