Update

For over a month now I've been watching a baby girl 3 days a week. She is an outstanding baby who is completely entertained by Piper. It's been a privilege to get to know this family better and an honor that they feel so comfortable leaving their daughter with me. Though it's not a full time job, it leaves me me feeling busy and worn out. Pregnancy might have something to do with that as well. I hope to get a boost of energy soon here, but for now blogging is not high on my To Do list.

In mist of having a baby around, I've decided that there is never going to be a convenient time to potty train Piper, so we've been at it for 2 days nows. This is what I'm learning: training paints are too similar to diapers, so they aren't affective, potty training is messy go figure, so roll up the rugs and lastly, there will be many accidents before successes. Our hope is that she'll be a potty pro before her 3rd birthday.
Other updates are that we are slowly working on our baby boy's room, still pondering name options, possibly planning a trip to the Jacksonville zoo or a sea turtle hospital/exhibit, and my mom is coming to visit next month. Woo hoo! 

Here are some fun shots from our last day at the beach.

things are happening

We have the most beautiful hydrangea bushes in front of our house, which just happen to be my favorite! Broc's green thumb has come in handy these past few days since we've decided to clean up the garden and plant some vegetables. Can't wait!

We are so happy to share with you some baby and belly photos. It's just become pretty obvious to acquaintances and even strangers that I'm sprouting a belly. People will hesitantly ask me if I'm... (pausing as they look down at my stomach). That's usually as far as they get for fear of offending me and my beer belly. I'm now 18 weeks pregnant with a boy. To celebrate Broc and I went out to find some clothes for our little buddy.

This pregnancy has been a struggle as I am dealing with nausea and vomiting still. Yes! Even several weeks into my 2nd trimester! It's a bummer, but it has not squashed my joy. Since carrying Piper was so similar, I suppose I should just expect to be a sickly pregnant lady.

For whatever reason Piper likes to honk the baby, which is what she is doing in the picture below. Sometimes she'll give my belly a kiss or a friendly "hi little baby," but mostly it's a push and an imitation car horn.

In the second ultrasound photo, it may be helpful to think butt shot. The legs are straight up on each side and there lies a little evidence in between. Our ultrasound tech was telling us without any doubt that it is most definitely a boy.