Guest Blog

Hey there, everybody!  I remember a time, way back in 2000something, when this blog was coauthored.  Rebekah would write some posts, I (David) would write some posts, and Noah would dominate everything (so I guess not everything has changed...).  Well, now Rebekah has taken over--and she should!  As you can see from all of her posts she has a passion for this and it seems that she's made some friends and good bonds in the blogging world.  I'm happy for her and proud of her for taking on this project and having pride in the things she's doing as a woman, mom, and wife.

That's why I've decided to write this post.  Check out this amazing woman:

She's 8 months pregnant.  She's a smokin' hottie.  She still works three mornings a week.  She still does tons of stuff with Noah--which is well-chronicled on this blog--she's pretty much taken over all cooking duties (which I used to do 5 out of 7 days a week), and she's still smiling!  Can we all agree she's awesome?

So, if you see this good lookin' preggo in the next few days or weeks, let her know she's great!  (And yes, this really is David writing the blog; it's not Rebekah fishing for compliments because, let's be honest, she doesn't need to fish.  She just deserves the compliments!)

St. Patrick's Day

I know we are all past St. Paddy's day but I forgot to post the pics of Noah's shirt I made for him.  So here I am sharing a little green for Spring!

The shirt says 'No Pinching' - he loved telling everyone 'No Pinching'.  I was very happy with how my little project turned out.

A Little Song to Share

A few pictures to start March off right!

This is the type of thing that happens when I take a nap.  David taught Noah to paint with his cheeks, nose, chin, well you can see!  Noah thought it was awesome.

Noah and I making some gooey, yummy monkey bread!

Myself and some other playgroup mamas and there kiddos enjoyed an afternoon at Play All Day.  Noah and I had never been there, but I am sure we will go back since he asks to go back almost every day!  They had bounce houses, a home center, huge lego blocks, art and puzzle tables, mats and a small ball pit - just about everything.  I have really felt blessed too in meeting some moms in town, it has been good for Noah and myself.

Week 33: I think this shirt is going to have to be cycled out of my maternity wear from this point on...bummer!

One tuckered out little fella.  He actually fell asleep on the couch without any work on our part - David and I couldn't believe it.

Our Spring Break Day outing.  David was off this week, I still had to work but we made an afternoon together in town.  He checked out the air museum that had an old fire engine, cars, ambulance, helicopter - and the greatest thing about it we could get into just about all the vehicles.  Noah had a great time and so did we.  After the museum we went to Wendy's for a frosty treat and then swimming at the YMCA.

Hope your March is just as wonderful as ours has been so far!

Update

I can feel the days of change coming on.  As we head into March I know and feel that this pregnancy has flown by and not only is the little guy inside of me growing but so is my baby, Noah.  He is getting so big and I can't wait to see him as a big brother.  He almost daily gives my belly raspberries and hugs his brother (my tummy).  I look forward to the days of watching them grow up together - I know there will be fights and tantrums and whatever else but those moments will go quickly and they will always have the bond of brothers. 

Noah has been up to lots:
~ loves to help me in the kitchen cooking and baking.
~ still loves to sit and have books read to him - sometimes we can sit for 30 minutes or more
~ loves to pester or dog, Molly
~ has been playing make believe more, giving his puppets names and carrying on conversations
~ has a fantastic memory - which usually backfires on me, when I don't remember something but he does
~ sits/plays quietly through a whole church service with us
~ loves to visit friends and have people come to our house for dinner or to play
~ loves to play Fruit Ninja and Angry Birds on David's IPod; his love for electronics makes his daddy proud.

I have finished a couple projects for Noah's room (new curtains and a new chair), but Levi's room remains a mess of odds and ends that need to be cleared out so we can at least set up a crib - the poor kid is already playing second fiddle! 
I have been feeling great, though big and the tired stage has hit again.  I really wish Noah still took naps regularly.   I am usually able to squeeze in a short nap when David gets home and before dinner, so that is a blessing.  My Dr. appointments are now every two weeks!  I am still working three mornings a week and plan on working until I can't or the baby comes.
David has been great through this pregnancy, a bit stressed at time with the balancing act of job, home, dissertation and the upcoming changes in our lives which I can't blame him.  The dissertation is coming along - he has got a couple whole chapters to his entire committee and one too the chair of his committee and once she reviews/makes suggestions/comments he will be able to send it to his whole committee as well - what a process!

February 25: I Love...

That I got to wear pajamas to work today; we had pajama day at school.

I let Noah stay in his pajamas today for daycare too, he thought that was pretty fun.

I love how Noah will sit forever reading books together.

I love how Noah just wants to be with David and I all the time, though it can really drive me crazy - I try and remind myself someday he will think I am not cool and would rather be at a friends house or on his own.

I love how even though it has snowed again that Spring is coming soon and I am thankful for the change of the seasons, all beautiful in their own ways.

February 21: I Love...

my parents!!  

Congratulations on celebrating 30 years of marriage today.  We love you!