Seeing as we are too busy to even post pictures, I thought I would just do a quick (or long winded, I'm not sure) update of the last few weeks. :) Pictures to come, eventually...
We have had a super busy month of April/May. And it is only getting busier!
The baby: 30 weeks and counting. I feel like I am breathing a little easier this week. With all of my professional training, Caleb keeps asking me at what point I would feel comfortable going into labor if it was preterm. First response: never. Ha ha I am wishing this baby wouldn't come out because I am starting to realize she has to come out somehow. And it won't be a cake walk. But in reality, I am breathing a little easier this week because I know she is growing and she is healthy and everything is going far better than expected. Our current birthing plan consists of four words: healthy mom, healthy baby. And no, we don't have a name picked out yet. But we are all excited for her to come! And she is moving more than ever. It is the coolest feeling. Things that get her moving: music, especially when my sister Kelsi sings and when Caleb, Ashlyn and I are all at home and there is a lot of chatter going on. She also likes to move when I am concentrating really hard at work...it is very distracting! But I am enjoying it. And yes, I will be working until labor starts, or someone tells me to stop. But all my co-workers have plans in their head of how they will deliver the baby for me. The best comment was from a male co-worker of mine: "Yeah, I took a class on that in nursing school once. It shouldn't be too hard right?" Ha ha, yeah, dream on buddy. I will be looking for the nearest exit sign!
Ashlyn: The big sister in our house is getting bigger every day. Today was actually her last day of pre-school. Kindergarten starts in August, about three weeks after baby sister is born. HUGE blessing! Ashlyn will be going to school with her cousins Jake and Alisa. She is thrilled to be wherever they are, so seeing them every day at school will be a big treat. She is playing spring soccer right now and continues to score at least 3 goals per game. We are excited for AYSO. She can swim to the bottom of most swimming pools without plugging her nose, and she can ride her bike without training wheels. Our next goal is helping her learn to read. She is great recognizing letters and short words like "and" and "the". It is really exciting to see her brain work! She asks "Why?" a lot and she is curious about how everything works. With all that curiousity comes more mischief, but she and I are learning to be patient with each other about what the limits are when it comes to curiousity. Ashlyn is now the proud owner of her first CD player. We made her a bunch of CDs and every day she races up to her room to turn it on. It is the first time since I have known her that she feels completely secure being alone. Usually she wants to be where someone else is nearby, but with her CD player, she plays in her contently for hours at a time. It is a great thing! And of course, she can't stop talking about being a big sister. It is her greatest excitement in life, which makes me so happy :)
Caleb: The man of the house just finished another semester of school. He decided to take a break for the summer. Anthropolgy was a tough stretch for him and he deserves a good break. He continues in the mortgage business and still loves it, which is a good thing. Most of his races have fallen through for the summer, including a 100 mile bike race and a marathon. He was an early riser for training, but now he likes to sleep in a little more. Secretly, I am glad he won't be in the thick of training for the St. George Marathon when the baby comes. I love watching him run, but it won't be nearly as fun with a 4 week old baby this time. Maybe next year! We are still trying to figure out how we can get to the Lake with my family for the 4th of July, even though I will be days from delivering at that point...knowing Caleb and his love for the lake, we will end up there somehow!
Jenni: I am working a lot and really enjoying it. I would rather be at home being pregnant, but circumstances won't allow that just yet, so I am learning as much as I can. I am working day shift in the Cardiac ICU...adults are not nearly as fun as kids in my job, but I get to do a lot of really cool and meet some very interesting people. And it is a small hospital, so I feel like I'm at home most days at work. I am also enjoying being a mom on my days off. I have never learned so much in my life. I won't lie when I tell you that I cry about it, I get angry and some days I just want to quit. But then Ash and I cuddle up to read a book or watch a movie and I feel better about life. Or when she calls from her mom's and wants to tell me about her entire day and then tells me that she misses me. It's moments like that that make it all worth it. Not to mention the incredible man that I married. Caleb is the biggest blessing in my life. I know that I would be the worst parent without him. He brings me back to earth and reminds me how to be patient and loving. I have never known a more Christlike person. Oh and did I mention I am going through the temple in a few weeks? I am so excited! Both of our entire families get to be there and I know that it will be a great day! We are still waiting on the sealing approval, but being able to go through myself is just as exciting!
That is our life in a nutshell these days. I will post more pictures from soccer games, our 1st anniversary and birthdays and reunions and stuff soon. As soon as this month is over and we can breath again. Or, at least Caleb can breath easier...I think my breathing is just about to get more difficult! :)
