Baby Gavin, week 24

Yesterday was my 24 week check up. Gavin looks perfect, weighing in at about 1.5 pounds (doesn't quite explain the 16 I've gained ;) with a heart rate of 154.

They did all of his measurements and said he looks great (in contrast to always being told Maddie measured so small!). His little profile reminds me so much of Maddie's...I don't know if that's crazy but I imagine him looking just like her! Could be worse, she's purdy darn cute!

As for mom, I am um, kinda miserable. I know, whiny. I can't help it. My back hurts, my sciatic nerve gives out, I have heartburn, I'm not sleeping well (he moves, CONSTANTLY, especially at night!).....all with a job and crazy little toddler. Millions of women do it every day, I keep telling myself but I just feel so much more generally uncomfortable this time. It's all worth it though for my little baby boy...getting so excited to meet him!

School Photo Day!

Today was school picture day! The girls looked super cute, as per the usual! OK, I may be slightly partial :)

Maddie looked precious in her custom headband and gingham...if only she'll keep it on and not do the goofy overbite smile she's been insisting on!

Bella has adorable new glasses that she's been really proud of...these two are just too cute! Can't wait to see the end result!

Just cause she's cute ;)

I have to admit....I sort of enjoy this "somber" side of Maddie sometimes. She's always such the spitfire that these peaceful moments are nice. I wouldn't trade her silly spunky side, she keeps us entertained all the time but this was a rare moment of calm. She was jut watching TV, slowly kicking her little legs up and down, resting her face in her hands as though she was entrenched in meaningful thought. I can't help but think how really sweet and beautiful her little face is. I love her soft features and big brown eyes. She's getting so big....*sigh*

Grandparent's Day

I am embarrassed to admit I knew no such holiday existed until I saw it on, where else? Pinterest! There was this cute butterfly project that I swiftly copied (due to lack of creativity). I invited the Grandparent's for a fab dinner (also stolen, ahem, copied from Pinterest) and quality time. It was nice. I think they appreciated it....not nearly as much as we appreciate all they do for us!

GO NOLES!

This past weekend was FSU's first game of the season! I am an admitted reluctant fan of, well, pretty much all televised sports but my husband's obsession with his Alma Mater has inspired me to play along...ish.

Since none of my last years gear fit, Garret had this shirt made for me :) Pretty cute, I thought! Maddie looked adorable in her cheerleader outfit and customized bow from www.sweetpeaandmammabees.com.

 

The Seminoles won and we had a great time! Looking forward to a winning season (A: so I don't have to deal with the grumpiness after each game and B: his poor Dolphins look horrid this year :)

I'm scared.

So these two clowns (the costumes are so appropriate) have been down each others throats lately. Like siblings, they fiercely love each other but also fight like cats and dogs. They are both sassy and strong-willed so neither of them ever actually dominates. They just fight until myself or Monique wants to muzzle them both in separate corners. All this acrimony has me a little nervous. I just want my children to love each other, get along...is this too much to ask? Being a working mom of an extremely active toddler, I am worried about the new challenges an addition to this scenario will make. There are a million advantages to being an older mom (for me) but one thing I think is a slight disadvantage is my, well, oldness. I'm tired and possibly less patient about some things. So far Maddie loves the idea of a sibling but let's hope she still feels that way when he's in her space, grabbing her toys, demanding some of her attention...yup, I'm in for it. I shall begin bracing myself now....

Tropical Storm Isaac

Last weekend this was heading in our general direction! Garret had planned a birthday getaway for us and since it didn't appear we were in an real danger, we went anyway! We Floridians don't panic over a little tropical Storm/potential hurricane until we need to...and then we batten down the hatches. This one, by all reliable accounts, would veer to the East and cause just some bad storms an windy conditions. Pfffth, typical summer afternoon 'round these parts! 

We stayed in Naples and although it was cloudy, headed to the beach (which was breezy and overcast which equaled serious relaxing conditions...).

 Later, we went out for dinner, walked on 5th Avenue and had ice cream. So needed (the relaxation, not the ice cream)....

While we had Mommy and Daddy time, Maddie went to an alligator farm with Yaya! She got to hold a baby alligator...she was super excited!

 This was about the worst of it...rain and wind. Thankfully we dodged yet another bullet! Phew!!