Here's the deal. I stink at taking pictures. I really had every intention of posting some for this... and then I realized I didn't take any. This is something I need to be much better at.
We hosted Tom's family for Thanksgiving, and it was a nice treat to see them all (or most of them). We had been plagued in our house by a bout of Food Poisoning for me, and then a stomach bug that went through Michael's daycare, so things were a bit tense for a while. Nothing like being 33 weeks pregnant, taking care of yourself, your puking child, getting your house ready for overnight guests and preparing a meal for 12 people... But, we were able to rally and get a nice meal on the table at almost the time we said it would be served.
I hate that it takes a special day to sit down and reflect on all of the things that we are thankful for, because I feel like I should do it more than that. But nevertheless, it is a nice reminder to slow down and really savor the moments that should be cherished. This year I am extra thankful for my sweet little boy, who has so much love for life. He is going to be such a wonderful big brother in a few weeks and I am trying to hold on to these last few moments with him before things change drastically. I am thankful for the wonderful Husband that I have, and the life we have created together. It might not always be perfect, but it is perfect for us which is all we need. I am thankful for our families, who might be a bit crazy at times, but are loyal to a fault and there when it matters most. I hope to keep sight of these as the weeks pass and our life undoubtedly turns upside down again. In the grand scheme of things, we have it pretty good, and for that I am thankful.
Baby Rooney #2 has been scheduled to appear, and we are thrilled. I will be honest and say I am nervous this time around, knowing what the surgery will be like and what the recovery will entail. Ignorance really is bliss, isn't it? I keep trying to focus on the end result, our next bundle of joy, but I find myself caught up in the stress of the actual "baby coming into this world" part instead. Maybe it is because we still don't have daycare secured for this little person? Ugh.
Cheers to the Holiday Season and being surrounded by those you love most.
Monday, December 2, 2013
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Where Have We Been?
Sure looks like I am terrible at keeping this thing up to date! No excuses here, life has just been very busy.
In July, Tom and I started a search for a new home. We debated between buying an existing home and building, and finally landed on a spec home in Stonemill Farms. There is construction going on all around us, and the neighborhood is bigger than we would have liked, but the house itself had everything we wanted. Plenty of room for us to grow into, a yard for Michael and Baby Rooney #2 to play in, an unfinished basement that we can someday make our own, and a house that didn't need much cosmetically. We closed on September 5 and moved in on September 7. So far, it has been wonderful.
The summer was busy with cabin trips, a family vacation and Tom's softball leagues. It will be impossible to remember all the details, so I will update you via pictures. (Or, my brain is just fried and I can't remember them all...)
We are gearing up for the Holidays, as we will be hosting Tom's family this year since I can't travel. I am so looking forward to making our own memories in what we call our "forever house." I can't wait to start traditions that Michael can pass on to his little brother or sister in January. The next few weeks will be exciting, that's for sure!
Baby Rooney #2 is healthy and growing as he/she should. So far, there have been no pregnancy complications, and I am thrilled to report that we passed our Gestational Diabetes test last week. I dread that test and am so happy to be done with it and to know I can eat all the Christmas Cookies I wish. ;) Baby Rooney #2 is due on January 19, but in a few short weeks we will know exactly when we will get to meet this little person. I had thought a lot about my delivery options, as my Doctor is very supportive of VBAC's, but ultimately decided to have another c-section. To me, the risks of trying to have a VBAC far outweighed the desire to not have this baby surgically removed. I am so thankful to have Tom, who supported my decision either way, and a Doctor who supports those same decisions either way as well. Now, if Tom and I could only agree on names for girls.....
In July, Tom and I started a search for a new home. We debated between buying an existing home and building, and finally landed on a spec home in Stonemill Farms. There is construction going on all around us, and the neighborhood is bigger than we would have liked, but the house itself had everything we wanted. Plenty of room for us to grow into, a yard for Michael and Baby Rooney #2 to play in, an unfinished basement that we can someday make our own, and a house that didn't need much cosmetically. We closed on September 5 and moved in on September 7. So far, it has been wonderful.
The summer was busy with cabin trips, a family vacation and Tom's softball leagues. It will be impossible to remember all the details, so I will update you via pictures. (Or, my brain is just fried and I can't remember them all...)
We are gearing up for the Holidays, as we will be hosting Tom's family this year since I can't travel. I am so looking forward to making our own memories in what we call our "forever house." I can't wait to start traditions that Michael can pass on to his little brother or sister in January. The next few weeks will be exciting, that's for sure!
Baby Rooney #2 is healthy and growing as he/she should. So far, there have been no pregnancy complications, and I am thrilled to report that we passed our Gestational Diabetes test last week. I dread that test and am so happy to be done with it and to know I can eat all the Christmas Cookies I wish. ;) Baby Rooney #2 is due on January 19, but in a few short weeks we will know exactly when we will get to meet this little person. I had thought a lot about my delivery options, as my Doctor is very supportive of VBAC's, but ultimately decided to have another c-section. To me, the risks of trying to have a VBAC far outweighed the desire to not have this baby surgically removed. I am so thankful to have Tom, who supported my decision either way, and a Doctor who supports those same decisions either way as well. Now, if Tom and I could only agree on names for girls.....
Michael and Reggie playing at the Lake
Picnic at Mounds Park. Michael LOVED watching the barges and trains.
Enjoying the cabin and playing in the sand
Michael practicing his baby-skills
Swim Time!
These boys are two peas in a pod
Happy 4th of July! Also, seeing this picture makes me a bit sad- Michael is potty trained now and I miss his cloth diaper butt!
Michael's very first fish. It's a lunker pig!
The Train Museum in Spooner. Family vacation 2013
We forgot to warn Michael of the ship horns, and he is now afraid of them.... Parenting lesson learned.
Apple picking
One bonus to the construction is built-in entertainment for our kiddo
Big Truck Day in Woodbury
Michael and his pal, "Key George"
Friday, May 10, 2013
Yikes
I am such a slacker!! How is it that my last post was 3 months ago?!
Let's see what I have missed in those 3 months.....
- Carrie and Jason welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Regina. She is perfect in every way, and is the light of their lives. She is healthy, sometimes happy (ha!) and overall a blessing to them, and the rest of our family. I can't wait to see another baby on the beach this summer, enjoying everything that the Lake has to offer. Carrie and Jason are already wonderful parents and I am so excited to see how they handle all the milestones and hurdles along the way- I think they are naturals.
-Michael turned two in April, and picked out his Birthday Party theme- Curious George. It is crazy to think that our Little Dude is a little boy. He loves all things "boy" including throwing rocks, playing with cars, finding big trucks and construction vehicles, and living on the edge. He is overall a really great kid, who tries to test us on occasion. He is extremely intelligent and very aware of his surroundings- it is so cool to see his little brain process new things and really begin to understand the world around him.
-Michael had a few "firsts" this spring as well. He had his first teeth cleaning, and did fantastic! He also dyed his first set of Easter Eggs, which was incredibly messy and cute all at the same time.
-Tom and I are in the townhome for sure until the end of September. Who knows where we will be after that... If you want more details on the house-front.... give me a ring!
- Tom and I also just celebrated our 4th Anniversary. It doesn't seem possible that we got engaged 5 and a half years ago, and have been married for 4. I simply can not imagine my life without this incredible man by my side. He is my rock and I thank the Lord every day for making our paths cross.
-Summer is quickly approaching, which is hard to imagine since we had snow a week ago. I can't wait to bring my boys up to the Lake, to grill out on the deck, to go for bike rides, to play outside with bubbles, to go swimming, to take a moment and just enjoy life.
Let's see what I have missed in those 3 months.....
- Carrie and Jason welcomed their beautiful baby girl, Regina. She is perfect in every way, and is the light of their lives. She is healthy, sometimes happy (ha!) and overall a blessing to them, and the rest of our family. I can't wait to see another baby on the beach this summer, enjoying everything that the Lake has to offer. Carrie and Jason are already wonderful parents and I am so excited to see how they handle all the milestones and hurdles along the way- I think they are naturals.
-Michael turned two in April, and picked out his Birthday Party theme- Curious George. It is crazy to think that our Little Dude is a little boy. He loves all things "boy" including throwing rocks, playing with cars, finding big trucks and construction vehicles, and living on the edge. He is overall a really great kid, who tries to test us on occasion. He is extremely intelligent and very aware of his surroundings- it is so cool to see his little brain process new things and really begin to understand the world around him.
No more crib. Time for a "Big Boy Bed!"
-Michael had a few "firsts" this spring as well. He had his first teeth cleaning, and did fantastic! He also dyed his first set of Easter Eggs, which was incredibly messy and cute all at the same time.
-Tom and I are in the townhome for sure until the end of September. Who knows where we will be after that... If you want more details on the house-front.... give me a ring!
- Tom and I also just celebrated our 4th Anniversary. It doesn't seem possible that we got engaged 5 and a half years ago, and have been married for 4. I simply can not imagine my life without this incredible man by my side. He is my rock and I thank the Lord every day for making our paths cross.
-Summer is quickly approaching, which is hard to imagine since we had snow a week ago. I can't wait to bring my boys up to the Lake, to grill out on the deck, to go for bike rides, to play outside with bubbles, to go swimming, to take a moment and just enjoy life.
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