24 weeks!

And a bonus of Madison

Potty Time

First here is the Week 22 pic:

In further developments, we have started to "kinda" potty train Miss Madison.  She had been taking quite the interest in toilets lately and making me being able to go quite the challenge (she was trying to unroll the toilet paper, trying to pull the toilet paper out of the toilet after I would put it in, trying to play with the flusher, and when all else would fail she would just simply walk out if I had left the door open and shut the door behind her leaving me having to hurry the heck up because God only knows what she was going to get into).  So at the recommendation of a friend, I decided to buy her a potty while we were at BRU ordering the baby boy some furniture (Furniture).  I figured it can't hurt right?  Maybe she will at least like to sit on it instead of getting into trouble while I am going to the bathroom and since I go so often she will get plenty of opportunities to practice.  I got her the Pink Baby Bjorn potty (Madison's Potty).  Well turns out after taking off her pants and diaper she loved sitting on it.  In fact the second time I ever put her on it she peed!  Since then she has peed in it 3 times!  Only problem is, when she went this morning she got very curious and kept trying to stick her hand in her fresh pee.  Now I just need to figure out how to keep her from doing that and figure out how to get her to tell me when she has to go.  Anyone have any recommendations??

We also are trying out the gDiapers again..... just started, so I will post a review when I have a better idea on if I like them or not.... they sure are cute though!!  gDiapers

21 Weeks!

And Madison and I working on our words!  Olivia is obviously bored with that particular word....

Easter

First to start off, here is my Week 20 picture:

Lindsay's family came to visit for Easter and we all had a great time.  The majority of the time was spent searching for an apartment as Mike and Louise will be moving down here in July!  They found a great new set of apartments about 5 minutes down the room with a wonderful kiddy pool for babysitting :-)  http://summerbrookeapts.com/

Madison really enjoyed Easter.... especially meeting the Easter Bunny!!  This was the only picture they could get where she wasn't either petting him or clapping her hands!

We also had her 1 year photo shoot while the 'rents were here with Maddie Dean Photography and..... we finally have a play room!!!  With the added help, we moved our office to where our formal living room was (who the heck uses a formal living room anyway??) and now the loft area that was our office is the play room!!!  Just in time too because Grandma and Poppy bought Madison the Little Tikes Kitchen for Easter/Birthday..... that takes up a lot of space and Lindsay probably would have had a nervous breakdown if it was in the living room!!  This also allows us to put some of the toys that were taking up our living room into the playroom and we feel less like we live in a Daycare!  We also are excited about this because the playroom is on the same floor as both nurseries.... so when we are taking care of one baby, the other baby can be on the same floor playing!  They can also make a complete mess and Lindsay will be less likely to be constantly picking up!!

And, I Lindsay have to post this because I am just so excited about it..... I got a new diaper bag!!  Yes, apparently getting a new diaper bag is the equivalent of how I used to feel when I got a new purse.  I had a Petunia Pickle bottom bag with Madison and loved it, but after a year I am sick of it and it is pink and well.... we are having a boy..... so here is the new one.....love love love it!!

Crazy Week Recap!

Ok, so as my last post promised, we have lots to catch up on!
First on Monday we had our ultrasound.  It definitely is a boy!!   Little Flagan is very healthy (1/10,000 chance of a birth defect) and it looks like he isn't going to be quite as petite as Madison.....  An average baby is 8 ounces at this stage, he is 11 ounces.  I find this very interesting because at my OB appointment on Thursday, I have only gained one pound so far and I have quite the belly..... and I promise I am eating!!  He also is very active and I am very aware these days of when he is awake!

Tuesday Madison started swim class at Williams Pool.  I was a very nervous mommy all day about her starting class.  I wasn't sure if she would like it and I also was nervous that they were going to dunk her and she was going to freak out.  Well turns out, she absolutely loved it!  She squealed as soon as she and Adam entered the water and had a huge smile all class.  And there was no dunking.... yet.

Finally yesterday was Madison's 1st birthday party and today is her birthday.  It is so amazing to think of how far we have come in a year.  One year ago she was so helpless and this morning we all had breakfast together.... Madison fed herself cheerios, apples, and gave herself a bottle, then she got down, walked over to a book and brought it back for me to read it to her..... AMAZING!
Here are some pictures from her party yesterday.... yes it was a princess party!

Lots going on!

First here is my 18 weeks pregnant belly:

We sure have a busy week coming up! Monday we have an ultrasound and should be able to know for sure that my little circus act in my tummy is a boy, they will also do a full anatomy scan.  Tuesday Madison starts swim class.  Thursday I have my monthly OB appointment.  Since spring break is over we have our standard Book Babies, Gymnastics Class, and Kindermusik Class.  Saturday I have a wedding that I will be working all day and...... Sunday we are having Madison's 1st Birthday Party.... her 1st birthday is Monday (I am going to be a mess)!!  So that means stay tuned.... we will have lots to post!
Adam is very engaged in March Madness right now.... here is a video of Madison getting ready for her Daddy to get home for Round 1.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBLOFDhOG1c

Our garden is also continuing to grow!  One of our tomato plants already has flowers and the corn, basil, and cilantro that we planted are starting to pop through the soil!

More posts later!

16 weeks and Garden

Here I am at 16 weeks pregnant!

Also today Adam and I decided to plant a vegetable and herb garden (well Adam planted and I picked out the goods).
He planted tomatoes, corn, onions, broccoli, orange bell peppers, basil, cilantro, parsley, and thyme.  We will keep you updated on its progress.
Here is the whole thing:

Vegetable portion:

Herb portion: