Last Party of Four Weekend

Well this is the last weekend we will have as a family of four. Tomorrow we welcome our new party member. We wanted to make this weekend special for us and the kids.

On Saturday, we started the day off right with donuts!! Then we headed off to the movie theatre for the first showing of Toy Story 3 in 3D. The kids really enjoyed it. Not sure if Buggers really like the 3D effects but Bubby sure did. And of course they both loved the cool glasses. After the movie we ran to Rosa's and got some delicious lunch. Then it was off for some not so fun stuff like oil change and haircuts for Hubs and Bubby. All that action called for naptime. Then we were off that evening to my parents for game night. We played Phase Ten and Yahtzee. I felt a little bad for beating my dad at his favorite game, Phase Ten but he had on his big boy pants so he will get over it.

Sunday is the last official day before the baby comes!! I thought it was funny this morning as Hubs was questioning if he was ready for this or not. Ummm...little late now buddy! Ready or not here she comes! We headed out this morning for our "official meal before baby come" at Luby's. I was induced with each of the other kids and the day before I went to the hospital we went to Luby's. So to follow tradition we did the same today. Luby's is not a big favorite of ours but for the sake of tradition we headed out to the last one in the Waco area. Afterwards we headed to Clifton to the Cliftex Theatre to see the new Shrek. Several months ago I was given gift certificates for free admission and kid snack packs. We felt this would be a great afternoon to go check out this historic theatre. We also browsed around an antique shop while waiting for the show.

We will head over to my parents tonight to drop the kids off. My sisters, one from Houston and one from Illinois, will be coming in tonight. The kids are going to stay with my parents while we are in the hospital. Hubs wanted to know what we were going to do tonight when we get back...I said go to SLEEP! He said he won't be able to. May have to slip him some Ambien in his dinner. :) Actually I think we will get a movie just to keep our minds on something else.

We have to be at the hospital at 6 in the morning!! Can't wait to get the party started and welcome our new little member!

The opposite of calm is????

Anxious...Scared...Nervous...Happy...Excited...Impatient...all these feelings are rattling around in my head.

Can I handle 3 kids?
Will I have the stamina to keep up with them?
Am I going to remember what to do with a tiny little baby?
How am I going to balance having a 5 year old, 4 year old, and newborn?
Am I going to remain sane when school starts back in August and I'm carting 3 kids around?

I am getting more and more nervous the closer the day comes to having her. The realization that another human is going to be dependent on me is getting me a little anxious. I feel somewhat stretched with the 2 kids and the hubby. I have not ever really been one that needs alot of "me" time or needs scheduled GNO (Girls night out). I feel like when I took on being a mother that my time is my family's time. I know there are many mothers out there that feel like they need that "me" time to survive. I guess I need my kids to survive.

I know all this anxiety will be completely gone once I see her adorable little face and feel her sweet touch. I almost feel like a first time mom again even those this is number three. I'm sure all mom's go through this. I bet Michelle Duggar gets a little anxious before the next baby comes out the shoot.

So in 3 days our little party of four will become a party of five.

Packing in the Summer

We have been busy around here trying to do as much as possible before the baby comes. It is so different this time around being pregnant with two active kids. I don't want them to suffer because all I want to do is lay on the couch and prop my belly up on a pillow. We have been to the library several times for story time. They have really enjoyed the puppet shows and I have to say I have too. The puppeteers have been pretty impressive and funny. We will go tomorrow then that will probably be it for a few weeks.

We have also gone to the museum which was nice since it was inside and we beat this sweltering Texas heat. They have a really neat Lego exhibit right now.

We have gone to the splash pad. Not sure what possessed us to go since it is sooooo hot. The kids had fun but Nana and I were miserable!! That is definitely a get up and go in the morning activity.

We have also gone to open jump at Jumping Party. This is by far one of my favorite summer activites. The kids are completely contained and they have seating for the parents. So I grab a book and read while the kids jump and jump and jump. Then one of the best things is they are so pooped when they get home it's nap time! Best 12 bucks you can spend.

Last Saturday we went to the Waco Water Park for the afternoon. It is different than we are used to back in The Woodlands. However for Waco standards it is great. The kids really had a good time. I enjoyed just being in the water with it being so hot. Hubs always makes friends with the pesky teenage lifeguards questioning their reasons behind their rules and cringing at the 50,000 whistle blows. I know they are trying to keep everyone safe but seriously if the parent is watching them with an eagle eye and the parent has enough sense to put a life vest of their child don't you think they are capable of making sure their little heads stay above water. Geesh!! I know they are just doing their $7 an hour job but dang it's annoying.

Wee Little Town

I still find it humorous how small this town is. I know demographically it is not small...over 100,000 people. But in just the past two days I have been reminded how small it is. Yesterday we were sitting in the bank with my mom. There was a very tall gangly man with a UT shirt (the shirt is probably made him stick out to me) also waiting. After a few minutes he got up and left. Nothing significant about him to make him stand out. However after we left the bank we went to eat and low and behold there was that same man sitting at the table right inside the door. I chuckled and said out loud to myself "Gosh this is such a small town" as I walked past his table. He probably thought I was talking to my other personality. Then today we went to puppet time at the library. There were about 40 kids there and approximately 20 or so parents. Afterwards Bubby and I went to Walmart. And sure enough there was a lady there that was at the library. Not to mention I ran into someone I knew at Walmart plus did the aisle dodge with a former student. I'm just not used to running into people I know all around town. This constantly reminds me "I'm not in Houston" anymore also makes me mind my P's and Q's.

Fighting the "I'm Bored" Fight

I always dream of being a stay at home mom. The endless hours in a day spent with my kids. The chore free weekends since I have done all the chores during the week. The wonderful aroma of home cooked meals every evening. Ahhh the joys of being at home and not at a job all day. I get that wish during the summer when I off. It is always so great...for about a week!!

Then reality sets in and I get bored. I am a pretty efficient person when it comes to running our household. Our house stays pretty clean. Toys don't get out of hand. There may be a few out here and there. The dishes are not overtaking the sink. And as of right now the laundry is staying under control since I'm doing about a load every other day. Wash, fold, and put away. But all the time in between is rather boring. TV is mindless and challenging to the intelligence. The internet gets old. Facebook is fun but kind of boring during the day while everyone is at work. The kids don't need me every minute of the day. They are content watching some TV, playing together or by themself.

We try to do something everyday. My mom thinks I'm crazy because I feel the need to get out of the house everyday. I like to be on the go. Even at 38 weeks pregnant!! We may run to the library, the museum, Target, or just over to my mom's. I know my time getting out will be limited once the baby gets here so I guess that is why I'm taking advantage of it now. I know I will fill my days with a little more "activity" once I lose this baby hump. There is some major yard work that needs attention that I have on my list of things to do.

So hats off to all you stay at home moms who do this year round. It is a difficult job being on call 24-7 while still trying to maintain your sanity. But I know the payoff of watching your children grow is worth more than anything in the world. I think for my kids they get the best of both worlds by having me work and be at home during the summer.

Baby Macy's Shower

My friend Candy and my mom gave me and Baby Macy an adorable baby shower. I had some great friends show up. We laughed and laughed and laughed. It was so nice to just sit around and visit and chat about all things girly. I'm really lucky to have some wonderful women in my life that care about me and my family. We got some great things for Macy. She is going to be one stylish little girl!! And very well diapered and wiped thanks to Mom.

Me and Candy

36 weeks!!

We compared bellies and sorry Dad you beat me by one 2 ply square :)

A baby is God's opinion that the world should go on. -Carl Sandburg

Waiting Game

Well I went to the doctor yesterday. She told me I was 3 cm dilated and 50% effaced. I'm 37 weeks now which makes me feel alittle better if I go into labor since the baby is considered full term. I was quite surprised when she told me my "stats". I wasn't expecting anything to be going on. However I have been having some contractions low in my abdomen which weren't any joke since I have progressed already. She schedule my induction for June 28th if I don't go into labor before. But I figure I will probably go into labor before since my contractions are still coming just not regularly. I got back to the doctor next Thursday (17th) so we will see what is going on with the baby then. Until them I'm going to take a few walks because I would much rather go into labor than be induced. I was induced with the other two and would really like to experience "going into labor". But it all depends on this little girl!! So until then we will wait it out by walking it out :)