Nearing the end

Here we are once again.  Our third little baby is about to arrive.  This is baby number 3 within four years.  Whew!  It has been crazy.

This has by far been the hardest pregnancy that I have had.  I think that I can pinpoint the difficulties to two of the sweetest little boys I know.  They have kept this momma moving.  The problem is that moving hurts.  I'm tired...really tired.  This little baby is also a mover and a shaker.  He moves constantly.  I have never had a baby move so much even when I am up and moving.  When I am walking around the grocery store he is kicking and squirming.  Don't worry little guy!  I haven't forgotten you are there ; ) 

I am going in for my 37 week appointment tomorrow.  

The hormones are in full swing...ask the family.  I am also in extreme nesting mode.  I seem to be less worried about being prepared for little Joseph and more concerned about having everything ready for the big boys and those family members taking care of them.  I have no hospital bag, no baby laundry cleaned, and have read no birthing literature as of yet.  Samuel has me a little stressed because of his attachment to me.  Logically I know that God will take care of everything.  Illogically, I will never be prepared enough.  So, each day I am trying to cross something off my list while keeping a list for my family.

I could definitely use some prayers as we finish this last stretch.  This is my first time to bring a baby home without my momma and sisters close by.  This is also the first time that I have to actually get dressed and leave the house afterwards (for MDO.)  Something else that is different is that Brian has less freedom at work, making it harder to have time off when needed.  These will all be new experiences that I am a little scared to embrace.  One of the awesome things about this time around is that Lucas is excited about being a big brother.  Samuel doesn't have a clue.  But, at least he is talking and communicating so well (which is completely different than Lucas was when we had Sam.)

Nearing the end is bringing out every kind of emotion.  I am so so excited to meet our little angel.  I cannot wait to hold him in my arms and kiss him.  I cannot wait to see who he looks like.  Thanks for the prayers during this time.  I'll keep you posted!

Thanksgiving 2012

This year we spent Thanksgiving in Norman with Brian's parents.  Joanne and I split up the meal responsibilities.  That made it stress free.  I forgot to take a picture of all of the yummy food...but believe me, it was good.

After lunch we played doctor.  Brian was in bad shape and needed a full body cast.

Doctor Lucas glanced at him in between playing on the ipad to make sure that he was okay.

Samuel decided that Daddy was all better and was in charge of removing the cast.

Somewhere along the line Coco needed a cast too.  She just sat there and let them wrap her up.

Then our annual Gingerbread House event started.  This year Mamaw bought a train.  The boys loved it.  Samuel was in charge of tasting everything to make sure it was edible.

The end product.  I think that they weigh ten pounds each.

Mamaw and Pawpaw

It was a really fun, relaxing day.  

Halloween 2012

Our Halloween history has not been that successful.  This year it was great (minus the fact that there was a little costume meltdown...see below.)

Samuel refused to wear Nemo...it was a full meltdown.  He was laying on the floor crying.  After a solid five minutes of trying to make him happy we gave in and took off Nemo.  So, of course Lucas wanted to wear Nemo instead of his cowboy costume.

What we ended up with was a tight Nemo costume and a saggy cowboy costume.  Sigh, so much for trying.

Mamaw and Pawpaw let us trick-or-treat in their neighborhood.

                                                        

Lucas and I carved a pumpkin too!

Family of 4

We couldn't miss the fall leaves that we are so blessed to have in our front yard without taking family pictures.  Brian's mom came over and played photographer.  Here are some of our last pictures as a family of four.

Weatherford Boys

All four of us

School Party

Lucas dressed up as a cowboy for his fall party at school.  When we walked in to join him, he had opened all of his candy and was taking a bite out of each one.  Good thing we came to the party so we could explain the one at a time rule.  This boy loves his sweets.

Fall

Due to the drought the fall foliage around here has been less than impressive.  But, through all of the brown leaves in the area was a little ray of light.  Our neighborhood was very colorful.  This is the view from my front porch looking out.  My photography skills don't due it justice at all.  In fact, the leaves got yellower later that week too.

Now we have a million leaves sitting on the ground patiently waiting for someone to burn the up so we can see the ground : )

And, I cannot hardly post without these cute faces...

We are alive...kinda

Between Brian using the computer at work, a trip to Tulsa and now a stomach virus that is being passed around the blogging is not getting done.  Hopefully, I will catch up in the next few days.

Having a stomach virus while 35 weeks pregnant is not suggested.  Seriously, it's awful.  I'm trying to stay hydrated.  Leg cramps and contractions are allowing me to write this post at 3:16am.  Hey, at least its quiet around here.

I will be back soon with more Weatherford Family updates.