We are men...

We were walking across the parking lot on our way to the dollar theatre when I overheard David and Eli having the cutest conversation.

Eli, "I'm going to be first Daddy, let's run." (through the door of the theatre).

David, "Mommy and Emma are ladies, so they get to go first."

Eli, "Are we ladies?"

David, "No, we are men. And men hold open the doors for ladies to go through first."

Eli, Oh, ok."

The Amazing Disappearing Belly

Now you see it:


Now you don't:


Seriously people, I am 6 months pregnant. But unless I'm wearing tight clothing I just look a little chubby around the middle. Maybe this baby will be another midget like Emma?

Our two 1st days of school

So we actually started our homeschool year back at the beginning of July. I wanted to get an early start so when the baby is born in December we could take some time off.

Here is Emma on the first day of homeschool working on her spelling.

Yes she is doing school in her pajamas, and though you can't see me I am also in my PJ's. I love homeschool. We've also done school in our bathing suits, dress up clothes, halloween costumes, and (if I'm really behind on laundry) in our underwear.

A typical day for us looks like this.

Wake up and breakfast
Watch Sesame Street while Mom cleans kitchen and preps lessons.
Math
Spelling
Break and snack time
History or Science (depending on the day)
Assigned reading
Grammar or handwriting (depending on the day)
Lunch
Free reading
Quiet Time
Computer time or TV time
Dinner
Chores
Family Time
Reading with Mom
Bed

It might look like a lot but the total schooling time is probably about 2 hours. Emma spends most of her day pretending to be a pirate with Eli. Or drawing treasure maps. Or helping me make banana bread. Ect.

We had our second 1st day of school last week. Every Thursday Emma goes to an Enrichment program at an elementary school in Ahwatukee. She goes from 830-330 and does Science, Music, Art, PE, recess, lunch, Spanish with a group of other homeschooling kids.

Here's a pic of her on her first day of school. She looks so old!

Eli keeps asking me if he is 5 yet so he can go to school with Emma. He misses her so much when she is gone! I usually keep him happy by bribing him with McDonalds for lunch. Eli's school this year is pre-reading and basic counting skills. The goal is to have him reading by the time he starts kindergarten next year. We're working on alphabet sounds with him right now.

Random Catch Up Pictures

Emma and Eli at the Heard Museum


Dancing in the rain with Granna and Aunt Blondie


Emma and Eli riding the light rail


4 level raspberry cake I made for David's birthday


Eli as "Underwear Man"


Emma's First Curlers


And last but not least. Video of Emma finally learning how to swim!
www.catdror.blogspot.com/

Well......

Just wanted to let everyone know that we had our 20 week ultrasound yesterday and everything looks great. Oh yeah and....

Oh Baby!

So...I have a secret. I've had this secret for a really long time. I was waiting for the perfect moment to share it and it is finally here.

Have you guessed yet?

That's right! David and I are FINALLY expecting our fourth baby. I am due in December and am currently 17 weeks along. After 2 years of fertility treatments and weight loss and tears we finally conceived on the month we took as a break. It's been a roller coaster so far and I've had a lot of anxiety until this point. I wanted to get past 16 weeks before we told a lot of people, 16 weeks is when Daisy Grace died. But I'm now 17 weeks along, feeling this baby move every day, and things are looking great! Thank you for your prayers for me and my family, we are all so grateful.

We have our ultrasound in a little less than 2 weeks so check back in to see what we're having!

Camping and a Birthday

I know I haven't been posting much lately and it's for one simple reason.

MY LIFE IS BORING!

While everyone else is heading out to swim lessons, museum trips, vacations, and summer fun we are stuck in our house day after day. In 7 years of marriage I've only had my own car for about 4 months of that. It's never really bothered me before but lately I am turning into an absolute lunatic! The only way we can have the car is if we get up at 6 am to take David to work and then stay in town until 11 pm to pick him up from work. Needless to say we don't do that very often. The highlight of my life lately is doctor's appointments...how sad is that?

Anyway, a couple of weekends ago my parents took pity on us and took us camping with them for three days. It was wonderful to get out of the heat. David joined us on Saturday night and we spent some time hiking in the morning before getting him back to work.




Then on Friday Emma turned 6! We celebrated by taking the kids to the circus( I had never been before and I think I had more fun than either of the kids!) Then we had cake and presents later that night.