Surprise!

We're having a boy! Yes, a BOY. I was totally wrong! I couldn't have been more convinced it was a girl. But, surprisingly I haven't felt any bit of disappointment. In fact, as I pondered about this surprising news I felt so strongly that we have a girl waiting to come to our family. A very special girl. And I really mean that I can feel something so so special about my little girl. I guess that's why I thought it was a girl- I felt so strongly that I have one coming. Just not yet. But, I can still feel that excitement and anticipation for when she comes.

For now, it will be me and my men. . . soon to be more men. But, I couldn't ask for a better man by my side or a better little man running around. So, with my luck so far, I have another great little man inside. And now that I know that it's a boy, it just sort of feels right. Like that's how it needs to be. The more I think about it the more glad I am that Heavenly Father is in charge because he knows what's best for our family. I can't wait to meet my new little guy and get into a good routine with two kids, but I have a feeling he'll be another busy child. He was moving around a bunch during the ultrasound today. Every time they were able to measure one thing, he had completely turned around. Even finding the heartbeat only lasted a second. He looks healthy and normal though, so that's more good news!

The only bad news is that they moved my due date back one week.  The new date is August 21st. But, I'm guessing that he'll come about a week early like Brayden, so hopefully he'll be here before then. Anyway, we're excited about our news and just wanted to share!!

Who's ready for the beach next week?

I am!! Oh, and Brayden :)

Checking himself out in the mirror. I love his little stance on his toes.

Only 5 more days until Mumsy comes to visit and we spend spring break at the beach and Disney World!!!

Breakfast

Brayden wanted to eat his mixed grain cereal all by himself today. It was messy, but he did a good job!!

The Damage (not too bad, right?)

Now the real question. . . is he right handed or left handed??

And when the cereal's gone, of course we should put the oranges in there.

 Getting them out was the hard part.

Our Little Clogger

As mentioned in the previous post, Brayden enjoys watching his Daddy clog on our wood floors and tries so hard to mimic. It's just too cute not to share! These are his new shoes, so he looks more unsteady sometimes, but they make a louder noise than his soft soul shoes.

Incase you were wondering what Brayden's been up to

I have been absolutely awful at putting pictures from the camera onto the computer. Thus, there's been a lack of Brayden photos on the blog. Which is the best part, right? So, here's the Brayden update along with a few photos I do have on here. There will be more coming.

Brayden loves movies and insists on standing right in front of the TV. He especially loves his Baby Einstein movies and Disney Cars. He doesn't watch all of Cars though. . . just when the cars are making their loud engine sounds and racing and stuff. What a boy. 

He has figured out how to open the DVD player and take a movie out, but he's still working on getting it in the right way. He can also push play.

He is walking constantly now. He's a total walker! And actually has really good balance. He can get going pretty fast without falling. Of course he still holds his fists in the air as he goes. So adorable :)

Brayden enjoys his tubby time again! Hallelujah! Don't know what happened, but he screamed about baths after Christmas break for a few weeks. But then we discovered the magic of bubble baths.

We put Brayden in some real shoes (with solid soles) and he thought they were very strange, but once he started walking, he just went in circles around the house looking very proud. Thanks Pam for the hand-me-downs!

Brayden LOVES watching Daddy clog and mimics him by stomping all over. It is probably the cutest thing ever. I have a video I need to put up!

Still not a lot of coherent words from this boy, but he jabbers all day long with TONS of different sounds like he's really saying something. Well, I'm sure he is really saying something, but I mean that it almost sounds like words, just not real ones yet. My favorite is when he's talking away and then laughs at what he says. It happens quite often. Sometimes he'll laugh at what I say back to him like "that doesn't have anything to do with what I'm talking about Mom." 

He gets great facial expressions that almost always tell you what he's thinking.

He's entered the terrible two tantrums early I think. This kid knows how to throw a fit! We've done a couple "time out" sort of things for him and he's come out from his room so happy for the next couple hours! I was very impressed.

He stopped saying Amen after prayers and doesn't always do his prayer hands for us anymore. I guess it was one of those passing tricks that he feels like he mastered and doesn't need to practice.

Anyway, enough of my silly comments, see for yourself!

Watching Baby Einstein - World Animals

Waking up from naptime

Fun bubble bath. And yes, his lips are blue, but not because he's cold. He just ate lots of blueberries :)

Thanks!

Looks like I made a good choice. . . thanks for the feedback! I just scheduled an appointment for next week! Maybe I'll see some of you around :D

Finally Insured!

15.5 weeks pregnant and I finally have insurance! Thank you Medicaid :) So, I'm anxious to go see a doctor (especially since they could tell gender by now!). Any good suggestions for around Tallahassee? I was looking doctors up online, and I found one place that uses doctors and Midwives - Gynecology & Obstetrics Associates, Inc. of Tallahassee, Florida. Ever heard of it? Please let me know if you have a doctor you love! I used midwives with Brayden and liked all of them, but I'm open to anything. Thanks again!