Finally Got Around To Reading

With bed rest and the Hollywood writers strike it seemed to be time to pick up a good book. I admit that I really don't enjoy the thought of reading all that much, but when I do I enjoy it. What's behind this aversion? I don't know - just something wrong in my brain I guess.

So to keep me from boredom my friend Sarah brought over all 7 of the Harry Potter books and I loved them!!!! I had already read the first 4 years ago but loved them all over again, then the last were awesome! I highly recommend them to all. Then I got the Twilight series from her, there are only three right now, the fourth due in August '08. It took me till half the first book to get into it, but then I obsessively read the other two while the real world continued to move past me for a few days. :) I heard that there is a movie being made right now for the first of the series, I hope they don't make it dirty or overly scary just for a rating.

Any suggestions for what to read next?

My "True" Color

What's Your True Color?

My Result: Green

You're green, the color of growth and vigor. Good-hearted and giving, you have a knack for finding and bringing out the best in people. Green is the most down-to-earth color in the spectrum — reliable and trustworthy. People know they can count on you to be around in times of need, since your concern for people is genuine and sincere. You take pride in being a good friend. For you, success is measured in terms of personal achievement and growth, not by status or position. Rare as emeralds, greens are wonderful, natural people. It truly is your color!

What are you?
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Still Here

I'm totally bummed to report that I'm still pregnant. I went for my 38 week check up on Monday, they say I'm 4cm dilated and ready to deliver just as soon as I get some regular contractions started. I've had lost of false starts over the past week, which helps in that I'm continuing to progress and will have less work to do later, but come on already! My mom is in town, both of my other sisters, Christi and Wendi, are coming in town this weekend and I would really like to be home with a baby for the visit. Wish me luck. Heidi said that Friday is a full moon and she is betting that I won't go past Friday. The doctors didn't think I would make it past Tuesday. Any one want to take bets? :) I'm betting I have a very stubborn child on the way. :)

Good luck to all my friends who are due in the next couple of weeks, there are a lot of us, I hope you have a wonderful delivery and healthy babies!

Getting a little baby action!

Today was my 37 weeks check up. I can hardly believe after all this that I've made it full term. I've progressed to 3 cm and 75% effaced and I've continued to have lots of crampy sensations since the check up. No real contractions but if I'm lucky, they are on the way. The baby is in position and low and I'm tired and swelling. :) My fingers and toes look like little sausage - yes disgusting, not to forget my swollen face - most noticeable are my lips that have no wrinkles because I'm so swollen. This is another icky part of pregnancy that I'm looking forward to ending.

Garett and I are both getting really excited to see her. We wonder who she will look like most, will she have dark hair? Blue eyes? Who knows. Owen started out looking a lot like Garett and now, he has my face, my mom's eyes but the rest of him is Garett.

Well Here We Are

I know it's time for an update. I wish there was more to report, however, I'm still pregnant. I've had a few good starts, but they all vanished after an hour or so. I have finally finished the Harry Potter books. I really enjoyed them. I'm going to start reading another called Twilight. Most of my friends have liked them. Later this week my mom is coming in town and staying for 2 weeks. It will be nice to have her here for Easter. Now I really have to have this baby soon. She doesn't seem at all interested in working on my time table. My next appointment is on Tuesday, I plan on begging for some assistance. :) Most importantly for the next few days is for our family to get over head colds.

Just some fun we've had over the past week....

This is what happens when you live with a hair stylist. :)

She's Electric!

Tay being goofy. She really knows how to have fun!

One of those accidental great shots. He's so cute.

Carpooling taken to a new extreme.

Family Night

Last Night I was so proud of myself for remembering to have Family Home Evening on Monday night, so much so that I bragged to my husband who lovingly let me down with the fact that it was Tuesday. :) I swear, I don't know how my brain has gotten so mushy. This would be only one of many things I cannot keep straight, I'll spare you the list.
Regardless of it being Tuesday night, we had and enjoyed Family Home Evening. The lesson was on being a child of God. The kids enjoy the opening songs and following playtime more than any part of the lesson. I guess that is the challenge of teaching 2 year olds. At least Taylor manages to listen. I think it's about time to have a lesson on how to treat babies.

Playing in the toy box is just as much fun as playing with the toys.

Daddy / Uncle Garett is always the center of attention during playtime.

They are just cute.

35 Week Update

Today I went to my 35 week check up. All is well with the baby and myself. She is measuring a touch big but that's no big deal. Originally I was to stop taking the medicine next week, but I stopped today and I had high hopes of going in to active labor, go figure nothing happened. Heidi and the kids and I went shopping for clothing for Easter pictures and good deals in general. I was hoping all the moving around would encourage labor, I just wore myself out for no good reason. On the bright side, I was out of the house and we found coordinating outfits for all the kids to wear! They are going to look so cute. I hope this years pictures will go easier than last year. It was a disaster. Taylor had a fever, Mya was freaking out, Marilee was crying and Owen was having fun posing like he was the only one there. The Picture People asked us to leave to calm the kids down and come back later to try again. In the end they were only able to get two mediocre pictures. Here they are...