A little surprise this morning..

This morning I woke up and went about my usual business. I changed Jack's diaper, fed him breakfast, and unloaded and reloaded the dishwasher. When I came over to the computer to check my email, our computer's wallpaper had magically changed overnight. Where it used to look like this:

(Small caption reads: We all know one.)

Now it looked like this:

(Small caption reads: Even though sometimes when we hug or kiss your belly pushes me away)

My hubby is the best!

Prenatal Massage

Well, my friends, it is official. I have now discovered my true weakness and craving during pregnancy. And it doesn't turn out to be food. Today I received my first prenatal massage and, let me tell you, it was heavenly. An hour of wonderful relaxation for a mere $55. Before enjoying this bliss I was questioning whether the massage would be worth the money. No need to question any longer. Theresa (who gave me the massage) had a pregnancy massage table with a hole for my belly supported by a large elastic band. That's right, I laid on my stomach in my third trimester! Now I just need one of those tables set up in my home...

The Ball Pool

Jack's new toy.

He loves throwing balls.

Sometimes it's just nice to relax.

Riley and Jack just kickin' it.

Glamour girl.

I just like his look on this photo.

So much fun!

Shall I drop it?

She's squishing me...

Covered in balls.

Climbing over each other.

Time to get out!

You can't see it from this angle, but his head was jammed up against his toy box and he was having a hard time getting out!

One of Those "Moments"

Jack has been sick now for six days with a yucky cold. The cough is the worst part of it. Makes my heart hurt just hearing him cough so much. The last few nights he's had a really hard time falling asleep and staying asleep. Last night at around 11:00, he woke up crying and coughing. After a good bit I knew that he wasn't falling back asleep any time soon on his own, so I went in and got him out of his crib. We snuggled in my glider and rocked. He fell asleep as I lightly traced his face with my fingers. It's been a long time since he's fallen asleep in my arms. As I watched my baby sleep I had one of those "moments". I felt so lucky to be his mom and to be able to hold him and love him and try to make everything better. The last year has seemed to fly by and it won't be long before I'm not able to rock him and soothe him with a simple lullaby. I just felt like time stood still and I was able to really take time to appreciate what a wonderful blessing it is to have Jack in our lives. I can't really seem to put the feeling into words to do it justice, but hopefully you moms out there understand.

100 days to go!

Today I realized something that's caused me much happiness. I only have 100 days till Daisy's due date! Wahoo!

I think Daisy is celebrating by causing me mega-back-pain today. What a way to celebrate... So, I thought a little update on the pregnancy was in order. I am feeling rather large and Michael has informed me that I have begun to waddle occasionally (thanks, hon).

I have officially decided today that it is now sandal weather so that I don't have to bend over to tie my shoes anymore. Lets hope that the weather agrees with me.

I have found that I am downing the Tums with more gusto this pregnancy compared to with Jack. I am also starting to find difficulty in having Jack sit on my lap for reading books, etc. because there's just not as much room...and he likes to elbow and shove Daisy which doesn't feel very good. Sorry these pictures aren't of any of us, but I was a little lazy...what can I say?