Announcing Baby #3

I know I have written about being pregnant, but I hadn't formally announced it yet. Or at least I don't feel like I have done a proper job of it. That is mainly due to the fact that I wanted to wait until we knew the gender of the baby. So, before I mention that detail here is the 20ish week preggy shot.

Sorry my head is cut off, but all the other pictures Gaupo took I dislike even more so this is  all you get.

Just as a comparison. Here are the twenty-ish week shots with Kylee and Tia.

20 weeks Kylee

20 weeks Tia.

 Yesterday was our twenty week/ gender ultrasound. I have been really hoping that this one would be a boy and WAHOOO!!! It is. So, we will be welcoming our first boy sometime in January and I am super excited. Kylee seems excited too. At first, she kept insisting that she wanted just a plain ole baby, not a brother, but now she is pretty excited. They also gave us a ton of pictures from the ultrasound and she wanted one, so I let her have one. She then asked "Can I put this in my room?" I asked her where she wanted it. She replied "By the picture of me and Tia." Kylee is so excited to have a picture of her brother in her room, right by the picture of her and Tia. She is too cute. Tia honestly doesn't really seem to care except when it takes attention away from her.

So here are some interesting things about this pregnancy. I feel like I have grown/shown so much faster, but people didn't really seem to notice any sooner, and really in the pics above I almost look smaller than I did with Tia. I feel like I have been more tired and sometimes more irrational than the past two pregnancies, but that may or may not be true. Or it could also be related to having two kids and not just one. I love bacon, it is super good. I seem to like it and allow it to be had a lot more than I did before. I can't eat a hamburger anymore. I have tried and tried and the first two bites are SOOO good, but then its just gross. It makes me so sad. Hopefully this will pass because I LOVE burgers. I still enjoy hot dogs and polish dogs. I actually probably enjoy them more than I have at other times. Other than that I do't know that there has been too much different about this pregnancy.

I am super excited to have a little boy. I am little nervous about having three kids especially since right now two seems really overwhelming. I love my family and am excited to see it grow and change, but so nervous at the same time. I guess that is the update from here. 

Super-Dee-Duper Weekend

This weekend was so full of great things that were both fun and productive. It was so great I had major weekend hangover or at least that is what I am calling it. I wanted to not get up this morning which isn't too off these days, but when I had to I was crabby and mad. I managed to make it through about an hour before I had a breakdown. Then I pulled it together enough for breakfast and swimming lessons. Finally, I took a nap, so I could last till nap time. Then I had some quiet time before I started working. I didn't even stay up late this weekend. Oh man, I think I am acting more and more pregnant by the day and I am not even half way yet. Might want to send prayers my family's way, that way they can have the strength to deal with this crazy cool, but crazy still mom/wife they have. Just so you know, the moment passed and I am doing just fine now, but WOW was that an emotional morning for me. Anyway, the weekend our Super-Dee-Duper Weekend.

It all began on Friday night. Gaupo got home from work, I didn't feel like cooking or what was on the schedule so we had to decide. Right now I love sandwiches and burritos Gaupo not so much. So, we had to think really hard about what we wanted. We finally decided on Chinese take-out. Boy was that a good choice. We have a really good Chinese restaurant here, and we got sesame chicken and cashew pork. The great thing about is we can eat it for two meals. Also, Chinese food comes with rice, so I don't have to fix anything for our kids.  Yet, I digress. After dinner we let the kids play, play, and play. I love that my two kids usually love to play together and are actually pretty good at it. It does often get kind of crazy and two little kid minds think up more trouble than just one, but oh man I love watching and hearing the play. Anyway, after the kids were in bed Gaupo and I relaxed together. Gaupo did a little homework footwork, and we watched the Munsters'. I really like that show right now because they really don't seem to have too much family quarreling.

Saturday started off with lawn mowing, dirt leveling, and making breakfast. I only made breakfast, but I did allow the girls to help which is sometimes quite a bit of work. After breakfast Gaupo went to the dungeon aka the basement and worked on homework. Us women folk cleaned up breakfast and made a list for the store. We went grocery shopping. All I can say is I love free samples, great deals, and 1 cent pony rides. King Soopers is awesome. I may spend a lot of money there, but at least its fun and I can get quite a bit of food to. While we were shopping out friends (Ethan and his mom) texted us that they were going to thee park. So, once we got home we put the groceries away and checked were Gaupo was at with his homework. He still needed to be left alone for awhile so we headed to the park. I think all three kids had quite a bit of fun playing together. They did the typical little kid thing of playing together and then just playing around each other and then together again, but it was fun to get out and have someone for me to talk to. After playing for awhile it was time to come home for lunch. Guapo had finished what he wanted to and so we had lunch and then naps. During nap time I prepared my nursery lesson, and then headed to mattress firm to see what kind of price I could get on a mattress. Well they couldn't give me any really good deals this time and I came home and Gaupo did some research and we found one we liked and it was actually at one of the stores hear in town. So, when Tia woke up we headed to Denver Mattress. We tried out a couple different ones. I tried to negotiate as best I could. We got a pretty good deal I think and now Tia sleeps in a big girl bed. After we drove the mattress home, which it was super nice to have the van for we ran out to Wal-Mart. Then came home and while I cooked dinner, Gaupo and the girls worked on Tia's big girl bed. We had dinner and baths, and finished putting the bed together. We were so sure Tia was ready and excited for a new bed, but oh my WORD. Trying to get those two to go to sleep was a NIGHTMARE!!! We tried everything. Finally, we split them and shut Tia's door and left Kylee's open. You see we had Tia whacked out because of the new bed and Kylee having a ow and half about the door being closed. Oh it was AWFUL! Once we split them we went downstairs and setup out new tent that came. It is HUGE! It is awesome and I think will work great for what we need it for...camping, family reunions, and fun. After all that we were tired, so we went to bed. I would love to say the night went great, but honestly it was kind of rough. Tia was up about 3 times, but we made it.

Kylee and Tia in there big girl beds. Just took this picture, luckily they both stayed asleep.

On the topic of beds, my mom made me this beautiful quilt for my bed. I LOVE it!!

Me inside of our HUGE tent.

Sunday dawned and luckily I was up and getting ready by the time Tia came out of her room all undressed. That is her thing lately. She loves to just strip. If she is in a diaper that usually stays on, but if she is in panties and gets in that mood she is naked. Anyway, the night before had tuckered Kylee out, so we did Tia's hair and got her some milk and I finished getting ready and finally Kylee woke up. So, we did her hair and had breakfast and then hurried super fast to church. Nursery went well. Every week is so different, we do all the same stuff, but man every week is something new. It was also the first week that people started to notice I was a pregnant. That was fun, and funny. People were kind of nervous to ask, because it can  be really awkward if the person is not, but luckily I am so it was funny to watch people try to ask me. I love church and  nursery, but honestly it wears me out, so after lunch I took a nap. My kids were up way to fast, but it is what it is. Then Kitt arrived for the weekend and about 5 minutes later it was time for my family's video chat. It was really good. It lasted a LONG time, but it was good. It was kind of crazy because my kids were awake and wanted my attention, and then were playing nosily, but I think everyone made it and it was good to catch up. After the chat we had dinner, played a bit and put the girls to bed. We were a little tougher and made the girls figure it out. There was quite a few tears and screaming. Kitt was quite amazed that there was so much, but they did quiet down and go to sleep. Us grownups played the farming game, and then talked until too late and went to bed.

Monday we were again awakened by Tia wandering the hall. However, it did get us up and moving, sort of. Gaupo fixed us a griddle breakfast of eggs, hashbrowns, and bacon. I fixed some toast inside. It was super good.

Gaupo cooking our breakfast.

Aunt Kitt and Tia playing while breakfast was cooking.

Once that was all cleaned up we headed on our adventure. We went to Lilly Lake. When we arrived it was cold and me being me didn't bring jackets or anything. I was expecting it to be hot. Luckily as we walked the breeze died down a little, the sun came out every now and again and it was super pretty. We made it all the way around the lake. I really wanted to do the ridge part, but with the weather I wasn't sure my kids would stick with it, so we just did the lake. Tia was fascinated by the ducks, plants, walking on the logs, and just loved it.

Tia and Kylee watching the duck. There were ducks on this bank before we got there.

Walking the trail with Dad.

Tia and Aunt Kitt walking on the logs.

Kylee thought it was fun, but was content to just keep moving.

Kylee wanted her picture taken right here and this is how she posed.

Tia saw pictures being taken and joined in like this. What a silly.

After taking out time on that, we drove back home and had lunch and then put the kids down for a nap. Here are some group shots.

Me, Kylee, Tia, and Gaupo.

Me, Kylee, Tia, and Aunt Kitt.

Me, Kitt, Kylee, Tia, and Gaupo.

Me, Kitt, Kylee, Tia, and Gaupo.

Once they were down, Kitt was kind enough to go with me to the Labor Day sale at Hancock fabric were I got the fabric I needed for our Christmas PJs. I picked all different ones and they are pretty expressive of our different personalities. I am really excited to start this undertaking. When we got home Kylee was up but GROUCHY!! Luckily she didn't want to do anything either and fell back asleep on the couch, but I was worried we were in for it. We made pretzel dogs for dinner and then sent Kitt back to Littleton. It was sad to let her go. I wanted to play more and just enjoy her, but alas she needs to get into her new ward, make friends , etc. For FHE we went to Lowes and got some more supports for Tia's bed. It was fine for her with just 3 but with any regular person on it, not so much, so we decided to fix that.  So, after we cut the boards, we had ice cream for a treat and then put the boards in and sent the kids to bed. We finished the night with budget and episodes.

See a great weekend.

Here is a random pic of my cute family.

Kylee, Daddy, and Tia. I was making dinner.

An Update is What I am Calling It.

It has been awhile since I have had a chance to write about whatever is going on or whatever I am feeling like and you know what I am kind of excited except for the fact that all the thoughts in my brain right now revolve around me and how I am dealing with, and doing things. So, I am sorry if that is how this post turns out but sometimes that is how it goes.

Tonight I am kind of wigged out. I shouldn't be but hey it happens. I am wigged out because my Tia had two poop accidents today. They happened while we were not at home, and she dutifully told me after but aughhhhh it is so frustrating. It almost seems like just when I think she has it she has a rough time. Really this shouldn't wig me out because hey she is only like 21 months and I understand wanting to play rather than do what I need to do, but still. Honestly, it doesn't stop or start with just that. Tia is such an energy ball. She just goes and goes and goes until someone makes her stop and even then she will fight it. Tia knows exactly what she wants and doesn't want. Sometimes she tries to communicate it to me and sometimes she just screams. Like tonight she had no interest in dinner until there was applesauce and cookies involved, and by then it was over and the last of everything had been given out. So instead of going peacefully on her way, she starts trying to get what Kylee has. She climbs on the table, plays with things she shouldn't, and is silly beyond all reason. Tia is super smart and knows how to get me. Man that in and of itself drives me nuts. I should be bigger than that. A 21 month old should not be able to get my goat, but oh man can she. Tia is also a very delightful child believe it or not. She can play be herself. She has a genuine smile that can make you smile just about anytime in any situation. Her laugh is so cheery. Her and Kylee are too cute together. They make each other laugh, scream, play, be silly, and stay up way to late. They have figured out a little bit of this siblingness and boy howdy are they LOVING it. Tia really is super smart and determined. She loves to go outside, climb, be independent, and move. I really am blessed to have her.

I don't want you to get the wrong idea and think that only Tia can send her mother over the edge. Like yesterday when Kylee went into Tia's room while Tia was napping because her Kitty needed diapers. Or the fact that sometimes she seems super needy and doesn't want to try to do things on her own or do hard things. It is also slightly frustrating that she gets her sister to to be naughty. This girl can get me frustrated too, but it is just different and it all has to do with timing. Kylee rarely does really bad things, but she is great and choosing horrible, horrible timing. For example, two bites from being done with a meal says she has to go bathroom and has to have the light on, and of course if I am still helping Tia eat then she goes poop and need help wiping. Or she runs around and gets her sister all wired up, then at the last seconds slips her shoes on and is ready to go, but of course now Tia is really hard to get. She is also usually the exact opposite speed of me. If I want to walk leisurely she wants to run, if I am in a hurry she is slower than molasses in January. Oh man, this girl is quite the character. I can't believe that the two little girls I have are so opposite yet go together so well. It is almost scary how well their oppositeness allows them to get along.

Which is another conflict I have. My girls are getting really good at playing alone, but they are kids and so sometimes alone means trouble. Also, sometimes I want to play too, but I end up just killing the fun they were having which breaks my heart. Sometimes I want them to play and leave me alone and they wont. Their playing together can often lead to on or the other of them getting the other to do something they shouldn't. They laugh and are silly at good and bad times. Their togetherness is both crazy and fun, but sometimes a little too crazy. Bath time probably needs to be split, but it is too hard to handle on my own, so it isn't and those two can sure make come up with some crazy things to do.

Because Gaupo doesn't normally go with the topic here its hard to include him in the update, so I will just give one. He just started school again. So, in about 2 years we will have our second masters degree and it will be in Library and Information Science. His job has been a little crazy lately, but luckily not too crazy, so he is still home at good times and for the most part in good spirits. He is dealing with my up and down days very well. He is supportive as always. Although, sometimes I think he wishes his house were just a little calmer when he got home, but such is not the case. He still loves his calling in the elders quorum and really enjoys the brethren he gets to serve with. I am so lucky to have this guy, because even when I am wigging out, super happy, not happy, etc. he sticks it out and supports and loves me through all of it. He is a great dad. He tries really hard to do whats right for his family and put the Lord first. He is a great example to his girls.

In other updates, my sister Kitt moved to Colorado. WAHOOO!!! We loved seeing her this weekend and are really excited to see more of her. Luckily she is really chill, so when my life is kind of crazy and my kids are little energy balls she pretty much just goes with it. I don't think we are as relaxing as her previous getaway locations, but luckily we don't have to compete with them and so this is what she gets and my girls really do love her and wonder why in the world she can't be here all the time. I keep trying to think of ways to get away with just her even if its just for a bit, but I doubt that will happen and that is okay I guess.

Props to you if you made it all the way here. If you are concerned about me, my sanity, my motherliness or any of that know that really I am fine and even today was good just tonight kind of shook me up, but writing about it has helped me see that it really is kind of silly even though the feelings are very really. I really love being a mom. I am so glad I get to stay home and that these are the problems I am having. I am grateful for the scriptures and the Ensign. I am grateful for prayer and my calling in nursery. I love that I get to be me and that even if sometimes I think everyone else seems so much better than me, I am still glad I am me. I will make it. I am a good mom, sister, wife, and daughter. I will always try to do better, but I am normal. I do have ups, downs, stand stills, stand offs, and all kinds of other things. I love life, so grateful I get to live it.