Anticipating Ethan's Arrival...

I am SOOO nervous with the pending arrival of our little boy. Not only am I getting nervous, but I am getting nutty with the changes I have to make prior to, as well as getting Zachary mentally prepared he isn't going to be the "One & Only" any longer. I wonder who the transition will be harder for... him or me??
I have another U/S tomorrow July 1st. to make sure it is indeed a little boy. Everyone at work laughs and says I am carrying SOOO HIGH it MUST be a girl!! I think secretly some of the girls are hoping they screwed up, and it was a foot or a hand down there. But, I am almost certain I am not going to get news of any changes.
I am going to be in my house currently when little Ethan is born. Now, for how long all depends on how fast homes in my neighborhood start moving.
We have houses in our neighborhood that have been up for rent for MONTHS, and haven't moved. Our plan was to rent our house out and move into another house. However, because other houses in the neighborhood were not moving, we didn’t want to get socked with 2 mtg payments not being able to get our house to move at this time renting it out. So, we are going to be moving, it just isn't as quickly as I would have hoped. I am so glad we will be able to hold onto our house, rent it out, and live in another home. We have a goal to buy a 2nd house in the next 2 years. Our mtg. on our house right now is so low, we would be dumb to get rid of it, losing the net income we could make off of it, on top of the tax write-off at the end of the year. 6 months ago, I never would have thought I would be sitting here saying this. But, after doing the math… we just need to stay put for alittle while longer… for the benefit down the road.
So, Josh and I are moving back downstairs into the actual Master Bedroom. The boys will be upstairs. Much to my dislike--- I am so against being seperated with them, but Ethan will be with us for the first 4 months anyhow downstairs. We are taking the big room upstairs and turning it into a Cars Theme Room for Zach. It is big- he will have plenty of room for his bed, dresser, and his trillions of toys. I also have it where 1/2 of the storage room upstairs is going to be turned into his "playroom." So, he will be upstairs a lot while I am upstairs either taking care of the baby, or napping with the boys. I want to get a twin size bed, and maybe either put it in the storage room, or put it in Zach's room, and add on to his room alittle. I think I am going to try to spend my time upstairs as much as possible once Ethan is born. Josh will be working while I am on maternity leave, so it will be best with the baby waking in the middle of the night to be able to stay with the boys up there. Just how to make this work--- <>
Our room downstairs is being painted all professionally, and cute. I am going to pick colors soon. I think i am going to either go for the accent wall, or the two toned. THEN... Ethan's Room is going to be Zach's Room now. He is going to be very easy going, light, and really simple. Stars.... White, Blue, and Brown.
I ordered the gate for the top of the stairs that actually gets installed. No more worrying about the kids falling down the stairs, etc. Especially when I am busy with Ethan, and Zach & him are upstairs I do not want to worry constantly. Let him just go in his room and playroom and have fun. Oh those days will be sooo nice!! I think all I need now upstairs is a mini-fridge to keep water in to make bottles. Hahaha and then I have it all set, ready to go!
I really need to get Cox out there to run some lines for me. Too bad my brother isn't here, cause he is always handy like that. I want the cable brought into the rooms upstairs, so we can install a T.V up there. Poor Josh and his "Honey Do List".... it keeps growing by the day. Can you tell how much this baby's arrival is really starting to get to me?? I think the nesting phase has started, and I have 3 months to go!! HOLY MOLY!!

Love You Girls!!! (Shannon's Baby Shower)

Baby Carter is Due in August!!

Some of the girls having fun chatting, before the fun started!

I love going to Showers that I am not throwing. Not that I do not like throwing them, its just that you run them, and forget to really have fun, cause you are worried about everyone else enjoying themselves. So, I was able to kick off my shoes, and relax yesterday at Shannon's Shower. It was fun!! We played games, hung out and talked, and did presents and cake. It was nice to catch up with the girls. I love hanging out with them, and the fun and special times we get to share together. So, here are some photos of the good times!!

Above is a photo of the famous game, "Feed the Baby." I was not a participating factor in this, due to my weak stomach. It was bad enough seeing the baby food, and smelling it mixed into 3 different flavors. Notice Tiffanie in the blue shirt in this photo. She is happy now... BUT....
It slowly got less tolerable as the girls ate...
15 seconds for the team which ate the most of 3 different kinds of baby food mixed into 1 cup...
TEAZER getting sicker and sicker... barely able to stand feeding Hilary. Hahaha... and then you see this...

Oh where oh where did Tiffanie go!??? Oh yeah, she is in the kitchen throwing up in the sink!!! I guess our pregnant stomach's couldn't take the smell or the look of what those girls were eating! Hahaha!! It was classic... those girls to the left who ate it were BRAVE!!

So then onto the next game. A much easier game, not involving eating anything nasty!

Here is Shannon playing the cotton ball game.
Isn't my blindfold SEXY!???
What's going on TEAZER???
The group getting ready to play the games!!


So, we then did some presents which Shannon got a lot of nice things for her new little boy. Then it was time for us Prego chicks to have some fun and get some photos all together!
Here is Jaxon and Ethan meeting for the first time, tummy to tummy. Teazer is only 3 weeks ahead of me!!
Then there is from left to right--- Due in Aug. --Sept.-- & Oct.
Awe... we love our little boys!! 3 little guys coming VERY SOON!!!
Then there was Due in Aug. Sept. Oct & Dec. (From left to right)
Then finally here is the Guest of Honor. Due Aug. 2009

The Little Gym Cont.

So, I have some photos I didn't post on the other posting regarding Zach and the Little Gym he attends. We look forward to Tues. nights now when we can get together with our little guy, and have some fun!! Check'em out!!



HE LOVES TO CLAP AND DANCE TO THE MUSIC--


HE DOES THE BALANCE BEAMS, AND TRIES TO JUST CLIMB ON ANYTHING!!


PRACTICING HIS DONKEY KICKS!!!


WORKING ON THE EQUIP. WITH HIS DADDY~~


HANGING WITH HIS DADDY... HE HAD FUN!!

The kids do everything, from music, to play, to equip. and skills. It is so good for him that he is worn down and ready for night-night by the time we get home! Gotta love LITTLE GYM!!!

Baby Update

I had a Dr's appt. yesterday with my OB for my monthly check up. Everything went well. I am so excited, cause Ethan is growing so well, and his heartbeat everytime I hear it sounds stronger and stronger. What an amazing miracle!! I was told I gained 7 lbs over the past month. YIKES!! I am not even eating badly either. I mean, yah I probably could eat one less cookie, but for the most part, its been good eating. He asked me if I eat out, and I am SOO guilty of going out for lunch everyday at work. I try to eat well when I eat at these places, but he said it doesn’t matter how well I try to eat, it won't work. He told me to try to start bringing my lunches from home and focusing on eating JUST that! Oh gosh-- restrictions ALREADY! 7lbs isn't bad he said- but he would have only wanted me to gain 4lbs. So, I have 3 less lbs. I can gain this next month.
I love this Dr. because everytime you go in, it isn't an intrusive exam. He doesn't feel the "need" to check on things unless you are having issues, OR you tell him that you feel a certain way and just ask questions. I guess as you get closer, (32 weeks) then those exams start happening. But, with my plan I think he will just be checking to make sure I am not dilating prior to me giving birth. I told him I was having a lot of pressure the other day, and he chuckled while reading through my chart and says, "Well, even with the help of Pitocin, and the steri-strips, you didn’t dilate at all with your first, so I am guessing you are not going through pre-term dilation." Well, that’s a Positive!

So, other than that, he measured my stomach, let me listen to the baby's heartbeat, and then we had THE TALK, about how I was planning on giving birth, and when this was going to take place. He is really involved, and I love how he plans ahead. He wants to know what you are thinking, how you want things, explains how he works, and makes sure that throughout the whole time, you feel 100% confident, and completely comfortable. I LOVE IT!
So, I have chosen after speaking long and hard with my husband to have an "Elective C-Section" with Ethan. I was willing to give the idea a try to push this baby out, and have him naturally, until the risks were explained to me, and I have completed my research on VBAC's. Now-a-days, having a VBAC is normal procedure to some doctors, and an absolute "NO NO" to other Dr's. My Dr. would have done whatever way I thought I wanted to go. So, he told me if I wanted to go C-Section then I could choose his B-day, and just let him know when to schedule me. So, we talked about it and I chose it yesterday! I would have never thought I would have been able to pick my kids b-day's! I tried with Zachary too, but he ended up being 1 day later, cause the induction didn't work. But, Ethan will be born on the date I selected! In 3 short months... our family will grow by 2 more hands, and 2 more feet.
We STILL have not decided on a middle name yet. Well, Josh wants James, but I am not 100% sold yet. I am still looking around trying to find something that sounds good with Ethan, that people in our family don't already have.

Til Next Time...

Happy Father's Day... from your Boys!!!

To: Daddy
From: Zach---

Mom is helping me write this, because she can tell what my thoughts are, or what I want, just by the look on my face! So, here it goes--

Dad! You are my biggest supporter, besides Mom. You help me everyday grow up into the BIG BOY I'am, and I couldn't be luckier than to have you as my Dad! I love it when you snuggle me, play cars with me, play catch, honk my nose, and let me do it back to you--- it makes my day! You always put me first, and sometimes do without to make sure I am happy and taken care of. You teach me so much about life each day, and one day I am going to grow up nice and big and make you proud! Thank you for being my biggest supporter, and for constantly letting me know that Daddy is always there, no matter what! I notice Mommy's stomach growing, bigger & bigger, by the day. Mommy says I am going to have a baby brother soon, and I am not sure how to take that yet. But, I know with you as my Dad, I will always have a buddy, and with Mom, I always know I will have 2 of the best parents, who will love me and my brother unconditionally.
Thanks again for being my Dad. It means the world to me to be blessed with such an amazing example, and I hope one day I will grow up just like you! ... Love- Zach

To: Daddy
From: Ethan

Dear Dad,
I know we haven't met yet, but Mommy keeps telling me what an amazing family I have to meet when I am born. I hear you, my Mom, and my brother all the time now, and to be honest, can't wait to join in on the fun! I hear you playing with my brother all the time, and I know I am going to be so lucky to have a great Dad just like you! I hope I get to learn all the cool things you have taught my brother, and for sure am looking forward to the activities and family trips we take!
I kick in delight each time you put your hand on Mom's stomach to let you know I am here, and I already know who you are!! Can't wait to play catch, cars, eat popsicles, and do lots of fun things with you. In 3 short months... we will finally be able to meet! I just wanted to say Happy Father's Day right now Dad, and thanks for all the great things you do for our family!! ...
Love, Ethan

To My Husband---
Thanks for being a wonderful father to our boys. I know Ethan is going to love you just as much as Zach does, and that our family will be amazing with our "boys" running around! You are so good to them, and they are just so lucky that Mommy caught us a good catch, who is truely a good example for our kids. Keep up the good work Daddy!! Love--- Mommy

It's About That Time...

I am almost 6 months along, next week!! I have made it this far, without having to whip out to much of my Maternity Shirts. I even only have 2 pair of shorts out now, but have come to the conclusion that its time to break out the Maternity Clothes. They say you show a lot faster, and get alot bigger with the 2nd, 3rd, etc. This theory in my case has proven to be somewhat true. I have been watching my weight gain with this baby, and have been doing GREAT. I am only up to 14lbs. in 6 months!! My Dr. told me I could gain another 16 throughout the next 3-4 months. I am just trying to watch what I eat/drink and just keep it simple this time. I dont sit down and each a sleeve of Chips-a-Hoy, and a cupcake when i get home from work, like i did with Zach. LOL. It was OUT OF CONTROL with him and the sweet craving I had!!But, I guess that's why I ended up with one of the sweetest little guys one could ask for!! It runs in his blood!!

So, this weekend, I am going to go shopping for some new up-to-date things!! I have been checking things out online while at work here, and have some great ideas as to what I am looking for. SIMPLE, and COMFORTABLE! :) My new motto--

So, here is a cute shirt I thought would be GREAT for work. Its Long Sleeved, cause they freeze us out up here! And I like Red. Plus, Red is a boy's color!! :) Looks Cute!


Here is another cute little shirt. I really like the trim in the front!! :)


These have seriously become my newest favorite pants!! I love them. SO COMFY... I lounge around in them, and I just LOVE being comfortable!!


Just another cute shirt I thought I would throw in there. Stuff has changed so much since I was pregnant with Zach. So excited--- I LOVE shopping!!


So, I am going to go outand have some much needed R&R this weekend, hanging with my boys, and getting things accomplished! Can't wait for tomorrow!!

118 days and counting...

I really can not believe how quickly time is flying by with this baby!! I guess it helps when we are kept so busy, and life really never slows down for us. I am truely excited for what lies ahead and all the changes that are coming to our life!

• Zach started Little Gym again, and I absolutely think he LOVES it! We went on Sat. without Daddy because he had to go into the office for alittle bit. But, the class was HUGE, and seemed to be alittle overwhelming for both of us. So, I decided to switch him to a Tuesday night class, and it was A-W-E-some! There were probably like 6-7 other families in there, and just enough kids for Zach to take notice and want to play and run around like a big kid! He laughed and giggled, and just had a ball playing with the mats, scarfs, balls, bells, etc. Can't wait til next week Tues. I think he especially loved having his Mom & Dad there with him!
• We are busy busy planning his b-day party. I got a box in the mail with alittle more party stuff, with his theme on it, and love it! I love the colors, the brightness, and just the fun... I even ordered carnival suckers-- You know the pinwheel ones with all the cool swirly colors!?? SOOO FUN!!! I know, I am a crazy maniac when it comes to celebrating my son's!!! I just love having parties and making sure that the people who attend have a good time. Bottom line is, the party isn't for me... its for Zach, and the people who attend!
• Life is crazy on the go with us!! We have such a busy 30-45 days coming up!! We have Jacob's Birthday- Jason's Birthday- Zachary's Birthday- Shannon's Girls Birthday- Shannon's Baby shower, Tiffanie's Baby shower, and our sprinkle whenever we get around to it!! This pretty much is like one activity Per Weekend for the next month and a half. It keeps it SOOO fun!! I love having things to celebrate, and go do over the weekend.
• Father's Day is coming this weekend! We were supose to go to Seaworld again this weekend with the rest of the family, however, they are making it this LONGGGG weekend, that I just do not have the patience for. The day they want to do Seaworld is a day we wouldn't even be there yet, and I was just like, Alrighty-- Not gonna work out schedule wise. Which is okay, cause driving a 2 year old 6 hours one way to just turn around and do it again the next day is NUTS!! Trust me, we were just there a few weeks ago, and I don't want to see that drive again until we do Disneyland in Dec. Hahaha.... So, I am going to do something A---AAA---MAZING for my hubby, who is the greatest Dad to our son's. I got alittle plan... but don't want to spoil it incase he reads this!!
• Did I mention how LUCKY I' am!?? I really couldn't be happier right now. I just am so thankful for the opportunity to be a Mom to my son's, and a wife to my husband. I am on the man hunt collecting things for Ethan right now. Its a busy job!! I need to make a list of what I need, and stick to it. I have a TON of clothes.... oh boy do I have clothes.... :) Some brand new never worn, with the tags still on them.
• Doctor Appt at the end of the month. Baaahahaha, my belly button has already started to POP with Ethan. I am only 5 1/2 months along too!! I get my paperwork for my U/S to MAKE SURE it's a boy, and also my gestational diabetes test, to drink that Icky stuff! Ewww... I do not look forward to it.
• A Team lead at work just had his baby girl at Banner Gateway a week ago, and said I am going to LOVE IT there! He said the maternity ward was AWESOME, the staff is AMAZING, and that the whole stay was very pleasant! I can't wait to tour it. I think I will schedule this soon, and fill out my paperwork within the next month to pre-register and send it in.

I am almost off of work right now. I need to get one final site report done, and also get things ready for tomorrow, as I am only here for a half day. Tonite, It is off to dinner with my Bestie, and hanging at home with my boys!! Lucky, Lucky, Momma!

B-T-W- Ethan is kicking up a storm!!! So active... and I LOVE IT. I know I am going to miss the feeling of kicks once it's gone again. :( But, for now, I am going to enjoy and cherish every moment!! (Pictures to be posted later on this post)

Feeling Better....

These past 2 weeks have been super rough on me. I think its now time I say "I give up!" I have gone ABOVE and BEYOND what I would normally do in a situation, and I have let this eat me up inside for too long now. Who has time, or a place in their life for people who make meaningless comments, or threats? I know it isn't true. I also know I am a better person for saying, " If you have nothing better to do with your time,.... THEN HAVE AT IT!"

This stress is not good for me, or Ethan. A few days ago, I was at home and felt like I was having contractions. Not strong strong ones, but I felt like it was strong enough to catch my attention. So, I researched Braxton Hicks, to find out the time table they usually start. I know I could be having them now, which is normal, however pain with them, is not. Yesterday on the other hand, I felt like I was in labor!! I was sitting at work and all the sudden, I was doubled over in my chair-- They were coming about every 5 minutes or so, and let me tell you--- It HURT!
I called my Dr. and he asked if I was drinking enough water, etc. etc. I told him I probably hadn't drank enough water yesterday, and he said that I MUST start drinking, because I can bring on pre-term labor if I am dehydrated. So, I did as he said, drank cold water at that moment, got up and started moving around. Eventually, they went away!! Thank God!!!

Ethan is due in 119 days!! WOW... I am so thrilled...

Ethan's Room Theme

After much consideration and looking around, we have decided to go with this Star's Theme for Ethan. We chose this decor for his room, and it actually wasn't that hard to agree on. With Zach, It took a lot of work to put together his room, and decor for Finding Nemo. With Ethan, I wanted something more classic, and less busy. Zach is going into a "Car's Theme Room" which I have everything for, and I am so excited. So, I have the 2 boys rooms which I'am going to be busy at work putting together when we get around to moving.

I am excited for new change. I really want to live in a 1 story house, and something bigger, where I do not feel cramped. We have been looking around, and I am going to see if an agent can take us out to look at some homes come within the next 2 weeks.

So this is the bedding that we chose below. I love how classic and just easy it is. Not too busy at all, yet perfect for our little boy!!

Good Times~~

Samantha, Maggie & Ashton

This was last weekend, the boys and I went to meet my friend Sam, and her son Ashton for a playdate. We went to the splash pad for some cool down time in the summer heat, as well as sometime to let Zach play on the equiptment with Ashton and hang out.

The Mom's enjoyed some catch up time, since it had been alittle while since Sam and I had been able to find the time to meet up!

The boys had fun in the splash pad, after Mommy got out there with Zach, to show him that the water isn't always big in this splash pad. Sometimes it did get big though, and Zach got alittle worried he was gonna get soaked. But, Mommy was there, so he kept his cool, and kinda just adapted, which was good to see. Just as everything else with my stubborn son, when he wants to do something, he will... on his own time.

He had just woken up from a nap, and didnt exactly know what he was supose to do at the splash pad. So, he was just hanging out watching the other kids, until Mom went out there and showed him what it was all about!!


I love this little boy!! He is just such an amazing little boy!! He shows me everyday how much I mean to him, and just how much he loves me constantly. I love it when he holds my hand, and wraps his little hand, around my one finger. I wish I could wrap moments like this up in a bottle, and save each one! They fly by so quickly!




Ashton and Zach enjoyed playing on the equiptment. Zach got even more and more daring as the time went on....




My Boys!! I am so lucky!! Can't wait til Ethan is a part of this family. I am going to be the LUCKIEST momma around, even more so than I already am~!!

So this was our Sat. We just relaxed and spent some quality time with family, and a good friend. Love ya Sam!! Cant wait to hang out again--- we need to do it soon.... :)

Parties are SO Fun To Plan....

I love planning parties. I am having such a fun time planning Zach's 2nd birthday right now, just imagining how much fun it is going to be with all of our friends there, with their kids, etc. I am having a laid back carnival theme. Not so much that I am going to have games galore, or anything like that.... I just like the decor and thought the bright colors/balloons would look great! I really just want to have some fun with the boy, and with the kids there, he will be kept busy!!I told you I would win on the waterslide in the previous posts, and ofcourse I did!!~~ Josh couldn't give me any ideas on "water activities" as he likes to call it,...so I came up with my own idea!
*** Check this baby out *** All reserved and ready to go for our party!!
Did I mention that adults can go on this thing too?
Hahahah,.... I can only imagine how fun this will be seeing the boys go down it, or even Sam, Heather, Tiffanie, Shannon, Gina, my Mom or anyone else daring enough to go down this! I will be at the bottom right, just hanging out. What a FUN idea! It has cannon's on it that shoot water up at the people coming down the slides! Thanks to Momma Sam who has offered to sit at the bottom basin who is also CPR certified. You're the best!! Best money I could have spent for his party! I am an amazing Mom!! But more so, I love my son's more than life itself!

So, the food is going to be nothing over the top. Josh has offered to man the grill. I am sure some of our friends will also help out! On the list of fantastic foods are:

1. Hotdogs
2. Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers
3. Chips
4. Potato Salad
5. Coleslaw
6. Fruit Salad
7. Possibly Corn on the Cob ( cause I am pregnant, and LOVE it right now!!! )
8. Cake and Ice Cream

I was going to do a margarita machine of some type for fun, but I am still thinking about it. I atleast will do like big coolers of Kool-Aid, Pop, Water for the kids, and something fun for the adults! I love that Zach is born in the summer. I LOVE summer food, and am so excited to be able to use it for his special day!

We absolutely LOVE entertaining, and having parties!!!

Can't wait to see everyone there~~

Never bored.... Baaahahaha

So, I am sitting at work today, and all the sudden this email pops up on my computer from Josh. The subject line reads-
"This just drove by us"
I am so amazed that people would even do this to a car, let alone drive around and be SEEN in a car like this. We saw a car one summer when we lived in IL and were vacationing out here in AZ that looked similar. It was SO funny~~ Just like this car, it had a briefcase on the roof, only it was open, and in the back window it had a sign which read "Briefcase on Roof" with an arrow pointing up. It was FILLED with cigarrette butts all over the dashboard, and the backseat. Just covered... It was pretty gross...
I see this car has a cows head mounted, a mailbox, a cooler, and lots of different hood ornaments!! OMG--- check the guy out driving-- he doesnt even look any longer to see who's taking his picture, or looking!! I would be on the floor boards, beyond mortified.
So.... work is work. I am just hanging around trying to come up with the remainder ideas on Zach's birthday. I think I got the food pretty much down, and just really need to think about the entertainment for the kids. I want to keep it simple... because I am already tired. I am already swelling... and I am already not looking forward to entertaining outside. I still want to do the waterslide for the kids...but Josh is saying that he can think of better ideas for water activities. Then, when you actually ask him what his ideas are... he doesnt have any. So, the slide is pretty much in. On top of that, thank God for Air Conditioning, I am going to be spending the majority of my time inside.

*Maggie

Life Happens...

Who knew that it was possible to go into a job, and absolutely LOVE it?? I am going to miss working when my time comes to an end here. If I wasn't already 5 months+ pregnant, I probably would stay for awhile. However, I know how I do with pregnancy during the summer months, and I have a feeling that things aren't going to swing my way as far as swelling, etc. goes. It has already started with the 105 degree temps outside. I have started to focus strictly on drinking lots of water, and staying off my feet as much as possible. My trashcan is tipped upside down under my desk, and I am just relaxing!!
I go to work each day, never knowing what is going to happen that day…. Which continues to make my days interesting here, and filled with fun. I work for the 2 top managers which run the site under the main director. So to put it into perspective, who I report to is pretty much the head dogs on the floor everyone is scared of. Then, there are 2 managers below which run all the employees…. And those two managers are very cool. I like "Cooper" cause my morning greeting is always the same, and always with a smile~ " Morning Maggie,---Whats new!??-- Hows the kid? - Hows the dogs?" I don’t have a team, which can sometimes make it kinda lonely. I miss the days on the floor where I was the "team lead" of my old team, and I had TONS of people to talk to and hang out with. Some are still very good friends to this day!
However, I have met quite a few people who are really amazing, and so friendly here now. Oh, and did I mention I LOVE getting paid weekly…. And being able to just do what I want?? It feels SOOO good to just dream up everything I want to do, and right now I can make everything happen with me working just a short time….
Life with the Jones clan has been kinda busy lately. I love staying busy, but I need to remind myself I can't Go, Go, Go anymore like I used to. Most nights, I am so tired when I get home that I just lay my bootie down on the couch, and just spend some quality time with my handsome guy. As he grows daily, he gets more and more amazing. He is smart-- and can do anything he sets his mind to. He is independent, and is in that stage of not wanting help. Although the frustration soon follows when he figures out he can't do EVERYTHING himself, and sometimes needs to ask. Soon after he see's this, he is soon to forget and off to playing he goes again!
Grandpa is doing a swell job of watching after the little tyke. He LOVES hanging out there and playing with his toys and dogs. It is a good substitute for daycare, knowing that he is with my Dad, and Mom when she is off work throughout the week. I have also looked into a learning center close by my house that I wanted to find out costs for putting Zach in maybe 3 times a week for part time. They teach him EVERYTHING he needs to know before going into Pre-k in a couple years. But, they do EVERYTHING with them, and I was thinking it might be a good break for him to get away once Ethan is born. It allows him to make new friends, and figure out those social skills with people, besides Mom and Dad. When I stop work, he will also take up therapy again, and get the remainder of his testing completed on his ears, etc.
The month of June and July are going to be SUPER busy for us. We have birthdays and baby showers to attend. Zach is turning 2 on July 29th and we are holding his party on July 25th. Our friends Shannon and Tiffanie are having baby's and their showers are also going to be around this time. Along with Shannon's kids b-day party, and some other fun events! We are probably most likely going on a trip over Father's Day weekend. Josh's family ofcourse wants to do the whole California thing over the summer, so we are planning on joining in on that. Should be a good time…. And then at some point in time, Susan has said she wants to throw Josh and I a "shower/sprinkle" for Baby Ethan. She is so amazing, and we really appreciate all the kind thoughts and well wishes for our pending arrival in Oct. Did I mention how lucky we are to have such wonderful friends and family?? We are just so lucky when it comes to that, we couldn't ask for better.
Anyhooo--- I am off to get somethings accomplished for my day…. Maybe a trip to Target later on??? I LOVE shopping for my boys….