You Know...

You know...

1) That you've been to the doctor's office too many times in one year when your two year old says "Doctor" when you've just pulled into the parking lot. Hannah and Kate have both had colds for the last week and I thought something was a little off with Hannah's breathing so I took her to the pediatrician today. Everything was fine! Lucky for them, she just happened to have the flu vaccines in. So Mommy's promise that no one was going to get hurt today turned out to be a lie. That's alright...they came home with cool stamps on their arms.



2) There's a new Elmo movie in the house when they run to the couch and yell, "Elmo!" and then sit their watching intently for a little while. We also got a new "Mee-Moo" video. Care to guess what that means? Minnie Mouse!



3) That there is a baby in Mommy's belly when the little one below runs up to me, says "baby", and then kisses my belly.

4) Finally...you know that Mommy is in full first trimester mode when she gives away half of a chocolate cake to her sister because she has no desire to taste desserts. I'm praising Him through it because new life is a reason to rejoice! You may see a decrease in posts (as if you already haven't) because all I really want to do all day is lay on the couch or in bed and read. I have yet to throw up, but it's just an all day nausea thing and running after two toddlers doesn't help. George has been trying to help me though and these pitiful pictures today were my attempt to post something for you!

One

Praise the Lord for one healthy baby!

Hannah's Surgery

Hannah had her adenoids removed this morning. It was a quick 15-20 minute procedure and we were back in the recovery area with her. Children are quite the little "fighters" when they are coming out of anesthesia. Needless to say, all of her struggling with me and her constant coughing ended up putting me into a "I think I'm going to pass out or throw up" state. I was useless as a mommy, but luckily Daddy was there. Sweet Hannah did wait until I had just stepped beyond the curtain to go get the car until she threw up everywhere. She rested for a little bit at home and she was back to her normal self. The doctor said that her adenoids were 70% enlarged so it's a good thing that they were removed. We are really hoping that the surgery combined with the immune booster that she received last week will help kick these sinus infections to the curb.

As far as my other very wee one goes, I am 7 weeks and definitely feeling pregnant. I don't look it at all, but I definitely feel it. I keep reminding myself to rejoice in it though because it means that things are going as they should. There are definite drawbacks of being pregnant, but I don't take for granted the blessing and privilege of being pregnant. I don't want to turn into one of those whiny, moan & groan pregos. I've been around some of them and it just turns me off. We have an ultrasound scheduled for Thursday afternoon. The doctor said he wants to make sure that there is just one in there. One would be nice! I'll post some pictures.

Thank you for all of the prayers and congratulations! We are very excited.

The Cat's Out of the Hat

We had an awesome time at Hannah and Kate's 2nd birthday party. I've (George, too) been running around like a mad woman trying to get everything done this week and it all came together. The theme for the party was Thing 1 & Thing 2 from Dr. Seuss's Cat in the Hat. I had it set in my heart to make them little pillowcase dresses, called this because I literally bought a pillowcase from Target and made them from it. Anyway, my Mom and I made the first one together and then I did the second one on my own. They turned out so cute! I'll let the pictures speak for themselves!

Thing 2-"Kate"
The kitchen in the background was a gift

Thing 1 & Thing 2-"Hannah & Kate"

They actually really got into opening presents

Kate

Isn't the little weiner dog so cute?

Jeremiah in his purple cowboy hat! If the girls won't wear it, at least he will! Love it!

Mommy getting excited over their Abby-Cadabby card

Ray-Ray (their favorite cousin)

Have no clue what Kate is pouting about here

We finally have enough hair for ponytails! Yay!

Hannah loves the baby doll accessories she got & we got A LOT

Erin & I spent Friday night making the cupcakes and icing them. The cotton candy on top of them started to dissolve, but we added some more just before we ate them.

Happy Birthday to You, Happy Birthday to You...

Hannah dug in

Thing 1 & Thing 2 also wanted to let you know that there is a Thing 3 on the way come this April! We said it. It's no longer a secret! The cat's out of the hat! More to come...

Happy 2nd Birthday!

Hannah and Kate are 2 years old! Wow...hard to believe! Praise God that we have two beautiful two year olds. I love them to death. George took the day off so we could all go to Busch Gardens as a family. I've been several times with the girls before, but this was his 2nd time going with us. We had tons of fun! The girls have really fallen in love with Abby and Elmo lately so we made sure that we watched one of the shows. They sat through the whole thing. Kate danced and yelled "Yay" after every song. We rode 4 different rides and played in the splash pad area. So that I don't have to label every picture. Hannah is in the red bathing suit. Kate is in the blue.

The whole time they rode the swings, they faced backwards. I think it's because they were going in circles and we were behind them when they started. Goofy!

Kate really did like it. She just got a tad upset waiting for the ride to start.

Kate enjoying the show

Yummy PBJs

First time riding the "horses" on the carousel

Big Bird's Whirlie Wheel (or something like that) a.k.a-the ferris wheel

The next set of pictures are from the other day. I was telling the girls to give each other hugs and they did. It was so sweet!

Hannah was over the hugs by this point