Well, pretty soon baby girl will be here. 18 days and only 11 working days and we will be able to meet our new little bundle of joy. We had an ultrasound done earlier this week (36 weeks, 5 days) and she was in the 17th percentile at 5 pounds and 12 ounces. She looked very healthy, but was just a tad small. Doctor said he wasn't concerned because she measures equally small and that I am small too. Since everything looks good, we are still on schedule for the 12th!
We have everything just about ready. It's amazing the difference between the first child and the second child. I had my hospital bag packed at like 32 weeks with Brooke - I still don't have it packed with this one. Her room is ready, bottles are clean, and all the love she will need is there. But, I still don't feel as prepared with this one...I feel like I am missing something. My brain, maybe. I feel like I can't remember anything at all...not good when you are working on a 1,000 page tax return :)
Last week, our power went out due to a pretty bad storm. Brooke didn't like that we couldn't watch tv or turn on the lights. She asked if her Daddy could fix it, and I said that he couldn't. So, Brooke turned around and said "Well, my Poppop can fix it. He's big and strong". I had to tell Poppop about that story - and he found it just as amusing. Every once and a while she will bring up her Poppop and GG. Everytime we spell names, she always asks to spell Poppop and GG.
Tonight after dinner, Brooke gets behind Jeremy and tells me to line up. I get behind her, and then move a few seconds later. She tells me to get back in line and I ask her why. She uses Daddy's famous line and says "Because I said so". I looked at Jeremy and just laughed. He doesn't realize that what he tells Brooke, she uses on us as well. Every little thing we say - she picks up on.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Getting ready for baby and Brooke updates
Well, we have taken everything out of the attic for the new baby's arrival. Everything is washed - just not put away yet. We still need to clean toys and get out other essentials like the swing and bassinet, etc. I am hoping to get a lot of that done this week - considering there are only 5 weeks left until she gets here...that is, if she decides she is not going to come early.
All of her bottles are washed and put away - so that's one less thing to do. I still need to shop for a few things - the most important being a coming home outfit for her.
As I am typing this post, baby girl is kicking me - HARD! I love feeling her move, and it's crazy that in five short weeks, we get to meet this precious little girl who makes it hard for mommy to breathe, who has to run to the potty every three minutes, and who can't get comfortable to sleep!
We are still arguing on names...I still am in love with McKinley, but Jeremy is a fan of Taylor. I sent out a vote via email - and McKinley won 11 to 6, but I don't think that matters to Jeremy. Sounds like this little girl may be named Taylor McKinley. We shall see.
As for Brooke, she is doing absolutely wonderful. She is getting bigger and smarter and more coordinated (thank goodness) by the day! Some of the things she says just cracks me up...
Like yesterday, she told Aunt Wendy that she had to clean up the toys or else Grandma would spank her! Grandma has never laid a hand on that child!! Not sure where she came up with that one!
The other day, she had major attitude, and Jeremy said something to her and Brooke turns around and in the most little girl attitude voice you can think of, she said: "What, Dad?". Jeremy was a little flabbergasted and wasn't sure what to say...Brooke walked away - and Jeremy and I looked at each other and I started to crack up. He didn't think it was so funny...but I did!
When we were swimming at Grandma's house yesterday, Brooke decided that it was time for her to jump in all by herself. She stood at the edge of the pool, and jumped right in. She loved it - and kept doing it - over and over and over again. She is my little water rat for sure! She could live in the pool if I would let her!
All of her bottles are washed and put away - so that's one less thing to do. I still need to shop for a few things - the most important being a coming home outfit for her.
As I am typing this post, baby girl is kicking me - HARD! I love feeling her move, and it's crazy that in five short weeks, we get to meet this precious little girl who makes it hard for mommy to breathe, who has to run to the potty every three minutes, and who can't get comfortable to sleep!
We are still arguing on names...I still am in love with McKinley, but Jeremy is a fan of Taylor. I sent out a vote via email - and McKinley won 11 to 6, but I don't think that matters to Jeremy. Sounds like this little girl may be named Taylor McKinley. We shall see.
As for Brooke, she is doing absolutely wonderful. She is getting bigger and smarter and more coordinated (thank goodness) by the day! Some of the things she says just cracks me up...
Like yesterday, she told Aunt Wendy that she had to clean up the toys or else Grandma would spank her! Grandma has never laid a hand on that child!! Not sure where she came up with that one!
The other day, she had major attitude, and Jeremy said something to her and Brooke turns around and in the most little girl attitude voice you can think of, she said: "What, Dad?". Jeremy was a little flabbergasted and wasn't sure what to say...Brooke walked away - and Jeremy and I looked at each other and I started to crack up. He didn't think it was so funny...but I did!
When we were swimming at Grandma's house yesterday, Brooke decided that it was time for her to jump in all by herself. She stood at the edge of the pool, and jumped right in. She loved it - and kept doing it - over and over and over again. She is my little water rat for sure! She could live in the pool if I would let her!
Thursday, July 21, 2011
It's not a Toy!!
Just a short update here to share a funny story.
The other night, Jeremy and I were tickling Brooke. I started to tickle her butt, and then she turned around and said "No, Mommy...my butt is not a toy". Jeremy and I just stopped dead in our tracks and started to laugh.
Not really sure where she got that from - but either way, we thought it was adorable...and hysterical!!
The other night, Jeremy and I were tickling Brooke. I started to tickle her butt, and then she turned around and said "No, Mommy...my butt is not a toy". Jeremy and I just stopped dead in our tracks and started to laugh.
Not really sure where she got that from - but either way, we thought it was adorable...and hysterical!!
Monday, July 11, 2011
All things Baby....
Well, we scheduled the day Baby Girl Eadens will make her entrance into the world. She will be here no later than September 12th, 2011. That's 9 weeks from today. GULP! Right now, she's the size of a head of lettuce and is 15 inches and 3 pounds. Hard to believe there's almost a full sized baby in there!
I love this part of pregnancy where the baby moves all the time, and I can feel the rolling around, kicking, and hiccups. It's quite amazing.
I have not been as swollen this pregnancy - thank Goodness because with Brooke, my ankles were so big they ran into my thighs! Plus, it's always a good thing to be able to wear your wedding ring while pregnant! One thing I have been getting more of this pregnancy? Braxton Hicks Contractions - especially at night. I feel them at least once an hour or so - and some of them can catch me off guard. Makes me wonder if this one will come early! Oh how work would just love that ;)
We are in the name discussion/argument stage of pregnancy, and we think we have a first name. We just need to come up with a middle name for her. It's the same problem we had with Brooke. I am sure something will seem just right.
I go back to the doctor later this month for my last monthly appointment. It's getting all too real! And I am hoping that we file a tax return before she gets here. Starting to worry about that!
The next thing on the agenda? To unpack all of Brooke's baby stuff - rewash it, sort it, and organize toys, bottles, blankets, etc. Hard to believe that in just nine short weeks, we will be welcoming a new addition to our family.
I love this part of pregnancy where the baby moves all the time, and I can feel the rolling around, kicking, and hiccups. It's quite amazing.
I have not been as swollen this pregnancy - thank Goodness because with Brooke, my ankles were so big they ran into my thighs! Plus, it's always a good thing to be able to wear your wedding ring while pregnant! One thing I have been getting more of this pregnancy? Braxton Hicks Contractions - especially at night. I feel them at least once an hour or so - and some of them can catch me off guard. Makes me wonder if this one will come early! Oh how work would just love that ;)
We are in the name discussion/argument stage of pregnancy, and we think we have a first name. We just need to come up with a middle name for her. It's the same problem we had with Brooke. I am sure something will seem just right.
I go back to the doctor later this month for my last monthly appointment. It's getting all too real! And I am hoping that we file a tax return before she gets here. Starting to worry about that!
The next thing on the agenda? To unpack all of Brooke's baby stuff - rewash it, sort it, and organize toys, bottles, blankets, etc. Hard to believe that in just nine short weeks, we will be welcoming a new addition to our family.
Monday, June 20, 2011
Getting so big
We went to Aunt Paula's house for Alex's graduation party and birthday party this past weekend, and the comments that I heard about Brooke were how big she is getting. She's getting so tall, she's getting so big, she's getting so smart, she's like a little girl and not a baby now. It's really amazing how much Brooke has grown - mentally and physically over the past few months. Her memory still amazes me. I don't know what is really normal with a child her age, but her memory just seems outstanding. For example: Grandma bought her a Snow White Barbie doll last summer. Because she was only 20 months old, I didn't think that the shoes were a good idea - so I took them off the Barbie and put them on top of my dresser to get them away from Brooke for the immediate time being. They stayed there a few days while I debated on storing them for later, or just throwing them away. Brooke would comment on them and say something about Snow White's shoes being off and that they were on top of Mommy's dresser. Well, she hadn't played with Snow White in a long time, and she wanted to play with her the other day. So, Brooke plays with Snow White and then talks about her shoes. She goes into my bedroom and looks on top of my dresser to see if they are still there. How in the world could this child remember something to trivial for a whole year!?!?! I have no clue.
Brooke is also learning how to run like a little girl - and not like a baby. She still runs like a girl - but at least she's running faster than she was before. She is doing great in her big girl bed as well. She has gotten to be so tall and just so darn beautiful. I can't wait to see what she is going to do as a big sister. I think she will be great. And I guess we will find out in three months!!
While we were at Aunt Paula's house, Brooke had to go potty. So Jeremy took her into the bathroom, and I thought I heard crying a few mins later. Well, it stopped - but then I heard it again and saw Jeremy walk out of the bathroom holding Brooke and blood is just gushing down her face. Apparently, she fell on the marble floor and hit her nose square on the floor. I swear, the child has a magnet on her nose that is attracted to any hard surface. This is like her 4th bloody nose. After some TLC, ice, and a few minutes, Brooke was just fine and you would never know that she had just hit her nose. She is such a strong little girl!
Brooke is also learning how to run like a little girl - and not like a baby. She still runs like a girl - but at least she's running faster than she was before. She is doing great in her big girl bed as well. She has gotten to be so tall and just so darn beautiful. I can't wait to see what she is going to do as a big sister. I think she will be great. And I guess we will find out in three months!!
While we were at Aunt Paula's house, Brooke had to go potty. So Jeremy took her into the bathroom, and I thought I heard crying a few mins later. Well, it stopped - but then I heard it again and saw Jeremy walk out of the bathroom holding Brooke and blood is just gushing down her face. Apparently, she fell on the marble floor and hit her nose square on the floor. I swear, the child has a magnet on her nose that is attracted to any hard surface. This is like her 4th bloody nose. After some TLC, ice, and a few minutes, Brooke was just fine and you would never know that she had just hit her nose. She is such a strong little girl!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
A friend came to visit
Last night, we were sitting at the kitchen table eating dinner, and there was a knock at the door. Jeremy went to go answer it, but I all could hear was a little bitty voice at the other end. I heard Jeremy say something to the effect of we were eating dinner and she couldn't come outside right now. I only assumed that it was the little girl from down the street. When Jeremy sat back down at the table, I asked him if it were Mary. He said yes and that Mary wanted to know if Brooke could come out and play. Brooke immediately said she was done with dinner, and she started to get up. She wanted to play with Mary at that moment. It was very cute! So, last night was a first. She had her first friend come knock on the door.
After dinner, Brooke and I walked down to Mary's house and they played for a little while before we had to start the bedtime routine. I wonder if this will become a routine with the two of them.
I remember my best friend who lived right next door to me growing up. We were always together. I guess we shall see what happens with Brooke and Mary.
After dinner, Brooke and I walked down to Mary's house and they played for a little while before we had to start the bedtime routine. I wonder if this will become a routine with the two of them.
I remember my best friend who lived right next door to me growing up. We were always together. I guess we shall see what happens with Brooke and Mary.
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Long Time No Post
Well, it's been quite some time since I have posted an entry - and I truly apologize for that. It's one of those things that I have been meaning to do, but have been too busy, too tired, too overwhelmed, etc. to do it. So, tonight I am biting the bullet and posting. I am hoping that this entry is not going to be terribly long, but wanted to update everyone on what has happened over the last month and a half.
First of all, we found out what little peanut is! And I was wrong...surprise, surprise! We are having another precious little girl. Everything looked great on the ultrasound - she was absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to meet her. We don't have a name picked out for her, but my favorite name right now is McKinley. I am not dead set on it by any means, but there is nothing I like better at this moment.
Update on my Pregnancy
This pregnancy has been going pretty well so far. It's causing me a little more problems compared to the pregnancy with Brooke, but still easy in comparison. Not really going to go into detail about what's different - just know that it's not pleasant ;)!! The baby is very active. She moves a lot and kicks pretty hard! I think she is much more active than what Brooke was - which really worries me!
So far, three people have felt the baby move besides me - Jeremy, Brooke, and Paige. I asked Brooke if she wanted to feel her baby sister kick, and she said yes. I placed her hand on my stomach and when she felt the baby kick, Brooke immediately moved her hand! I have been asking her if she wants to feel it again - and she keeps turning me down! I think it freaked her out a little. Heck, sometimes it freaks me out a little!! Feels as if someone has taken over my body! I just don't understand how some people don't know they are pregnant.
Brooke is very sweet towards her baby sister already. She asks to give her hugs and kisses. We make sure to talk about her baby sister all the time. I want Brooke to be a part of the pregnancy experience as well as a part of the baby's life once she gets here. I think Brooke is going to be a wonderful big sister. This baby is going to be very lucky to have such a sweet and caring big sister.
Brooke's big girl room
Brooke is now officially in her big girl room! She has been sleeping there for about a month now. For the most part, she does really well. There are a few nights where she gets up a few times telling us that she has to potty or that her friends dont have a blanket. When she gets up in the morning, she walks downstairs and opens the door to our bedroom and has the cutest little smile on her face. It's a great way for me to wake up!
Vacation
We had the privilege of going on vacation earlier this month to St. Augustine and Orlando. Brooke was wonderful in the car - she watched a movie, colored, sang songs, and slept. I couldn't have asked for a better car ride with her. She never complained...not one time. She's amazing.
I was not sure how Brooke was going to do with the sand and with the ocean - but she loved both! She would swim in the ocean until her lips were blue and she was shivering. We built sand castles and searched for sea shells. It was very relaxing - and can't believe that the next time we go on vacation we will have two kids! Whoa.
We also had the opportunity to watch the Space Shuttle Endeavor launch while we were down there. It was certainly a great experience. I am glad that I can say I have seen it!
We also made a day trip to Disney World. A very very long day trip. We opened and closed the park - but it was well worth it. Brooke absolutely loved everything we did. We first saw the Disney Princesses - she was pretty shy around Belle, Aurora, and Cinderella. We then saw Mickey and Minnie - and Brooke flipped out. She LOVED LOVED LOVED them. She kept giving them hugs and kisses. It really melted my heart. There is nothing like watching something that makes your child so happy. I got teary eyed a few times during that day - just knowing that Brooke was so happy. We rode rides, which she loved - my little girl is quite a daredevil...except when it comes to Pirates and the Haunted Mansion. But, we did the Dumbo ride, It's a Small World, Snow White, Winnie the Pooh, and a few others. She really liked it - and so did I!!
Funny Stories
I am going to end this post with a few funnies, courtesy of Brooke:
When we were on vacation, Jeremy and I ordered a fried fish sandwich for lunch. The waitress brought a container of tarter sauce for us, and curious Brooke asked what it was. Jeremy told her that it was tarter sauce for the fish. Well, when our fried fish sandwich came and Jeremy started to put the tarter sauce on the fish - she yelled "Noooooo Daddy! That's for the fishies". She thought that we were supposed to feed the fish the tarter sauce - not put it on our food. She took it so literal - but it was adorable.
One morning before school, Brooke and I were upstairs getting ready. We started to walk downstairs and she was taking her time and goofing off. I told her to "Pick up the pace". She stopped dead in her tracks, looked down, looked behind her, and then said "Where's the pace?". It was cute - and I laughed for a little while about that!
First of all, we found out what little peanut is! And I was wrong...surprise, surprise! We are having another precious little girl. Everything looked great on the ultrasound - she was absolutely beautiful and I can't wait to meet her. We don't have a name picked out for her, but my favorite name right now is McKinley. I am not dead set on it by any means, but there is nothing I like better at this moment.
Update on my Pregnancy
This pregnancy has been going pretty well so far. It's causing me a little more problems compared to the pregnancy with Brooke, but still easy in comparison. Not really going to go into detail about what's different - just know that it's not pleasant ;)!! The baby is very active. She moves a lot and kicks pretty hard! I think she is much more active than what Brooke was - which really worries me!
So far, three people have felt the baby move besides me - Jeremy, Brooke, and Paige. I asked Brooke if she wanted to feel her baby sister kick, and she said yes. I placed her hand on my stomach and when she felt the baby kick, Brooke immediately moved her hand! I have been asking her if she wants to feel it again - and she keeps turning me down! I think it freaked her out a little. Heck, sometimes it freaks me out a little!! Feels as if someone has taken over my body! I just don't understand how some people don't know they are pregnant.
Brooke is very sweet towards her baby sister already. She asks to give her hugs and kisses. We make sure to talk about her baby sister all the time. I want Brooke to be a part of the pregnancy experience as well as a part of the baby's life once she gets here. I think Brooke is going to be a wonderful big sister. This baby is going to be very lucky to have such a sweet and caring big sister.
Brooke's big girl room
Brooke is now officially in her big girl room! She has been sleeping there for about a month now. For the most part, she does really well. There are a few nights where she gets up a few times telling us that she has to potty or that her friends dont have a blanket. When she gets up in the morning, she walks downstairs and opens the door to our bedroom and has the cutest little smile on her face. It's a great way for me to wake up!
Vacation
We had the privilege of going on vacation earlier this month to St. Augustine and Orlando. Brooke was wonderful in the car - she watched a movie, colored, sang songs, and slept. I couldn't have asked for a better car ride with her. She never complained...not one time. She's amazing.
I was not sure how Brooke was going to do with the sand and with the ocean - but she loved both! She would swim in the ocean until her lips were blue and she was shivering. We built sand castles and searched for sea shells. It was very relaxing - and can't believe that the next time we go on vacation we will have two kids! Whoa.
We also had the opportunity to watch the Space Shuttle Endeavor launch while we were down there. It was certainly a great experience. I am glad that I can say I have seen it!
We also made a day trip to Disney World. A very very long day trip. We opened and closed the park - but it was well worth it. Brooke absolutely loved everything we did. We first saw the Disney Princesses - she was pretty shy around Belle, Aurora, and Cinderella. We then saw Mickey and Minnie - and Brooke flipped out. She LOVED LOVED LOVED them. She kept giving them hugs and kisses. It really melted my heart. There is nothing like watching something that makes your child so happy. I got teary eyed a few times during that day - just knowing that Brooke was so happy. We rode rides, which she loved - my little girl is quite a daredevil...except when it comes to Pirates and the Haunted Mansion. But, we did the Dumbo ride, It's a Small World, Snow White, Winnie the Pooh, and a few others. She really liked it - and so did I!!
Funny Stories
I am going to end this post with a few funnies, courtesy of Brooke:
When we were on vacation, Jeremy and I ordered a fried fish sandwich for lunch. The waitress brought a container of tarter sauce for us, and curious Brooke asked what it was. Jeremy told her that it was tarter sauce for the fish. Well, when our fried fish sandwich came and Jeremy started to put the tarter sauce on the fish - she yelled "Noooooo Daddy! That's for the fishies". She thought that we were supposed to feed the fish the tarter sauce - not put it on our food. She took it so literal - but it was adorable.
One morning before school, Brooke and I were upstairs getting ready. We started to walk downstairs and she was taking her time and goofing off. I told her to "Pick up the pace". She stopped dead in her tracks, looked down, looked behind her, and then said "Where's the pace?". It was cute - and I laughed for a little while about that!
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