Today was one of those days

Today I found out my first child will be a boy. I'm beyond excited.  Someone told me earlier today that I would be a good boy mom... and I think that was the first time I realized I was okay with it.  William's attitude up until today made me have strange feelings about being a boy parent.  Don't ask me why, or how... it just did.  Deep down I kind of always figured it would be a boy... but I was resisting it.  (Again, I blame William ;) ) But as I saw our little Levi yawn today, I didn't care.  I was just waiting to hear that he was healthy.

The rest of the day has felt like a whirlwind... I could't focus on work and the kids were off their rockers.  I had a first as a "teacher" today when I felt truly sad and defeated at a choice a child made.  A child stole from me today.  And I caught him... and I can't explain how hurt I feel that a child would make the choice to steal from me.  All he had to do was ask for what he wanted... I would have given it to him.  I know parenthood will only make me feel like this a million times over... but boy was it rough.

So today was just one of those days.  A day I will never forget... for many reasons.

It's a....

BOY

We can't wait to welcome little Levi to the world!
See you around February 29, 2012! I'm measuring 19 weeks and 1 day already... so maybe a little earlier!

Look at this video... isn't it the cutest?!

18 weeks and baby ponderings

18 weeks means 6 more days until our gender ultrasound.
18 weeks means my belly is finally growing... although to most I just look chubby... not pregnant.
18 weeks means we are ALMOST half way there
18 weeks means the baby is getting BIG!
18 weeks also means I've been pondering a lot of baby things...

Our Nursery Bedding

Source: buybuybaby.com via Peyton on Pinterest

Cute Baby Poses

Source: iheartfaces.com via Peyton on Pinterest

Nursery Decor

Source: etsy.com via Peyton on Pinterest

And of course....

Boy??

Source: flickr.com via Samantha on Pinterest

or Girl??

Source: None via Leah on Pinterest

17 weeks

17 weeks equals a scattered brain and a splitting headache that I can't shake.

17 weeks equals refusing to wear pants. No no, I don't run around half naked.  I just wear skirts or dresses.  Maybe I should invest in maternity pants...

17 weeks equals giddiness about finding out in a few days what our baby is.

17 weeks equals wishing I got to spend more time with my husband.

Chelsea and Troy's Wedding

Here are some pictures from Chelsea and Troy's wedding.  I've been playing with them in Lightroom and I'm now officially obsessed with it.  Prior to today I felt totally lost in it... but I'm loving it now! I also feel like I know a lot more about photoshop after today and I can't wait to put my new photography skills into place along with my editing skills!