Currently

I'm linking up with Jenn from Perfectly Imperfect for my first ever CURRENTLY link up

It looked fun and I didnt really have anything else to post for today!

Current Book(s):

I am on the 3rd and final book in the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy.

Good book, I recommend them

Current Playlist:

While at home I've been listening to Pandora - LMFAO radio

In the car a few of mine and the girls favorites are

Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe

LMFAO - sexy and I know it

Lady Antebellum - Just a Kiss

Current Color(s):

Wet N Wild- Metallica with Sally Hansen - Stobe light glitter nail

Current Food/Drink:

Right now my food of choice has been anything chocolate & my drink of choice is Raspberry Lemonade, so good

Current Favorite Show(s):

During the day I'm stuck watching cartoons with the girls

At nap time I watch E NEWS, A BABY STORY or SEX & THE CITY

After the girls go to bed I watch the Olympics

Currents Needs:

I'm in need of my girls to be good and stop picking on each other.  It would be nice if I didn't have to reprimand them at 8:00am after they've only been up for 30 minutes.

Current Banes of my Existence:

people who like to start drama!

Current Celebrity Crush:

Cam Gigandet, he is sooooo hot!

Current #1 blessing:

Of course my #1 blessings are my 3 girls!

Current Indulgence:

I crave chocolate shakes from Jack In the Box or a decaf Carmel Frapp from Starbucks

Current Outfit:

Sorry I have no cute outfits that I've been wearing.  If I have no where to go you can find my pregnant butt in my comfy pajama pants with a tank top.  If I do leave the house I wear a tank top with a maxi skirt from Target or yoga pants

Current Excitment:

I am sooooo excited that that we picked baby girls first name and we are still deciding on her middle name.  But I am so happy we have the first name agreed upon.  I'm still deciding if I want to reveal her name or wait till she's born to tell everyone.

Current Mood:

Kinda Crappy.  I'm hoping I'm finally getting over this little sinus cold I've got going on cause it's making me crabby. 

Current Favorite Quote:

Current wish list item:

I want this outfit (minus those earrings)

Love that tote

All that arm candy...I want!

Current Favortie Products:

* Johnson N Johnson baby lotion (my face has been so dry this pregnancy, this helps it not be dry)

* Shay Cocoa Butter (helps keep those stretch marks away)

A few Wednesday Loves

1.  I am LOVING that daddy is home and so are the girls.  I wish I would have gotten their reaction on video, cause it was the cutest thing ever.  I may have even gotten teary eyed when they went running out to him calling his name.  Melt my mama heart into a million pieces.  I was very happy to see him as well and am really glad he only goes on those types of trips once a year.

2.  I am LOVING that we are pretty much prepaired for baby K to arrive.  Yesterday morning the girls and I made a trip to Target to get the last little bit of stuff that we needed for her.  Tomorrow there will only be 90 days or less till her arrival.  I cant believe were like 90 days out, that seems so soon!  She might need a few more outfits/sleepers and more diapers but I think other than that she's set for a little bit.  I'm thinking since she'll be born before Christmas that she'll just ask for gift cards so that I can get her things she needs as we go.   I do want to make her 2 more blankets.  I found the cutest little birdie fabric at JoAnns in their weekly add that I want to get and I think I want to use minky fabric on the next blankets.

3.  I am LOVING that I found a great deal on etsy to get 3 lace petti rompers for $30.  This is awesome cause now I can order the girls rompers for their sibling pictures after baby K gets here.  I've decided to go with the colors TURQUOISE, WATERMELON & WHITE.  These will go nicely together in pictures and I can also use the pom poms in their room as props.  I cant wait!  I've been pinning so many ideas from Pinterest.

4. I am LOVING that we're getting back into our normal routine now that daddy is back and the girls behavior has greatly improved since daddy has been back.  It's so nice to not have as much back talking or fighting going on.  The girls still have their moments where they are equally mean to each other which we are working on.  I'm looking into signing the girls up for ballet class together.  They both love to dance and I think they would have a great time.  I mean how cute are little girls in leotards, tights and little ballet shoes?!


5.  I am LOVING that on Monday's I get a mommy break. An 8 hour mommy break to be exact. The girls go with Jason's mom from 12-8 which gives this mama time all to herself and then time to spend with my sweet hubby.  It gives Jason and I a chance to have date night or run any type of errands.  This past Monday I had to take my glucose test which took a little longer than normal and by the time I made it home I saw the girls for about 45 mintues before they left.  I would like to go get a pedicure on one of my mommy Monday's (it would be my first one ever!)


6.  I am LOVING that the girls room is almost done being decorated.  Here are the two pictures I've decided I'm going to use above the girls bed, I'm gonna get these in a 20x30.  Once I get these printed and hung their room will be done and I'll be able to show you all what it looks like complete.  I'm still trying to decide if we should transition Keira into her big girl bed before or after the baby comes.  Any suggestions?  The baby will be born sometime around Novemeber 2nd.  Keira will be turning 2 November 29th.  I'm not sure what to do.  We already have her bed and she was going to get it for her birthday from Jason's dad.  I will be changing out the pictures in their room in the frames already once we take sibling pictures and pictures alone.

Keira is 20 months old

Keira Alexis,

You turned 20 months on July 29th.  It's hard to believe that in just 3 short months your going to be a BIG SISTER and I cant wait to see how you are with your baby sister.  Your so gentle and sweet to your baby dolls that I think your going to adjust just fine to baby K.  And another thing I cant believe is that in 4 months we'll be celebrating your 2nd birthday.  How is this possible already?!  You are growing and changing everyday.  But I have enjoyed watching you grow and learn these past 20 months with you.  Your starting to get such a sassy attitude, which is cute.  It's not the same sassy attitude that your older sister has so I'm ok with it for now.  You think your big like Kaylee and you want to do everything that she does, if Kaylee makes a noise you try and make the same noise, if Kaylee climbs up the slide backwards you do the same thing...you want to be just like sissy.

I love how if someone gets hurt you run over and ask if their ok while patting them on their back, sweetest thing ever!  You can be such a sweet girl but there are times when you can be mean.  You sometimes will just walk up to Kaylee and pull her hair for no reason or hit her.  You will yell at Kaylee is she does something wrong to you and then you point to time out!

STATS:

Weight: 24lbs (grandma's home scale)

Height: 34" long

Clothes: 18-24 months

Shoes: size 4

Diapers: size 4

Teeth: 12 (no canines yet)

FAVORITE TOYS:  baby dolls, baby dolls, baby dolls, books & baby dolls.  You love your dolls and you carry them around the house every where and then you need all 3 of your babies when you go down for a nap and bed time.  You are very gentle with your babies and oh so sweet.

FAVORITE FOODS:  EVERYTHING  you are such a good eater, its fantastic!  You will try pretty much anything.  While we were staying at grandmas house you ate a BBQ oyster.  Does any one else have a 20 month old that will even try oysters?!  It makes it really easy for mommy to do breakfast, lunch and dinner for you because you are not picky at all!  I wish your older sister would eat as good as you!

DISLIKES: when your sister picks on you, when you get told NO, when Kaylee corrects you for doing something, when you don't get your way and having to come in from being outside.

LIKES: copying everything that Kaylee does, being outside, going up the slide the wrong way, snuggling with mommy, eating, dancing, singing and grandma.

TALKING:  you are talking up a storm and putting more words together to make sentences.  You talk non stop and you little voice is so cute to listen too.  I was a little worried a couple months ago cause you weren't talking as much cause Kaylee was always talking for you, but you've found your voice and you now talk over her!  Sometimes you talk a little too loudly and we've been trying to work on "inside" voices for when the baby comes.  Its gotten better.

THINGS YOU'VE BEEN UP TO THIS MONTH:

* your a big fan of watching cartoons and singing and dancing along with them. 

* you are a funny little girl and you know how to make mommy laugh just when I need it.

* you are very caring and I love that about you.  When mommy doesn't feel good or if I say "ouch" you run over and make sure I'm ok or you sit with me on the couch to snuggle.  Friday's after Kaylee leaves to go to grandma's thats our time together, which I treasure so much.  We like to read books, watch cartoons and play.  I enjoy this time cause I know in a couple months it will be different.

* you have a new routine on Monday's.  Grandma use to pick you and sissy up at 4:30 but now she picks you guys up at 12, she drops Kaylee off at school and then you go back to grandma's house read a book and then you take a nap before going to get sissy at 3:30.  You then go back to grandmas to have your fun.  Although mommy misses you while your gone for those 8 hours but mommy does need that break.

* you like to get on Kona and pretend she is a horse.  Kona is such a good dog that she just lays there and lets you do whatever to her.  You've just recently started saying "giddy up"

* you can climb onto the rocking horse

* you can climb onto Kaylee's bike and reach the pettles but cant quite make it go.  You might be getting a tricycle for your birthday

I want to enjoy these last few months with you before our normal routine changes with the presence of your new little sister.  My hope for you and your sister is that you don't feel left out when your new sister comes but that you feel more loved from us and your new sister.  You and your sister are still the most important people in my life and adding another little person to the mix isn't going to change that at all.

Sweet Girl I love you to the moon and back!

26 week bumpdate

How far along? 26 weeks

Weight Gain/Loss: I've gained a total of 15lbs so far

Maternity clothes? nope still yoga pants and tank tops or my pajama bottoms

Stretch marks? no new ones!

Sleep: since coming back home from Jason's moms to sleep in our own bed I've been sleeping so much better.  I'm still getting up once to go potty.  Usually when Jason isn't here I don't sleep good at all but spending this week by myself I was able to still sleep pretty good.

Best moment this week: Jason surprising us.  He was due home on Saturday evening and he surprised us by driving all night and making it home by Saturday afternoon.  Seeing the girls faces light up when they saw daddy just melted my heart.
Miss Anything? no this week has been pretty productive.  I've been hit with the nesting bug on 2 different occasions which has been nice to get things super clean around the house.

Movement: lots of movement, kicks and I even think hiccups.  The hiccups always feel so weird.
Anything making you queasy or sick: Not really.
Gender: GIRL

Labor Signs: None.
Symptoms: Belly Button in or out? In the middle (its not really in but its not out)
Wedding rings on or off? On

Mood: Happy

Looking forward to: spending the next 2 days with daddy and catching up on all the time he wasn't here.  We should have baby girl's name finalized in a few days which I'm so excited about.
How the siblings are doing: the girls have been pretty much the same.  They know the belly is there and Keira is more loving of the belly.  She likes to rub it and give kisses.  Kaylee likes to feel when baby K is kicking.  We're slowly getting back into our routine and the girls behavior is improving which I'm happy about.

I had my 26 week check up on Thursday July 26th.  That appt went well.  When I had made this appt I requested a different dr cause the one I had seen prior was a real jerk.  This lady dr was really nice and answered all my questions.

Weight: 131lbs
Bp: 116/80
Measuring: 24 weeks
Urine: good
Heartbeat: good

The OB gave me my slip to go and take my glucose test, which is set of today (Monday July 30th).  I had to fast and eat nothing after 8pm the night before or nothing in the morning.  I could only drink water.  My glucose test this time was 2 hours instead of 1, the OB said they changed it.  Who knows, all I know is that I hope I pass this and not have to take the 3 hour one.  With both Kaylee and Keira I had to do the 3 hour one.  So fingers crossed for me that I pass!  I will also be getting my Rh shot at my next visit at 30 weeks.  I cant believe were only 2 weeks away from the 3rd trimester.  YAY

Friday Randoms

1. So daddy was suppose to be home today but unfortunately he won't be home till tomorrow. His show on Thursday lasted longer than he thought it was going to. He thought it was only till 8 and then they were going to pack up and drive to Oregon and then drive the rest of the way today. Well they were informed that the show was going
to go till 11:30 which means they won't leave till Friday and make it home by Saturday sometime. I was really disappointed when he said he wasn't going to be home today but what can ya do. He's getting paid so I guess I can't complain to much.


2. Even though we've been home this whole week trying to get back into our routine it doesn't seem to be helping in the girls behavior department. They are still not listening and they are still screaming and fighting with each other. I can't wait for daddy to get home. I think I acquired a sore throat from all the yelling I've been doing at them. I cherish the silence of nap time everyday that's for sure!!


3. I have to take my dreaded glucose test on Monday morning. At least I'll get 2 hours to myself while daddy watches the girls. For some reason my glucose test is 2 hours instead of 1 for some reason. I asked the dr if they changed it cause I thought it was only a hour and she said yes that they changed it. I can't eat anything past 8pm on Sunday and I'm only allowed to drink water. No breakfast in the morning either. Good thing I'll be there when they open at 7:30. Sorry no bumpdate today it will be posted on Monday. 26 weeks today, now it seems like the weeks are going by fast or maybe it's just because I haven't had a second to sit and relax with daddy being gone and chasing these crazy toddlers of mine!


4. This week I finished making baby K's baby blankets and I also made her some taggies. I want to get some more fabrics and make her 2 more blankets. For never making blankets I like the way they turned out.


5. I have been nesting in spurts like crazy. On Thursday I cleaned all the blinds and window seals in the living room, dusted, swept the kitchen and did 2 loads of laundry. Its nice to have a clean house. Hopefully these spurts of energy last so I can get things cleaned. Our bedroom is the next thing on the list to get organized so that we can bring in the pack n play for baby K. I also need to wash the car seat and swing cover. There are still some things
that we need to buy for the baby.


6. I think I've figured out a theme for Keira's 2nd birthday.... A Barnyard Theme. Shes into farm animals and making the noises, so its fitting for her. So once I decided on the theme I headed over to Pinterest for some ideas which I've found a lot of. So I'm excited for her party and sad at the same time cause there is only 4 months till she turns 2. Where the heck has the time gone?! I'll be doing her 20 month post next week. I need to get my computer back so that I can edit her pictures.


Coming up on the blog:

• Monday - 26 week bumpdate
• Tuesday - Keira's 20 months old
• Wednesday - Daddys homecoming / uncle Josh's birthday
• Thursday - Thursday randomness
• Friday - 27 week bumpdate

If you really knew me...

...you would know that I've NEVER drank a beer


...you would know that I hate ants with a passion


...you would know that I gave birth to both my girls all natural and hope to do it again with baby #3


...you would know that Jason and I are high school sweethearts. We'll be celebrating 11 years in January


...you would know that I've never had a pedicure before


...you would know that I'm addicted to the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy (I'm on the 3rd and final book. I've read almost all of the 3 books within the 15 days my hubby has been gone)


...you would know that I'm left handed


...you would know that I've only gotten 1 ticket in my 12 years of driving


...you would know that I spend most of my days in my pj's


...you would know that I've had a broken bone

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