In a Pickle

I'm in a pickle... NO, I did not say I'm craving a pickle, I'm just in one!

Andy had to take Sam to the ER because he fell out of his big boy bed and we think he broke his collar bone. So I'm sitting here heart racing worrying about my little Samoo... wanting to just get up and do a bunch of things to keep my mind off of my hurt little boy, but also finding myself contracting like crazy when I'm on my feet.

Yesterday we went blueberry picking and I got several things done around the house only to find my evening in utter misery wondering if this was it.

As you can clearly see, it was not.

I learned my lesson with Samuel's birth that as much as I try, I simply cannot make this baby come out any earlier than she and I am ready. With Samuel, I went on about 4 walks a day and even several runs, but nothing worked... the only thing those got me were horrible contractions, but did not actually put me into labor. So, I've resolved to not try and make this baby come out, but just simply let her come out.

I've realized that even though I wasn't even trying to get her to come, just by doing too much made my body miserable. Now, I've learned to just sit and be at peace with it. But, that is not at all easy for me. I hate to sit, especially being forced to sit while nesting is quite torture.

Well, I've found a way to do both. I research my next nesting type thing while sitting. Creative, I know! Let's see how long this lasts...

Since the boys moved into their new room awhile ago I've been brainstorming ideas of how to decorate it. This is my inspiration:

Image courtesy of Cluck. Cluck. Sew.

I've already got the letters and spray painted them blue, but I was looking for a way to do the garland and not have them two sided like in this picture.

Browsing through my favorite craft site, www.etsy.com ,I found a great solution... and it involves sewing on paper, which is something I love to do.


Images courtesy of wrenhandmade

So excited to try it out...while sitting of course.

Please pray I don't go crazy sitting/resting while I wait for labor to start. At least after Annabelle comes I'll have an adorable little sweetheart to stare at while I sit. And also pray for our sweet Samuel that he will be healed quickly of whatever they say is wrong.

Currently Craving

Mangoes.

A burrito with lots of guacomole.

A sesame bagel with turkey, provolone, avacados, sprouts, tomatoes and lettuce.

YUM!!!

Love In Action

I remember as a little girl dreaming such big dreams and having my mom encouraging me to go for them. Granted, I didn't accomplish all of them, but just knowing I had someone supporting me was sometimes all I needed to give it my best shot.

That's what moms are suppose to do when you're little, and I firmly believe that shouldn't stop when you 'grow up'. Having a fan club in life is so crucial to our souls. Whether it's parents, siblings, friends or a spouse, we need to be encouraging each other to reach for our dreams.

Recently, my mother-in-law and her friends got together to sew some blankets for my little initiative to send 50 quilts to Uganda.

There is nothing more motivating than the support of someone (in this case a mother-in-law) to keep you going as you venture out in the world and do all sorts of crazy and challenging things.

Thank you, Robbie, and friends, for not only giving me the verbal encouragement to help me reach a goal (that would be unobtainable on my own) but for actually helping me reach it!

So far we have 9 quilts completed and waiting to be sent... along with about a dozen or so being worked on by people all across the country! So far I've gotten 2 blankets in the mail from women I don't even know... How fun!

Keep sewing, we'll get to 50 together before we know it!!!

June Baby

Well, it's official... Annabelle will be born in the month of June.

Make sure to go to the poll on the side and vote when you think she'll make her grand entry!

Berry Picking

First thing Saturday morning Andy and I took the boys berry picking. The strawberries were almost completely gone, but they had cherries to pick this week.



This is the boys showing Annabelle the train that was driving by! They don't leave her out of a single thing.