Okay, so I haven't posted anything in forever... Sorry about that! I don't have any pictures to post today either... But, I'll take some soon. Here's a brief update on what we've been up to!
For Thanksgiving, I hosted the Caudle's here. Scott's parents, his sister and her kids all flew in on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and stayed for a week. Scott's parents have a house here in our neighborhood, so there was plenty of space. It was a relaxing and wonderful visit. We had a lot of fun activities planned, but the weather didn't cooperate. It was really cold! Fortunately, the kids didn't seem to mind. They played so hard and just had a ball with each other. It was so sweet to see them.
Madeline has taken off! She is a climber. I can't keep her on the ground. She makes a bee line for the stairs at any opportunity. If it's not the stairs, then it's the chairs or the couch or anything she can get her leg up on. She's so proud of herself! She's taken her first steps this week. She's not walking yet, but she stands unassisted all the time and has taken 2 steps before she gets excited or scared and sits down. I don't think it will be long.
I finally got my due date. Baby number 3 is due on June 20th. Today makes 12 weeks (out of 40). Only 1 week left in the first trimester. I am counting the days because I have been so sick. I was never this sick with Lily or Madeline. Fortunately, modern medicine has some wonderful medications to help me feel better. I wake up most mornings feeling like I have the stomach flue, but after I take my medicine, I'm all better. It's awesome. However, it will be great to feel good without the need for medication.
Right after Thanksgiving, Scott had a big trip! He and his buddy Chris flew up to Pittsburgh to see the Steelers play a home game. They were there for the Bangle's game. We were nervous, because the forecast said COLD and RAINY for the game! But, it turned out to be not so cold and very fun! Scott and Chris had a blast. I'm so glad they got a chance to have a fun weekend. It was the first time Scott had seen the Steelers play at home. He really enjoyed being around so many other Steelers fans.
We're getting ready for Christmas! I've almost completed all of my Christmas shopping. We started a new tradition this year. It's called
Elf on the Shelf, and it's really fun! Check out the website. My parents are coming in for Madeline's 1st birthday and for Christmas, we're really looking forward to it!
I've signed Lily up for a Mom's Day Out at preschool! I'm really excited and a little nervous about it. She'll be going to a school called Child's Way that is close to us. It combines a traditional preschool setting with some Montessori influences. I think it will be wonderful. She'll go twice a week from 9:00 till 1:30. It will give me some time with Madeline before the new baby arrives and also, once the new baby is here, it will be nice to have some time with only 2 kids...
Well, that's about it for now! I'll post some new pictures soon!
