Catching Up

Sorry for the lack of updates. Luke and I seem to be catching every available cold on post. We were just getting over our last head/chest cold when low and behold – another decided to descend upon us. Joy. So we’ve been hacking and coughing and blowing our noses like it’s our job. After a warm shower – and a nap for Luke – today is looking more promising in the recovery department. We may be on the road to wellness soon! =)

Luke has learned the art of evading when it’s time to wipe his runny nose. He’ll duck or run, or roll on the floor – whatever he feels like will get him out of a nose wiping. Ah – they learn so quickly! Now if I could only get him to blow…maybe in a few months. =)

I heard from Chris last night – and he too has had the unfortunate luck of catching the latest cold virus sweeping the post. So – if you think of it – say a prayer for his quick recovery. It’s hard enough being sick at home – but when you’re in the field I’m sure it’s completely miserable. Other then being sick, he seems to be keeping quite busy. He says it’s really cold where they are – I have a feeling we’re in for a doozy of a winter this year!

Sunday night, Tiffany and Jason came over for a visit (they were in Germany for a vacation.) Tiffany and I went to Olivet together. We had such a great time! It had been a long time since we’d been able to sit down and catch up, so we had a really really nice time. Luke was loving it too - he was a HUGE flirt with Tiffany! Thanks so much for coming guys – it meant the world to me!

Baby Bee is doing well – at least by his punches and kicks I would rate him as doing well. =) I am HUGE! I can’t believe how big I am!! I actually have pictures to post of the belly – so you can see for yourself how big it is. Sadly – I’m not one of the lucky ones that only gains like 10 or 15 lbs in pregnancy. I have definitely gained more this time around…but I don’t know what I would have gained with Luke if I hadn’t lost 20 lbs first. Oh well. I try to cheer myself up by telling myself I can diet and lose it after the baby comes. It’s really not that big of a deal, but it’s hard to see yourself gain such a large amount of weight in such a little amount of time. I know it’s for the baby – but hey – I’m a girl – I’m allowed to fret about my weight here and there. =) Anyway – back to Baby Bee…=) I feel his punches and kicks and tumbles and somersaults all over my belly now. When they first start moving, you feel it mostly below the belly button – once they start spreading out, you feel it everywhere! Sometimes he kicks so hard at night, I find myself dreaming about his kicking. Then I’ll wake up sore and know it wasn’t just a dream. I’m hoping to start taking my Pre-Natal Vitamins again within the next few days. The last time I tried to take them, they made me sick…even on the Zofran. So I’m hoping since I’m in my last trimester, I can start to take them without getting sick. I feel really guilty for not taking them and am just praying Baby Bee has been able to get enough nutrients to develop and grow through my body. My next appointment is at the end of November.

Luke is changing everyday. I noticed today that he can actually run now…before it was a funny waddle, but now it’s a real run. He seems to understand so much too. I can say “go get your sippy” and off he goes in search of his sippy. At night when we’re picking up toys – I’ll tell him to hand me things to put away and he’ll go get them. “Hand me the hammer” and he’ll bring the hammer, “Go get the books” and he’ll bring me the books. It’s really quite amazing! If I say, “let’s go brush your teeth” he’ll take off running for the bathroom. If he’s hungry or thirsty, he’ll go into the kitchen or try to open the refrigerator. He laughs at cartoons too! He’s in love with Elmo – which is his favorite segment of Sesame Street. He watches us like a hawk. If he sees us do something – he wants to try it himself. For example – I blew up these little inflatable rubber ducky bath toys. He watched me do it and now when he plays with the duckies, he finds the little plug and blows on it. What a cutie he is!

Alrighty – I need to go get lunch ready. I’ll post Halloween pictures this week – that is if I can get a picture of him in his costume before he rips it off. =) I think you’ll get a kick out of his costume!

Hope all is going well for each of you! Love and miss you all!

Here is Luke in the morning - you can see the snot running out of his nose! At least he's smiling!

This one's for you Uncle Randy!

I bought these refrigerator magnets for Luke to play with. I guess he doesn’t realize he's supposed to play with them ON the refrigerator. I'll put them all up - and he comes in and literally throws them all over the kitchen. Here he is laying in the midst of them all.

Here he is rolling on the floor - he probably thought I was going to wipe his nose.

Tiffany and Jason - we had so much fun!

Tiffany and me - and a huge Baby Bee!

Here I am at 28 weeks and 5 days (today.) I actually had to look up how far along I was on the calendar. I've been horrible at keeping track this time around. Note the beautiful maternity shirt. Tiffany gave it to me and I love it! It's so pretty! Thanks so much Tiffany!! =)

Luke loves bath time!

What a sweetheart!

Reading his book before bed...nighty night Luke!