Caleb cracks me up

Anyone that has spent a great amount of time with Caleb knows the kid has quite the imagination. Ever since we went to Yellowstone last summer, he's had a love of "The Buffalo". There are a few kept here in Hyrum that are right next to main street and every time we go by them Caleb points them out. When asked what the buffalo says, you'll get the reply "Buffalo, buffalo, buffalo". Last night Caleb just wouldn't go to bed (getting to be quite the ordeal to get him there). Finally around midnight I thought if I laid down by him he might zonk out. Off we go to my bed. He was still talking up a storm, so, I went with it.

He proceeded to inform me that his dad is in fact NOT working, he's hunting. When I asked him what he was hunting, he told me "Buffalo (surprise), chickens and goose." I asked him why his dad was hunting buffalo. The only reason I ever got out of him was "because." I asked him if he thought dad would shoot a buffalo. "YES!" Guess I should've expected that answer. I asked him what his dad was going to do with the buffalo after he shot it. He told me "Him bring it home and cut it up." I asked him why he thought I'd want a stinky, dead, cut up buffalo at our house. He looks at me, very serious this entire time, and says "I kick it's butt and run away." Oh! That explains everything!

I couldn't quit giggling through the entire conversation. He kept going on about it for around 20 minutes. I thought this morning he wouldn't say anything about it. That's what I get for thinking, right? Nope. He's still set that his dad is buffalo, chicken and goose hunting. I told Trav he better bring a buffalo home! Good luck finding one of those!

3 hours at the dr.'s office....

Today I had a dr.'s appointment. Little did I know it would be such an adventure. My appointment was at 2:15 pm. I left the dr.'s office a little after 5 pm.

Part of the problem was that the person in front of me had "a procedure" done that took way more time that it "should have". Hence, I wasn't taken back until 2:45 pm.

My blood pressure looked good. My weight? Well, let's just say I've gained 8 lbs in 2 weeks. NOT happy about that. That means I've gained 53 lbs so far. Yeah, I said FIFTY THREE. I'm fairly certain I'm going to hit the 80 lb mark this time. Any takers?

Baby's heart beat sounded good at 144 bpm. Nurse asked how I was doing and I told her about the killer contractions I had ALL DAY yesterday. We're talking I even got into a warm tub to see if they'd stop & they only slowed down a bit. They were back again today too.

Dr. Fowers comes in. Decides that he wants to do an exam & check for protein. If I have protein then it's a red flag indicator for preterm labor. Great....Get the exam done and he checks me. He said she's still sitting pretty high but that he thinks I'm dialated to a 1. He said it's hard to tell for sure because she is high. I'm at a -4 too. Hmmmm...second urine sample. Urine sample turns up clear of protein - that's good. Belly measurement = 34 wks (same as 2 wks ago). Dr. thinks it might just be the way she's sitting?? Still makes me about 3 wks bigger - normal for me is 2.

Dr. puts me on the non stress test machine for around an hour. Baby's heart beat was between 129-192 which he says was good. I just hope I don't have to do the non stress test again. I had to have it done like 4 times with Nash because the kid never moved around (gee, I think being 9 lbs 4 oz might have had something to do with that??). It's SOOO boring! Next appointment I'm taking my book!!! Was SUPER DUPER glad I didn't have Caleb with me today. Oy! That would have raised my blood pressure for sure!

Dr. says "I'm not putting you on bed rest yet, but take it easy." Should've asked him to clarify what "take it easy" means. Does that mean don't go out & rake up wet leaves & use the snow shovel to throw them in the garbage again? Or, does that mean slow down some while your husband's gone & then really slow down when he's home? Probably shouldn't carry Caleb anymore? Not that I carry him much now. Probably shouldn't prime the boys' room downstairs...bummer, now I have to wait for Travis to do it (sigh...that could take AGES!). Probably shouldn't do my spring cleaning...sigh again. I don't do "take it easy" very well if you can imagine! Especially with 3 kids and no husband around. Perhaps I can get the kids to help out a bit more now?? Doubt it!

On the bright side, Dr. did say "You really probably only have about 6 wks left." I'll take that over 8 1/2 any day!

Here's to hoping the annoying contractions stop soon!

We're good at random...

31 weeks with Brookelyn...

30 weeks with Caleb...

I think I look a lot bigger with Caleb at this point than I do with Brookelyn. I feel like I'm carrying her more like I did Nash - all up front and only pregnant in the belly. If you look close at this picture, you can tell my ankles have started to swell. Right now, I still have ankles! Even my face and arms look pregnant in this picture. Maybe it's because it was about the end of May in this picture?? Just glad I'm not looking quite this pregnant with Brookelyn right now!

Samantha danced at the MC Caprielle Review on Friday...

We love, love, love the 3 barrel curling iron Great Grandma & Grandpa Reeder gave her for her birthday. We've used it LOTS and LOTS!

Last night Caleb fell asleep fast once he sat down and quit moving. He just looked too dang cute to not take a picture of! I think I have the most pictures of him sleeping than either of the other 2! Guess he just sleeps kinda funny!

My new niece

Sunny June Bradshaw

Born Tuesday March 8, 2011

12:21 pm

8 lbs 12 oz

21 inches long

Skiing the Beav with Dad

Today Travis took Samantha & Nash skiing at Beaver Mountain. This was Sam's second time & Nash's first time skiing. Apparently they did great! I was sure glad when I found out that their Aunt Jamie took her camera with to take pictures!

When I asked Trav has the kids did he said, "Well....Nash...he's just Nash." Can't put it simpler than that, can you? I laughed & asked why. He said that when they got to the top of the mountain and put the skis on him he didn't want to wait for instructions, he just wanted to zip off down the mountain without help! Thank goodness mom wasn't there or I'd a had a heart attack! Trav said it snowed on them all day so it was a bit difficult for the kids because they got drenched. It looks like it too!

All they said to me about their day when they got home was "Thanks for the lunch today mom!" Guess they got hungry!

This is my favorite picture of the bunch!