After 3 kids, you'd think that I'd be use to the belly movements - especially this late in the game. But Tyler is by far the most active at this point. Jaxen never stayed still and was constantly moving, BUT Tyler gets his legs going and you can SEE them. I can grab them, I can instigate him, he interacts with me ALL the time. He takes my breath away, he makes me remember that he is constantly with me. . . not that I can forget him!
Video #1
I live in constant fear that he is going to break my water! Let's hope this isn't a sign of what's to come in his toddler years. . . he might try to give Jaxen a run for his money! :-)
Video #2 - my favorite
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. . . Count them!
7 MORE DAYS!!! :-)
Here are a couple videos I got of Chloe while she was cheering on Saturday. She's still a little nervous in front of a crowd and she's really tired . . . This was also the first time with the pom-poms! I hope you enjoy!
Well we all knew it was getting closer, especially after I posted those pictures of Jaxen sitting up or reaching for his toys. The littlest man is determined!! I have a video for you to watch. . .
I love how in the video, it look slike he has a bald spot. . . he really doesn't. It's thinner back there but because his hairs a mess along with the horrible lighting - makes him look bald! LOL
How's that for the first update in JUNE! (I can't believe it's already June!!)
Alright, here they are!! Videos of my lil' ninja!! The video's are kind of boring, Jaxen just lays there and makes a few noises, but it's probably cool for those of you who haven't met him in person yet. . . let me know what you think and how long they take to load, I tryed to keep them short. (I hope not too long!)
Wow, if anything makes me feel old - it's sitting in a school gymnasium watching my Kindergartner perform in a Christmas Choir Concert! I sat there watching this beautiful little girl, on stage performing in front of an audience for the very first time! The concert was short and sweet but I loved absolutely every second of it! Here are a few videos of the concert. . . I'm sorry it takes me a while to get the focus right. The camera wanted to focus on the back of peoples heads and not the performers. I hope I don't make you sick, but it sure is cute to listen to!
Jingle Bells (0:25) - Kindergarten
The Chipmunk Song (Christmas, Don't Be Late) (1:22) - Kindergarten & 1st Grade
Hope you all enjoy this post, the video uploader that blogger uses was being a pain in my butt!! But I have been persistent!! I started this entry at 5:10 this afternoon and I'm finally able to post it at 10:01pm!! That's how long it took me to get it uploaded to the Internet! I saved the files small because I didn't want it to take you just as long to watch as it did to upload. . . but with that comes a slightly poorer quality of video. But I don't think you'll mind. . . Enjoy!
Isn't it funny how sometime so simple can trigger a rapid fire of childhood memories that are etched into your mind? It happened to me today. In the kitchen. At lunch time. While holding a box of Velveeta Cheese.
Images and memories of my Grandfather came racing through my head. Leaving me happy. Leaving me sad. Leaving me reminiscing. And leaving me with the great feeling of how things used to be, a long time ago when I was a kid, before a husband, before children, before bills and everyday stresses of maintaining a household. Leaving me wondering, if I too am leaving memories like the ones I have in the minds of my own children.
Funny how a single box of Velveeta Cheese can bring all these emotions and memories to the surface.
It made me remember waking up at Grandma & Grandpa's house by the sounds of extreme "yawning" coming from Grandpa's room, which is then followed by extreme "yawning" coming from the spare bedroom.
Makes me sing the song: "Doodle, Doodle, Doodle, Doodle, Doodle, Doodle, Do, Doodle, Doodle, Doodle, Doodle, Doodle, WOAH!!" :o)
Makes me want to drive down the road to where the corn is tall, swaying in the field. . . Of course, it's the wrong season for corn but I'd HONK the horn and and WAVE anyways! Leaving my children wondering in the backseat. . . "Who are you waving at Mom?"
Makes me want to go into the kitchen and make old fashioned "pudge". . . the kind where I sit for what seems like hours with a towel and potholders stirring a large sauce pan of chocolate.
I suddenly have a craving for Buttered Toast dunked in a tall glass of cold Chocolate Milk. Honestly, the best breakfast ever!!
Makes me want to go set a ladder up in the yard, next to an apple tree. . . forget something inside. . . threaten my children NOT to climb it while I'm gone. . . disappear around the corner and watch them fight over who's climbing it first. Then once the "climber" is finally chosen and steps up the ladder, come SCREAMING and RUNNING out from beside the house with a large pole! Laughing hysterically as the kids run fleeing for their lives! :o)
Makes me want to go to the Dollar Store in the mall, with exactly $1.05 in my pocket. . . I'd still buy a Where's Waldo Puzzle if they had one. I'm not sure what Amanda would buy now.
I could go on and on. There are so many memories that I have from the years that we spent together. Memories, I thank the Lord above that I have. But with all the happy memories that I do have, I sit here wishing I had more. I wish my Grandpa got to attend my High School and College Graduations. He would have been so proud. I wish my Grandpa got to meet my Husband, been there at my Wedding, seen how wonderful this man treats me and accepted him as part of his family. I know they would have gotten along great. I wish my Grandpa got to be there for the birth of my children. He would have loved every hair on their heads, spoiled them absolutely rotten, and created wonderful memories with them. But now, the only memories that Jerry and the kids have are the stories. The stories that make me laugh so hard - I cry!
Chloe and Jacob are so lucky to have such a wonderful Angel watching over them. I see a lot of him in these two.
Chloe and Jacob at Grandpa's grave site. . . they were so happy that day, they played with their reflections in the headstone.
I mostly miss the new memories that we would have made had he still been here. I have the old memories tucked away in the depths of my heart. . . no one can take them away. Looking back at the BIG moments in my life that stand out. . . seeing in pictures that he's missing. Wishing there was a way to have him back.
Great Grandma & Chloe playing with Peter
Chloe & Great Grandma with Baby Jacob
I know Grandpa's in Heaven, watching over us. He walks with me in my everyday life. . . I feel his presence in the simple things like making a Velveeta Grilled Cheese for lunch. I can't believe it all started because of this simple sandwich. . .
I can't believe how much this pregnancy has changed once I hit the seventh month! So far it's been a relatively easy pregnancy, but I have this leery feeling that that will change.
Lately, I have been calling my little man a ninja (and I know it drives Jerry crazy!) because he moves all over the place! In the sides, high and low. Pain in my ribs, pain in my back, pain in my organs. I'm uncomfortable standing up, sitting down, and laying down. But on Friday - exactly 26 weeks - there was a huge change in the way I feel. It worries me, it scares me, and it constantly reminds me I'm not alone. All of a sudden, the little kicks and punches hurt. The nudges and pressure are unbearably strong. Little man can knock me to my knees and take my breath away with one playful kick.
Friday night has been the worse so far. We were staying the night at my parents house, I finally got the kids to bed and I settled down in bed next to Jerry - tossing and turning for hours! The more I laid there the worse I felt. Everything hurt, the pressure was huge, my stomach tightened and I instantly felt the need to throw up. Thank goodness I never actually threw up but when I finally said something to Jerry, it was enough to scare him a little bit. I think he was about ready to throw me in the car and take me to the ER. After about 30 minutes the pain of the pressure went away and I was able to get a little sleep. By the morning, I was still very much uncomfortable but the pain was gone.
On the car ride home Saturday afternoon, I was still very uncomfortable. The kids slept most of the drive so Jerry and I were able to talk. And let me just say, Jerry is quite adamant that if the pain returns we are heading to the hospital. Looking back now, if I had been in the right mind set I would have paid closer attention to the pressure. But all signs point to Braxton Hicks contractions. Here's the definition of Braxton Hicks.
Braxton Hicks is feeling your belly tighten and relax at odd moments or irregular intervals. A medical dictionary may say that they are painless, but pregnant women tell a different story, though most would call it uncomfortable rather than painful. Calling your doctor or midwife should happen if you have contractions closer than 12 minutes apart prior to 37 weeks, as this might indicate preterm labor and not Braxton Hicks contractions.
Although I am still uncomfortable, the huge pressure / pain hasn't happened since so I am almost certain that if anything I was experiencing Braxton Hicks and not Preterm Labor. Either way, this scares me and I will be talking to my doctor on Friday. I am really curious as to how to deal with the huge amount of pressure. . . I am scared of looking completely stupid showing up at the hospital and everything be perfectly fine, it's just me being a total wimp. But on the other side, I don't want something to be wrong and I'm to proud to seek help. I'm at a loss as to what to do. . . hopefully, my doctor will set my mind as ease. This kid better stay put for a few more months!
On a positive note, I did get my Maternity Clothes in the mail that I ordered from Old Navy. I absolutely love them!! I wasn't so sure and went outside my normal style but it totally paid off. I think I am going to live in these tights. (Here's a picture of me in one of the outfits. . . Not very flattering of me so only look at the outfit!)
And before I forget, I got a little video of my ninja moving. I promise to get a better one, he just doesn't cooperate once the camera rolling! In the first couple of seconds you can see him kick in the right hand side of my belly. . . then he raises his head or butt (I don't know which) straight up like he's trying to bust out. I hope you enjoy this one until I can get a better video!
This is Brad Paisley's newest song, I heard it on the radio a couple mornings ago and I can't get it out of my head. It's really stuck with me since we are having a boy. . . I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.
I remember sayin' I don't care either way
Just as long as he or she is healthy I'm okay
Then the doctor pointed to the corner of the screen
And said, "You see that thing right there, well you know what that means"
I started wondering who he was going to be
And I thought heaven help us if he's anything like me
He'll probably climb a tree too tall and ride his bike too fast
End up every summer wearin' something in a cast
He's gonna throw a ball and break some glass in a window down the street
He's gonna get in trouble, oh he's gonna get in fights
I'm gonna lose my temper and some sleep
It's safe to say that I'm gonna get my payback if he's anything like me
I can see him right now, knees all skinned up
With a magnifying glass tryin' to melt the Tonka truck
Won't he be a sight with his football helmet on?
That'll be his first love 'til his first love comes along
He'll get his heart broke by the time he's in his teens
And heaven help him if he's anything like me
He'll probably stay out too late and drive his car too fast
Get a speeding ticket, he'll pay for mowing grass
He's gonna get caught skippin' class and be grounded for a week
He's gonna get into trouble, we're gonna get in fights
I'm gonna lose my temper and some sleep
It's safe to say that I'm gonna get my payback if he's anything like me
He's gonna love me and hate me along the way
Years are gonna fly by and I already dread the day
He's gonna hug his momma, he's gonna shake my hand
He's gonna act like he can't wait to leave
But as he drives out he'll cry his eyes out if he's anything like me
There's worst folks to be like, oh he'll be alright if he's anything like me
I spent the morning with Chloe at preschool. They had their Fall Harvest Party today. It was a lot of fun and I got to stay the entire first half of her day. Here's a few video clips that I got of her singing in music class. . . Leave us a message if you like it or not!! :o)
