not so manic Monday

Today we had a lazy, not go anywhere, Monday. It was one of those perfect days. My baby was 100% happy, I baked, we napped, watched The Fox and the Hound, and read 100 books. We haven't had a day like this in quite some time. It was GORGEOUS outside so Lane had to have snack on the porch.

and be silly.

and talk to me about things..

And then a school bus drove by. There is nothing cooler to him in all the world.

The Lake and Growing Up

Here is the recent pregnancy pic... I am 26 weeks here.

We had a a great long weekend and had lots of good family time. We headed out to lake with Jeffrey's sisters and their families for lots of good food and relaxation.

This view is so nice to wake up to.

Lane LOVES anything outdoors so he plays on the deck most of the time we are there.

He also took his first real ride in the boat! Last time he was about 36 weeks old in my tummy. He was pretty interested at first and then once we got moving he got SO sleepy. The sound and motion just put him in a coma. It was so cute. Before long Daddy will have skis on him!

These are a couple pics I took before his school the other day with his little backpack.

Tomorrow Lane is 16 months old. I can't believe that. He is changing and growing so quickly these days. Here are a few fun things I want to remember about him at this age:

He LOVES animals, the movie Bambi, milk, Thomas the Train, anything that has wheels, books, his paci, his blankie, pointing at everything and saying ooooo, sliding, climbing, trees, and dancing.

Cute words he says: ice, bubble, milk (gock), choo choo, church, Beau, truck, Brooks (cooks), I say one he says dooo (two), blueberry (baboo)

Love that boy!

25 weeks

Pregnancy Highlights:

Due Date: December 18th, 2011

How far along: 25 Weeks (almost 26)

Size of baby: the size of an average rutabaga ha!- 13 1/2 inches

Gender: BOY!

Cravings: healthy food! This is NOT normal. Veggies, fruit, salads, nuts...

Sleep: Having some trouble falling asleep, but once I can it is pretty good. Lots of pillows and a couple bathroom trips per night.

Symptoms: Rapidly growing belly, achy legs

Movement: Lots of kicks and punches- especially after I eat!

Best moments: We started on the nursery by painting, setting up the crib, and hanging a new light fixture. Also- I passed my glucose test!

At my last appointment the doc told me I am measuring 3 weeks ahead. Yikes! She was concerned about my glucose test, but everything came back normal. I just grow big babies! So my belly looks more like 28 weeks. People in stores keep asking me things like, "When are you due? October?" No.... try December. I just smile and say he is a big boy.

We are not making great strides on the name front (surprise, surprise) but I am optimistic we will decide before the hospital!

My doctor also told me to plan on delivering at 39 weeks. Whoo hoo! This little guy will have his birthday a little further from Christmas and that makes me happy.

Can't wait to meet this precious blessing- I already love him SO much.

(No belly picture yet- I will try to take one tomorrow!)

Day School

Today was Lane's first day of school! Did I really just say that!? He started a little day school that he will go to twice a week. He LOVED it! I am excited for some mommy time, and glad that he will get to play with other kids and learn about Jesus at his school. His teacher is just precious and there are just 4 little babies in his class. I got a huge lump in my throat driving to drop him off and he never looked back. My little social butterfly. I think this will be good for both of us when little brother comes along. He got to go to chapel, play outside, eat lunch and take a nap. . He did great!

Here he is with his sweet teacher Miss Lisa

This is how he looked when I left him... so excited to play!

Lambie

Lane loves his Lambie he got from his great grandma...

This is the way I found him watching a movie the other day. Snuggled up with Lambie. I also love his little booty up in the air.

I love that he loves a stuffed lamb. Before long I am sure my house will be filled with super heros and bugs!