40+ Weeks. Twiddling my thumbs.

Well, my countdown is done and yet, no baby. Stupid due date. I know that it's "an estimate" but about 70 percent of women have their baby BEFORE the due date, not after. Now, late babies run in the family so I just need to be patient. But with Kari coughing her lungs out all night and none of us getting any sleep for weeks, not to mention a very cranky toddler, it's hard to be patient with anything. I feel bad when I find myself getting frustrated with Kari because she's grumpy, I need to remind myself that she's grumpy because she can't sleep because she can't stop coughing. I've been blessed, she's a pretty easy going kiddo. But I'm sitting here wondering how I'm going to handle all night feedings with a new baby while I'm getting up several times a night with Kari for wiping noses, readjusting blankets and trying to make her as comfortable as possible. I'm not sure how much strength I have left. I just need her to get better already! Stupid RSV. However, in an effort to be positive in the midst of negative things, I'm going to remind myself what I'm grateful for.
1. I'm grateful for a loving and helpful husband. Seriously, he's been so great. He works all day, then has school and his second job, and yet will still help me with Kari or getting things cleaned up. I love him for being so considerate of me and my current form. Never thought I'd have to have him tie my shoes, but I love him for doing it. :D And I love that he still thinks I'm beautiful, even when I look like I swallowed a basketball.
2. I'm grateful for Karielle. Dispite being sick and miserable for over a month, she still likes to make momma laugh. She's usually very cheerful and she's still learning and growing super fast! I find myself suprised at how quickly she picks up on things. She's a true blessing in my life.
3. I'm grateful for Brianna and the friends I have up here who have been so open and genuine about offering help and advice. Thanks guys, I really, really appreciate everything.
4. My mom. I know I'm being selfishly ecstatic about you spending WAY too much money to come be with me, but seriously, I'm so grateful. I have no idea how I'll get through this without your help. THANK YOU so much. And I can't wait to see you. (and the even MORE selfish part of me is super happy that you'll be here for my birthday. Yay 23! lol!)

Dear mother nature,
Please get warmer so that my baby doesn't freeze and we don't slide around on the road on the way to the hospital. I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.


As always guys, some cute pictures. Kari being adorable, and me on my due date (I thought it was such a novalty lol!)
I'll let you all know when something exciting happens. But for now, my next appointment is on Tuesday, we'll see how it goes. Love you all!!!

Last one for the day

Sorry, there were a lot of pictures I wanted to get up before I forgot. So Kari got this scratch on her nose. I saw this when I got her out of bed this morning. I think it's from her trying to wipe away snot (yes, she is sick AGAIN) It's quite the scratch, I have no idea how she managed to do that.

And this is my before and after picture. The clean room is my living room in the morning BEFORE Kari gets to it. And the messy one is at the end of the day when she goes to bed. *sigh*

And this is one of the reasons why I'm so in love with my hubby. He's on his lunch break reading to his little girl. What a sweetie!!!!

Cute Hair!!

Can you believe my little girl's hair is long enough for a ponytail?? Or pig tails? So darn ADORABLE. Makes her look so grown up! I can't believe it.

So despite the no posting thing going on, I HAVE been keeping up my resolution (mostly) and so before I put away the Valentine's decorations, I'll just post them real quick up here. I do still need to do the high gloss coat so they're not quite done, but since the only place to do that is in the basement and my mom is coming up in less than a month, I've been reluctant to fill theplace up with the fumes SO, that'll just have to wait.

8 layer bean and cheese dip

So I don't have a picture for this, but it was good anyway. So I had a pound block of cheddar cheese that was threatening to expire on me so I got a little creative. I made a very layered chip dip (Tyler loved it) so I took a can of refried beans and put it on the bottom, then put a bunch of shredded cheese on top, then a can of chili, then cheese, then chopped black olives, cheese, black beans, then cheese. Cooked it at 30 for about 20-25 minutes or so and viola'! Yummy dip for football games, olympics or just regular old snacking. *note: I tried making a burrito out of it and there was too much cheese. lol! So it's best for dipping. Enjoy!!!

36 weeks oh my!

Hello everyone!! This is mostly going to be a picture blog today I think. There's a picture of Kari and mommy, one of Kari wearing every plastic bangle she owns, and her first "masterpiece", The Yukon Quest dog race start, and my belly (or more importantly, my frekles that have gotten huge and my stretch marks since it is a belly, belly pic, not for the weak of heart) I'm over 36 weeks pregnant! Almost done!! Enjoy!!

No more whining from me.

Talk about a change of perspective! Here I've been whining about Karielle being sick and me being sick, and Tyler being gone. This poor little family has been fighting for their baby's life. Please pray for baby Bronson that he can get well! And hold your loved ones a little tighter because life can change on you in an instant.