Oh Justin

So Maddie likes Justin Bieber and is in the closet about it.

Now if you ask her, she will tell you "No, I no like Justin Bieber" . She will only admit it to me she like him and will sing his songs in my presence.

It's like when we all had a crush on Zac Efron and realized the age thing was yucky and told no one about our secret crush.

For Christmas Maddie got this..................

She got embarrassed and once again said

"I no like it" But as soon as Kris and Abbey(who got her the gift) left the house, she was in the playroom dancing and singing to it.

Oh, Justin!

I need more time to blog again

Things have been crazy in the Bessada house since the last time I blogged.

Where to begin..............

Little Jake is 8 months old. He still won't roll- but enjoys rocking on his knees. He is also a great eater- nurses like a champ and eats anything he can put in his mouth. 6 weeks into his helmet wearing. He's doing great and hopefully only has 6 more weeks left. The helmet is a not only great for head reshaping, but great protection from- knocking his head on the floor, flying objects thrown, and Maddie. But, let me tell you----Jake's head smells like feet when the helmet is off.

Cute Jakey story-
Jake had his first playdate today with his friends. Two little girls- 5 months and 9 months and really cute. An hour into playing and eating snacks, Jake wants to nurse, then fell asleep for the rest of his playdate until the girls had to leave.

Now on to Maddie. Just saying Maddie should be enough. But she is such a big girl. Loves school and always come home with an art project or new song to sing. Beginning to recognize her letter and numbers. Super excited about Christmas. She has asked Santa for 3 things- Squinkies, Ice Cream Play-Doh and a Camera. We'll see what Santa brings.

Cute Maddie story- Some people do Elf on a Shelf. Well, he is scary as hell to me. But Santa is always watching Maddie in our house. And I am probably going to hell for this one day- but we told Maddie that the green light in the smoke detectors where cameras straight to Santa. When she does something good or bad she will go talk to it. (and yes, I have this on camera)So cute!

Jake's Friend

At 6 1/2 months old, Jake discovered he has a new friend. His penis. Yesterday during bath time, I turned around to look at Maddie. Only to turn back around to see Jake with a goofy, smiling look on his face and his hand down below. He kept squishing and playing and smiling. (Thank God the kid didn't pee on me, which he likes to only do with Mommy)
And this morning, I left to get Maddie out of bed, only to come back Jake trying to find his wee-wee once again (too bad for him, this time he had on clothes).

I think I am in for it with this one.

1/2 a Year

My sweet, sweet, cuddly little snookems has been in our lives for 6 months today. (I must say- this kid makes me complete mush.)

Jake Daniel is the sweetest thing ever and it is completely fine with me if he turns into a Momma Boy. (Sorry Maddie, you were a great baby too- but you cried more than Jake)

Stuff about Jake:

• still not rolling over. I think his legs are too chubby to carry him to the other side.
• can almost sit unattended for more than 45 seconds.
• doesn't like to eat breakfast, but will tear up some lunch and dinner. He loves his veggies.
• loves to nurse. Starts off sweet, then turns violent when he pulls my hair and smiles.
• love some Jakey smiles. They make my heart melt.
• Maddie- he stops what ever he is doing when she walks into the room to see what she is doing.
• laughs- he is still my funny boy. Laughs at everything.
• talks- he will babble up a storm if Maddie not around (he can't get two words in with her in the room) and you just talk to him.
• already knows that gas is funny. (must be a male thing) He toots and then laughs.
• falls asleep when a Disney song comes on.

Happy Hour

Then......................

Now.......................

Boy, how things have changed.

Recent Observations

I love my 2 little ones.



But boy, the Girl is killing me. ( by laughter and by my nerves)

• She talks non-stop. From the time she wakes up to the time she goes to bed. And in between, she is crying.
• She is always wanting something. "Mommy, I want somefin" (her version of "something")
• Has a date with Daniel this Saturday. We asked her where she wanted to go. "I want to go to the Gas Station (RaceTrac) to get a blue icee for me and a coffee for Mommy" It's the little things.
• Loves Mommy and Maddie time. (this is what we call our dates) She'll look at me with those big brown eyes and ask for some time alone with Mommy. How can I say no to that?
• The question asking. It never stops. "Where you going? Whatcha got? Whatcha doing?" I could keep on going.
• Pesty- she is so going to be the pesty big sister. She loves to be pesty to test her limits. I put a stop this and she goes in "Time Out" I have a feeling she is going to spend the rest of her being 2 in Time Out.

The Boy

• Is sweet as a button. A true cuddler. I could hold him for hours and he would let me.
• Will sit and laugh at nothing forever. He is quiet the silent jokester. Jake makes me laugh by watching him laugh. Maybe he is practicing his fake laugh for when his Daddy tells one of his bad jokes.
• I think he has taken a hiatus from his growing spurt. It was constant nursing for about 2 months straight. We were wishing for a Quarterback, but think we are getting a Linebacker.
• He doesn't look like Daniel's Dad. Daniel will even vouch for this. So quit saying it people. Jake looks like Daddy- but we are seeing a little of my side in him. (not alot a little)
• Did I say he loves to laugh?

My Sweet Boy

A few things about this sweet little boy at 2 months old........................

• Jake's a big boy. He's outgrowing all of his clothes. Thank God for hand-me-downs.
• He likes to eat or thinks I'm his human pacifier. (I do like the fact that he is quick. Eat and run)
• He's also very white. (no, i'm not kidding) And yes, he mine and Daniel's kids. His skin and hair are beginning to darken- alittle.
• Jake will sleep through the night maybe 3 nights a week and wake up once the other 4 days. The nights he wakes up, he forgets to give me an invitation to the party.
• Night owl. I can try to get him down for bed starting at 8:30. But, the booger won't fall asleep until 10:00. I'm going to keep going with the 8:30 and he will eventually figure it out.
• Jake is a super cuddler. Maddie WAS sweet but not much on cuddling. But, Jake, he is a lover boy.
• Loves Maddie singing Patty Cake to him. It's sweet, he always coos and smiles at her.
• He has a wee-wee and knows how to use it. I have been peed on multiple times already. (But, not on Daniel. I think Daniel threatened his life.)
• Finally (and he'll kill me for this one day)- he has gas that will bring tears to your eyes. I never knew a baby could do this.

To all my friends with only one child......

I promise to not ask when you plan on having the next one- due to my experiences of last week.

**a side note the weekend was great. With the exception of the break down at church, pointing her finger and telling me "No, No, No" and sticking her tongue out at me because I put her in time out. I'm glad Daniel got to experience it and make the beer run for me this weekend.

Becoming THAT Mom

I always knew I'd have a "That Mom" moment. I'm sure I have had alot in my 2 years and 9 months as being a Mommy. But, today I was a day that I called myself out on it.

Let me tell you how it went.................

Had to go to Target to pick up Jake's reflux medicine (after today's episode with Maddie, I know why he has it, I'd have it too) I also had to pick up a bag of chips for dinner. (Daniel decided to eat an almost whole bag of chips by himself last night. This is a whole other story.)

Getting the kids out of the car-
I decided to Baby Bjorn Jake and push Maddie in the cart. Maddie objected because she wanted to be in the big cart. I said "No" to this. I hate the big cart- it is too big and too long. This was the mini-fit. This also should have been my red-flag that this wasn't going to fun.

I walk up to the pharmacy and it is closed for lunch. I have 15 minutes until it opens. What to do? If I stroll in the store, I end up buying crap I don't need. I ended up walking the perimeter of the store and not wondering off my path. At the end of the stroll, I get to the chip isle. (Jake at dangling in the Bjorn, asleep. Maddie is asking for a billion things, which I have tuned out) I am nice and let Maddie help pick out the chips. Then she wants to hold them- Bad idea. I didn't want crushed chips for dinner.

This begins the meltdown. Maddie is crying hysterically. The ugly cries- when you gasp for air cries. The cries turn into screams as I walk to the pharmacy-which is not a far walk. People are looking at me. I can't get her to quit. She has now started the bucking of her body. I just know that any minute she is going to end up on the floor with a bloody head. (Note- Jake is still asleep or faking it because he is embarrassed) I get the pharmacy and you guessed it- it wasn't ready. So, I have to wait and I decided to take my screaming kid and make a pit stop. Maddie is still screaming while I'm doing this. I'm apologizing to everyone in the pharmacy, but they can't hear me over Maddie. The pharmacist is trying to make me feel better by telling me her son had a fit yesterday over one green lego. The guy checking me out is trying to be nice- but I know he is thinking , "Please the hell out of her lady and take that brat with you."

So all said and done- I have become THAT mom with the screaming kid. I know this won't be the last time and I'm fine with that.

Oh- curious on the pitstop in the store- It was to get me a Mommy Juice Box. Thank you Target for carrying boxes of wine.
Cheers!!!!

I miss

I miss blogging. I will get back to it soon.

I should really post the 3 half written blogs, I have attempted to finish since having Jake.

Dear God of the Toddlers

Please give my sweet little Maddie her listening ears back. I miss my sweet little girl that would listen to Mommy. If you can't give her ears back, can you please give me a bottle of blood pressure medicine, something for the anxiety and a bottle of booze?

Dear God- please give me ALOT of patience.

As you can tell- my toddler has quit listening and I am at my wits end- already and it's only been a little more than 2 weeks. I am trying not to yell or get mad a her- but she is so pushing my buttons. I thought it was b/c of the baby. But she was acting this way right before the arrival of baby brother.

New Addition

Well.......

Jake Daniel is here and is perfect.

(Yes, he looks like his father, but I also see some of me and my side in him. In other words, if I hear one more freakin Egyptian say he looks like his Giddy (grandfather) I'm going to scream. I think Egyptians forget that there is a mother involved in the baby making process and everything doesn't revolve with the Daddy's side of the family. Now- I'm off my high horse.)

The delivery was crazy and so simple.

I walked into the OR at 1150. Dr. came in at 1200. Daniel walked in at 1210 and JD was screaming at 1214. It was all so quick.

Back to Jack Daniel......

I thought this boy was going to be a longer nurser. But, over the last few days he has turned into Maddie and is a quick, frequent snacker- once I get him on. For some reason, the boy thinks I am his person play toy until he is ready to latch on.

He seems to be pretty laid back, I guess he has to be with Maddie as a Big Sister.

I love him and am glad he is finally here.

Today is the Day!!!!

Last blog will Baby JD is in my tummy.

Still full of emotions. Daniel is super, super anxious and very nervous.

Can't wait to meet the little one and have him home.

If you are reading this, please keep us in your thoughts and prayers.

2 days.............

2 days left have left me an emotional boob. I'm a crier anyway, but today has been crazy.

Today was out last day with Maddie in our house alone. Tomorrow- we go to the CDT to celebrate Easter with the family to to drop our little Bean off until we get back home from the hospital.

Every time we did something, I thought, "This is the last time we'll do this as a family of three"

We had a great time and let the little one get away with murder. Breakfast and movies in front of the couch, picnic in the park, chips for lunch followed by ice cream right before nap time, IHOP for dinner (Maddie even picked her own meal with no influence from me).
Even if she doesn't remember the day- I will.

At bed time, I cried so hard, I couldn't catch my breath. (not just because of the crying, but the allergies that are killing my sinuses and the fact Baby JD is all up in my rib cage and lungs)Maddie would ask if I was ok. I told her it was a happy cry and she told me "that is silly Mommy"

I'm sure I will have another crying fest once we leave Maddie at my Momma's tomorrow. Story to follow.............

3

I'm mad. 3 days left to eat and crave.

And damn pollen- it is putting a damper on my eating. My allergies have killed in and I can't smell or taste anything.

5 and 4

Sorry- I didn't post yesterday- I didn't go into labor. I was enjoying the beautiful weather with Maddie.

But, I did play a joke on Daniel this morning. I called him at work telling him I was in labor. If you know Daniel- it gave him a heart attack. He is way to planned for unexpected labor to happen.

Anxious- is the word to use for the Bessada house. We just want to see, hold and cuddle this little boy that has been in my belly for 39 weeks.

It is amazing that you can already love someone that you have never met. The feelings I had right before having Maddie are all coming back to me. It's hard to believe you can find even more love to share and give, but you can. There will be enough love to go around in our blessed house.

Day 6

I'm sharing my pregnancy secrets and things that get me thru after the baby is here.

While carrying the Baby Bump-

Prego Spanx- so worth the money
Tan in a Can- A little spray can make cellulite look good!
Bronzer or Bare Mineral Warmth- a little goes a long way- to give your face that healthy glow.
Black anything- It can hide everything and so take some of the pounds away.
Good pair of wedges- well- I have several. I like the height with the feel of a flat. It also saves my back.
Chocolate- Always keep a stash in my bag. Never know when you might need that pick me up.
A good mani and pedi- even though you can't see your feet- everyone else can.

When the Bump is gone-

Concealer- I have a tube everywhere- car, diaper bag and in the house. It makes those last night under eye bags disappear. Plus, my complexion after Maddie was crappy for the longest time.
Hair spray and a comb to tease- I lost a ton of hair after I had Maddie. Spray and comb-gave me that extra umph to my hair. Or this time, I might use the Bump-It. I so love some big hair.
Nursing pads- it doesn't only help in the bra, it helps with spit up, drool and smooth out make up when you do a bad job making it even.
Baby wipes- can't tell you how many nights- baby wipes are what I used to wash my face. Since I was too tried to go to the sink and wash, but refused to go to bed with make up on.
Yes, I still managed to wear make up- a little concealer, warmth and gloss are an everyday must.
Shower every day- I think since I've had Maddie I've only not showered maybe 3 days (not in row).

1 week today!!!!

Too cute- but Daniel just got extra excited this morning. He said, " One Week and we can meet our Boy" I think the idea of having a son has really sunk into his head.



I woke up this morning- thinking "God, I slept like crap. I wish I would re-do the night."It was a night of not being able to breathe.



Boys- Daniel and I are takers on advice. I'm still in frilly girl mode. Daniel is just now figuring out little girls and has to switch to learning little boys. You would think the boys would be easier for him, but it's not. He thinks JD will come out as starting QB football.

So, guys, here is your chance to spill out the advice.

8 Days

So- Maddie woke up from her nap today while I was watching the end of Private Practice. A lady on there was pushing and had a baby. Maddie was intrigued. She looked at my belly and said- Jake Daniel, you going to come out of my Mommy? Well. Be nice." That's my girl.

Almost a week to go and if another person asks are you ready? I might scream. Yes, I'm ready, but I don't know how I feel about sharing Jake Daniel with the rest of the world. (I also went through this with Maddie.) Yes, I know it is selfish- but right now he is all mine and I protect him. I also know once he arrives I will appreciate all the help from others.
Plus with some of the issues we had with JD- I want him to bake as long as he can.

New treat today, that I'm glad I just discovered. Rita's Italian Ice. Pure frozen flavored sugar. It was yummy. Luckily- I didn't like my flavor and Maddie didn't like hers. So, we switched and it was perfect. Daniel-on the other hand- gobbled his up, but did let me finish his lat few bites. I;m considering send Daniel out to get me one now.

Finished some last minute pampering- yesterday. It was nice to relax, unwind and get some things taken care of.

I am also counting down the days until I can have my first full drink. Beer, wine and bourbon- oh how I have missed you. Now, I'm not a big ole drunk or lush. But, I'm one of those people that really enjoys the takes of a good cocktail.

Until tomorrow- I'm done babbling.

We're in the single digits!!!!

9 days and counting until Jake Daniel will be here.



I'm not banking on him arriving early. For some reason Bessada Babies in my belly like the warmth of the oven.

But, he does want to come early- all we have to do- is pack my Beauty/Vanity Bag and and throw the stuff in the car.



We are pumped. Can't wait to hold, kiss and cuddle this little Sprout.



I have to say- Getting pregnant might not be an easy thing for me- but I am blessed with a pretty easy pregnancy. I have some how manged to go thru 2 pregnancy gaining less than 20 pounds each time( this time I am eating so much more, but I am also chasing around and keeping up witha 2 1/2 year old)- but end up with the HUGE belly that looks like it could pop at any moment.

Being 38 weeks pregnant- I am not miserable. I actually feel great and the only thing I;m having problems doing is bending down to pick up things (which I have Maddie do, if she is around, and I bribe her with jelly beans) Oh- I almost forgot- getting comfortable in bed. It might take me 45 minutes to get comfortable but once I find that one position (which changes every night) I'm as good as gold and out like a light.



I do want to eat all the time and I want sweets. Ice cream, cereal (which I;m eating right now), cookies, Little Debbies and fruit (any kind and flavor) Actually- right now Wendy's fries and a Frosty sound pretty good)

My 930pm craving are getting Daniel- I will crave pizza and Daniel thinks I should share with him. (I know with all these cravings- am I sure it is only 20lbs?)



I freaked Daniel out last night- I had to pee and when I finally figured out how to roll over- I said, "I don't think I;m going to make it" Daniel thought I meant to the hospital and I meant to the bathroom.



I';m going to try to blog at least once a day until JD comes just for shits and giggles. So, I can look back one day and laugh at myself.

Maddie, Daniel and Me

The Bessada household of 3 has been very chummy lately. Daniel and I have tried to treasure and enjoy every moment we have with just our little Maddie Cakes. I know we will still have time alone with Maddie but right now we don't have to share time.

(we are really excited about the new addition. but it is also a bittersweet time for us. plus, i'm pregnant and very hormonal. so back off)

The last few weeks we have tried to have family time and one-on-one alone time with Maddie. It hasn't been about spoiling her with gifts. Just precious time that can't be recreated. How do you explain to a 2 1/2 year old that her whole life is about to change? She knows she is getting a brother, but I don't think she understands he isn't leaving once he arrives.

Maddie has had me and Daniel in amazement in how much of a big girl she had become.

Her are some of our favorite Maddie moments.....

"Mommy, I;m going to work" "Where do you work?" "Target" Guess, we go there too much.
"Hey, I got a cutie bootie"
"I need to hear the BumbleBee song" Immabee- BlackEyed Peas
Looking at the proof of her class pic and naming all of her friends.
Saying the blessing at dinner- looking like Steve Wonder with the head motions.
Asking me if "JD is kicking the fire" out of me. (I made the comment once that he was kicking the fire out of me and she likes to ask me all the time)
Sudden outburst of complete laughter for no reason. Mad had the most contagious precious laugh.
She has certain books that Daddy can only read her and books that only Mommy can read.
Hearing her recreated the sound of the heart monitor when we go Mommy's doctor visits.


I could go on and on but will spare you all the reading.

Just wanted to share how we have been spending our time lately before Baby Boy graces us with his presence and to let Maddie know (when she is old enough to read Mommy's Blog) that we love her with all of our heart and can't wait to start the new chapter in our family's book.

Just a few random things to share- No rhyme or reason

Newest and latest cravings:

Little Debbie Oatmeal pies
Strawberries and pears
CryBaby bubble gum
freezing ice cold water
slice of pizza from Felini's (thank God it is right next to my Dr. and I can swing right in and out with no problem)
Oh- let me add Daniel's craving- Mc D's fries

Maddie-
We just had the talk about Mommy having Baby JD. She knows she is going to her Mamy's and is ok with that- but she was most concerned about Cookie. After I told her Cookie was going with her, her state of panic went away.
Just like her Daddy and a little like me. ..she has our form of OCD. Every night before she goes to bed, she picks out her outfit for the next day. Shirt, pants, shoes, socks, panties and even the hairbow. It is hilarious. Lord forbid I try to change something when she sleeping, she knows when she wakes up and I get the wrath of Miss Maddie.

Daniel-
is seriously calm about the new arrival. Which is so not like Daniel to stay with cool, calm and collected. We'll see once Baby JD gets here. The precious man has been so helpful to me. Taking Maddie so I can relax and have some alone time, cleaning up dinner so I can rest my feet and taking on extra household duties to give me a break. I hope he keeps this up.

Me- I'm huge, uncomfortable and starting to swell. Baby JD, I won't be mad if you decide to come early. Love Mommy

Pregnancy update............

Latest Cravings:

Fried Peach Pies from the Varsity
Fries
Diet Pepsi (I am so ashamed to admit this)
Apple- Red Delicious (These are not normally the apples I buy)
Chocolate anything
Spicy things, still. The hotter, the better.
Cereal- any kind, any time of the day.
Cucumber- I de-seed them, so I don't get gas.
Hummus (Sabra only)and Pita Bread
Chicken Biscuits
Massages (thank God, my place is affordable)

Aches and Pains-

My bum and the pressure. I think he is going to fall out of it. (Thank you ladies for reminding me to use the yoga ball. It has helped a ton)
My back- I cant' get comfortable for anything. I have to changes positions sleeping at night or a get a cramp in my back or I moan so loud it bothers Daniel.
Breathing is over-rated. I really don't mind feeling like I'm going to suffocate.
Constant moving- this kid is sooo active. He moves all the freaking time, except at meal time.

35 Days and Counting....................

We are officially ready for Jake Daniel's arrival. (even Maddie)

Nursery - done
Clothes washed- done
Diapers- done
Baby carseat, stroller, swing, bouncer ready- done and batteries in
Housecleaning scheduled- done
Plan for Maddie and a back-up plan for that- done
Babymoon planned and rescheduled and planned again- done
Bikini wax (they are not shaving me), mani/pedi, massage and hair cut/color (yes, I color my hair)- Also scheduled.

I can say the only think I haven't done is pack my bag. I have the must haves ready to go. Depending on when Baby JD decides to grace us with his presence depends on what I pack. Yes, I have 2 homecoming outfits picked out for myself. I want to look as presentable as possible.

Baby Jake Daniel has been scheduled to come out of my belly April 5th. I'm thinking he will want to come out before then.

I guess now we just wait...........

Crust

Just eating a sandwich with Maddie. (yes, i know it is only 1000am, but i'm pregnant and it sounded good)

Maddie started peeling off the crust. So I begin to think, "ok, maddie isn't a crust eater"

Well, I help her out and peel the crust.

Maddie then picks up the crust, eats it and walks away. I eat the rest of her crust-less sandwich. We are a perfect match.

I thought it was the crust that people didn't like.

Well, she is half Daniel's child.

Privacy

I don't think I've experienced privacy in the bathroom with Maddie since she has been born. ( i do close the door when Daniel is around)

We have been Potty Training for 3 weeks and she has decided that she needs to close door for privacy.

Seriously.............

Madeline

Just wanted to take some time to chat about Maddie...............................


She amuses me everyday. I never know what she'll do or say these days.

• Poop and Pee- is on of her favorite things to talk about and it seems it is always at dinner time.
• Living with her Maddie is like living in a musical. I never what song she'll bust out belching out. Right now Annie is a favorite and "I love you Tomorrow" is sung all the time. I'm trying to get this on video, but she quits once she see me.
• Salad- she would eat it everyday. All separate and nothing mixed. (she gets this from her Daddy)Mad will be a vegetarian one day.
• Random conversation with family member that aren't here or on the phone with her. She is very bossy with them on the phone. (don't know where she got the bossy/sassiness from).
• Dresses- she is going through a dress phase. Wants to wear on everyday and thinks it need to be accessorized by her pink cowboy boots.
• New favorite Disney Princess- Tiana.
• Daddy can't tell her "no" and she knows it. If I say "no" she runs to Daddy.
• Baby Brother- she knows something is going on and is very curious. She likes to talk to my belly button and listen to the heart beat. She likes looking through is clothes and toys. We'll she how she does once JD is here.

Holiday Recap

FYI- this is going to be long- like a really bad run on sentence.

Christmas Season 2009 in the Bessada House- was AWESOME!!!! ( and I'm glad it is over)

Maddie was so much fun and excited about everything. She loved the lights, the songs, the visits with family, the presents and all the yummy Christmas treats (the treats were my favorite part). Mad became really good at singing Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer and Jingle Bells. She is still singing theses songs and doesn't understand that Christmas is over and Santa is broke. Her favorite presents were her light-up Cindrella high-heels (thanks, Mattie) and her battery operated blue car (thanks Uncle Kris)
We begun potty training over the Break. Maddie is a rock star and has caught on very good. We still have accidents during the day- but she is going on her own and pretty regularly. She likes to change her big girl panties five thousand times a day. Thank God, we have a lot. But Mommy feel like she has to do a special load of wash every few days to make sure we enough big girl panties to go around. I love to hear her ask Daniel if he wears Big Girl Panties and to hear her response. She gets mad when he says "No". Then she asks if he wears Big BOY Panties.

Daniel and I also got to enjoy the holidays. We just really enjoyed our time with family and friends. But, he got me the most amazing gift. My Shark Steam Cleaner. It is awesome and everyone should own one. It is exactly what my OCD/clean-freak self needed. (yes, people. I can admit it)

New Years Eve- what a way to ring in the New Year. We went to a friend's party. Maddie came along to have a slumber party with her future husband. She was a booger and won't go to sleep. So I feel like me and Daniel missed 1/2 the party. But, we did get to ring in the New Year together. Oh- being sober sucked. I'm a fun drunk- people. Maybe next year.......

Jake Daniel- is now longer being neglected. The Holidays are over and now to concentrate on him. I made my first purchase for him on New Year's Day. He now has non-girly bedding. I like it and am ready to get the room painted. He also has some cute outfits that I have purchased. My friend, Molly, has helped me realize that boy clothing doesn't have to be boring or gay. Molly has great taste. She has given Jake Daniel a ton of cute, cute stuff. Daniel still can't get over the Snowman Vans. I don't even know why I'm buying him clothes. Between Molly, my sister, sister-in-law and other hand me downs- this kid is going to be styling.
Daniel and I getting really excited about Jake Daniel. Daniel gave me the weekly countdown yesterday and it freaked me out. But, I took some deep breaths and will be fine.

Pregnancy update- I feel huge. I don't remember being this big at this point with Maddie. It's all belly. He is carrying low and killing my back. Craving have been crazy. I have eaten so many Clementines and Strawberries in the last few weeks. I can't enough Diet Coke. I don't want ice water except at night time when I'm going to bed. French fries are still my friend. I love all the salty varieties. Feta cheese and pita bread- Yummy!!!! I can eat this everyday. Hot stuff- bring it on. This Hot Momma wants it HOT!!!!! Maddie loves singing to the baby and telling him secrets. (Daniel and I realized along time ago that Maddie is smarter than us. Now we are about to have 2 that are smarter than us)

Told you this would be long and all over the board. Enjoy!!!!