Crazy Train

The last couple weeks are really what has kept us so busy. Two weekends ago, we went up to see my Grandma with Mom and Dad. We spent Saturday with her, and had a really nice visit. Then Sunday, we drove over to Cleveland for a relative's graduation party. Well, we had no sooner gotten home Sunday night, and we found out that Grandma had fallen and was in the hospital.
She ended up passing away on Tuesday morning. It was very surprising, but somehow easier than when Grandpa passed about three years ago. Grandma was ready to be with him, and I think that was comforting to me to know they were back together, just how she wanted.
Anyhow, I was sick all day Tuesday, so Thom had to stay home to take care of Eli for me. So I drove up Thursday night with Dad, Josh, and Jenny for the visitation and funeral on Friday. Eli stayed home Thursday night with Thom, and spent Friday at the neighbors playing while Thom worked. I came home with Josh and Jenny Friday evening.
Then we were working like crazy to do laundry and clean the house, because Thom and I were leaving for Vegas on Sunday morning. Mom and Dad stayed at our house with Eli, and Bunnell's came in the mornings to pick Eli up while Mom and Dad were at work. So it worked out really well. I actually did okay being so far away from him for 4 days, better than I thought I would. It was a good trip, we had a lot of fun, saw good shows, and actually won at the tables!
So, anyhow, that's a little bit of what's been keeping us so busy the past couple of weeks!

Baby, Baby

We had our big ultrasound a couple weeks ago. I love doing this for so many reasons. Obviously, you get to see the baby. And Thom comes with me - he doesn't usually come to appointments with me, as it's easier for him to stay home with Eli and me to come alone time (yeah, it's for an appointment, but I'm still alone!) But I also love how the tech points out all the baby's organs and body parts. And the baby was looking right at us when we started, which was neat. But the baby was very cooperative with the ultrasound, moving just enough so we could easily see everything. So we got a ton of pictures, including some cute ones of just feet, and the baby waving its fist at us, and in all kinds of positions.

Thom does know what the baby is, so I'm allowed to say that it's a boy! We're very excited, and even more excited that everything looks great and very healthy. I'm also happy that this baby does not move around quite as much as Eli so far. Eli always felt like he was auditioning for every part in Cirq Du Soleil, so this is a nice change for now.

Otherwise, as far as the pregnancy goes, I'm doing pretty well. I'm having trouble with my back, but have been seeing a chiropractor for a while now. I'm down to seeing her once every two weeks probably until the baby is born, and she thinks I'll probably need one or two more adjustments after the birth. My hips also feel a lot more sore this time also. I don't know if this is just because it's my second pregnancy or what, but I don't remember them feeling like this with Eli, at least not this soon. But I still wouldn't trade any of it - I do love being pregnant (just don't ask me if I still feel this way closer to November!)

It's Been a Long, Long While

Well, apparently, we've been really busy lately and updating took a backseat for a while. I'll try to break down the last several weeks into a couple shorter posts with some pictures.

Our trip to Hilton Head the end of May was really great. We had wonderful weather - I guess the two weeks before we got there were cold and rainy and miserable. So we got lucky and got in lots of good beach time. Eli had fun at the beach, but really would rather be swimming in the pool. So there were several trips from our post at the beach up to the pool.

We realized that this is the last year that one of us (Thom or me) could relax while the other is entertaining or watching Eli. Next year, there will be two little ones to entertain/chase/watch. So we tried to enjoy this while we could!