Braden's New Pair of Glasses

About 1 yr ago we were told that Braden needed glasses to correct his strabismis (lazy eye). He has been doing great with them and actually likes wearing glasses now. He loves to read about Arthur the Ardvark who also wears glasses, I really think Arthur helped with the transition too. Anyway, last week Braden went back to the eye doctor for a check up and they told us that the prescription in his right eye needed to be a little stronger, which means . . . new glasses! We took him to find a new pair and today they were ready. He likes them a little bit and keeps telling me he isn't Braden anymore. I'm hoping he will soon forget that they are different from the old ones and just wear these without an argument. So far so good.

Our Big Boy

Braden has been working on potty training for about a month now full blast. He took a while to get going, but once he got the hang of it he has been all about peeing on the potty. He has been in big boy underwear for about 2 1/2 weeks now. We are so very proud of him. He hasn't had an accident at school (yet) and at home it's been maybe 1 accident a day, if that. To celebrate his new accomplishment Travis and I are taking him to Chuck - E Cheese's to play ski-ball this weekend. That's all he has been talking about (playing ski-ball). It's like bowling so of course he loves it.

30 weeks and counting

Well, here we are at the 30 week mark. My belly is getting bigger by the day and the baby is moving like crazy. He's already a little like his big brother. I swear sometimes he is doing back flips or playing soccer with my bladder, well at least that is what it feels like. I went for my doctor's appointment yesterday morning and the doctor said everything is going great. The baby's heartbeat is right on track and I'm looking good. My feet have started to swell a little bit and my legs feel like someone is pulling them in opposite directions, all normal. I can deal with normal. Also, the doctor felt around my pelvis area and told me that the baby is already starting to drop! How early were they talking when they said he would come early? Braden dropped early too and he was 4 days late! This kid better be early or on time.
Here are the belly photos for the week Braden wanted in on one this time too. Yes, he is pantless, but he does have his big boy underwear on! Enjoy!

29 weeks

Here I am at 29 weeks. My belly is getting bigger week by week. I am having Travis take pictures of me each week so we can keep track of how big I actually get.

Abacus No More

2 Christmas' ago Braden received an Abacus from his Grandmother. The minute we brought it home one peg fell out and it was put into the closet with the rest of the stuff to be fixed. Well, this morning he found it and decided to do other things with it. He used the pegs to make letters and words and the balls became balls to play pool with. This kid has such an imagination! Here are some pictures. He wrote the word "hi" with the pegs and the other picture is just of all the balls and pegs scattered across our bedroom floor.

Baby update (28 weeks)

It is hard to believe that in less than 3 months we will have 2 little boys to care for and love. My pregnancy is going just smoothly. The baby is sitting very low and he is killing my back, but other than that I am doing great! We had another ultrasound yesterday (Feb 24) and will continue to have one every month. I am considered high risk because of his single umbilical condition. No problem though he is doing just fine. He's growing right on track and kicks like a soccer player. The doctor even told me I will probably have him early (yay!!!). Here are some pictures both inside and out. The ultrasound pictures are of the baby's profile and then him looking at us. You can see his cheek and chin and then his hand is up in front of the other side of his face.

Bubble Fun in February

Saturday, Feb 21, turned out to be a pretty warm day here in East Tn. Nay-Nay brought all 3 boys spill proof bubbles and we took advantage of the day! The boys had a blast blowing bubbles into the wind and chasing them. Braden had more fun blowing bubbles onto people than anything.