In the picture on the right, what the baby is doing, I don't know. This has been the most easy/entertaining/ticklish/random pain pregnancy of the 4. I mean, have you ever had charly horses on the back of your legs, just for walking?I've consistently measured small this pregnancy. The baby is growing normal and everything checks out great on the ultrasound, yet I really believe this baby wants to bulk up before the birth, because for the past few days because all I want to do eat, eat, eat after a full meal!!
Here are my little caterpillars in their cocoons. We've been doing more cut and glue crafts together and that has been fun. Xela is super helpful with her sisters and I really appreciate her willingness to give mommy a hand!
Charlotte took this next picture. We think it's so cute that in about half of her pictures, her darling little foot makes an appearance :)
I love taking teaching moments. Whether it is with homeschooling or teaching Jesus' gospel from the scriptures, times like these are the spice of life! Xela had some questions on the way to Church a few weeks ago about keeping the Sabbath Day Holy. So the girls and I prepared pictures from studying the Scriptures, For the Strength of Youth pamphlet, True to the Faith and the Family Home Evening Manual.
We held our own family meeting that evening with Charlotte conducting. It was so much fun hearing the girls give discourses! The thing that was surprising to me about re-learning about what it means to keep the Sabbath Day "straight from the horses mouth" in research, is that keeping the Sabbath Day Holy it is less about what we shouldn't be doing and more about what we should be doing on the special day. We felt the Spirit testify the truth and we have found new purpose in our day. Interestingly enough, they have become more of a mellow, purposeful, pleasant day. (I didn't say perfect :)
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| Takin' picture of the belly |
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| Happy Girl Charly |
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| Waiting for a Pancake breakfast |
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| Xela loves to draw dragons, bats, whales... I think she draws better than I do! |
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| My Gold Medal Girl |
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| Anne's "Shake-ah, shake-ah" Olympic Event |
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| Giving a silly face |
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| My latest craving. I'm getting pretty good at healthy homemade ranch! |
Charlotte is back on a strict diet due to a flair up with her eczema/allergies. Being strict is almost like a reset of the body to keep her stomach away from things she has a mild allergy to. After the 4 weeks is done, we can begin to re-introduce foods. She'll be happy when it's over. She's a real trooper about it, that's saying a lot, because she's our pickiest eater :)
Joe's bridge was put into place on the 18th and that was exciting to be able to watch over the internet. We are happy to have him home more in the evenings.
I appreciate others honesty in their blogs. Reading similar joys and frustrations of being a stay at home mother I identify with and experience too. The challenges are similar and certain children's temperaments are quite identical, that I take a sigh of relief knowing I'm trying my best being in the same boat. Thank you for sharing your life with me!
2 comments:
Your kids are growing so big and so cute! I love reading your updates. I can't wait to hear about the birth of your new little one coming. I measured small with my last one and he ended up coming a week late but still being the same size as the girls. Maybe you'll get to go overdue ;)
Such good family fun.
I agree. I appreciate the honest mothers. We moms need each other for support!
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