Happy Weekend.....

FROM MY BOYZ!!!!!!!

Chat with Cohen

Mommy: "Hey Co-man, today I made a visit to the toy store to get some ideas for your Birthday. Saw lots of fun toys...."

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Cohen: "Me Race cars?"

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Mommy: "Yeah, they have race cars. Would you like race cars?"

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Cohen: "Me 2!"

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Mommy: "Only 2? What about 10?"

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Cohen: "Noooooooooo, Me 2!"

Fun-Filled Day & Food

Saturday, I woke up thinking about the wonderful day ahead and all the food that I would be enjoying through out. After a few errands, I met my mom and aunt at one of my favorite places "PF Changs" for our annual birthday luncheon for my myself and my aunt, even though we were a several weeks late. It never fails that when I go, along with several appetizers that I want, I can not decide to go with one of my usuals or try something new. The decision was made and we would each get an appetizer (my choice - Crab wontons and oh I would love to have some right this minute) and we each got a different entree so we could all try them. Man, the food. I wish I had taken a picture of all the food on our table. And yes, we did have leftovers and they were all sent home with the pregnant lady!!!!

After we took a little stroll through the shops at Greenridge, Mom and I made our way to a baby shower. The shower was for a dear friend of mine, Melissa, and who also happens to be the daughter of one of mom's best friends. She will be welcoming her son, Tristan, to this world in October.

Again, there was the food. Gotta love food at a shower! We played lots of games and enjoyed watching Melissa opening all the baby gifts.

Later I made my way over to my in-loves, where my boys had been hanging out. Actually the hubby wasn't hanging out, he had been working at one of their neighbor's all day installing a back splash in the kitchen. You would have thought that after my huge lunch at PF Changs and the baby shower food, I probably couldn't find a way to eat anymore. That was not the story. GG fixed up some yummy BBQ and I ate not 1 but 2 sandwiches. What can I say, I am pregnant!!!!

A Wonderful Feeling...

...a feeling that makes you stopping thinking about anything at that moment.... a feeling that every pregnant woman waits on... a feeling that is so wonderful and has you smiling from ear to ear.....

I am talking about the first experience of feeling your baby!!!! I was told that it was possible to feel your baby during a second pregnancy sooner than you do with the first. And that is what happen for me. I was about 20 weeks when I first felt Cohen. With Baby #2, it was 15 weeks. Leave it up to my humorous husband to ask me if I wasn't mistaken it for gas? Funny, funny guy!!!!

Now that the feeling has begun, I am looking forward to he or she moving all around, kicking and giving mommy those sweet love punches!

Since I don't have a current ultrasound pic of our baby, thought I would show that our little one is measuring about the size of an avocado.

23 Months

The month countdown has begun to when we celebrate our little man turning 2! I just cant believe it and wonder where the past 2 years have gone. It is no lie when you have kids that time flies by.

Cohen is a very active little boy. On the go as much as he can but still loves to cuddle in the morning time. He is talking more and more everyday and pretty much will repeat anything you say. It is so cute to hear the new words he learns come out of his sweet little voice. Let's just say he listens really well but will listen to only what he wants to sometimes.

As he takes the next step into toddlerhood, there comes some fun challenges. With still battling the bed time situation, we will be starting the potty training and saying "Goodbye" to Paci... I know it is part of it but oh boy is it going to be fun!?!?!

Now its on to finishing the birthday party plans..........

The "Transition"

The time has come and could not have been at a better time, for Cohen to move from his

"CRIB"

to a big boy bed. I was thrilled to have gotten the call yesterday from the furniture store that the bed had arrived. I immediately called Charlie and along with Pops, they made their way to pick it up.

I have mentioned it before, but we have battled with Cohen for some time now (Um, 10 months) with going to bed and we continued to rock him to sleep. He would still wake up in the middle of the night crying and we would end up putting him the bed with us so that we could get the sleep we needed. (HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED). We had decided after our vacation that it was time to put not just 1 foot down but both and stick to it. No matter how much he cried out for us. And IT WORKED! The longest he cried at the beginning was about 15 mins and then it went to saying night night to us as we laid him down. We were amazed and he was sleeping through the night until around 7am, sometimes a little earlier but that was o.k. with me. I was so proud and was glad this day had come.

Until.....Saturday! It had last 13 days. It all started when I decided to put him down for his nap in his crib. And he did what every mommy fears and hopes their child will not do, and that is he had climbed out. Later that night, he had reverted back to his old self and screamed going to bed. While we letting him cry it out, we noticed the crying was getting closer and sure enough, he did it again. I was just thankful that he did not get hurt and wondered what we were going to do until his big boy bed arrived. We made it through that night and on Sunday, well he went to bed good but around 1:30, we both were awaken to a noise and then the crying. He had gotten out and was making his way to us. In our bed he went and slept the rest of the night.

We knew that even with setting up his new bed that we were in for it. Of course, he did not care to go to bed when it was time and cried for a while. Eventually made his way to us, Charlie decided to go lay down with him until he fell asleep. Let's just say Daddy got to see how the new bed slept too. I didn't see either of them until the next morning. I guess we will see how this stage goes and hoping that it doesn't last long.

Here is a peek at his new bed. His room is still under construction and will post full pictures once I complete it. I am so excited about it and truly loving how everything is coming together.

The Result Is....

....We are going to have to wait FOUR MORE WEEKS to find out what this little one is going to be. Ugh! I had all intentions of marching into that Doctor's office yesterday and beg to have an ultrasound done. Well just say that I wimped out and decided not to beg. But whether use the "to ease my mind" approach with an issue that I have been experiencing.

That issue is some sharp pains with the majority on the right side. I mentioned this to the nurse and that I would like to have an ultrasound done to "ease my mind" that everything is o.k. I ended up seeing that nurse practitioner and she did some explaining on what that pain was. Which has something to do with these ligaments and that some pregnant women will experience pain as they stretch out. It just so happens that my uterus is sitting more to my right side which is what is causing the sharper pains on that side. It is possible that these pains will go away but some women continue to experience them through out the pregnancy. If I do, a pregnancy belt was suggested to help lift the weight off my uterus. I am hoping that they go away. After she explained all of this, she quickly added "that we will do an ultrasound at your next visit"... I decided not to push the envelope.

I am sure the next 4 weeks will fly by. I have so much going on and decided that I needed to put my attention on other stuff, such as, finish Cohen's Big Boy Room, finish planning his 2nd birthday party, and a few family/friends' get togethers coming up...

At 16 weeks, I have gained a total of 12 lbs (4 since my 12 wk ck-up) and the baby's heartbeat was at 145. Still very tired and battle with headaches almost everyday. Everything is going as good as it can and I guess this is one of those lessons to teach me patience. "Patience" that I know I am going to need with not just having 1 child but 2 in the near future.

The "Poll"

The anticipation is driving me crazy! I want to know and I want to know NOW. But unfortunately, we have to wait and try to be patient. I head back to the Doctor this coming Monday for my 16 week checkup. Unlike my 16 week visit with Cohen, they informed me they would not do an ultrasound. Ugh! So unless I can talk them into it on Monday (which I plan to do a some begging), then we will have to wait until my 20 week (sometime around the week of August 17th). I know it will only be 4 more weeks, but to me, that feels like sometime next year.

Until the actual result arrives, I thought I would do a poll on what my blog friends think. So whether you know me or not, I would love to find out what you think?

So will we be buying a ...

or

You can find the poll at the top of the right side..... Post your vote!

Super Cute and....

....MAKES ME THINK I SHOULD BE DRINKING MORE WATER AND OH YEAH, GO SKATING!!!

"Sun"day!!!

To enjoy this hot, sunny Sunday, we decided to make the best of it with water, water and more water.....

Starting off with some play time in the pool. The water felt good on this hot day! Cohen was introduced to his new pal, Mr. Gator, who made his way home with us from the beach.

Later while watering the grass, Cohen attempted to play in the sprinkler but it didnt last too long once he saw was daddy was about to do....

And that is, taking care of mommy's dirty car. Cohen wanted to participate in this process but I think he got more soap on him and the driveway. Don't worry son, your time of washing our cars is not that far down the road......

Pool time for the girls!

Just another great time with the Gals!

Back row: Lauree, Lisa, Melanie, Kristen & Lindsay,Front row: Jennifer, Crystal, Amy & me

(Missing from Group Pic: Bridget)

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On Saturday, I hosted a Girls' Pool Party at my house. Once a month (started back last November), a group of us gals that graduated high school (13 years ago) get together for dinner. It has been such a joy connecting and re-connecting with these girls.

We had a blast on Saturday! Just hanging out, enjoying great food, yummy drinks (of course "V" drinks for me - I had my own blender, lol) and lots of laughs.

Thanks for coming girls! I truly enjoy our girl time and look forward to many more!!!

It's a Puddin' thing!

Slip-n-Slide Baby!

GG surprised Cohen with his own toddler size slip-n-slide. When we arrived Tuesday night for dinner, he was dressed in his bathing suit and ready to show it to us. Of course, daddy had to show him how it's done and it might take lil'man a while to catch on to the tummy sliding. But he loved the running and getting wet part.

Enjoy some Beach Pics!

Where did "IT" go?

The Beach that is...I often wonder why we wish for something like a vacation to arrive quickly but then just like that, "IT IS OVER".....

Well, we had a great time! I can say that a vacation being pregnant and with an almost two year old is definitely different than any other vacation I have ever had. And I realized this week that vacations will never be the same. However, we were blessed to have family there to allow us some parent-breaks.

We had wonderful "hot" weather, superb meals every night, and great chatty conversations. Since this lil'momma couldn't handle the sun, I parked myself under the tent everyday. So no tan for me. Unfortunately, since one of my biggest fears is the ocean, I couldn't cool off in the water. I cannot remember the last time that I actually went in pass my ankles. It is the fear of the creatures that live amongst the waters like jelly fish, sharks, etc. But just possibly I might have started to work on that fear on our very last day on the beach. Maybe next year, I will start at the beginning of the week and be able to spend some fun time in the water.

Most days were spent on the beach; however,

Monday, I enjoyed a little shopping with my cousin-in-love, Linds. Of course, I didn't buy much. I was on the look out for a special beach book. A tradition I started last year for Cohen. Here is this year's pick!

Tuesday, I woke up to be another year older! I received a sweet card from Linds, sung to by Cohen and Hamilton (with help from others), a big ice cream cone balloon from Al, Kathy and the kids, and a lunch date with my dear hubby in Georgetown. What a great day it was to spend my birthday with loved ones at the beach!!!

Wednesday night, we were treated to Oysters (except me, not a fan) and low country boil! It was yummy....Here are some of the oyster lovers!

Thursday, the group dined out and enjoyed some great food at Drunken Jack's. I had a delicious '"V" strawberry daiquiri to cool this lil'momma off. It was going to be a long wait to be seated but we did get to enjoy some music. Friday was our last full day and we made the most of it lounging on the beach. The weather was perfect and we stayed until after 6 o'clock. This was the day I ventured out into the ocean, holding on very tight to my hubby (good thing I was a lighter weight in the water), and even took a few rides on the wave rider float. Here is a picture of Pops taking a ride.

Though he was challenging at times, I was so happy that Cohen loved the water and playing in the sand. He wanted to be on the go at all times, loved watching and playing with Hamilton (3rd cousin) and be with the big boys...

It was a great time at the beach, a time that ended way too fast!