Fun Fall Day

Fall is in the air! Today Graham and I went to the library (typically we go every other week to pick out new books) and we ended up staying for storytime! We didn't make it through all of storytime, but Graham had a great time with the other kids. I had a great time watching him interact with the other kids. He's incredibly expressive, he makes all kinds of gestures while he's talking and hasa ton of inflection and expression in his voice. After naptime, we did some painting using fall colors. Such a fun filled day!

Storytime

 

Artwork

With a Song in His Heart

He's singing "Working Together" from Thomas and the Blue Mountain Mystery.

15 Weeks

Right around 15 weeks was when I started to bump out with Graham, and I have definitely noticed a growth spurt within the last week (Michael swears I've grown in the last few days).  Here's my bump at 15 weeks with Graham and with Baby 2!

I had a doctor's appointment yesterday, which went well.  It was just a basic appointment: weight, blood pressure, baby heart rate check, and blood draw.  Baby's heart was 130 beats per minute, which is within normal range (normal is 110 to 160).  At our next appointment, we will have the BIG ultrasound!  They will check all of the structures on the baby, and we will get to learn the sex (fingers crossed baby cooperates)!  I cannot wait!!

Big Brother

(My best attempt to get him to pose while holding the ultrasound picture of his little brother or sister!

12 Weeks

And one day.  Just like my pregnancy with Graham, I am planning on taking a belly picture each month.  And as tends to be true with second pregnancies, my bump is definitely getting bigger sooner.  I feel like I look like I did when I was about 16 weeks with Graham.

Once Upon A Potty

We are potty training!  Although Graham was quite resistant to starting to learn to use the potty, I knew that he could do it.  So after a few full on battles, we made some definite progress.  Things have been going pretty well, and we are able to keep dry undies most days.  He has gotten pretty good at telling me that he needs to pee, but always wants help pulling down his undies and pants and getting on his little Lightning McQueen potty.  We have had a few poops in the potty, but we have also had a few accidents.  We started out with a prize bucket and a sticker chart and have moved into just using the sticker chart.  We still wear diapers for naps and nighttime and so far we have worn pull-ups when we go out, but I am very excited about our progress!

Getting the supplies together to get started!

Using the potty!

Potty chart!

A special prize that we bought with the money we would normally spend on diapers!

Clothes Call

We are stocked up for fall and winter clothes!  I was able to find some great deals and had some hand me down clothes from a former work colleague...look at all the stuff we have!!  Graham is set for the cold weather (which I cannot wait for)!