Already?

Yesterday Brooklyn dropped the toilet paper on the floor and started calling for help. When I went in there she told me, "The baby did it."
I said "What do you mean? The baby in mommy's belly?"
"Yes. The baby did it."
Haha- blaming the baby already. I would have expected that from Mackenzie but not Brooklyn:)

8 more weeks

Baby Center just informed me that this baby is headed towards a growth spurt. Seriously? How will she ever fit?


Baby's nursery isn't much but it's nice having a place all ready for her.

So far I've just spent $ on a crib skirt and crib mattress. Mackenzie and I made the bird mobile when I was trying to convince her how great it was going to be to have a little sister (instead of a brother).

Rhogam Shot

Today I had to go get a rhogam shot. I'm so amazed at the whole Rh incompatibility issue and that we have such a simple solution now days.

If you need a simple refresher (like I do with every pregnancy) here it is. I have Rh- blood, which only 15% of women do. This is not a problem if the husband also has Rh- because the baby will for sure have Rh- blood also. But in our case Robert has Rh+ blood so the baby could have - or + and if the baby has + blood then there could be problems if it crosses with my - blood.
So the dr. makes sure I get a rhogam shot at 28 weeks and then again after delivery if the baby is Rh+. Such a simple solution to kind of a complex thing. Thanks to whoever discovered all these bloody things!

Cabin Trip

We took a quick trip up to the cabin over 4th of July weekend. We had a blast. The pictures say it better than me.




These 2 have their fair share of yelling matches and Kenzie often has scratches on her face as evidence of fighting. But despite the arguing/etc they are the BEST OF FRIENDS. What would Kenzie do without someone to boss around? What would Brookie do without a big sister to entertain her?

Beds

Mackenzie and Brooklyn just love making beds, ironic since they don't actually like to sleep. We find beds all over the house. Sometimes they are for the girls, sometimes the animals or babies, and from time to time for the bath toys.

7 YEARS

For our anniversary, Robert got me what every mom wants- an afternoon OFF and a night OUT. Thanks honey!



I love that he's good. I love how we can laugh. I love the honesty between us. I love how he loves our kids.
What a great choice I made 7 years ago!

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

THE GOOD

She just looks so cute in her panties-especially from the behind! We've been working on potty training for the last little bit. Brookie has done pretty well- just a few accidents. And once we got out the candy jar it was amazing how quickly she understood you poop in the toilet and not your panties!
I felt like today was a breakthrough because she was telling me she had to go or she'd go on her own.

THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Yes, this is my leg. It is bad and ugly and purple and uncomfortable and annoying and achy and NOT FAIR...the joys of pregnancy! Please don't judge me if you see me walking around in the scorching heat with one tall black compression sock with my shorts or capris. These awful varicose veins have to be in addition to getting huge? Can't I choose which symptoms I'll take? Ok, I'm done. Now we can call the wah-bulence! [from here on out I'll try to stick with the miracle of growing and having a baby because I know it is truly a blessing]