Tuesday Tummy Time!

It's the Final Countdown!

(I hope you all read that the way I heard it in my head- a la Europe 1986... not that I know ANY other part of that song)

Aaaaanyway... we are down to single digits in our week countdown! 9 weeks to go!

Courtesy of BabyCenter.com

"This week, your baby measures over 16 inches long. He weighs about 3.3 pounds (try carrying four navel oranges) and is heading into a growth spurt. He can turn his head from side to side, and his arms, legs, and body are beginning to plump out as needed fat accumulates underneath his skin. He's probably moving a lot, too, so you may have trouble sleeping because your baby's kicks and somersaults keep you up. Take comfort: All this moving is a sign that your baby is active and healthy."

This baby is so loved already!  I can't wait to see him.  Since the 3D ultrasound I feel like we've been introduced.  I feel like I know his personality already- easy going and cuddly.  And he's strong.  Did I mention cute?

It's time to break out the free and clear detergent.  I fished through Oliver's old clothes and I am super excited to dress Owen in them.  AND last OB visit went great.  Got an ultrasound... baby measures 50th percentile and placenta moved up so it's not too close to my cervix at all (aways a good thing).  Also...passed my GTT! Yippeeee!  (FYI- I celebrated that news with lunch from Wendys.)

Oh Boy, Oh Boy!

We were hoping to keep Oliver busy and contained at a company picnic by bringing some toys along.  It worked for a little bit and he was so cute digging and dumping dirt and rocks.

I loved how Oliver squatted down to play and then I looked over at Nate and he was in the exact same position- hiney hovering just above the ground.  Totally got a chuckle out of me.

He was really enjoying playing with dirt.  Such a boy! What's better than dirt? Oh, yeah...moss!

The kid was OBSESSED with moss! Gross! Moss totally skeeves me! I hate even sitting on it and here's Oliver grabbing and running his fingers through it.  As disgusted as I was, it was lots of fun to see him explore a new texture he hasn't encountered before.

Oh this kid!  Can I possibly love him any more than I do?  Yet, somehow I always manage to find a new little piece of him to adore.

Define Delicious

Nate spent all of Sunday chasing the one year old tornado we call Oliver.

He crashed hard...not that Barney isn't super stimulating.

Oliver didn't fall asleep, just happened to blink...but pretend he's snoozing too, how yummy is this picture?!  I seriously want to eat them both up.

Now Showing on Top Baby Blogs- Real Housewife of New Haven County

I'm so happy to add my blog to Top Baby Blogs!

I have heard that this directory has done wonders for other mom bloggers sharing little bits of their lives like I do.  I've come across some of my favorite blogs on here.

Even though I update and post for my own satisfaction, I have to admit it is a wonderful feeling to have a new follower and see my readership expanding.  I love getting comments from people I would otherwise have no interaction with, but have similar experiences, ineterests and thoughts.

 Life as a SAHM can get lonely from time to time and since starting this blog I have felt like I have a whole new outlet for myself and opportunity to interact with other moms.  I seriously talk about blogs I follow and the other moms and kids I read about like they are my friends from down the street.  I find myself telling Nate about something some mom or kid did like I was there.  He looks at me like "Who on earth are you talking about?"  When you can't get out everyday it's nice to have this window to the outside on your own computer.

So now that I have enough blogging experience under my belt I am happy to join Top Baby Blogs and hope to see my readership and bloggy-friendships grow!

So here's how it works for those who don't know.  My blog is now added to the directory on their site, and by clicking the banner (below, or on the top right of my page) you can vote for my blog up to once daily (you can vote for as many blogs as you want each day, but only one vote a day for each different blog).  I don't expect to come even close to the top on the blog ranking, but a vote here and there would sure be a nice little confidence boost... just saying :)

Oliver's Saturday

Oliver had an awesome Saturday.

First, a great Music Together class...he was super into it and sang along a bunch.

Second, he took an awesome nap after a story time snuggle with Mommy and Daddy.

Third, he went to a birthday party for a buddy from music class.  Such a fun time!

He got to explore a fire engine, wasn't sure about taking a ride in it though (very loud and rough), and he LOOOOVED getting sprayed with the hose!

The Return of A Thousand Words Thursday

I've got pictures worthy of reviving my Thursday posts... every Thursday was starting to look the same.

Our Day in Pictures

Blueberry (slim) Pickin' @ Lyman Orchards

Get Ready to be AMAZED!

   I MADE THIS! ok BDNP helped...but I did (am doing) the baking!

3D Ultrasound of the Little Stinker at 29weeks 6days



MUCH better than the 3D Ultrasound of Little Monkey at 34 weeks!

 What a difference right?!  We paid $200 for the 3D session with Oliver at A Stork's Studio in Orange...and look at the quality compared to the 3D scan we got free! My mom works in a hospital and hooked us up!  We wanted to go to them with Oliver too (they had just gotten the machine and where installing it around the same time we went to have it done) but the scheduling didn't work out to go down to NJ for it.