And then there were 3!

We are excited to announce that we are expecting another baby! We have known for a few weeks, but finally went to the Doctor today and received the confirmation. We heard the heartbeat ( it was 155) and received the first ultrasound pictures. The new baby is due August 28th... We are thrilled! I have been feeling queasy in the mornings, but nothing terrible. The only side effect that has sent me for a loop is my exhaustion. I am SO tired all the time! I guess it is normal to be pregnant with a 2 and 4 year old and be a little tired!
It is amazing how thrilling it was to hear that heartbeat. I have felt so bad and been waiting so long that it was just the most wonderful sound in the world. Even though this is my 3rd baby, the thumping sound was just as fabulous as the first time I ever heard N's and M's. Babies are such a miracle and it immediately brought tears to my eyes and a huge smile to my face!

Daddy and I told N this evening that Mommy had a new baby in her tummy and his face just lit up! The first thing he said was, "A new baby! Just for me?!" He was so excited! This was followed a few seconds later by, "When is the new baby coming?... Tomorrow?"

M doesn't quite understand the whole concept of course. Everytime we tell him there is a baby in Mommy's tummy, he says "NO! Me Baby!" and points to himself. I know he is going to love being a big brother though!

I guess we will just have to wait and see if I will have to change the name of our blog or not!

Clark Kent

N's dressing up continues. Here are some pictures of him dressed up like Clark Kent. And yes, he does have his complete Superman ensemble underneath! He comes out of his room several times a day with these get ups on and they are so funny... until I go in his room and see the clothes strewn all over the room!

Here he is working on his newspaper story.

and here, he is reading his newspaper story to me!

Puny M

Poor M had the stomach bug all weekend and has just been pitiful and puny. He got sick Saturday night and it continued into Sunday. He is a little more himself this morning, but I kept him out of school to be safe. Needless to say, our long weekend was very uneventful. Daddy and N had a lot of father son time which was fun for them. They went to church together, went out to lunch and went shopping. N suckered his Daddy into a new hat at the mall by batting those beautiful eyelashes and giving him a sad face! He even got a cookie out of the deal. Yesterday morning, I walked in the living room and they were playing on the floor. When I asked N what they were doing, he said, "We're jush pyaying Mommy. We're buddies!" I know that his Daddy ate that up!

Meanwhile, poor little M has just laid around. He is not at all himself and is so pitiful. I know it is probably not the best practice to take pictures of your child when he is sick, but I could not resist. He just looks so pretty and peaceful. I always think M is so big and such a little bruiser, but seeing him sick reminded me that he is still my little baby!

My Birthday

Friday was my 31st (ouch!) birthday! It was a fun day filled with lots of phone calls from friends and family, lots of "Happy Birthday" songs from N and a fun dinner date night with a few couples. The highlight of my day, however, was something very simple. I was on the phone outside and suddenly realized I did not see the boys. Our backyard is completely fenced in so I knew they were somewhere. I called their names and M kept answering me. I fainlly realized that they were in a part of the yard that is fenced off separately where the pool pump is and where they typically are not allowed to be. I went back there to scold them and quickly realized what was going on.

They were picking flowers for me! I did not scold them and let them go about their business through the rest of the yard. After a few minutes, they excitedly presented me with the most beautiful bouquet of dandelions, pink clover flowers, and yes, some of my pansies! It was precious and more beautiful than any lilly or rose could ever be.

This definitely made my day!

That night, we went out to eat with some dear friends (without the kids!) and had a great time. Happy Birthday to me!