Dual Survival

Austen has a new obsession.....a show called dual survival.  It's not a kids show by any means.  It's a  show where two men try to survive in different environments in the wild.  Austen is hooked and idolizes the men on the show.  Luckily Austen has the best dad ever, so he gets hooked up with really awesome "shelters" and survival gear.  They turn our whole family room into a fort and Austen seriously loves it!

On another note....remember how I was bragging about our cage free bunny?  Well last night while we were sleeping, he chewed through a lamp cord and electrocuted himself.  He's fine so far with just some burnt hair left as a reminder.  It made a really loud popping sound that woke Brian up and Brian was so worried about the poor little guy that he hardly slept last night.  I think he's going to be fine, but I guess we'll see.  Maybe he's not so smart after all.  

The Last Of The Snow (Hopefully)

I really hope I'm not jinxing us by saying that, but it looks like spring is on it's way.  Yay!!! We made it through a long, cold, snowy winter.

Our front yard is north facing so we had a patch of snow that wouldn't melt and Austen took full advantage.  He would hop on his sled and slide down the little patch.  He loved it!

Happy Birthday Dad!

Missing you more than words could ever say.

This Is Getting Real

I went to the Dr. again today for my now weekly checkup.  This time Austen and Daddy even came too because Austen is out of school for spring break and he's really been wanting to hear the baby's heartbeat.  Everything looks good with the baby.  I am measuring right on target for an average sized baby which is surprising!  He has stopped growing super fast and now he's just sort of leveling out.  He is still growing though.....I can't breath and I can barely even eat because my stomach is so squished.  When I do eat, it has to be just a snack sized portion and then I feel like I'm going to throw it up for three hours after.  Oh well, I'm almost done!  I scheduled the delivery today and our baby's birthday will be at the beginning of April.  I am beyond excited, and now that the date is set it feels so real.

Trained Rodent

I have a rodent running around my house!

I've been really wanting to get rid of the bunny I impulsively got for Austen last Easter.  It's just too much to worry about with a new baby coming considering I already have a super high maintenance dog that probably requires more work than my 4 year old.  Brian (who didn't want the bunny at all to begin with) has informed me that we are keeping it for now and has even gone so far as to train the thing to stay on the tile in the dinning area of our house.  It is pee pad trained and hasn't had one single accident so I can't complain.  I swear Brian is an animal whisperer!

Future Architect?

Austen got some hand me down Lincoln Logs and absolutely loves them!  He spent two whole days building this awesome mansion with Daddy.  Austen even put the roof on all by himself.  He was so proud!

And this one because he can't just be normal!  He is such a boy!

In other news I'm still super pregnant and starting to feel like I'm going to explode.  I know people are going to think I'm crazy because everyone tells me how huge I look, but I really don't think this baby is going to be as big as Austen was.  We'll see.....maybe I'm just in denial.

Austen has spring break next week which means I'm going to have to conjure up some energy and keep him busy and entertained.

Missing Daddy

Brian left for a few days to go on a much deserved golfing excursion.  He'll be back tonight and Austen is really excited!  He's been missing his daddy like crazy.  Probably because Dad is the fun one around here and I can't do anything without bringing on contractions.  Austen has just quit asking me to sit and play with him on the floor because he knows it's not possible anymore.  Austen was lucky enough to go swimming with his Aunt, Grandma, and cousins yesterday.  That really helped get out some of his energy, but

Dad can't get here soon enough for some wild time with the little guy!

Austen loves to attack Brian while Brian tries to do his daily back exercises.