Last night my little brother proposed to his girlfriend...I can not believe he is old enough to be getting married. (and this is coming from someone who was married when she was 20 haha) He is 23 so he definitely is old enough.
He is by far one of the most amazing men alive. I have always said the woman who ended up with him would be one of the luckiest girls ever. Well Katie is definitely very lucky! As is Luke (my brother) his fiance is a beautiful girl with a great family! And the best part about her is...she makes my little brother VERY happy! So how can I not love her!?!?
He had a super romantic proposal and after had a "party" for all their close friends to celebrate with them a little. I was not able to go due to it being on a Tuesday and I had just been down visiting. But since I got to see the ring and hear all the plans before I felt a little less left out. But I was definitely sad I missed it b/c I was sitting at home wanting to hug them both so bad b/c I'm just so happy for them!
So I'm gonna have a new sis-in-law...the first on the Llewellyn side!
Tommi is SUPER excited! She was jumping up and down when I told her last night. Then today while eating with TJ's parents she announced "Lukey and Katie are getting married and they are gonna have a baby!" hahaha Now I know kids are in the future but I don't imagine for a couple years at least. Tommi is just so ready to have kids to play with when we go to VB!
Tommi has it all planned out...Katie has to find a pretty wedding dress, then find a pretty dress for Tommi, and buy some petals so she can throw them down the aisle!...She is super excited to be a flower girl. It is amazing to hear her little plan!
So now Tommi is gonna be a flower girl twice this summer...Luke and Katie and our friends Chad and Liz. The weddings may only be a week apart so this could be interesting, esp with a new baby.
Yay!!!! I'm SOOOO excited!
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Memories...
I was on a friend’s blog and she was talking about the things she wants her kids to remember about her and their home. So it got me thinking and I found that the things I want my children to remember about me and cherish when they are older are actually pretty simple. They come A LOT from my own upbringing and the memories I cherish the most.
The lists may change with time and as I am a mom longer but for now here is my list….
The things I’d like my kids to remember…
• I loved the Lord and served him in my everyday life.
• That I was real…I was not perfect…I made mistakes.
• I loved their daddy with all my heart...and showed him!
• I was not ashamed of who I am! I danced, I sang (off key) and laughed at myself! (This one TOTALLY comes from things I love about my own mom)
• I was kind to others and treated people with respect.
• They were my focus…not the dust bunnies or the dishes that could be done later.
• That our home was a safe, comfortable, and fun place for them and their friends.
• No matter what…I am ALWAYS there and they can come to me for anything!
ABOVE ALL…
• I want them to remember they were loved beyond their wildest dreams…a God-like love. One they never doubted and was there no matter how many times they turned their back on it.
I hope my kids look back one day and say…Life was SO good when I was a kid! I want my kids to be kids…and totally enjoy it b/c it is such a short time in life!
I look back at my own childhood and no matter the tough times I had with friends, my brothers, and even my parents. I always loved being part of my family…I was actually proud to be a Llewellyn (and still am). We are the type of family people want to be a part of…even with all our crazy imperfections!
I hope one day my kids look back and feel fortunate to be part of our family. I know in someway they will but I want them to have pride in who their parents are and siblings.
The lists may change with time and as I am a mom longer but for now here is my list….
The things I’d like my kids to remember…
• I loved the Lord and served him in my everyday life.
• That I was real…I was not perfect…I made mistakes.
• I loved their daddy with all my heart...and showed him!
• I was not ashamed of who I am! I danced, I sang (off key) and laughed at myself! (This one TOTALLY comes from things I love about my own mom)
• I was kind to others and treated people with respect.
• They were my focus…not the dust bunnies or the dishes that could be done later.
• That our home was a safe, comfortable, and fun place for them and their friends.
• No matter what…I am ALWAYS there and they can come to me for anything!
ABOVE ALL…
• I want them to remember they were loved beyond their wildest dreams…a God-like love. One they never doubted and was there no matter how many times they turned their back on it.
I hope my kids look back one day and say…Life was SO good when I was a kid! I want my kids to be kids…and totally enjoy it b/c it is such a short time in life!
I look back at my own childhood and no matter the tough times I had with friends, my brothers, and even my parents. I always loved being part of my family…I was actually proud to be a Llewellyn (and still am). We are the type of family people want to be a part of…even with all our crazy imperfections!
I hope one day my kids look back and feel fortunate to be part of our family. I know in someway they will but I want them to have pride in who their parents are and siblings.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
27 weeks
Due to sleeping on my sides my hips are getting super sore. I do not like it! Grr! But can I still say I LOVE being pregnant.
So while taking my weekly pictures Tommi of course wanted to pose also.
Tommi's weekly pic...
and mine...
So while taking my weekly pictures Tommi of course wanted to pose also.
Tommi's weekly pic...
and mine...
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Dresser...and lots of clothes
So I've been talking about needing a dresser for Monkey. So right before I ordered the one from Target, I checked craigslist thinking maybe I'd get a hit. Well sure enough I found one that was a dresser changing table combo for about $70 less than I was gonna spend on just the dresser.
So yesterday we went and picked it up! It was exactly what I needed and I'm super excited!
So today I got through the 3 big tubs in our hallway and am washing the NB and 0-3 month clothes and in the empty tubs I loaded up the clothes Tommi has out grown! I wanna have this all done so I am prepared and feel like I can just relax and enjoy the next 3 months to come of Tommi being an only child! Plus my back and hips hurt sitting on the floor too long so I know that will only get worse!
Tommi was such a big helper and LOVED looking at all the baby clothes. Of course she asked if she could try the stuff on but I think she is finally understanding she is too big and will never be able to wear it again.
When I packed up her baby clothes I only kept the non-stained, stuff I was sure I would use again. Well little did I know with 2 years of storage some stains would magically appear on the light colored stuff. So I threw away 1/2 a trash bag full of mainly onesies and bibs. According to my mom this is pretty normal. But with 2 loads of laundry, I believe she has enough stuff and beyond...but I will asses it all after I get it all put away and organized. But from the looks of the onesie situation she is still set!
It is a good thing I'm having another girl b/c Tommi really did not have many gender neutral clothes. I would be having to buy a whole new wardrobe.
I still want the next 13+ weeks to go by slow so that I can enjoy this pregnancy and the holidays! 2012 is gonna be a crazy awesome big year for us (more on that in about a week) so I need to enjoy the down time before it all begins!
Tommi is getting pumped to have a baby sister...I have an awesome helper on my hands!
So yesterday we went and picked it up! It was exactly what I needed and I'm super excited!
So today I got through the 3 big tubs in our hallway and am washing the NB and 0-3 month clothes and in the empty tubs I loaded up the clothes Tommi has out grown! I wanna have this all done so I am prepared and feel like I can just relax and enjoy the next 3 months to come of Tommi being an only child! Plus my back and hips hurt sitting on the floor too long so I know that will only get worse!
Tommi was such a big helper and LOVED looking at all the baby clothes. Of course she asked if she could try the stuff on but I think she is finally understanding she is too big and will never be able to wear it again.
When I packed up her baby clothes I only kept the non-stained, stuff I was sure I would use again. Well little did I know with 2 years of storage some stains would magically appear on the light colored stuff. So I threw away 1/2 a trash bag full of mainly onesies and bibs. According to my mom this is pretty normal. But with 2 loads of laundry, I believe she has enough stuff and beyond...but I will asses it all after I get it all put away and organized. But from the looks of the onesie situation she is still set!
It is a good thing I'm having another girl b/c Tommi really did not have many gender neutral clothes. I would be having to buy a whole new wardrobe.
I still want the next 13+ weeks to go by slow so that I can enjoy this pregnancy and the holidays! 2012 is gonna be a crazy awesome big year for us (more on that in about a week) so I need to enjoy the down time before it all begins!
Tommi is getting pumped to have a baby sister...I have an awesome helper on my hands!
Thursday, October 13, 2011
26 weeks...
This pregnancy is going by too fast! I feel so unprepared to be a mother of a toddler AND a newborn. But I guess I have no choice now. I am slowly trying to get clothes washed so when I do get her dresser I can just put the clothes away.
14 weeks sounds like a while but then other times I feel like 14 weeks is gonna fly by...or I just remember from being pregnant with Tommi how fast it goes by.
But I guess I need to focus on short term things to get done. Plus there is SO much going on in the next 3 months there will be alot to take my mind off of my anxiety.
So pregnancy wise not too much is going on; movements are getting stronger, I'm definitely starting to feel pressure from the weight on my pelvis, just the norm but I can say overall I feel really good! Thank the Lord for good pregnancy's!
Tommi is a nut as always...just today I was on the phone with my mom and Tommi was in the back singing, I didn't know till I got off the phone what the song was, well it was a made up song that said..."I love nail polish, oh i love nail polish" over and over. It was wonderful and had me in tears! She is so random and fun! This past weekend we were at my parents and one night as we were laying in bed she was talking NON-STOP about Luke and Katie getting married so they can have kids that she can play with and how Katie will look beautiful in her wedding dress...on and on. The funniest part is they are not engaged, she just found out they had to be married to have kids and she wants kids so she is planning there wedding before they are! haha I love her! So after all that I told her that we have to stop talking and be quiet, well she said "I try to stop talking mom but I can't" WOW! Finally she said "Fine whatever mom I'll let you go to sleep!" She is 2.5 years old right? Yeah and going on 13! I wish I had a tape recorder b/c she was a hoot...she comes up with stuff out of no where and all I can do is laugh b/c I have no idea where it comes from! Her little sis better be prepared!!
I love my girls and can't wait to watch them become best friends!!!
I pretty much have the basketball belly again...so thankful for good genes!
14 weeks sounds like a while but then other times I feel like 14 weeks is gonna fly by...or I just remember from being pregnant with Tommi how fast it goes by.
But I guess I need to focus on short term things to get done. Plus there is SO much going on in the next 3 months there will be alot to take my mind off of my anxiety.
So pregnancy wise not too much is going on; movements are getting stronger, I'm definitely starting to feel pressure from the weight on my pelvis, just the norm but I can say overall I feel really good! Thank the Lord for good pregnancy's!
Tommi is a nut as always...just today I was on the phone with my mom and Tommi was in the back singing, I didn't know till I got off the phone what the song was, well it was a made up song that said..."I love nail polish, oh i love nail polish" over and over. It was wonderful and had me in tears! She is so random and fun! This past weekend we were at my parents and one night as we were laying in bed she was talking NON-STOP about Luke and Katie getting married so they can have kids that she can play with and how Katie will look beautiful in her wedding dress...on and on. The funniest part is they are not engaged, she just found out they had to be married to have kids and she wants kids so she is planning there wedding before they are! haha I love her! So after all that I told her that we have to stop talking and be quiet, well she said "I try to stop talking mom but I can't" WOW! Finally she said "Fine whatever mom I'll let you go to sleep!" She is 2.5 years old right? Yeah and going on 13! I wish I had a tape recorder b/c she was a hoot...she comes up with stuff out of no where and all I can do is laugh b/c I have no idea where it comes from! Her little sis better be prepared!!
I love my girls and can't wait to watch them become best friends!!!
I pretty much have the basketball belly again...so thankful for good genes!
Wednesday, October 5, 2011
Unique...
Tommi has her own sense of style...and I secretly LOVE it!
Last week alone...
We had a day she wanted 2 "ponys" one on top and one in the back.
Another day, she picked out her clothes and though they matched I couldn't help but laugh b/c she is totally into fun colors and definitely has her own sense of what she likes! Her style most definitely matches her personality!!!
Last week alone...
We had a day she wanted 2 "ponys" one on top and one in the back.
Another day, she picked out her clothes and though they matched I couldn't help but laugh b/c she is totally into fun colors and definitely has her own sense of what she likes! Her style most definitely matches her personality!!!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Appt...
25 weeks today...
I had an appt last Wednesday, the appt was at 11. Well at 11:25 I went up and asked if the dr was just behind. The receptionist went back and said "You're next so it will be a min, she (the dr) is just a few minutes behind." Well I waited but when 11:45 rolled around I had had enough I was not just hanging out there when I had left Tommi with TJ's aunt Connie and I didn't leave lunch b/c I wasn't supposed to be gone long. So I told them I needed to reschedule. I knew it wouldn't be a big deal if I called Connie and told her but I was just so frustrated b/c I knew the appt was supposed to be a short one (weight, bp, and baby heartbeat check).
So I rescheduled and had my appt this morning. I was there a total of 15 min, my appt was at 9:45 and I was out by 10. Exactly what I had expected last week. But whatever. Monkey is good, her hb was 153 bpm and all is measuring on track. I guess to keep me on the track I was on they made my next appt in 3 weeks. I have to do the glucose test then...oh yeah! I'll live though. The drs office said I have gained 16 lbs but according to my scale I've only gained 10 lbs. That happen with Tommi too, plus either way I am on track gaining. As hard as it is to watch it go back up I'm happy!
Monkey is moving around like crazy and I can now see it from the outside (have been able to for a couple weeks) Nothing too exciting. Tommi was more active and her kicks were much harder but that may be b/c of the antierior placenta. I am finding it harder to breathe now but that is normal. Life is good!
I need to order Monkeys dresser so it can air out and get out the "new smell" and then I can start washing clothes and putting them away so I don't have to do it last minute when my back hates me even more than it does now. I have all her clothes here now (some were at my parents house)
I had an appt last Wednesday, the appt was at 11. Well at 11:25 I went up and asked if the dr was just behind. The receptionist went back and said "You're next so it will be a min, she (the dr) is just a few minutes behind." Well I waited but when 11:45 rolled around I had had enough I was not just hanging out there when I had left Tommi with TJ's aunt Connie and I didn't leave lunch b/c I wasn't supposed to be gone long. So I told them I needed to reschedule. I knew it wouldn't be a big deal if I called Connie and told her but I was just so frustrated b/c I knew the appt was supposed to be a short one (weight, bp, and baby heartbeat check).
So I rescheduled and had my appt this morning. I was there a total of 15 min, my appt was at 9:45 and I was out by 10. Exactly what I had expected last week. But whatever. Monkey is good, her hb was 153 bpm and all is measuring on track. I guess to keep me on the track I was on they made my next appt in 3 weeks. I have to do the glucose test then...oh yeah! I'll live though. The drs office said I have gained 16 lbs but according to my scale I've only gained 10 lbs. That happen with Tommi too, plus either way I am on track gaining. As hard as it is to watch it go back up I'm happy!
Monkey is moving around like crazy and I can now see it from the outside (have been able to for a couple weeks) Nothing too exciting. Tommi was more active and her kicks were much harder but that may be b/c of the antierior placenta. I am finding it harder to breathe now but that is normal. Life is good!
I need to order Monkeys dresser so it can air out and get out the "new smell" and then I can start washing clothes and putting them away so I don't have to do it last minute when my back hates me even more than it does now. I have all her clothes here now (some were at my parents house)
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