Teacher Towels

Blake only has two more days of school before he is out on summer break.  I have been trying to come up with ideas as to what to get his teachers as an end of the year thank you gift that isn't a Starbucks gift card.  I found out one of his teachers has three dachshunds so tea towels came into mind.  I had a stash of blank flour sack kitchen towels so I used fabric markers and added some fabric leashes.  They might not be exactly what a teacher needs, but I figure there is a slim chance she will get the same thing from another student!

Doxies on parade.

I love this stage in development when kids can write in mirror image with such ease.

Bodies

Breakfast for dinner is how we rolled yesterday.
                                                                                                     

I got an hour and a half to myself yesterday when the babysitter came and took the kids to the park.  I put myself back to bed and contractions with pain started!  I knew they were mild and sure enough, they went away when I was back on mom duty.  Last night, I was up from 1am-3am with the same type of contractions.  I am a bit overwhelmed with my current state because I am one, big contraction without pain and it is quite uncomfortable.  Will the ball get rolling again soon?  I pray so.

Prepared?

My pre-laboring has slowed down and things are quiet within my body.  It is getting more uncomfortable each day though.  There is a restlessness and an all over feeling of preparation that I can't describe in words.  Go hormones!  I would love to say I am sitting and waiting, but there is still so much to do with two kids that chilling out just isn't an option.  Blake and Reade are always stopping to feel my baby and send the baby good thoughts.  Reade leaned over and yelled into my tummy so I know baby knows she is part of our family already.
 

Supplies are being organized.

Blankets are washed.

Friends are ready.

Sushi Brownies

Everyone run, don't walk, to Iron Sushi in Newark, CA.  Our friend's family owns the restaurant and I had the pleasure of eating there for the first time.  I left the kids with a babysitter so I got to dine in peace and enjoy my superb, adult company.  They treated us like royalty and it is a damn shame I don't eat sushi!

My veggie tempura.

Appetizers!

If only I could remember the name!

My pre-laboring is back and it is getting longer and stronger, but without a lot of pain.  My midwife comes tomorrow night for the "home visit" so she can familiarize herself with our home and plan of attack.  Andrew has been the best husband ever and has fed me fabulous vegetables and healthy homemade breads while still giving in to demands like making me that box of brownies from the cupboard that I really shouldn't have.  No judgment!  He's my king.

Six

We were originally supposed to have friends over last weekend, but we rescheduled for this weekend. It ended up being great because Blake's friend Aiden's sixth birthday was today so we got to add a birthday celebration into the mix. It was a nice diversion from thinking about my body to focusing on what is going on in other people's lives. I really feel like I got a break today because I only had a few Braxton Hicks throughout the day. Happy Birthday Aiden. I can't believe he is six already.

Production

I was making tacos for dinner and was able to watch a "concert" put on by my boys. I love this house. I had a dream I moved into a mid-century condo and was so happy to realize I was still in our house when I woke up. I never want to move, but I can't help but drool over the four bedroom floorplans next door. The "concert":
Speaking of production, baby #3 seems to be waiting eagerly in the wings. My body is sending me signs that things are probably going to be happening sooner than later. Yesterday was the first day when my Braxton Hicks moved south and started to get things moving. I could barely get to sleep as my body squeezed tight and baby wriggled around in what I couldn't discern as on purpose or out of force. This morning was super calm in my belly, but when kicks were made, they weren't in the same spot. I picture her strapping on her diving cap and assuming the position. It is still early and each day counts towards healthy development so I beg her to stay in (I pre-labored for about seven days with both boys) so we can avoid the hospital and the title of preemie! Come Tuesday (the full term mark), I will be willing. It was also funny to notice that last night resulted in a duck walk where my heels shuffle forward no matter how straight I try to keep my feet.

NB

I call this my Runaway Bunny dress. This size is newborn, but it still looks so big. Again, the fabrics come from my Nana's stash and I love the contrast of the deep red and blue checkers.