Kicking and 14+

This baby has been kicking me all day! I've started feeling strong kicks at all hours of the day, not just when I'm laying down or being still. I'm enjoying it--it's encouraging to know that Bitty Wee is growing.

Growing quickly, in fact! Last night, I stood up, stretched my back and yawned all at the same time. All of a sudden, one of my stomach muscles spasmed hard. I actually thought Richard had jabbed me in the stomach (which he does ALL the time*)! If he had been in the room, I probably would have accused him of doing so. WEIRD. I thought I was all stretched out from last time, but I guess those muscles are protesting to being re-stretched.

With Shirley, I knew I was having a girl. This time around, I'm not so sure. I'm thinking girl, but would really like it if Fern would visit me in a dream again and let me know.

I can't believe I'll be 15 weeks on Wednesday.

The nausea has finally left for the most part...and I can tell (more than I can feel) that my energy is slowly coming back day by day. And thank goodness. It was a long first tri.

*I kid, I kid.

Always with the underwear...

Housework

Is your child a little ray of sunshine [with daddy] but a thundercloud when you show up on the scene? Try not to get upset by these end-of-day meltdowns. They're signs of true love: Your toddler knows that it's safe to let out all of his pent-up feelings around you.
Thanks for the encouragement, BabyCenter.
If only I had read this little tidbit BEFORE Shirley Jean tried to lay down in the middle of a busy parking lot this morning. Why? I have no idea, other than that she didn't want to hold my hand. Silly me for thinking she might want to walk like a big girl.
I don't wish to complain (that much), but my child is pushing every button she can find! This afternoon she decided she didn't want to eat her peaches so she dumped them, unceremoniously, on the freshly-mopped floor.
At least she will learn how to do housework early...she thought picking up peaches off the floor was great fun. If only I could adopt her cheery attitude about housework!

Fashionista

As you already know, Shirley Jean is something of a fashionista. Lately she has taken to dressing herself...even if she's already dressed.
Thanks, Carrie, for the photos!

Nap Time?

Getting There

At Sam's Club yesterday, the cashier greeted us, "Hi!"
Shirley responded, "Hi!"
Cashier: "How are you?"
Shirley: "Good!"
Clear as a bell.

Then, this morning I changed her diaper and said, "Can you say thank you?"
"Tank oot!"

After breakfast she handed me her dish and said, "Here you go! Tank oot!"

Running Laps