I completely forgot that Lent started this week so a couple of my meals got moved...and then I felt quite crappy and not wanting to cook so a couple nights I had cereal. So here is the list for the week...there are more than needed, but that's b/c I can't make up my mind but wanted to make sure I had stuff on hand when I decided I wanted it!
Tonight: Ham and cheese Rollups:they sound like a wrap but hot!
the rest of the week in no order:
Orange Chicken w/rice and veggies(although I do think this will be sunday)
Pork Satay
Applesauce BBQ Chicken
BBQ Pork
BBQ Pork Penne
Friday:fish and "chips"
this is of course, the baby doesn't decide to come...but i would be ok with that too!
Saturday, February 28, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
Weekly Wrap-up
I can't decide on what to eat next week for meals yet so I'll post the weekly menu tomorrow!
As for this week...it did seem to go by fast! But that tends to happen when you have a couple "shorter" days w/extra kids!
On Tuesday, keith managed to hurt his back at work...it doesn't require heavy lifting so we still don't know HOW he did it! I had to take him to the dr on Wed. He was having back spasms and I really tried to NOT laugh at him as I could tell they were hurting as he was practically kneeling on the floor. He got some good meds and has been so so for now. At least he is able to dress himself and get out of bed by himself now...not much sympathy from the 9 month pregnant wife who he LAUGHS at when she can't get her socks on and then says...oh did you want some help? I love him I really do...but I sure am glad MEN CAN'T GET PREGNANT! I finally told him that yesterday after all his complaining...meanwhile there isn't much in my body right now that isn't complaining!
Avery's been sick with a cold all week...poor guy! I can tell he doesn't feel good as he gets this glazed over look and has been super crabby, not his fortay at all! Of course there isn't much I can give him to help relieve his discomfort, but I hope its on its way out!
I too have managed to get another cold...this is my second one in 3 weeks. The first one lasted for 2 weeks. I am just miserable and don't have much for relief either being pregnant.I hope I get rid of it before I have the baby as I'm not sure how to cope with labor and not being able to breath!
Sleep? I think I have forgotten what that is, but I did managed to get a couple nights rest...well better! I pulled the snoogle back on the bed and I love it!(its a really long body pillow for preg. woman)
We had our 36 week dr appt yesterday. Along with another ultrasound(u/s). Everything looked great, I liked this tech A TON better than the other one. At least she told me what she was doing and was friendly and not cranky towards avery. Baby is measuring around 6 lb 14 oz(give or take 1 lb), it was practicing breathing and I saw it open its mouth...Keith wasn't paying attention. We still don't know what we are having and we are good with that! We do have another u/s at next week's appt to check my fluid levels. They think they are high, not exactly sure what it might mean for my vbac so we will see what the dr says next week. The baby is head down, but very high up, hence why it feels like it crawls into my ribs/stomach. Hopefully it will decide to drop down soon and COME ON OUT! I'm done I really am!!
I think that's about it for the week...
As for this week...it did seem to go by fast! But that tends to happen when you have a couple "shorter" days w/extra kids!
On Tuesday, keith managed to hurt his back at work...it doesn't require heavy lifting so we still don't know HOW he did it! I had to take him to the dr on Wed. He was having back spasms and I really tried to NOT laugh at him as I could tell they were hurting as he was practically kneeling on the floor. He got some good meds and has been so so for now. At least he is able to dress himself and get out of bed by himself now...not much sympathy from the 9 month pregnant wife who he LAUGHS at when she can't get her socks on and then says...oh did you want some help? I love him I really do...but I sure am glad MEN CAN'T GET PREGNANT! I finally told him that yesterday after all his complaining...meanwhile there isn't much in my body right now that isn't complaining!
Avery's been sick with a cold all week...poor guy! I can tell he doesn't feel good as he gets this glazed over look and has been super crabby, not his fortay at all! Of course there isn't much I can give him to help relieve his discomfort, but I hope its on its way out!
I too have managed to get another cold...this is my second one in 3 weeks. The first one lasted for 2 weeks. I am just miserable and don't have much for relief either being pregnant.I hope I get rid of it before I have the baby as I'm not sure how to cope with labor and not being able to breath!
Sleep? I think I have forgotten what that is, but I did managed to get a couple nights rest...well better! I pulled the snoogle back on the bed and I love it!(its a really long body pillow for preg. woman)
We had our 36 week dr appt yesterday. Along with another ultrasound(u/s). Everything looked great, I liked this tech A TON better than the other one. At least she told me what she was doing and was friendly and not cranky towards avery. Baby is measuring around 6 lb 14 oz(give or take 1 lb), it was practicing breathing and I saw it open its mouth...Keith wasn't paying attention. We still don't know what we are having and we are good with that! We do have another u/s at next week's appt to check my fluid levels. They think they are high, not exactly sure what it might mean for my vbac so we will see what the dr says next week. The baby is head down, but very high up, hence why it feels like it crawls into my ribs/stomach. Hopefully it will decide to drop down soon and COME ON OUT! I'm done I really am!!
I think that's about it for the week...
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Coffee...
how I LOVE thee! I never seemed to be a big drinker of the stuff. I would have it on occassion and never everyday. it was something that usually tasted good or I would crave it!
Well that has all changed since I had Avery. We didn't even own a coffee pot until after he was born...and now we are almost using it everyday! I know its not something that is highly recommended during pregnancy but i only have one cup a day. I tried to cut it out and well...it made for one mean and grumpy mama! So for the kids sake I kept it!
It wasn't that Avery was a terrible sleeper...actually he was always very good about sleeping. Of cours in the early days they are up to eat and get changed, but nothing out of the ordinary. He was sleeping through completely(8-10 hrs) by 6 months.
So why was I still sleep deprived? Pregnancy does some weird things to your body and I don't think I'll ever recover from them. I don't sleep as soundly as I once did...this is probably due to having mommy on the brain and I NEEDED to hear him(as dh never would). But also my body just aches if it stays in one place too long...back, hip,back, hip..etc. Plus I don't think my bladder will ever make a full recovery as Avery sat pretty low and with the c/s.
Now I just can't wait to be able to sleep on my belly again! I'm a total belly sleeper and miss it so much!
Keith has also said that we may need to buy coffee by the gallon with amount we drink each day...i think its just b/c it seems its so much more than what we drank before!
Well that has all changed since I had Avery. We didn't even own a coffee pot until after he was born...and now we are almost using it everyday! I know its not something that is highly recommended during pregnancy but i only have one cup a day. I tried to cut it out and well...it made for one mean and grumpy mama! So for the kids sake I kept it!
It wasn't that Avery was a terrible sleeper...actually he was always very good about sleeping. Of cours in the early days they are up to eat and get changed, but nothing out of the ordinary. He was sleeping through completely(8-10 hrs) by 6 months.
So why was I still sleep deprived? Pregnancy does some weird things to your body and I don't think I'll ever recover from them. I don't sleep as soundly as I once did...this is probably due to having mommy on the brain and I NEEDED to hear him(as dh never would). But also my body just aches if it stays in one place too long...back, hip,back, hip..etc. Plus I don't think my bladder will ever make a full recovery as Avery sat pretty low and with the c/s.
Now I just can't wait to be able to sleep on my belly again! I'm a total belly sleeper and miss it so much!
Keith has also said that we may need to buy coffee by the gallon with amount we drink each day...i think its just b/c it seems its so much more than what we drank before!
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Random weekend thoughts
1. Everything I eat gives me heartburn now...only 4-6 weeks more hopefully!!(you can send me labor vibes for a week from tomorrow!)
2. I'm glad I only leave my husband and son home alone once a week...the whole house exploded w/ toys and everything in between! Can't wait to see what happens when I have the baby and I'm gone for 2-4 days!
3. Having a little bit of girl time w/o a kid in tow was nice! Of course all we talked about were our kids and jobs!
4. cloth diapers sure come out SUPER soft when you dry them!(i tend to line dry all the time to last longer!)
5. I'm thankful for Auntie Amy and her Aunt Hope for venturing into the cloth diaper making world! This new baby will have PLENTY of diapers and now they are working on some covers for Avery.
6. We will NOT be finding out the sex of the baby on thursday! It is exciting not knowing, but on the planning end its slow!
7. Hopefully Avery's new room will be finished by the time the baby comes!(Its been slow going for awhile)
8.We no longer have an ant problem...or so we hope! Keith+vaccum+bleach=dead ants!
9. Spending the week with just Avery(and ja for 3 days) was SO incredibly nice! I think I may dread Tuesday...
10. I miss my girls...and wish I was able to go on the NYC trip in May with them!
2. I'm glad I only leave my husband and son home alone once a week...the whole house exploded w/ toys and everything in between! Can't wait to see what happens when I have the baby and I'm gone for 2-4 days!
3. Having a little bit of girl time w/o a kid in tow was nice! Of course all we talked about were our kids and jobs!
4. cloth diapers sure come out SUPER soft when you dry them!(i tend to line dry all the time to last longer!)
5. I'm thankful for Auntie Amy and her Aunt Hope for venturing into the cloth diaper making world! This new baby will have PLENTY of diapers and now they are working on some covers for Avery.
6. We will NOT be finding out the sex of the baby on thursday! It is exciting not knowing, but on the planning end its slow!
7. Hopefully Avery's new room will be finished by the time the baby comes!(Its been slow going for awhile)
8.We no longer have an ant problem...or so we hope! Keith+vaccum+bleach=dead ants!
9. Spending the week with just Avery(and ja for 3 days) was SO incredibly nice! I think I may dread Tuesday...
10. I miss my girls...and wish I was able to go on the NYC trip in May with them!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Menu Planning...
I've been meaning to do this for a while now as I know more and more people are staying home and cooking at home. so here's my list for the week! I tend to shop fri/sat so that's generally where the meals start!
In no particular order as it all depends on the week and what this baby feels like eating!
Tacos
White Bean Chicken Chili
Orange Chicken w/rice
Pork Satay
Maple Glazed pork chops w/ranch potatoes
chances are there will be plenty for leftovers so some might go into next week!
In no particular order as it all depends on the week and what this baby feels like eating!
Tacos
White Bean Chicken Chili
Orange Chicken w/rice
Pork Satay
Maple Glazed pork chops w/ranch potatoes
chances are there will be plenty for leftovers so some might go into next week!
Thursday, February 19, 2009
a break from cabin fever...
Both of the boys I watch were out mon and tuesday. One is still out until next monday...so I took FULL advantage of this.
On Monday, Avery and I met up with Amy, Gracie, Carter, Jamie, and Cameron at a place called Noodle, Noggin, N' Bean. It was basically like a children's museum with different rooms for the kids to play in. I found them to be quite busy, but the kids all seemed to have fun there. They got to drop/watch a golf ball do down a maze, play in a ball pit, on a seesaw, played in the water table, climbed on big wooden pirate ships and firetrucks. They also liked the music room. There was both fine and gross motor activities. It was pretty neat just wish it wasn't an hour away!
We then decided to get something to eat before trecking home. I had brought along some Friendly's coupons so we decided to go there. We thought we were being VERY brave for taking 3-2 yr olds and a 3 month old out to eat...and boy were we! The kids were very good despite the HOUR long wait for food. We got right in to a table, waited for our drinks, and then the grueling hour...the boys were getting antsy and poor gracie was falling asleep in her booster seat. we let the boys play in the corner and we were about to walk out when our food FINALLY came. we ate in 30 mins left our money and walked out. No one ever apologized for it taking so long and they weren't that busy when we got there. it was HORRIBLE service. the manager even gave amy a hard time b/c she asked for silverware! Next time we will just go to mcdonalds!
Tuesday was another trek in the car about 1-1.5 away. My brother works at the Marriott in Fitchburg where they just opened a new indoor waterpark. He was able to get us some free tickets. Thank you Uncle Jason!
After picking up my younger brother and sister at school we finally made it there. Poor Avery was stuck in the car for 2 hrs, but like always he was very good and glad to see Uncle Brandon and "olly". he kept looking for and asking for Amy as well and Jo(my mom).
Avery wasn't thrilled about the water at first...it was loud and a lot to see and do. We tried to get him in the water but he wanted me to carry him. Not so easy to do being 8 months pregnant. We sent Brandon off to go down the big water slides and we decided to eat lunch to give Avery time to warm up to the idea. well that worked! he loved watching the BIG bucket of water fall when it go full, Jason passed through a couple times to say hi and asked how we liked it.
Then Brandon showed avery how to splash by cupping his hands...I bet he later regretted this. He also went down a small water slide, he rode on the lazy river with Holly, was fascinated with a water gun type thing for a good 30 mins..no lie! He then got to see Coco the parrot who is the mascot of the place. He was FASCINATED by him and followed him around. He even gave him a hug. We then had to get going to meet my mom and he was an unhappy little boy crying "water" as we left. I said we would come back again, but we needed to go see jo. So off we went!
It was SO nice to get out of the house, but they were 2 totally exhausting days! stay tuned for pictures!(or check out myspace/facebook!)
On Monday, Avery and I met up with Amy, Gracie, Carter, Jamie, and Cameron at a place called Noodle, Noggin, N' Bean. It was basically like a children's museum with different rooms for the kids to play in. I found them to be quite busy, but the kids all seemed to have fun there. They got to drop/watch a golf ball do down a maze, play in a ball pit, on a seesaw, played in the water table, climbed on big wooden pirate ships and firetrucks. They also liked the music room. There was both fine and gross motor activities. It was pretty neat just wish it wasn't an hour away!
We then decided to get something to eat before trecking home. I had brought along some Friendly's coupons so we decided to go there. We thought we were being VERY brave for taking 3-2 yr olds and a 3 month old out to eat...and boy were we! The kids were very good despite the HOUR long wait for food. We got right in to a table, waited for our drinks, and then the grueling hour...the boys were getting antsy and poor gracie was falling asleep in her booster seat. we let the boys play in the corner and we were about to walk out when our food FINALLY came. we ate in 30 mins left our money and walked out. No one ever apologized for it taking so long and they weren't that busy when we got there. it was HORRIBLE service. the manager even gave amy a hard time b/c she asked for silverware! Next time we will just go to mcdonalds!
Tuesday was another trek in the car about 1-1.5 away. My brother works at the Marriott in Fitchburg where they just opened a new indoor waterpark. He was able to get us some free tickets. Thank you Uncle Jason!
After picking up my younger brother and sister at school we finally made it there. Poor Avery was stuck in the car for 2 hrs, but like always he was very good and glad to see Uncle Brandon and "olly". he kept looking for and asking for Amy as well and Jo(my mom).
Avery wasn't thrilled about the water at first...it was loud and a lot to see and do. We tried to get him in the water but he wanted me to carry him. Not so easy to do being 8 months pregnant. We sent Brandon off to go down the big water slides and we decided to eat lunch to give Avery time to warm up to the idea. well that worked! he loved watching the BIG bucket of water fall when it go full, Jason passed through a couple times to say hi and asked how we liked it.
Then Brandon showed avery how to splash by cupping his hands...I bet he later regretted this. He also went down a small water slide, he rode on the lazy river with Holly, was fascinated with a water gun type thing for a good 30 mins..no lie! He then got to see Coco the parrot who is the mascot of the place. He was FASCINATED by him and followed him around. He even gave him a hug. We then had to get going to meet my mom and he was an unhappy little boy crying "water" as we left. I said we would come back again, but we needed to go see jo. So off we went!
It was SO nice to get out of the house, but they were 2 totally exhausting days! stay tuned for pictures!(or check out myspace/facebook!)
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