Lullaby Update

Before Jasper was born I wrote him a lullaby and I plan to do it with every child we have.  I'm in the process of writing a lullaby for this baby.  A few more verses were added to Jasper's Lullaby after I had posted it though.  Here is the whole thing.

Jasper's Lullaby

Jasper, my love, hush close your eyes
While Mommy sings your lullaby.

Baby mice are fast asleep.
You won't hear baby birdies cheep.
'Cause everyone's tucked safe in bed.
For a peaceful night of dreams ahead.

So Jasper, my love, hush close your eyes
While Mommy sings your lullaby.

Stars they shimmer just for you;
Like laughing dimples in the sky.
The moon will watch you while you sleep;
A night-light for the world to see.

So Jasper, my love, hush close your eyes
While Mommy sings your lullaby.

Adventure waits so count the sheep.
You'll be a prince on your mighty steed.
Befriend the dragon, save the future Queen.
You'll fall in love and become the King.


Jasper, my love, hush close your eyes
While Mommy sings your lullaby.

A cave of wonders hides in sand.
Genie has a monkey friend.
Magic carpet fly across the sky.
It's you and me, a whole new world tonight.

So Jasper, my love, hush close your eyes
While Mommy sings your lullaby.

We both love you very much.
Feel our warmth through gentle touch.
Close your eyes and drift to sleep.
Hush, be calm, be quiet my sweet.

Jasper, my love, hush close your eyes
While Mommy sings your lullaby.

Nuh-night baby.  I love you.

Little Lady

Little Lady,

Some changes have been made.  First and most important.  Mommy has come clean and told Daddy that she isn't a huge fan of the name Avabella.  As of right now you are called Little Lady.  Sorry about that.  We have some ideas but will keep them to ourselves until we are absolutely positive this time.  You can blame it all on Mommy.  I kept going with the flow hoping the name would grow on me but no such luck.

We've also switched hospitals.  We are now patients of the Newport hospital.  They seem very nice and intelligent so as long as we stay out of the ER we should be good.  The csection is still scheduled for June 11th with Morishita; Renner will be assisting.  We're having weekly checkups now since your due date is only 26 days away.

26 DAYS!!!

I'm crossing my fingers and hoping (even praying) that the horrid people downstairs move out soon.  Your nursery set up and my stress/sanity is depending on it.  You see, when the people downstairs move out, your Grandma Debbie will be moving downstairs.  Mommy and Daddy will be moving into the room she was in.  You and your brother, Jasper, will share the big room full of toys.  It's all riding on the people downstairs.  We're cutting it close and it's stressing me out terribly.

In other news, all was great at today's checkup.  My blood pressure was 118/70.  My urine looked good.  Usually that statement would be kinda weird but since I had a kidney stone a few weeks ago, to have good urine now is a very good thing.  I'm down to 256lb now!  When we started this little adventure I weighed 268lb.  Heck yes!  12lb weight loss!  Mommy will be meeting with the anesthesiologist in a few weeks to discuss the drama about me and epidurals.  They will get all the info they need and I will get my fears eased.  I'm so glad Renner scheduled that today for me.  It is a huge relief knowing that we'll be prepared for any crap that happens this time.

I can't wait to meet you sweet-bean.

Note:  This is the most current photo of you in my big belly.  Kaidynce is playing with your Great Grandma's dog Tuffy.  More on that visit coming soon.

Checkup

Well little lady,

At the last doctor checkup all was going great.  Mommy has lost a total of 4lbs since the beginning of this pregnancy.  Woop woop!  The doctor is not concerned.  #1-the reason I'm losing weight is because of healthier eating and exercise.  #2-My uterus is measuring exactly where it's supposed to be.  I can't wait to see how much I weigh after having you.  With Jasper I gained a total of 32lbs throughout the entire pregnancy.  All of that was gained in the last five months.  After I had him I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight within one week.  Me and you only have 8 weeks to go and I am still below my pre-pregnancy weight.  It will be interesting to see how big you are and how much I lose.

My blood pressure is great but I have to pee in a cup at every visit now, just to be safe.  They don't want pre-eclampsia sneaking up on me again like it did before.  They also had me do the glucose test which involved drinking something similar to a flat uber sugary orange soda.  Yum... not.  Then they take some blood.  We will find out the results to those tests later this week but I think everything will come back just fine.

 

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The rest of the appointments for this pregnancy are all scheduled.  Only four visits left!  Ahh!  You're going to be here before we know it.

All Grown Up

Happy birthday to the sweetest boy in the whole wide world!  Today you turned two years old.  Although if we ask you it's "tee" with your thumb, pointer and middle finger out.  Don't try to grow up too fast, Honey.  Today you got some awesome toys:  a ball to sit and bounce on, a big rubber balloon ball to whack around, a truck that's been mudding (your favorite toy), coloring stuff that only colors on the special paper (Mommy loves this), some Hot Wheels cars and a few other little knick-knacks.

On Saturday we've invited everyone over for cake and ice cream.

This is not my kid.  Jasper is definitely not 5.  I'm working on this project I've seen around Pinterest.  More on that coming up.

Happy birthday Jasper!!  Mommy and Daddy love you so very much!

A Pic With A Bunny

Hippity hoppity Easter's on it's waaaaayyyyy!!!! Guess who was at the local JC Thriftway today? The Easter Bunny! Right when we walked in Jasper was very curious about the fuzzy bunny. We walked up and watched another little kid get their picture with Easter Bunny then it was Jasper's turn. He happily accepted the Easter egg. It was even blue, his favorite color. Sitting alone on the giant rabbits lap was not his idea of a great time. There was no freak out but he definitely wanted down. When Daddy sat next to the Easter Bunny it went much smoother.  I am so looking forward to the Easter egg hunt tomorrow! Jasper is going to love it!

Thanks for the blue egg and all, dude, but let me down before I start kicking your Easter eggs.

Ehhh!!  Get me the f*** down!

Mom!  Tell me you see the giant bunny next to me, too.

Shunning the Easter bunny.

When Jasper found out there was stuff inside that blue egg it was as if he discovered some buried treasure.  He had flopped the egg down in the cart which cracked it open.  Candy scattered, Jasper's eyes grew wide, and then the egg took a mild beating to see if more candy would pop out if he opened it again and again.  

Yo Ho Ho!

If you ask Jasper how old he is going to be he holds up his thumb, pointer and middle fingers and says, "fwee!".  He'll be two on Tuesday.  It's pretty close.  In honor of his birthday I drew the Jake and The Neverland Pirates characters on our window.  I think they turned out pretty well and Jasper loves them.  He keeps asking Jake for kisses and hugs.  Aww.

 

Washer Safety

I just talked to Justin yesterday about this and now there is an article.  I'm ahead of the game.  And wouldn't you know it, it was an Oregon family.  Hits a little close to home. 

Jasper often helps with the laundry now.  We hand him clothes to put in the dryer and he stuffs them on in.  He'll also hand us clothes to put in the washer.  Well he was helping me with laundry and I was explaining that we put the soap in to make the clothes clean and fresh.  After it was turned on he leaned over and tried to touch the water.  I believe someone showed him this and let him do it.  Jasper also climbs into the dryer now. 

I nagged at Justin and told him never encourage Jasper to play in the washer or dryer again.  They are not toys!  Justin says it wasn't him who showed him the washing machine "fun" so I'm guessing it was Debbie.  Dryers can be dangerously hot and washers can drown.  Jasper can help with chores but he needs to learn safety first.

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In Justin's defense I laughed the first time I saw Jasper in the dryer.  Justin was just showing me what Jasper discovered on his own.  I mean, it was cute as heck.  But then I pulled him out and said "no-no it's not safe" which made me the total bad guy.  And I felt guilty because I laughed which made it seem like it was a good thing to do.  Bad Mommy moment.

*Note:  I have problems with the above image.  I'm not a fan of her setting the kid on top of the machine and then leaning around him but I can get over that part.  It's not a huge deal.  However, the cleaning products right next to the child are a gigantor no-no.  No way, José!

Some may accuse me of being overprotective or silly or whatever, but here's the kicker:  My kid, My rules.  End of discussion.  Do you think it's okay for kids to splash in the water of the washing machine?  What about climbing into an empty dryer?  Your thoughts won't change mine but I'm curious how others feel about laundry room safety.