Getting Some Scrapping Time

With Andrew in school now and all the chores completed yesterday I was able to go to the gym, workout, take a shower (without interruptions) and scrap. Yes, I said it! I got to scrap! I have so many to show that I am going to try and put them in this post. I have completed through day four of our Disney trip last December. I want to thank all the designers of the kits and misc. items I used. There are way to many to remember right now. But alas, here are our pictures thus far (I will put them in photo albums by days and go ahead and start with day one again):

Day One:

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Day Two:

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Day Three: (I am missing some layouts here but I will add them later)

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Day Four:

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That’s it for now. I am kind of tapped and think I will grab a bit to eat and then lay down for a nap before I need to pick up my little kindergartner. Hope you enjoy the layouts!

Stephany

First Day of Kindergarten

Well today was our first day in Kindergarten and Andrew couldn’t have been more happy to start. Eric and I drove him to school, took some pictures (we actually got one with Mrs. Roos his teacher which I didn’t expect), then gave hugs and kisses and headed out. He didn’t even yell or cry for us to come back or anything. I guess I didn’t expect any crying because he did do preschool last year to prep him. When I went to pick him up he seemed happy. He said he had a great day and that he liked his teacher. I pray they get along all year. He stayed on green the whole day on the behavior chart and I am so proud. I also pray he desires to stay on green the whole year too. I am praying that he makes some really close friends that are good influences on him. I think I may walk him into class tomorrow and then join the drop off/pick up gang from then on.

I had lots on my to do list that I came home to start immediately. I got all the tile floor mopped, all of the 0 to 6 month baby clothes washed and put away, digiscrapped a little, had lunch with Eric and even had dinner on the table on time.

Praying that tomorrow is just as good as today,

Stephany

We met the teacher last night

To say that things were chaotic last night at the Meet the Teacher night would be an understatement. It was crowded, there was little to no a/c and there was a LOT of information that needed to be told to the parents. Kids were getting restless five minutes into the information session in the cafeteria. When we were finally released to go to the room and meet the teacher everyone wanted to speak to the teacher at once and the room was very packed. Did I say that they had little to no a/c? I am a furnace as it is but when packed in like sardines I get downright cranky. I am not a fan of sweating unless I am working out and only then because it seems to happen too easily. We brought our school supplies with us last night so we wouldn’t have to bring them on the first day of school. Thankfully, Eric championed the effort to sort them and put them in their appropriate places for the class. I got to fill out paperwork with the promise of filling out more paperwork before we return on Monday. I stood in line for what seemed like forever with sweat beading up on my face just to ask one question.

Mrs. Roos seems very nice but with a strictness about her that I think Andrew will do well under. I am really praying that Andrew will learn how to make friends and be a good friend in return. There are lots of opportunities in his class and I don’t think any of his playgroup friends or preschool friends ended up in his class.

I am looking forward to next week but sadly enough I don’t really know if I will be one of those moms that cry sending her baby to school. I love him lots but I think we both need this break from each other to learn to appreciate each other more.

Last night I also stayed up late because I had many things on my mind. One of which being the organizing of baby clothes. We have been so blessed to receive many hand-me-downs and now I am trying to figure out how to organize them to where nothing will go to waste and not be used, including socks. I think next week I will start washing all the clothes and putting them in their final place until Zachary is here and gets to wear them. I have plans to 1. Organize, wash and put away the clothes; 2. Do some sewing on the curtains to add some length; 3. Repaint a shelf to more so match the theme of the room; 4. Try to get all the extra Wexford and Prescott glass sold and out of the house; 5. Work on scrapping some Thank-you cards for all the people who have blessed us with things for Zachary; and the list goes on… Little by little we will be ready for this little guy to make his presence known in early November.

I need to get ready for the day now so ttfn!

Stephany

Got a call from the Doctor’s office

yesterday and at first I was a little worried. But I have more great news, I don’t have gestational diabetes. The call was to tell me that I am really anemic. Baby Zach is taking almost all my iron and now I am on iron supplements. I was reminded that Andrew did the same thing but not quite to this extent. I was anemic with Andrew but not so bad that I had to take more supplements.

As I am typing right now Zach is moving all about. I told Eric today that I think the reason I have not really been worried during the placenta previa was because I could feel Zach moving so much. I do get a little antsy when I realize he has not moved much in the day. That doesn’t happen often thank the Lord. Today was my first day back to the gym since about March or April. It was really hard for me and I felt like I wasn’t doing much at all. I just did 30 min on the odd elliptical machine thingy and I was wiped out. But I felt good having gone and look forward to going more even if it is only 30 minutes at a time.

Andrew and I are having a good day today. After we went to the gym we came home for me to change and then went to see Horton Hears A Who. One of the local churches were offering free movies, popcorn and water (and might I add air conditioning) every Wednesday. Andrew and I got to go today and last week. With school starting next week the movies have come to an end though.

Until next time, Stephany

Update

Well, I had my appt today and the sonogram showed that the placenta has indeed moved up and out of harms way in regards to the placenta previa. I also did my diabetes testing and I hope not to get a phone call. Getting a phone call means that I have gest. diabetes and not getting a call means I don’t.

During the sonogram we got a great look at Zachary’s face. We even got to see him moving his mouth from open to shut. That really was such a sweet thing. I wish I had a picture of it. He is measuring 15 inches long and 2 lbs. 12 oz. Everything looks very healthy as far as we can tell. We are now moving into the every two week appts. and that just helps me to know that it is almost over and we will have a new bundle of joy in our arms soon.

Andrew got so spend the day with his friends and had a really good time. He never wants to leave their house (I can’t blame him, it is so warm and filled with love and very inviting). He also got to go swimming today for the first time without mommy there to watch his every move. That made me a little nervous but I completely trust my best friend Shela and she would not let any harm come his way just like her own daughters.

That’s all the good news for now. Now we are just waiting a few days more this week and we get to meet Andrew’s teacher for kindergarten. I will update then too if I get the chance. My organizing and nesting is kicking in and I am trying to start getting the nursery ready and all the clothes in some order. We have been truly blessed by all the clothing donations that we will not need to buy anything for Zachary until 2 years. Woo-hoo!

God bless and have a great day!

Stephany

Time’s Up…Sort of

After a little more than eight weeks we finally get to find out tomorrow if things are okay with the placenta. I am also going to do the diabetes testing as well. This has definitely been a little harder than my first pregnancy. It is really hard to get a good night’s sleep and I am tired of the couch. But that is the only place I can really find somewhat comfortable rest.

We are starting this week to also get into a routine for Andrew starting kindergarten in one week. We are going to try getting up and ready by 7:30am every morning. I need to get myself into this routine to help Andrew transition. We get to meet his teacher on Thursday and are really looking forward to it. I know I am really praying that Andrew can make a close friend to grow up with. Through out his 5 years of life he has had good friends but I would like for him to experience the gift of a true best friend. I pray that he will learn to be that kind of friend too.

I should have some news tomorrow after my appt. Talk to you then.

Stephany

God Is So Good…

I can not thank God enough for ALL the blessings in my life. We are still two weeks away from finding out anything about the placenta placement but I have a perfect peace. Zachary moves around a lot and that helps me to know and feel that he is okay. The temperature is rising again after a week of lower temps and lots of rain (yeah for the free watering and fertilizing of our yard), but God is helping me to find ways of staying cool. We got to go see a Texas Rangers baseball game this past Sunday thanks to our friend Karen and yea, they won! Andrew’s reading is coming along really well. He loves to read and be read to.

We went swimming today and he remembered what I taught him about swimming and did awesome. He still needs lots of practice but he can actually swim small distances. We are three weeks away from school starting for Andy. There is more excitement and anticipation the sadness.

That’s all for now but I hope to pop in soon!

Stephany