I am DOOMED!

So, to get our minds off of the fact that Cleatus has a very real possibility of coming out looking like a California Raisin (purple and shrivelled), I have decided to tell a story about my adorable children.

I have created a family of monsters, and just as when I am doing something stupid and end up getting hurt...I have no one to blame but myself. At the moment, I have a house full of sarcastic and sassy kids that will eventually grow into sarcastic and sassy teenagers.

Example you say? Ok, here is but one of the myriad of examples of what I mean. This last weekend, I was helping C.J. sound out scaredy cat. He finally read it out loud in a bit of a questioning tone. I looked at him and said "You're a scaredy cat" to which my 3 year old Jamie promptly replied with "I got your scaredy cat right here".

Of course I thought that was so funny that I called Janet to tell her. Once I hung up Jamie asked me who was on the phone. I said "your mom". To my dismay, she shot back with "your mom"...I said "No it really was your mom"...only to hear "it really is your mom" in response...

I am doomed! and I have no one to blame by myself...(resigned sigh of despair)

Still going...

I don't have any new pictures to post since I usually take those on Wenesdays, but I wanted to let all inquiring minds know that yes, I'm still pregnant. I'm going on six days "overdue" (yeah...like this baby's got a CALENDAR in there!) and I've even beat my personal record since C.J. was born at 2:08 pm on the 5th day past his due date. Yay for a new record!

I'm doing great. I'm still loving being pregnant and although I'm anxious to enjoy my baby and revel in the fun newborn sounds, nursing, and cuddling, I'm still not anxious to be done with pregnancy.

Greg, on the other hand, is getting really impatient. :O) He calls from work multiple times a day to see if anything is happening. He's also dragged me on a walk for the past three or four nights, constantly offering nipple stimulation when he's around me. :O) He has admitted that part of it is that he's ready for the time off work. (Don't tell Jon!) I'm just content to let this baby come when it's ready, whenever that is.

I'll try to post as soon as I can after the birth because I know you're all waiting anxiously to hear the news. Thanks for thinking of us - keep us in your thoughts and prayers as we approach this wonderful birth.

Happy Due Date to Me!

Well, technically it was yesterday, but I had a pretty busy day so I couldn't get to this post until now. I went and got a massage {thanks Mom for watching the kids!} and did a video shoot. {I know you're jealous!} I'm producing this video as a joint venture with my sister and a guy that actually has production experience and knows what the crap he's doing. :O) I can't release all the details now, but when the project is complete and ready for roll out, you'll be the first to know.

Here are my 40-week pictures. I know the ticker at the right says I'm 38 weeks, but that's because I set it for 42 weeks since I usually gestate longer and I get tired of people asking, "You haven't had that baby yet!?" Not that this really stops people from asking though.

Here I am in front of my birth pool {where I will preferably be birthing this little one.} I thought it would be fun to get pictures in the clothes I wore for many of my pregnant pics. They certinaly don't fit like they used to!

I'm feeling really great and am having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that these are literally the last few days I will be pregnant for the rest of my life. This being my last pregnancy, I am cherishing these moments with this little one still inside. It's truly amazing what our bodies are capable of and it is definitely worth the minor discomforts of pregnancy to be such an incredible vessel.

And by the way, isn't my husband the best!? He goes through the pregnancy as much as I do {albeit in a different way} and has been a really great support. He's rubbed my feet, cooked me dinner, bathed the kids {he normally does that, but it's extra hard when my belly is so big}, let me have innumerable naps, let me cry on his shoulder when I'm feeling extra emotional, and helped around the house. And he even blogs publicly about how great I am, throwing his wonderful sense of humor in during the process.

I'm excited to see him become a new dad again because even though he doesn't love the newborn stage, he's so cute with our babies. I'm excited to see him swaddle our baby so tight that you couldn't get in with a crowbar. I can't wait to see the expression of true joy when he gets that first smile or the look of adoration as he watches me feed our little one. I love him more than words can say. {Please try to overlook the obvious corniness.} :O)


See what a cute Daddy he is!?

We all love you!

Maybe It's In HERE!!!

Ok, so I have a theory on why there is no baby here yet...MAYBE I AM THE PREGNANT ONE! Let's look at the facts here people...on second thought lets leave facts out of this, what have they ever done for us any way. Maybe my wife just has a VERY strong affinity for carmel apples! There is the possibility that she just can't get enough of my cooking, and always wants more! I am the miserable one here, the stretch marks, the back pains, the mood swings, the strange cravings...I just don't know what is going on with my body these days!

Hear anything honey? THERE IT WAS! Did you feel it kick you?

What? That was just gas? You mean...It is ME that is just fat?
"DADDY!!!!" The kids all yell in exacerbated frustration at my foolishness.

I suppose you are right, I have no superpowers like my wonderful wife. I am sure my wife is excited to give birth to our 6th child...and raise all 7 of us. My wife is so amazing. She has a 40 pound bag of water and baby parts strapped to her, and she still has time to love me, take care of our kids, do her transcription AND Gagina classes, keep the house clean, and she even finds time in there somewhere to sleep!

I love you Wifey!

No Baby Yet

I just wanted to let everyone know that I haven't had my baby yet. I'm not really feeling anxious about being done either. I'm just waiting until this baby is ready to come on its own and I'm actually enjoying this last bit of pregnancy. I really like being pregnant and I know I'm going to miss it so I'm trying not to take it for granted. Here are some pictures from the last few weeks. I'll let you know as soon as the baby comes (well, as soon as I'm feeling up to it!) :O)


37 weeks



38 weeks



My beautiful henna tattoo. Once the henna peeled off it turned a light brown color (much lighter than this) and will stay on for 2-3 weeks. It's fun to feel like my belly is beautiful right now and this only cost me $20! It took about 15-20 minutes - she is an AMAZING artist. Let me know if you want her number...it's a fun way to celebrate your pregnancy. :O)



39 weeks and holding

So, today marks the seven year anniversary of the terrorist attacks on our country. I have been going back and forth on whether I should post my thoughts in such a public forum. I have decided that there is no better way to honor those who lost their lives than to allow them to reach through the years and touch our lives today.

Today has brought back memories of what I was doing that morning, as I am sure it has to you as well. I was serving in military intelligence at that time, and I was like everyone else - I watched this whole thing unfold live on CNN. After the first crash we were not put on alert simply because no one knew for sure what was going on. But 15 minutes before the second plane hit the towers, we were placed on full alert. We all watched with bated breath as the second tower was hit, followed by feelings of horror mixed with rage.

I have deep feelings of respect for the people of our country as I think back on how such a thing brought us together so quickly. However, it has been heart wrenching to see such stark lines drawn in the sand over the past seven years. To hear political posturing and the leaders of our great nation speaking of our actions overseas as if we were a country of tyranny brings a spirit of sadness and foreboding for the future.

I am proud of our troops and the sacrifices they are willing to make in order to keep our land free of other such incidents. I am POSITIVE that we have no idea how many plots have been found out, and subsequently spoiled before they ever reached our soil. I thank God on a daily basis for the relative peace we have enjoyed in our homes. Thank you for allowing me a medium to express my feelings regarding this somber day.

GOD BLESS THE USA!

Arachnophobia

Last week while Greg was up in Salt Lake for his monthly enrollment counselor meeting, Anthony told me there was a spider on the Love Sac. I hoped it was dead, but no...sadly it was VERY alive. It was about the size of a nickel {the pictures don't do it justice} and was crawling toward the edge. I knew I had to take care of it, but I'm not terribly fond of spiders. I don't necessarily have a phobia of spiders - they just creep me out. I wanted to take some pictures before I killed it so I could have some proof that I actually took care of it by myself {C.J. wasn't home to rescue me} :O( and when I started taking pictures of it, it moved even faster so I quickly {and bravely I might add} smashed it/picked it up with my two paper towels and hurried to throw it in the garbage. Eeewww.



This is as it's crawling away from me. Apprently it didn't like the flash!

Funny Video

I found this on Rachelle's blog and Greg and I laughed so hard that he requested I add it to our blog. Enjoy!

Skirt and Shirt Giveaway

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Wouldn't this look SO cute on Jamie?

Hangin with the Homies

'Nuff said. Peace out.