October Silliness

The second half of October has had it's share of silliness and symptoms.  We enjoyed a visit from Big Daddy spent enjoying time with each other, watching football while mommy cooked tons of dishes to restock the freezer, and not to mention time at the park.  The park is where Claire decided to run her first 1/4 mile race nonstop!  She, like Forrest Gump, just hit the track and started running and running and running...all the way saying/giggling, "Mommy, we are running together!"...The bubble above my head is saying, "I have not run in months and here I am almost 20 weeks pregnant and running beside my 2 year old....not too bad...but hope she doesn't go for miles here..."  Thanks, dad, for coming over and leaving us with Claire who is going through Big Daddy DTs...:)

Claire had gotten interested in choosing her own clothes.  We usually pick out 2 outfits the night before school and she picks out one to wear the next morning.  )We don't fight over socks and shoes.)  On days when it's just us girls, I enjoy giving her full freedom to pick out whatever she wants to wear and thought I'd share a few pictures of her latest style (reminiscent of The Punky Brewster Show for those who remember that show).

You'll also see some of her fun in her toy box...many times she likes to get in the toy box with all her toys...She's also gotten in this kick of coming to play on our bed and hide in the pillows or have "tickle time"...or help us with our reading...She wants to make sure we have a strong marriage - I'm told that's one of the best things you can give your kids - so we'll keep working on it and growing together.

Pregnancy update:  20 weeks and going well.  Gained about 8-9 pounds.  Good strong heart beat heard last week.  Still nauseated most every morning but if once I either get sick or make it past 1 hour after breakfast, I'm good for the day.  I'm pooching for sure now and in the awkward stages of clothes...my clothes too small, maternity too big...oh well - this little boy is worth it all.

October ended as we approached Halloween...We were prepared to go to our church's "Trunk or Treat" when Claire's school called and said she had a fever and I needed to come get her.  We headed to pediatrician and turns out all is well, except it's one of those beloved "Fever Viruses".  So no Halloween for us this year.  She was supposed to be a LSU Cheerleader.  Maybe she can cheer for the Dogs next year!