Few More Weeks Down...Lots To Go

I have not written since right after Independence Day. We haven't been too busy, mainly just passing the days with lots of family time. We have started the unfamiliar task of disciplining a toddler. Noelle has taken to Time Out and when threatened she will put herself in the corner! I guess that is a good sign that she understands what it is. Every time she does it I just want to pick her up and give her tons of hugs and kisses because of the extreme sweetness she exhibits.

I am now fourteen weeks along in my pregnancy. Basically that means my first trimester is over and the nausea and fatigue should start to subside. While at my last doctor's appointment we pretty much decided that this baby will be delivered by cesarean section. A few factors helped make the decision, the biggest one being the doctor said it was the best decision in my case! I'm a little nervous about the recovery, but I know that I can handle it with the help of family and friends.

Aunt Charlotte came to stay with us from Wednesday until Friday of last week. She was on break from her school. Of course, instead of a fun relaxing visit she had to get an eye infection and we had to take her to the doctor and get that taken care of! She did end up watching Noelle so Tom and I could see a movie. We saw Transformers and loved it.

Last Saturday, Tom's Dad came to visit for the day. Noelle was way more cranky than she normally is and I'm not even sure why. It was nice for her to be in her own environment and I think that helped combat her crabbiness. We grilled for lunch and have yummy Mancino's Grinders for dinner. It was really a great visit and Noelle loved reading books Grandpa and having him around for the day!

On Monday, this week Noelle and I visited my Grandparents in St. Clair. We haven't seen them since they left for Florida in the early fall. We stayed for a few hours and Noelle loved watching the boats go by on the river.

Zeus decided this week that he wanted to have an ear infection! I took him to the vet on Tuesday and we found out that he weighs 78 pounds! I also booked him some obedience classes that start in mid August. He listens fairly well, until he is distracted then you can yell at the top of your lungs and his ears seem to stop working! Next Tuesday he gets his "manhood" taken away and that will be an interesting time for him.

Well that has been the last few weeks for us. Next week I venture up to Alpena for a few days and will return will lots of pictures from my good friend's baby shower! Wish me luck on the long drive, alone, with Noelle.