36 weeks!!

We hit the 36 week mark today!  Which means that in 23 short days (or less) we will be meeting baby A!!  Let me tell you, we are ALL so ready!  I am ready to feel "normal" again, and I pretty sure Dan is ready to stop hearing me complain (hehe)!!  AND we all know how ready Addie is to be a big sister!

Quick short story -- Today was my last day of Sunday school and I told the kids that I was going to be gone because I was having a baby.  The kids asked if I could bring the baby in for them to see, when big sis chimes in. "You MUST be VERY gentle!"  Said it with hand motions and the tone of a protective big sis!  I just love that girl!

I am actually feeling really good, just the uncomfortableness of pregnancy taking its toll on me at this point.  Appointments have all gone really well and we are now seeing the doc weekly.  He told me a few weeks ago that my chart is pretty boring...for that we are thankful!  Baby A's heart rate usually runs in the 140's and I have measured right on target!! 

We are busy getting the house ready for babe to arrive.  Of course, we are not just working on her room, but other small projects around the house!  I think Dan is getting sick of me harping on him to get that stuff done too! 

I have started packing the hospital bags, just need to pick up a few more things and we should be set!  Plans are in place for Addie and she is already aware and talking about what will happen when mommy goes to the hospital. 

For now, I am going to enjoy this last little bit of feeling this precious little girl move and the time left where Addie is my "little girl". 

Here we are at 36 weeks.  Addie, of course being to goofball she is...

Little Dancer

I knew from the time Addie was little, she would love to dance...as she was doing the disco at a month old! 

I remember her sitting on the floor, making noises and dancing to her own tune.

 

 

She still loves to dance, and now I catch her in her room dancing to her music.  She says she is a ballerina.  This girl is still so dang cute!!

and of course you can not dance unless you are wearing a tutu and tights!

 

Addison Marie

We are getting excited around the house for baby A's arrival, but at the same time enjoying time with our only child before our home grows.  Addie is such a blast at this age, but at the same time can be a challenge.  Thankfully, the good outweighs the bad! 

 

Addie has such a fun personality.  She is like her daddy, and will do what she can to make people laugh.  At the same time, she has a huge heart and never hesitates to give hugs and kisses and tell you that she loves you.  This morning when I got her up she said, "I like to give you hugs because I love you so much, mom."  Never any greater moments than these!

 

We have gotten a little behind in the blogging department again, so I wanted to share some Addie pictures...

 

This girl loves tattoos...and putting them on any willing participant.

 

Addie is a very artistic girl.  She loves doing arts and crafts.  This girl comes up with some creative things!  We worked on Valentines for weeks and is still asking to make them.  I picked up some things for Easter crafts today, so Addie will be thrilled!  She also loves to draw pictures and is beginning to draw people.  The other day she brought home a picture of her and me...melted my heart!

 

This was taken in January when we had a heat wave!  We played outside for a few hours.  It was nice to have some fresh air!

 

I know, sometimes we are awful to this girl!  Her hair just clings to our couches.  I may have rubbed her hair on the couch and pulled her away!  She thought it was fun...

 

Addie also got a Valentine in the mail from Great Grandma Barb.  She is thrilled whenever she gets mail!

 

We are training Addie to do all the housework when baby A comes...just kidding.  But that would seriously be AWESOME!!  The great thing about this, is that she asks to do the dishes!

 

Doing the dishes again...and making faces at momma!

 

Life is sure going to get chaotic in a few short weeks!!