Wackie Weather

Can you believe it? Last week, we started off with a winter storm. So much snow fell during the early morning, schools were closed, companies delayed or closed and the snow blowers had to be used to clear driveways and sidewalks.

This past weekend, we had beautiful sunny days. The temperatures made it into the 60's! I had my windows down while driving around on Saturday. It was absolutely gorgeous. Also, Jeff and my FIL went for a motorcycle ride for a good part of the day. They've been waiting for the perfect weekend day and they surely got it. Oh, it was wonderful!

Now there are rumors we may get more snow tomorrow night. Oh, I wish the teasing would stop. I want the warm spring weather. I want all the piles of snow to disappear so the flowers can bloom, grass can grow and mother nature can do her thing. So, we'll have to wait and see if the rumors will be true or not. Blah!

Happy Birthday Grandpy!

Happy 56th Birthday to my FIL!

Brotherly Love

Last weekend, while in Maryland, Zack was able to experience something he's never done before.

While we were in the NASA visitor center, watching a movie on the environment, baby Drew started moving around, kicking, pushing and doing what he does best.

Jeff was sitting next to me, so I grabbed his hand and put it on my belly. Jeff felt some good kicks and noticed that the movement was lasting a little while. So, he tapped Zack on the shoulder (since he was sitting in front of us) and told him that the baby was moving around. Immediately, Zack jumped up and squeezed between Jeff and I. Jeff then placed Zack's hand on my belly.

It took a few seconds, but baby Drew showed his big brother, that he was definitely awake. Drew kicked hard and right away Zack looked up at me with wonderment in his eyes with an amazed look on his face that he was able to feel his baby brother for the first time.

He kept his hand there until the baby was done showing off. It was a good 5 minutes! At one point the baby moved so hard, it moved Zack's hand off my belly. Zack was so amazed.

I was so happy to have that little bond experience between the boys during the trip. It was just breath taking to see the joy in Zack's eyes with the experience. And I know, even more, he can't wait to meet his little brother in June (since that will be the next visit after Drew is due to come into this world).

Thankful Thursday

1. Maternity Clothes. I wish there could be a better selection of PJ's, but other then that, I'm very grateful for clothes for this special time that fit me.
2. Cheaper gas. I know the gas may change by a few pennies here and there, but at least its staying under $2. What a relief!
3. A nice cup of tea. I know that these days the tea is decaf, but its so nice to sip on a warm cup of tea on these cold mornings!
4. Our DVR. Its great when you can't set time aside on the nights your favorite shows are on and this little handy machine records them for you and you can watch the shows at your leisure.
5. Helpful suggestions. I know every one's opinions and experiences are different, but I really appreciate the helpful suggestions with baby Drew on the way!
   

Wordless Weds - Our MD Trip

*We were at the NASA visitor center in Greenbelt, MD on Friday*

*My family threw a surprise baby shower for us*

Belly Laughs

If you don't know who Jenny McCarthy is, well she is an ex-playboy bunny model who isn't ashamed of what she has to say or do. She hosted a MTV show in the 90's and did a few other shows after that, but she is best known for her unpredictable and outrageous vocabulary for the television audience.

So, with that in mind, she wrote a pregnancy book. Its a quick read, but each chapter is directly to the point. She tells things like it is with no fluff around what happened to her during her pregnancy.

Some of the stuff I have experienced, still is and some of it I hope not too (like those hemorrhoids I keep hearing about). She starts off in the book talking about how she found out she was expecting and carries us all through her pregnancy adventures dealing with her husband and specialty doctors with everything else in between until the very end. She also has some advise mixed in there for the fathers-to-be too.

Its a cute, very honest book about what most women experience through pregnancy. So, if your curious, currently pregnant or want to compare notes with what she went through, its a good book to pick up.

What I Learned This Weekend

As you know, we went to Maryland this weekend to visit Zack and my Grandpa. I don't have pictures ready to share with our adventures yet, but I did learn a few things over the past couple of days I thought were interesting.

1. Baby Drew gets the hiccups often.


2. Zack was amazed when he felt his little brother kicking (hard) for the first time.


3. I can lie to Zack's mom, while looking straight in her eyes, about how "wonderful" she looks in her wedding dress (she showed Jeff & I a picture that was taken while she was trying it on).
   
4. My mother takes way too long to fix a cup of coffee at a rest area (she tagged along on this trip).


5. My grandpa is like a little kid......he tries to sneak an extra donut when he thinks no one is watching, but still gets caught red handed.


6. Jeff likes to play tag with other cars while driving long distances (I knew this one already, but forgot).


7. I can't follow 3 conversations at once anymore, its very frustrating and tiring.


8. I am definitely getting a case of mommy brain (I kept forgetting little things either at the hotel or in the car).


9. I can't see my ankle bones any longer.....they've disappeared under some swollen skin.


10. Priceline rocks for cheap hotel prices.....we got a room at a Fairfield Inn Marriott for $49 a night and the hotel was great.