"Punkins"

I love how Micah talks these days and I wish I could let you hear him. He says everything and is very vocal about what he thinks and feels (except if he's having a tantrum). We went to the pumpkin patch with Rachel and the boys this weekend and M had so much fun. He calls them "punkins" so that's what I call them now too. We let them pick out baby pumpkins and decided to get big ones from the store(which I still didn't do). Sometimes it's hard to care when the kids have NO clue what to care about. He won't even care about decorating or carving until maybe 4 or 5. So I'm kinda making different choices until then. He's already making a few choices a day, which is nice, but I can see how it may get harder with him wanting things that I don't.  We got some cute photos of the boys on Saturday.

On Friday we went to see Leslie, Nolan and baby Eliza. Micah was really excited to see him. I can tell he likes to be the bigger boy when he's around him and he seems a bit bossy and grabs stuff from him. He knows that Nolan doesn't care as much right now, but soon Nolan will be ready to fight for his toys. The boys were so cute and wanted to sit together and read a book. It was time for a photo sesh!!

 We got Eliza in the pic for this one! She needed some big brothers snuggles.

Sunday I got to sing with the choir and really enjoyed getting to know more people there. This weekend I will be helping out in the Playhouse (4 and 5 year olds). Hopefully I will be also getting involved in the announcements. I still have to meet with the guy on that.  

Next weekend is MY baby shower. I can't believe it. I came so fast. I don't even know what to do with myself. I'm so excited and so overwhelmed that it's all happening so fast. I have really enjoyed this pregnancy. No rushing. Just taking my time and loving every second I have alone with my belly and alone with my little guy.  It's a totally 180 from the first time. I remember being so ready 2 months before he was even born. I was waiting on him day and night. This time I CAN WAIT....just not after the new year. haha I really pray that she comes right on time. Tomorrow I am 31 weeks. Time is not slowing down now. Nothing was accomplished this weekend in her room...so that was s fail. I'm hoping we get some stuff done this weekend.

After the shower I will be ready to press Craig to get everything nailed to the walls and out of the attic!!

Yesterday, Micah had his first visit to the dentist! He did so great. I am really hoping this helps him understand how important it is to take care of his teeth. Some days he loves brushing his teeth and others it's a battle. I couldn't believe how great he was for the hygienist though. I took a pic! Of course he was wearing his superman shirt and that always seems to help everything. He has super powers on the days he wears it. LOL

I am struggling a little bit with time management these days. I have always prided myself on being "on time" and lately I've been late a lot. To the point that some people even tell me they almost called me because something must be wrong if I'm not there on time. It's so true. I feel defeated and like a failure when I can't get places on time. Maybe God is preparing my heart to let go of being on time and just be thankful for getting anywhere. It's just tough when Micah doesn't wake up until 8:30 a.m. and I have to be somewhere at 9:30a.m. It's impossible. And I hate waking him up while he's in a deep sleep. It just seems wrong. So I may have to be that pregnant lady that's always late to bible study and music class. It's not because I had a rough morning. It's just not doable at the moment. I'm not as quick as I once was. I can't move as fast. 

I can't be upset about him sleeping in. And I really don't want him to change his habits. Once the baby is here I will be praying for extra time and extra sleep. 

Anyways, it's absolutely gorgeous outside. I am so very thankful for these beautiful days and look forward to getting outside and walking more. Again I need to get out and walk more. I've seen my neighbor out with her two sons walking lately and we finally connected and are going to try and walk together. Hopefully Micah wakes up in time for us to all walk together. He fell asleep around 3p.m. today. 

Love you all and hope you are having a wonderful week!