Entries from August 1, 2007 - September 1, 2007
Gulp
So yesterday, I was watching A Baby Story on tv. The boys were playing & had their own things on other tv's. Ben comes in and asks what I'm watching.
"This lady having a baby" I reply as I reach for the remote.
"Why is it a bad show?" He says as he notes me changing the channel.
"It's not a bad show, I just don't know how appropriate it is for a 5 yr. old little boy."
"But I want to watch it." As he plops down on the couch.
Ooookkkkaaaaaayyyyy. So I try to make light of it with him. We laugh as she does her breathing and noises. It's a water birth so you can't see anything at all.
As soon as the baby comes out I smile at him and say, " Look at the little baby!!!"
Ben smiles back and says, "where did the baby come out of?"
Gulp! "What?"
"Well, they didn't cut a big hole in her belly and take the baby out, so how did the baby come out?"
Deep breath. Honesty is the best policy here...So, I tell him, as basically as I can where the baby comes out.
"Oh." He says then he walks away as if I had told him that ice comes from the freezer or something.
Later at dinner, I say to Luke, "isn't it exciting that there's a baby in my belly?"
"Yeah, but how does the baby come out?"
"What?" I ask, freaking out inside. How could this be happening twice in one day?!?! With Ethan they didn't ask any of these questions. Where is all of this coming from?!?!
"How does the baby get out of your belly?"
I look at Ben, "do you remember Ben?"
He covers his face with his hands and says, "I can't remember"
So here it goes, I tell Luke how the baby comes out. He says "Oh" and moves on. I guess I had to face this question eventually but I wasn't expecting it right then. I consoled myself that "how does the baby come out" is a much easier question than,"but HOW does God put the baby in your belly?" Right?
Sheryl Bane
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EmailYes, I'm pregnant.
What do you get when a certain prescription runs out and you're in a new town & don't have a new Dr. to refill that prescription? Add to that a toddler nursing less and less everyday resulting in a certain friend returning once a month at exactly the same time as said prescription running out. Any math wizards out there? The answer is, here comes baby #4.
How far along am I? I think about 7 weeks. It's hard to say exactly but I'll let you know a due date when I find out.
How am I feeling? Pretty good. I had some all day sickness last week but I've been able to keep that at bay. However, I am extremely tired. Extremely. Anytime I sit down for more than 2 min. I fall asleep. It's hard not to down some caffeine just to be able to keep up with the other kids.
Am I hoping for a girl? I would be lying if I said that I don't want a girl at all. I'd love to have a girl. On the other hand, We love having just boys. Another boy would be so much fun and much easier. So whatever God gives us, I'll be happy. Really, honestly, whatever we get, I'll be happy. By the way, we've just started telling people, and already people feel the need to share with us what they hope our baby is. I really hate this. If you have an opinion on what you want this baby to be, please keep it to yourself. Ok that sounded mean, sorry. It really is a pet Peave of mine.
What am I craving? I've been craving really bad for you fatty fried foods. Yesterday I just HAD to have the Dairy Queen chicken strip basket with the gravy dipping sauce. Nothing sounds better than bacon and eggs in the morning. Basically, if you cook it in butter or oil, I want it.
I've been walking the boys to (and sometimes from) school everyday. It's about a mile each way. So, I'm hoping that by walking 2-4 miles everyday that I can keep extra weight gain from coming. I did just get back into my size 4 clothes. I actually wore a pair of pajamas the other night that I wore in college. I guess I can kiss that goodbye.
Florida Heat
Sometimes, it's so hot down here, you have to two-fist it in nothin' but your diaper.
We enjoyed a great day with family at Universal Studios this weekend. That's one of the great benefits to living in Florida, we're only an hour away from some of the worlds greatest attractions. Ethan got soaking wet in the kids area so we stripped him down and tried to beat the late afternoon heat with a cold snack.
Blogger Neglect
As you've probably noticed, I haven't been around much lately. There are several reasons for this. First, Scott's been doing alot of work and had to use both of our computers. Which leaves no time for my blogging. Not at my regular blogging times at least. Also, we have family in town. I never like to sit at the computer when company is at our house. Finally, it is taking some time getting used to this new school schedule. I just haven't been able to do it yet. But, we've made it to Friday, tomorrow we don't have to be out the door by 7:30AM, and I can feel like myself again. Stick with me, I"m gonna get back to my old self again real soon.