Saturday Morning

Last Saturday we spent much of the morning before Braden's soccer game lounging around the house. It was a special treat to have all four of us home for some weekend quiet time - no rushing, feeling stressed, or even a to do list generated(at least not yet!).

I found Braden curled up on the chair playing with magnetic pattern blocks (the teacher in me was beaming!!) and Olivia at his feet just waiting for her turn.

What cuties. ;)

What have we been up to?

Getting ready for baby - putting together a new swing, pack and play, etc. as well as washing clothes, burp clothes and anything else that seems gender neutral.

Decorating for Halloween with the kiddos.

Christmas Shopping - I am just about finished. Now it's time to start wrapping!!

Cleaning and organizing the garage - why? I don't know it just felt like it needed to be done. :)

Trading in our Camry for a "MOM" van, which I secretly love due to the ease and space it provides.

Getting new carpet and building a shelf in the porch~ We're getting ready to spend a lot of time out there this winter!

These were a few of the highlights from the last couple of weeks. Without pictures... I volunteered in Braden's classroom which was a blast. I loved every minute of it and hope to do more as the year goes.

We started Olivia's physical therapy which I have been TERRIBLE about following through with. Today was the first day I actually did some of the exercises with her.

My OB appointments have been going well. Baby is head down and all is as it should be.

I remember a calm that came upon me at the end of my pregnancy with Olivia and I am just waiting for that to arrive. :) I feel like I am constantly frantic about something right now. I think some might say I am TOTALLY and COMPLETELY nesting - Steve might call it anal and annoying but it's all in the eyes of the beholder right?? :)

I have been terrible about being in touch with friends and family as I am dead tired by the time dinner time roles around and then it's kids bed time and school work or other items on the to do list and down for the night. So thank you for the continued voicemails, notes and emails. I love you all.

What a night!

Tonight was quite a night at our house!

When I picked up Braden from Kristin's house today after school he was absolutely beaming! She had helped him learn to ride a bike without training wheels. We tried earlier this summer but he just wasn't ready so today was the day! He rode up and down the driveway numerous times and couldn't wait to surprise daddy when he got home. Steve, Olivia and Braden spent about 30 minutes outside before dinner practicing in the ally. He was turning circles and was even able to get himself started - what a guy! Great job buddy.

I remember my dad teaching me to ride in our front yard. I think I was a bit older than Braden for some reason, maybe I am wrong but I remember him running behind me and letting go. I actually think my mom was on the phone with Nancy and Harry at the time. It's funny how you remember some things so vividly.

Olivia couldn't let Braden have all the lime light so she decided she would go potty on the big girl potty!!! Last week out of the blue she took her diaper off and went potty in her little potty in her room. We were so excited. Tonight she told me she wanted to go potty, climbed onto the big potty and sure enough - she went! What a big girl. :) Maybe we'll be in cute princess panties before too long and I'll only have one child in diapers when baby is born - what a dream.