Friday, October 26, 2012

Reasons 100000000006-10000000010

That I love my husband.

Today we had play class for Tony and Auds, so we were out and about. My gas light came on and I was feeling so bad that I knew I couldn't handle the smell of the gas. So my hubby left work and met me at the gas station. Tony had fallen asleep and now Auds was needing to go tee-tee. He took Auds to the potty and came back with some plain chips and a water for me. Not the healthiest, but considering where we live and what our options are, it wasn't bad. He could have gotten a fried boudin ball covered in cheese. Boudin is Cajun sausage made the old fashioned way- with pig intestine casings, sometimes with blood (red boudin) or not (white boudin).

Anyway, he then proceeds to put Auds back in her seat, pump my gas and blow me a kiss so I didn't have to roll down the window. My hero.

At home, I start feeling worse and don't even feel like making or eating lunch. I was browsing pinterest while the kids watched movies and made general mayhem and came across a picture or a dish that Picky Pants found appealing. I sent him the image, thinking nothing of it.

On his way home, he picks up sausage stuffed tortellini (since Picky Pants is on a dairy strike), vodka sauce, and a cherry pie. Let me tell you, it was the one thing I've kept down and it was delicious.

I told Auds that she needs to marry someone exactly like her daddy when she grows up. And I meant every word.

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Explaining Morning Sickness

This is how I could best explain morning sickness to my husband:





Today's fish fingers and custard? Salsa. Yup. I've had a jar and a half of salsa and Picky Pants approves. This is excellent considering it wasn't tolerating water this morning,

Saturday, October 20, 2012

Apparently It Shows...

Although I generally prefer to keep baby things under wraps to the general public, I have been getting a  lot of guesses and inquiries. They all start out with "You look terrible!" Gee, warm this mama's heart! haha

Bless my husband, he knows I've been so exhausted that he let me sleep in until 9 - a rare, RARE occurrence in our house, and then I just woke up from a two hour nap. It's 2 in the afternoon. You know what, I don't even feel like I've napped. This baby is nuts already.

We've discovered that all things dairy, lunchmeat, apple juice, cereal and blackberries are on the big "NO" list. The baby does, however like Chinese food. I have been having random cravings, like olives and pie, alligator and pumpkin cake, but I haven't been giving in. Partially coz that would be super expensive. I would also get absolutely huge!

Auds still doesn't know. We're waiting until after my midwife appointment on November 6th to tell her. Still haven't actually thrown up yet, which is great for me. This walking-dead thing is new, though. I'm usually the one rearranging the house 50,00000 times while pregnant and cooking all the time. Now, I just want to sleep 24/7. If only.

The animals have figured it out. They actually knew before me. They're all super duper lovey and attentive. Cheeto lays in my lap in the studio. Sophie lays on me at night. Fitz barks and sniffs at my belly. It's just funny how they catch on.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

Holy, Exhaustion, Batman!

I forgot how sick and tired I get during pregnancy.

That's how I knew something was up. I was sick for days and couldn't shake it. Add that to my busy schedule and I am tres pooped.

Today alone I did all of the laundry, played with the kids, took care of the kids, made a backdrop, took promo pictures for Christmas minis, did social media on said minis, emails, phone calls, orders, post processing on images (I've got about 5 sessions in que from the past 2 weeks) that need to be finished before next week's sessions.

Tonight I'll be helping my husband teach a Bible study. Yesterday I had a 2 hour session and a client meeting and youth music practice. Tomorrow I've got to do more orders and process more images before youth service. Saturday I have a day off - YAY! - but I volunteered to work on the church Web site so it's not really a day off.

So far, baby hates gumbo and all things dairy. Chocolate is tolerated in large quantities and I fear will make my rear large as well.

But, I did make my appointment to see my midwife in a few weeks. Yay! She was my doula with T, so I'm glad that I'll get to have her care for the baby. The birthing center is about 2 blocks away from my husband's work, which is super convenient for him.

We're waiting to tell Auds and most everyone else until we hear the heartbeat and confirm that everything is okay. My bestie and a few select people know and that's about it. After the appointment, we'll be more open about it. I guess we'll announce to family at Thanksgiving.

The shock is starting to wear off and I'm starting to get excited - as excited as I can when all I want to do is sleep - about the baby coming.

In other news, check out how cute my oldest kid is:












That's the promo shots and the backdrop mentioned above. Gosh, I love that girl! Oh, and I dressed her, which explains the lack of accessories. She promptly changed after this into something more flamboyant. 

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Well...

Looks like #3 is on it's way! It is a total shock to us, as we were trying to avoid for the time being. But I've been sick for a week and couldn't shake it. I knew something was up. I'll need some advice on how to manage two small ones with morning sickness. God obviously has a plan for our lives right now that are bigger than our own. :)

Monday, October 8, 2012

Annual Pumpkin Patch Trip

Ever since Auds' first fall, we've gone to the pumpkin patch. It is a necessity. The first two years we traveled back home to do it with my mothers since there is a great patch out there and I had some October weddings in the area. But, last year we found a really fun patch out here and that is now our place to go. It is just so much easier to not drive over 2 hours each way with two littles.

We had a blast! I swear it still feels like last year's trip was yesterday. The hubs and I had sooo much fun watching Auds and T run around. Makes me want a brood-full. Everyone I know either has a teeny squishy baby, is pregnant or is trying. Totally NOT helping the baby fever at.all!

Here are some pics of our voyage:
Auds getting our first two pumpkins

Tony checking one out...

And tasting it, in true Tony fashion

On the move!

This thing played peep eye. Tony LOVED it. His favorite game is peep eye.

Bunnies! These were so cool until T heard a "quack" and started yelling "duck!"

Checking some more pumpkins out.

A joint effort.

"I'm pulling the passengers, Mommy!"

Auds had to roll a pumpkin around.
T had to as well, naturally.

Checking out some more.

"I'm queen of the pumpkin mountain!"


Auds in the scarecrow.

"You put your head in here!" 

Melt my heart.

Me and my angels.

Checking out the sites on the "trakor" ride.

They held hands when they thought we weren't looking. AWWWWW!

Cheese!

So somber.

"Dat?!" He was very concerned with the decorations in there.

"I'm driving the pumpkins to the car!"


Tuesday, October 2, 2012

A Day in the Park

This weekend was incredibly busy for me. I worked Friday and Saturday at Tinsel and Treasures ( a large shopping event that is our Junior League's largest fundraiser - we were able to give over $80k in grants to local nonprofits helping women and children better their lives from last year's T&T). And on Sunday I went right back to the convention center for the Bridal Expo at which I had a booth. I hardly had any time with my poor babies and husband over the weekend and missed them terribly.

Needless to say, I was elated when a friend called and asked us to spend the day at the park Monday. It's finally getting cool here with temperatures in the 70s and 80s, so we had to go enjoy the nice weather. Between the two of us, we had five kids 3 and under running around. Everyone had a blast. We ended up staying for about 3 hours and then went next door to the grocery store to make a few groceries. If we survived that, we can survive anything, I think.

Today's Outfit...

High heeled shoes with bows clipped on, tie dyed shirt with tutu over it, pony tail with a plaid pink bow and a polka dot winter hat. Never a dull day in our house. :)