Big Changes

SO we are now living with Dave's mom and Dog Kayla. While I feel very blessed to have a roof over our heads, to be saving money for "new house stuff", and for a bigger audience for Alex. It has been a major adjustment. Alex is in a "Big Boy Bed" now still has a tough time with getting out himself in the morning, complete with tears and screaming. He no longer asks every hour if he can go home to "Alex's house" and we signed him up for a few preschooler classes in the area( music etc.) so he has a routine again. He is still pretty excited about the baby coming and Dave took him to pick out a gift for Samuel and he got a Basketball hoop for the backyard which he LOVES! Alex is struggling with his fear of bugs lately. It's sad, frustrating and funny at times. After an early Spring incident with 2 carpenter bees( HUGE BLACK SCARY) fighting or perhaps mating over his head he has lost his mind over anything that flies. The screaming however has quieted a bit and he now sings " Shoo Fly don't bother me..." ( Thanks Nan) and shoos away gnats and flies while running( see, a little funny). However our outdoor adventures are cut short or need redirection due to this new fear. a few weekends ago we went Strawberry picking and the poor boy lasted 20 mins before he realized all the singing and shooing in the world wasn't going to help on an overcast humid day in the Strawberry fields against those pesky gnats. He did though enjoy eating, 5 mins of picking and of course the Hayride to and from the fields! David relived his boyhood strawberry picking adventures with his Dad and brothers and enjoyed himself too, I put up a brave front and did the pregnant waddle all around the farm proudly watching my guys enjoy themselves!

 

Until Next Year Gnats!!

David is in the middle of his busy season which means he leaves at 6:30 and is home by 8 exhausted! Again I am Thankful for having Dave's mom around to help out with Alex, and the nutty lady LOVES to do LAUNDRY and COOK!! We love her!!.

Today marked off the 3rd Doran b-day!( Jan on 5/22, Amber on 5/26) Richard turned 58 today!! We were able to join in the b-day singing and candle blowing via SKYPE...while it was nice it just wasn't the same :( Amber is now back in New Hampshire having left VA and the world of Professional Childcare behind. We(I) try not to get upset about it but it's tough knowing she's not 30 mins away. We were very blessed to have her here. Thank you Verizon for unlimited calling texting plans...She threw me a Surprise baby shower/brunch at one of my favorite restaurants Eggspectations! A WEEK before she moved!! It was great! I got a chance to see friends I hadn't seen in forever and was reminded why I consider the ones I see "every week" such great friends. We had a nice relaxing time and the french toast was fantastic...My sister is the best!

OH!!! only 3 more weeks ( Hopefully Sooner!) before the family gets a bit more "Blue"!! Samuel Richard is estimated to arrive around June 28th according to my last ultrasound or July 2nd according to my Dr.( etc.). We have a scheduled C-section date of July 6th but God willing we won't need it since I'm trying for a VBAC. My BP has been great but I am on 3 meds so it has no choice but to be " great". I also think not sitting behind a desk and having a 3 yr old to keep up with has been helpful as well!! So 3 weeks ago Samuel was 5lbs 3 oz at 34+ weeks already bigger than Alex was at birth. I tell him while I want him healthy he can feel free to come when he hits 7 no more than 8 lbs... we'll see :)