A much needed break for Momma.

I had about three days to myself this weekend. Granted I shampooed the carpets downstairs for two of those days, but that really needed to be done. I did feel like I got something accomplished though, since nothing else in the house, as far as getting prepared for this baby is concerned, is getting done.

Jordan took Kaitlyn up to the mountains for the Session's reunion camping weekend. She played with Hannah and got to see all the family. My doctor wouldn't let me go, which didn't really bother me. Kaitlyn's clothes came back looking like she had been allowed to just roll in the dirt, but she had fun. When they got back, Kaitlyn was just babbling on and on and on about this and that. I was really funny.

I did have another appointment yesterday. Found out that I am very slightly dialated. So, then Jordan goes to North Dakota to fix some engine or generator, because he's the closest person in the region that knows how to fix it. Hopefully he'll be back today. I keep telling the baby to wait until Daddy gets home before he decides to show up. So far I'm doing fine, and have not had any major concerns.

Also, the doctor, who was not my regular doctor because she's on vacation for a week, said it seemed like this baby is small. She thinks he'll only be in the high 6 lbs. I said that was fine by me, as long as he's healthy. So know I'm a little concerned about that. Then again in the delivery room with Kaitlyn they thought she'd only be in the 6 lb. range, but she was 7 lb. 4 oz. so, we'll see.

Hope everyone had a Happy 4th!!

I know that I'm a little slow on getting this out, but life has been a little busy and yet not busy. Don't ask, I don't know how that works, just know that it does.

We had a good Fourth of July. On Friday, we went out to the lake with the family. It was an unfortunately rainy day, but we did get some grilling done and got out on the boat. Kaitlyn didn't mind the boat ride, but she had more fun playing with the little pop up button on the glovebox. She didn't really seem to enjoy having to wear the lifejacket though.

On Saturday, we went to the parade with Carissa, Chelsey, Hannah, Hayden, and Grama. Kaitlyn really liked getting candy, but she wanted to eat every piece she picked up. She didn't like the motorcycles when they went by because it was really loud, or the fire engines. Afterwards we went to Grama and Papa's for a brunch that turned into lunch. It was good, Kaitlyn had three helpings of scrambled egg. We hung out there for a little while then went home for naps. We were going to go watch the fireworks, but Kaitlyn wasn't feeling well so we stayed home. Jordan and I watched from our bedroom while Kaitlyn slept. She has yet to watch the fireworks.

The other night I was eating some chocolate in the kitchen, because I didn't want her to see me eating it. It was really close to her bedtime and she didn't need to be having any. Well, I'm still trying to chew it up and she comes in and asks, "What are you eating Momma?" I told her it was nothing. Well, she was not happy with that answer and tells me, "Open your mouth, let me see!" She was very serious and I just busted up laughing. She kept telling me to open my mouth and that she wanted to see. It was finally dropped, but it was sooooo funny.

It's been a long and trying week.

I've had another appointment that was uneventful. Another how are things, baby moving, check weight and blood pressure. Blah, blah, blah.

Jordan had to get scoped the other day to try and figure out what's going on with his stomach. There was nothing obvious that they saw, so they took some biopsies and we'll get the results from those in a couple of weeks.

Kaitlyn and I are done with our swim class finally. It's a good experience, but it runs you ragged when it's two weeks in a row, everyday. It's amazing how a half hour can just wipe you out. She did really well, we still don't like to have our whole head under water, but she did make progress on being on her back in the water. We'll have to see if I can get her in again sometime in the fall.

We did have to take Ellie back to the pound this week as well. She bit Kaitlyn on the face. Don't worry Kaitlyn is fine. She just got a couple little puncture marks on either side of her nose. Ellie didn't bite her real hard, but it's enough that we couldn't keep her around anymore. I don't even know what was going on. Kaitlyn may have been pushing or pulling on Ellie, but neither I nor Jordan were in the room when it happened. Everything is fine, but Ellie is no longer living with us. It's hard, because I was really hoping that things would have worked out with her. Duke really liked having her around and Kaitlyn loved her too.