Austin - We are ready for you!

We are packed and ready to head to the hospital whenever the time comes. We had several doctors appts last week checking on our baby boy Austin. I was really sick last weekend and became dehydrated, this caused a lot of contractions. So on Monday we went to my doctor and after some fluids the contractions subsided. However the doctor discovered that Austin was breech. So I was given several exercises to practice at home to get him to turn. Well by our ultrasound on Wednesday - Austin turned! I know it was all the prayers and maybe some of the exercises I did that helped him to turn. He is head down as of Wednesday. We went back to talk to my doctor again on Thursday - I am still only 1 cm and the baby is high. So what is a mom to do? Everything she can to help the process along! After a day at work on Friday I went and had my hair done. Then today we spent several hours out buying things for our house and walking! Tomorrow I am going to clean, clean, clean! Maybe this will speed things along. I will be 37 weeks on Monday. I plan on working until Friday. After that I will be home with Logan just hanging out and waiting for our new arrival! Here are some new pictures of Austin's nursery and the house decorated for the fall.

Logan 16 Months

On Sept. 15, Logan turned 16 months. Time is really going by so quickly. We finally made it the pediatrician for his vaccines and check-up (supposed to be done at 15 months - a lot was going on in August). Logan is in the 50th percentile for his weight (25 lbs) and the 25th percentile for his height (31 1/2 inches). Each time we go for a well visit we have to fill out a questionnaire sheet prior to the appt to let the doctor know what he can do (development wise/milestones) - Logan did everything on the questionnaire from talking, walking, to playing and being social. He is such a smart boy! He has brought us such joy and love since the second he was born. We can only imagine what it will be like to experience everything all over again with Austin and to have double the joy and double the love. I can honestly say these are by far the best years of my life.

Papers to Grade

I brought home a lot of papers to grade tonight. I thought they were out of Logan's sight - no chance, he doesn't miss anything!

Steelers Sunday!

Logan is a Steelers fan in his #7 jersey and diaper!

Golfing with Daddy

I don't say it enough, Brian is a great dad and husband. Logan loves his daddy so much. Last Saturday Brian was teaching Logan how to swing a golf club. One more thing I have to say about my great husband, before he leaves for work either in the morning or afternoon Brian always trys to clean up (the destruction from playing and breakfast/lunch) and he has been laying out comfy clothes for me to change into with all the pillows adjusted for me on the bed. Such a great guy! I love you!!!

Sock Hop

Logan and I went to my school's sock hop last Friday. He had a great time. He loves to dance and be around other kids. He looked so cool/cute in his jeans!

Diaper Shower

My sweet class had a diaper shower for me last week. My room mom planned it and several other parents attended. Brian and Logan were also there. We received so many diapers look at this stack!

35 Week Update

I am 1 cm dialated. The process has begun. It is amazing how the body prepares for birth. Austin will be here with us soon. Until his arrival spending lots of time with Logan and having a date night or two with Brian is on the agenda. Mimi is taking me to get Logan's coming home outfit next week from Strasburg Children (that is where we bought Logan's outfit also). I also want to get our bags packed, pick up some snacks for the hospital for Brian and I. We have a few gifts from Austin to Logan and Mimi and Papa bought Logan lots of Barney goodies (slippers, bookbag, DVD) for the hospital - so he is all set for his baby brother to be born! I think I am almost all set at work. I have a 10 page classroom procedures (in ABC order - of course) for my long term sub, along with lesson plans. I have to make sure my school kids are taken care of also! My last day is Oct. 3. That will be towards the end of my 37th week. If Austin comes before or right after that is great. If not then a few days at home, relaxing and playing with Logan will be great also. Logan is actually sick right now. He has a virus. Which I am sure he caught by coming to school twice last week for baby showers. We think it is getting worse almost croup like so he may have to go back to the doctor before the end of the week. I don't like when my sweet boy is sick!

Belly at 34 Weeks

The doctor said I was measuring at 35 weeks! We are on track for Austin to be born in a few weeks. So excited to meet our new baby boy!

Baby Shower

My wonderful co-workers had a baby shower for me and another first grade teacher, Ruby who had a baby girl last week. It was wonderful! We ate yummy food, yummy cakes, and opened up great gifts. Thank you so much to all the awesome women I work with! Logan and my mom came to the shower, which made it even more special. The next day, Tuesday I had off from work. My mom, Logan, and I went to my doctor appt and then we were off shopping, getting everything else we needed to be ready for Austin! It has been a great week and tomorrow my awesome room mom is having a diaper shower for me and the kids! Brian and Logan are coming also to celebrate our new addition. It is a wonderful way to end a great week! We are incredibly blessed and we are reminded of all the wonderful support we have daily!

The Suwanee Town Center Fountain and Rita's

Logan loves his days he spends with his Mimi and Papa. Last week Mimi took Logan to the fountain at Suwanee Town Center and let him run through the water -he loved it. Then he went to his favorite place - Ritas! I am sure he had more than one treat. We love Mimi and Papa so much - he can even say both of their names! He runs into their house saying "mimi" "papa" over and over. It is the best!

Logan Using Silverware and Mowing the Lawn!

Here are some pictures of Logan and Brian working out in the yard. It was after dinner and bath when Logan realized his daddy was MIA. He wasnted nothing more than to get outside with him. So out he went with his own lawn mower (Brian was mowing at this point) and in a diaper and half of the his pjs that I managed to get on him. Oh and of course he had his beloved Crocs on!
Logan began wanting to use silverware over the summer. He has a hard time getting the food on the fork or spoon, but he knows exactly where to put the silverware (in his mouth)once we help him out by putting the food on the fork or spoon. Last night he was having a snack (cheerios and milk) and he insisted on trying to get the cheerios on the spoon. It was a very long snack, but worth it to watch him master this new skill!

Being a Teacher and a Learner

This is a slide show of my classroom. Next to being home with my family, I love being at school! I have wanted to be a teacher since I was 5 and would go to school all day and come home to play school. Of course I was always the teacher! I love teaching but I also love learning. Every day is a new learning adventure with 18 six-year-olds. The plan is once I am a stay-at-home mom I will go back to school (possibly on-line) and get my masters degree. I would love to get my specialist also one day. I am not so sure about the doctorate. But you never know. Teachers really are life long learners. I hope our children have a love for learning as I do. I always love to see Logan go to the bookshelf, pull a book down, sit down and start turning the pages. Even though he doesn't understand, I can't help but think "he loves to read/look at pictures already!" Only time will tell how much he really loves it, but rest asure I will do everything I can to support learning in our house!

Behind in Blogging

Pregnancy is catching up with me! I am so tired that after Logan is in bed I am close behind him, not leaving much time to blog. Definitely can't blog at school with 18 six-year-olds. Hopefully this weekend I will have some time to catch up. We don't have anything going on, except for Brian and I having a date night on Saturday and washing, folding, and organizing baby items. Next week will also be an exciting blog week, my wonderful co-workers are having a baby shower for me on Monday after school, I will have reached 34 weeks without bed rest, I have a doctor appt on Tuesday, as does Logan, and then we are going out with Mimi to finish getting things for Austin's arrival. Such an exciting time. So through all the exhaustion, back ache, indigestion, and sleepless nights, the joy of bringing a new baby into the world, makes it all worth it.