Dealing

This last week Kate's been having an issue with a friend at Preschool. Her friend was asking her to do something daily that Matt and I thought wasn't a good idea. It wasn't a big deal but just something we didn't feel was good to do. So when we found out we told Kate that it wasn't a good idea and to please not do it anymore. Kate replied by saying "But she said if I don't she'll be mad at me and won't be my friend anymore." We again told Kate it didn't matter, she needed to make the right choice.

A few days past and I had kind of forgotten about the issue. Kate and I were talking about her day and she said to me, "Oh, I dealt with (Emily) today." Unsure of what she meant I asked her to continue, she went on "I told her I couldn't do that anymore and even if she was mad at me I couldn't because my Mom and Dad would tell Miss Carrie." Then Kate looked at me and said, "Sometimes kids have to deal with other kids like that." "Isn't that good that even me a little 4 year old can deal with a big 5 year old like that?" I told her yes, she did a great job and made the right choice. I was really proud of her, I know it wasn't easy for her to do. I hope she'll continue to make good choices like that.

Pregnancy Update

Wow! I thought I had updated more than I have...well I'm a little embarassed but here's the stats now. I'm 25 weeks, and 135lbs as of yesterday! I don't know what happened during the 2nd trimester but the weight just sort of started packing itself on. We're having a boy, woohoo! I feel like my belly is gigantic already. I really popped about the time I started packing on the lbs. which was around 21-22 weeks. I've been a little down this pregnancy and am having a hard time feeling like it's ever going to end. I know a lot of it is just in my mind but it's still hard. Bending over to pick things up is getting harder and harder. My friend Aftin and I have been walking 2 days a week, while pushing our other children in strollers. At least it keeps me active a few days during the week. My varicose veins have been feeling better since I started walking which is great, but they are still there. I really can't wait to not be pregnant any more and to just have this baby! He moves around a lot, kicking all over my belly. Some days he moves more than others but he is definitely a mover! Well here's to hoping the next few months go by fast and I stop gaining weight!!!!!

Pregnancy Update

Pregnancy Update: Last time I went to the Dr, about 2 weeks ago or so I weighed in at 119lbs. Yikes! I can still wear my american eagle size 4 jeans, and my Walmart size 3, along with some pants from old navy (size 4). I haven't started wearing any maternity clothes yet.

Tonight as I was working on my lesson at the computer I felt the baby move, sort of like little kicks for the first time. I'm almost 17 weeks, 2 days away.

Still craving salads, but not eating great. Love me some ice cream also....