Going The Distance

Week 39 today...I made it! It is now longer based off of my false hope that I would meet this girl soon...it will have to actually happen soon. She has no where to hide anymore, I am getting bigger and bigger. I bought a couple of shirts 4 weeks ago that I would have not even hung in my closet early in the pregnancy and now they hardly fit. If she turns out to be the smallest baby I will laugh because I am the biggest. LOL P.S. You will all laugh too, nothing else. I am dialated to a 4, but overall have been feeling pretty good. If anything slightly laborly comes my way I am going to the hospital. I will have so much room to eat the best Thanksgiving meal ever...and no heartburn. I will never complain again. I posted a favorite picture of the family after Nolan was born.

Cozy Girls

G. Pig soon to be Bella Bean is oh so lucky...she would be pampered every second if I would allow it. Taylor knows this dog will be going home with her Aunt Michelle, but nonetheless wants to be near this dog every second. It is funny that this puppy in particular had such an impact on her. I remind her often that we are only going to have her for a while in hopes of avoiding some major seperation anxiety. Today she was upset with me because I had the dog outside, and she says,"But Mom, she is my daughter, and I don't want her to be cold." Sheeesh.

The Difference Between Men and Women

This is my random blogging thoughts for the week as I am trying to get my thoughts off life for a minute. I was thinking about how I vent sooooo much, and I need to. My husband on the other hand doesn't, he is a great listener and in general gets pissed off a lot less than I do. It occured to me that if every time I talked to my friends if we only stuck to topics that we love instead of all the things that piss us off we would be happier too. Guys get together to have fun, while I get together with my friends to escape. Jay talks to his friends about sports, alcohol, nintendo, rarely work, sometimes current events. In the meantime, I am talking about vericose veins, cleaning the house, and my inability to get my kids to take a nap. That is all backwards when you remember I am the one trying to escape. Here's to less venting and more happy topics.

Raising Dogs

The dog shop is getting ready to close for the season. Raising puppies has been rewarding, challenging, educational, stressful, and a lot of fun. I have learned more about dogs in the last few months than I have in a long time. All in all raising and selling this litter was a success. We were able to sell 4 of 5, and have a great home for the 5th. It turned out that Ginnea Pig, Taylor's favorite is deaf. The new owner were of course heart broken over the news, raising a deaf dog would naturally pose many challenges. They will be taking our last brindle female instead. This exchange I know will be very emotional for them. If I can just make it through this Saturday when I meet with them, my stress will be a whole lot less. My sister and her roomate are willing to take on the challenges Ginnea Pig will bring, we are so thankful that everything will work out this way. In the meantime I will be learning as much as I can about raising a deaf dog.

Arby will be taking a good long break from motherhood...she has been a trooper and needs a rest. In 8-10 months Sheba may be ready to give motherhood a try. Here's to closing this chapter.

Ready For A New Addition

Taylor and Nolan 1 day old in the hospital. I am 18 days away from my due date, and dialated at a 3 (TMI for most of you). I have gained about 23-26 lbs...whose counting, my left leg looks like a map of the world, while my right in normal. I have hardly slept the last three nights, not from discomfort, but more of a head game. Those changes are about the only things I can get into now. Lately this pregnancy has gotten a whole lot more comfortable...hopefully that is a sign for an easy delivery...who I am kidding I will be too drugged to fully asess that topic. I am done acting crazy, and ready to hold a new beautiful baby daughter. I have enjoyed the beautiful state of baby incubator long enough....enough is enough!! Thank you all my family and friends for being so supportive and wonderful during this last and final pregnancy for a west baby. I am looking forward to every minute to come.

Cuties!

I wish I could put a picture of every cute little kid I saw in costume...they looked so adorable. We made trick or treating about the length of three blocks in a very busy neighborhood. After every piece of candy Nolan and Taylor came running up to us and said, "look what I got, look, look, look." Can you imagine a cooler holiday for a toddler who is just starting to get it. Dress up, and anyone you ask will give you candy. Fun night!

PS Did October go by quickly or what?