4 weeks and counting!

I'm not usually one to post pictures of myself in this sort of way, but I couldn't resist.

I think there is something truly beautiful about pregnancy, motherhood, and children. I can't believe how big my little girl is and that we are waiting for our newest baby girl to arrive in just 4 weeks. Motherhood is the greatest blessing in my life. It is what makes me smile, laugh, and cry. It is my lunch date, my dancing partner, my playmate, and my best friend. I can not think of anything greater in this world.

We can't wait to meet you sweet baby girl.

This is me posting...

Some of you have asked why I have not posted forever. Well mostly because I have not been taking any pictures and because all have to talk about right now is my expanding belly and potty training. I can feel the sides of my stomach stretching as I type. I am tired, uncomfortable, anxious and just plain sick of potty training!! Who ever says that potty training only takes a good week must have a model child because it has not been so for me! I had in my head that Sage would be good and potty trained by the time our baby arrives but now I am not too sure. Does anyone have a secret that I don't know about! Suggestions welcomed!
I am so excited that we only have about 6 weeks to go until our baby is here! I will be induced on March 22 if she hasn't come by then! I have been getting baby clothes ready, washing baby gear, and preping the nursery! I can't wait to bring another sweet spirit into our home. There is something about a new baby that is so sweet and so heavenly. Sage talks about her all the time. She gives my belly hugs and kisses and is so excited to take the baby with us places this summer. I think that she will be such a good, sweet big sister. It will be fun to see how she reacts when the baby is actually here! The second pregnancy has been so different for me. My body hurts and I have had my fair share of braxton hicks and now I have pains that shoot down my thighs. So fun!!!

Fun at The Little Gym!

Sage and I were lucky enough to enjoy a semester at The Little Gym!!! Today was the last day and Sage received an award and a fun new bouncy ball! She loved going to class each week and became quiet a little gymnast. Her favorite time was exploration, that is where the kids have free time in the gym. This was her favorite time because that is pretty much all she ever did. It was a good day (for me) if she would sit on the mat during circle time! I learned a lot about her and about me during this class. I had to learn to sit back and let her learn her own way, in doing this I saw that she really was learning, even though I didn't like the way she was doing it! Sage is such an independent and free spirited child, I am learning how to teach her and how to enjoy it! Thankfully she is a sweet heart too! How could you ever get mad at this face?

We always have bubble time and the kids love to get bubbles blown on their tummies!

Here is Sage making a slam dunk during ball time!

Sage loves hanging from the rings!

And of course playing on the bar's!

This program really was a blast and I recommend it to all of you mommies out there! We loved it and I thought it was worth every dime!

Christmas Morning!

Sage asked for a blue bouncy ball for Christmas, and she must have been on the nice list this year because Santa delivered. It was her favorite present!

Thanks Grandma Jean and Pappa Voy for the fun Play dooh set!

Sage got a Doll house for Christmas too!!

Thanks to everyone for a wonderful Christmas! I hope you all had as much fun as we did!

Let's talk about Christmas!

Me and Scott on Christmas Eve!

The Grandkids (Trevor, Sage, Hannah, and Chloe) in their new PJ's! We missed you Lily and Gabrielle!

Making a candy cane reindeer with the kidd0's!


Cookie decorating!

Sage and Daddy working on the cookies!

Christmas was so much fun this year. I loved experiencing Christmas with Sage! Singing reindeer songs, talking about Santa, seeing Santa, calling Santa, Christmas decorating, writing to Santa, baking, playing with the nativity, talking about baby Jesus, and so much more. I love this time of year!

It's Christmas Time!

It's Christmas this week!! To kick the week off we made a GINGER BREAD HOUSE! It was NOT pretty but we sure had a lot of fun making it! Sage could hardly contain herself and actually did a great job helping me. She is still talking about it and can't stop looking at it! We finished out the day by drinking hot chocolate and watching The Polar Express. What a cute movie! Sage loved it and sat through the whole thing. She is getting so big! I asked her what SANTA is going to bring her for Christmas and she said a blue present?!! Either I am getting mixed up in translation or I better talk to SANTA about a "blue" present!

What Makes a Woman Beautiful...

Alma Holmes Irvin Walsh

May 4, 1918 - December 7, 2009 Words are hard to come by when describing the feelings of losing a loved one. My Grandma was the kind of lady that loved everyone. Always there to give you a hug and a kiss, lift your spirits, and brighten any sad day. I was lucky enough to spend a lot of time with my Grandma growing up. Stopping by after school, picking apricots from the tree, playing with marbles, or having a snack that usually consisted of chicken nuggets and orange pop. I knew that my Grandma loved me, I knew that she wanted me around, and I knew that she wanted me to be happy. That to me is what makes a woman beautiful. I miss my Grandma, and I will always remember what she taught me about love and family.

I love you Grandma.