Busy as a BEE!

In 15 weeks- give or take- we will be meeting miss Emilee. I believe I am still in disbelief that we are adding to the family and even more so that it is going to be a little lady this time. I remember in my college Sociology class when we studied the "perfect family" through social media and such. It was found that the "perfect family" had a mom, dad, and two kids (typically a boy and a girl). I know times have changed and a new definition is becoming more widely accepted. However, for us, this has been nothing short of a dream come true.

There are days we definitely feel flustered at the thought of bringing another innocent child into this crazy messed up world. But then we look at the *almost* 2 year old staring at everything in blue eyed curiosity and realize WE get to shape them and help make them into a meaningful part of society so they can hopefully do good in the world. Plus, as everyone says "it would be a sin to not have another since C is so cute!" (AND we had always talked about 2 kids as to avoid the "only child syndrome").n

Anyways we are busy around the house. And when I say busy I mean BUSY. Our 3rd floor bathtub is leaking again, the contractors are finishing up the stairway remodel (that went a completely different direction than we originally wanted), we are slowly working on the nursery in hopes to get it painted before the weather hits 80 and stays there for the summer, And working on the decor in C's room, AND setting up our room for a baby, AND trying to clear out the basement so we can tile soon and move office/computer equipment to the basement. And we want all of this done before Emilee comes. Yeah, we never said we were realistic in our expectations. But we are definitely overachievers so at least 75% of this list will be done. However, in the meantime we ask that if you are visiting to please excuse the mess. ONE day our renovations and moving furniture days will be done. One day.

Connor had his first bout of a stomach virus or reaction to something. Eight piles of vomit, two changes of clothes and a very tired mommy and daddy later we managed to successfully keep him happy. He went to bed around 7 last night and woke up at 11 carrying George and wanting to be held (which doesn't happen often). I carried him to our bed where he snuggle up next to me and daddy and passed out until 6am. He woke up very cheerful but still pretty exhausted. Typically oatmeal or cereal is his choice for breakfast since that is what Daddy eats. But not this morning. He went right for the freezer and the stash of chocolate ice cream sandwiches. I tried coaxing him into eating a Popsicle but that wasn't happening. So, my child had a chocolate ice cream sandwich for breakfast. I decided to pick my battles with him. If he was eating something I was happy. Note: he came back for the Popsicles about an hour later.

That is about it, we spent Memorial Day walking around center city and at the zoo. C went on his first train ride and LOVED it! We also fed the Lorakeets and that was not on his list of fantastic ideas. We also tried to make it to a Phillies game. We made it through opening ceremony and 1/2 an inning. We left before most people had gotten to the game. But hey, there is always another game and another season.

My 25 week update: I feel massive, achy and tired. Almost to the third trimester!! Emilee kicks a lot and the only craving that has been steady throughout pregnancy is Chocolate. Chocolate brownies, Hershey kisses, twix, kit kat, if it has cocoa in it in any form prepare for me to have it gone in less than 30 seconds. Bananas have once again become an aversion. I tried one bite and felt like I was going to throw up. And Donuts were on my list of "if I don't get it soon I'm going to go preggo crazy on someone". Which is why I drove to Dunkin at 6am Monday morning. Now Subway is on that list. But I will listen to my husband and avoid it. But let me say....... Delivery day we better have a subway sub in my hospital room. Or else.

That is about all with our crazy family. This weekend we are looking forward to a visit from Yaya and Grandad and some mommy and daddy time since our babysitters apparently don't want our money. Next week will be a bit hectic as I have a doctors appointment Monday morning, my younger sisters high school graduation on Tuesday evening in Maryland and another doctors appointment on Thursday.

Oh one last update. C loved the Little Monsters class! I'll be sure to take photos this class!