61 Days of Summer

Every year since I started my job in the school system, I've been at Cheerleading camps, working extra summer hours for the Guidance office, and doing other things for other people. I spent last summer in a sleepy daze, frantically running a baby back and forth to grandma's or the babysitters so that I could do Cheer stuff. Of course that didn't take all of my summer, but it's so hard to start and stop a summer break- breaks should be continuous! So this summer it's going to be about me, getting my life and home in order, and most importantly, spending time with Claire before the new baby gets here. I will focus on keeping positive and wonderful people in my life and I'm going to get involved in new things. I'm really excited to see what this summer will bring, since I've never really had one before. I've been a little stressed lately and I'm not being very good to my body (eating crummy foods), which means I'm not being good to my baby. I can't wait to go to the Farmer's market this summer and get fresh fruits and veggies to make yummy meals with. I can't wait to have time to make meals! It's like I'm starting this whole new life! I plan on organizing the crap out of my home so that when the new baby comes, we will have minimal organizational issues!

Side note of what I have learned about life this past year: No one will care the most about you except for you. You have to take care of yourself, because no one will take care of you! I've also learned to say NO! My MIL always says to get your "No" card out. She's really wise!

I'm Back!

After almost three months of packing, moving, and unpacking, I'm glad to say I'm back. I've been reading everyone's posts even though I haven't posted. So here's what's been going on.

The whole family packed up and moved during Spring Break, which was the first full week in April. Packing was the worst! I found out I was a few weeks pregnant and I was so nauseas! All I did was lay around as Jeff frantically shoved things into boxes. On moving day I was so worthless! We spent that week trying to unpack things, but my garage is still full of stuff! Sad thing is, I don't really miss the stuff that's packed away in the garage- this tells me I need to play the donate game!

I'm 12 weeks along and this pregnancy has been tough! I remember being tired and hungry with Claire, but I am exhausted, nauseas, and cranky with this baby! I'm so excited to find out what it is that I've scheduled an ultra sound right at my 16th week! So I should know on June 11 what baby number two is. Everyone keeps asking what I want and after working in a school, I would have to say that I agree with the cliche. I just want a happy, healthy baby. On one hand I'd love a boy (mostly because I've convinced myself that I'd be done once I had a boy); but I'm a firm believer that a girl should always have a sister. So I could go with either.

I'm dreaming of the days this summer when I can lounge around with Claire and work on some much needed crafting/decorating time! I'll post a before and after of the house. You won't believe what brand new hardwoods and some paint would do to a home!!

Love it!!