How Many Weeks??

I am 8 big weeks pregnant! Brian, Jack, and I went to the doctor yesterday afternoon. The new baby's birthday is set for November 7th! Jack and the little brother or sister will be exactly two years apart. (Remember that Jack's birthday is on the 18th of Nov.)
The baby or should I say kidney bean or lima bean is healthy with a strong heart beat!
We couldn't be more thrilled!!

Toilet Troubles and Daycare

Brian and I have never needed a plunger before. We needed one a few weeks ago. Out of the blue, the toilet decided not to flush properly. I'm sure we have all experienced that horribly feeling when you see the water in the bowl coming up and NOT going down. Never good.
Brian bought a plunger.

We found - -

Building blocks. Two bright yellow Lego blocks.

Is this not a trademark sign of a little boy?
Hopefully it is also a sign of how well potty training will go. (considering I would like to have him "pee-peeing in the potty" by the time this little one comes along!)

Also, please pray for my little Jack. It is his first day at daycare. We have been making this "daycare" decision for over 7 months now. I think we are pretty settled about our decision. Jack is staying with Mrs. Angie at her home for a couple of days during the week. There are 5 other little tots that stay with her as well and all of the mama's are teachers! (funny) I am hoping Jack will increase his social skills during this time.
Nonetheless, kissing my boy good-bye this morning made me realize how fast he is growing up. Does anyone have the solution for stopping time? If so, please let me know!!

Oh-So-Much to Share!

I have good news!

The best news ever, really.

Brian and I are PREGGERS!!!!

We are so excited!!!!


so, so, so, EXCITED!!!!

Spring Break

It is 3:32 in the afternoon and I am so ready for this long-awaited week off. I am so excited that I am taking just a few seconds to let all of you know that I will be on "Spring Break" next week. My biggest priorities during my week off are going to be playing with Jackson outside AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE, convincing Brian to let me paint one wall in the apartment a grapefruit color, cutting my hair, and organizing my abode for the upcoming spring!
I am going to enjoy this time with my boys. Because Brian trains kids at night and is home with Jack when I am at work, I don't get to play "wife" and "momma" at the same time that much, so I am ready to play my roles.

Happy Spring!

This is What Happens When....

...when you leave a one year old in the same room with leftover chicken carbanara!



Nice, Jack. Real nice, son.

and now he is eating the camera...

He has no clue...
I love him sooo much.

Hello March

March on in spring...it is time to see your face!! I am so ready for the warmer weather days to arrive. I have tried to incorporate every single bright citrus color into our living space so that it will finally feel "alive" again. I bought the most obnoxious yellow bath mats to match my new shower curtain. The shower curtain is awesome, the bath mats make the bathroom look more like a bathroom for a freshman dorm room! But I need that brightness every day. I had such a hard time getting through the winter months last year...This winter has been much better, but I can feel spring coming! And I am so excited to be able to play ball with Jackson outside. He loves running and chasing balls and anything that has to do with being a little boy. I am so ready to get out there and run around with him. A few weekends ago we went to Mobile for my Uncle's big surprise birthday bash - and the weather was soooo wonderful! Here are a few shots of us doing our family thing out in the sun!!



(by the way...Brian has a black eye because of a flying softball!)
Have a great week!

My Husband

I'm lucky to have him.

He will start my car for me in the mornings.



Happy Love Month