Tonia stumbles out of bed to announce.  No the reason I didn't blog yesterday was NOT because I was in labor.  It was because yesterday about 4:15 in the morning I woke up with food poisoning.  And spent the day puking my guts out.   (Ok oversharing I know)

I have finally kept a English Muffin down.  And I may live.  I will be back when I can sit up for more then 5 minutes without feeling like I'm gonna pass out. 

Oh yeah...and do you know how totally uncomfortable it is to puke when you have a 8 pound baby or so sitting on your stomache????

Good afternoon

Had to scoot out this morning very quickly as I had a early morning midwife appointment. 

And the best diet plan continues.....I lost 3.5 pounds this week.  In which time I had a BIG bag of chips almost to myself.  Many cookies, ice cream, 2 cinnamon rolls in less then 5 minutes.  (Are you getting the picture)  I can NOT gain wait.  This has never happened in my life before LOL   The only bummer is...my stomache just keeps getting bigger.  Gotta love being pregnant.

 I am officially 1.5 centimeters dialated.  Whatever that means.  It means some day in the next month I'll have a baby.  Ok I'm getting a little depressed lol.  Actually my due date is in 1 week 3 days.  And IF I make it then she's already promised me we will try some intervention things.  Because she KNOWS I'm sick of having contractions. 

She did her darndest to stir things up today.  I've had contractions ever since I left her.  But not hard enough.  Just ANNOYING!

So  the saga continues......

Good morning

In the words of Snoopy....It was a dark and stormy night.  Wind, rain, rain, wind.  And Rob had to go rescue our lawn furniture just as it tried to roll onto the county road.   Our poor puppys were NOT impressed.  So they got to sneak inside for the night as it was raining sideways and we felt sorry for them.   Sooooo then of course they decided that they need to have a tussle match UNDER our bed.  We were NOT happy.  Finally we locked them into the entryway.  Where they trashed a book.  *sigh*  Still trying to figure out how they got it.

Kaylin was our wake-up baby last night.  And she was not not not a happy camper when she woke up.  NOrmally if she has a nightmare or something I can just nurse her for a few minutes and Rob takes her back to her crib.  No way no how NOT at all.  We tried that twice.  We tried tylenol.  We tried letting her sleep with us.  (HA!)  And finally back to the crib.  Poor Rob he had to go to work at 3:30 this morning.  I bet he's dragging his tail. 

On top of that we have wind whipping around our house.  Which always makes it so easy to relax and sleep. 

Oh well another night another attempt at that illusive thing called sleep.

I got all my laundry done (FINALLY)  And yes I sorted the dreaded socks    We have this huge basket full of missing socks.  And about once a month (when NOBODY has any socks)  I drag it out and sort and sort and sort.  LOL  The kids did help a bit....but its kinda hard to match 6 versions of white socks when all thats different is the ribbing. 

Rob and I now have new socks.  And all the same.  It is sooooooo much nicer to sort those.  So I'm thinking next pay day I'm gonna close my eyes and throw 98% of the kids socks away.  (Except the lacey dress girls socks)  And get a gazillion pairs of socks that ALL look alike

Okay onto bigger and better things.  I keep forgetting to share Zeria's funny when we were down at the waterfront on Friday.  They were playing in the play ground while daddy was unloading the big wheels & joggers.   And their was a little boy their.  Zeria stepping out of herself decided to introduce herself.  His name was Tristan (name changed of course)  Hi Tristan she says.  Tristan this is my brother Samuel (where did miss manners come from??? mommys wondering )   And then Kaylin walked over.  And this is my sister Kaylin.   She doesn't look like me.  (Zeria continues)  But that's ok God made her that way and she's still my sister. 

Mommy runs to hide her head some where so she can laugh hysterically.  I guess Zeria's got the color thing all figured out huH???

Bil showed up to do some more mudding.  One more day and hopefully he's done.  He's a perfectionist so of course he keeps picking away at little spots.  I'm NOT a perfectionist.  hehehe.  I just want my bedroom BACK!   Sooooooo   maybe I'll tell him it looks great next time and he can be done     Which of course would horrify him

My sister has been over each time Bil has been.  And we've really enjoyed that.  And of course I've enjoyed playing with baby Sarah    I was telling her I didn't have a bathrobe to take to the hospital cause I couldn't find anything that wasn't old ladyish.  Well she's a MAJOR seamstress.  So she went to Walmart on Friday.  Found material and sewed one for me last night.  Isn't that cool   So I'll pick it up today.

Well, I gotta get a bunch of babies/kids in their Sunday best.  So probably should get off now.

Father God, I thank you for this new day.  I ask for us to honor you in it.  I pray that you will show me how to teach Samuel gentleness with Kaylin and patience.  I thank you for the time with dh last night.  IN your sons name, Amen

Okay I have a confession to make.  I ALWAYS go and visit a new subscribers site the very first day they subscribe.  And I always thank them for subscribing to me on their site. 

Well ahem ummm these last two weeks I've been rude.  And didn't.   Sooooo today I decided I should probably visit around and thank people.  

The newest subscriber?  She's from my hometown.  Though we've never met.     She saw me once at a Bagel Shop, but didn't have the courage to ask if it was me LOL.    Sooooooo please go welcome   Hopeish   She needs to become a xangaholic too.    Oh and Tracie.....I think you've read a post or two of hers from a different site. 

Do I have to sort the socks?????

Good morning

Its gorgeous outside this morning.  And the boys are sleeping in.  The girls are upstairs singing etc.  But not fussy enough for me to feel like I HAVE to bring them down. 

I have 90% of my laundry caught up.   1 more load to go into the Washing Machine.  And 3 to fold.  A mountain to put away.   And socks to sort.  Phew did it get ahead of me this week. 

No idea what the kids and I are doing today.  If the weather were to last it would be tempting to go to the beach.  But I do have a ton of stuff that could be done around here so we will see.

Tired of me whining about not being in labor yet?  Well....I'm working on the contended thing    Today I'm doing much better about it.  But then I've only been awake 15 minutes.  LOL

The visit to the waterfront was a lot of fun.  And we all thoroughly enjoyed it.  The two big kids LOVED riding their big wheels

                          

 

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I bought their big wheels at Good Will last year for $1.00 a piece.  Man have they been well loved.  Definitely a GOOD purchase.  Starting to die though.  So hoping to replace them soon.  Because even if the two oldest grow out of them theirs lots of little ones coming up that WILL like them. 

 

The next two pictures are views from the waterfront trail.  It was NOT sunny yesterday, but it was quite warm. 

 

     

 

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All and all we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and I don't regret NOT running away at all.

 

Well the babies are starting to squeak.  So maybe I should go get them huh?  And I think the blue sky is disappearing.    Soooooooo maybe I'll just do housework today.

 

Father God, I thank you for your love for my family.  And the fun we had yesterday.  I ask that whatever I do today will honor you.  And that I will NOT give into my mixed pregnant emotions.  Encourage Rob and let their NOT be a massive fight at work today like their all expecting.  Keep everybody safe out there.  In your sons name, Amen

Good morning

The birthday party was a nice relaxing evening.  And my kids were so well behaved I wasn't quite sure they were mine    Maybe all my consistency with them lately is paying off.  Its worth a hope

Two nights of sleep in a row was DEFINITELY not gonna happen.  Kaylin was up twice, and Samuel had a nightmare.  Oh well some day I'll dream.  You know when the one that's in my tummy is 6?????

I have pictures...but haven't uploaded them onto the computer.  Because I haven't brought the camera in from the car.  Maybe later today.   

We're gonna bundle the kids up in a few minutes and go walk around the city pier.  We're gonna let the two big kids take their big wheels.  And they can ride them on the concrete trail along the waterfront.  Today is "my" day off.  And I don't feel like running away from my family.  Feel like enjoying them instead.  Hope it isn't too much of a bummer.

Sorry Liz_A  you were right that was the kinda impromptu thing I was thinkin' of   And NOPE it didn't get labor going.  

As of tomorrow I would have had Kaylin.  So I'm hoping very very hard that this baby is coming soon.    Though I KNOW I'm not due until the 24th.  And that means I could possibly have a May baby.  Oh please NO!

Yesterday bil did most of the mudding in the bedroom.  He just needs to come back when its dry sand, and do finish work.  Oh so close.  He was hoping to come back today, but its not quite dry yet.  (bummer)   We're having a race with him to see which will happen first.  The bedroom done or the baby born. 

Father God, I thank you for this day.  I pray that we will have fun at the waterfront.  And the kids would be well behaved.  I pray that you will cause this baby to come at the perfect time.  And I pray that you would give Rob the encouragement he needs to keep on keeping on.  He's getting a bit tired and making me worry    I thank you for your love in your sons name Amen

Good morning

I'm currently avoiding getting laundry going   It is my ONLy project for today.  But as its taking over my bedroom/recroom/laundry room.  It is way past time.

This evening we have the birthday party.  So today should keep me occupied.

I had a lovely impromptu time with dh last night.  The first time I've truely enjoyed myself since BEFORE my restrictions.  (curtain closes there)  But oh man did it feel good. 

My kids all slept all night last night.  HMMMM what was the occasion.  Do you think they could do it again?  NAH it'll never happen 2 days in a row.

My brain is dead this morning.  And I can think of no great words to say.  So I'll leave it here for now.  And attempt to get myself OFF the computer and on to doing the chores. 

Father God, I ask for the energy needed to do the laundry today.  And the strength to do it with joy.  I thank you for the sleep last night,  and the time with Rob.  I pray for your calming influence in my life today In your sons name, Amen

The trip to Ghenna....I mean Walmart.

So its been a day.

I took 4 kids to Walmart at 38 weeks pregnant.  Having contractions approximately every 4 minutes.  NOt super strong however.  just annoying.

Its my sister's birthday tomorrow and we had to get a bday present for her.

Okay Jamari's in sling in the parking lot.  Samuel & Kaylin hold my hands and Zeria tags along close beside.  Get into store.  Head to bathroom.

ALL stalls are full.  Not normal at this WAlmart.  So we have to take turns rather then all going in at once.  I can't keep Jamari in the sling and use the toilet at the same time.  I take Jamari out of the sling and have Zeria hold his hand.  He sits on the floor and starts screaming. 

I do my business as quickly as possible and grab Jamari put him back in the sling and get OUT of there.

Head to get cart.  Jamari has settled down.  But I am NOT carrying him in the sling all over Wal-mart.  HE loves riding in the cart.  HA!

Put him in the cart and he starts SCREAMING.  So head towards the binky/diaper section to buy a new binky.  In hopes that this will shut him up.  I'm gonna open the package and put it in his mouth, pay for it when I'm done shopping.  Half way to the binky section Kaylin who is riding in the bucket part of the cart slips and bangs her mouth on the cart.

She starts screaming.  I pick her up and carry her trying to soothe her.  I KNOW the number 1 thing that will stop her is to nurse her.  Which I do not normally do in public anymore.  But I can only handle so many babies screaming at once.  So I see a bench in the mens section.  Sit on it.  Have Samuel sit on floor beside it, and Zeria on the bench beside me.  Pop out boob insert in Kaylins mouth.  Instant silence there.  Jamari??? He's still SCREAMING!!!!!

I take the sling and throw it over his head.  In an attempt to remove all stimulation.   It muffles him and he starts winding down (a bit).     But still pretty ticked.  Big kids are minding quite nicely.

Kaylin settles down for a nice long nurse.  *sigh*  Eventually we switch sides.  Jamari is still crying.  Nice lady comes to talk.  Oh poor baby he's so tired.  I say..."No he's mad he just had a nap."  Oh poor baby.   He's so sweet.  (yeah right lady want him he's for sale cheap? )   I say the sling is over his head to calm him.  She says I understand.  (yeah I'm sure she does)

Kaylin lets go of second side.  All smiles.  Put her back in cart.  Head to binky section ASAP.  Having put Jamari in the sling in hopes that that will work.  Pick up first Nuk I can find.  Don't realize til MUCH MUCH later its pink.  Don't even care.  LOL

Put it in Jamari's mouth.  He continues to SCREAM!   *sigh*

Head to jewelry department.  Samuel forgets to pay attention bumps into something.  Go to guide him out of the way and he throws his body like I've pushed him.  Knocking Zeria over.  Zeria's in tears.  Samuel's mad at me.  Comfort Zeria.  Listen to Jamari scream.  Look for some lady pulling out her cell phone calling CPS   

Take Jamari out of sling put him in cart.  Remind Samuel to pay attention again.  Find bracelets for sister.  Let kids pick them out.  *gasp*  I think Jamari has SHUT up.      AWWWWWW  we're quiet.  Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah.    Go to find necklaces.   Zeria doesn't like the one I find.  She wants the one with the butterfly.  (its ugly)  Finally negotiate her into a different one.  (Ok told her we're getting this one END of discussion)

Head up to pay for necklaces.  Of course I pick the line that the person in front of me doesn't have a bar code on one of their things.  Cashier pages somebody to find item.  We stand there and stand there.  Finally the man who was buying the item went and got it so he and his wife could get out of there.  

Kids have stood quite nicely at this point.  Look like model saints.   "OH, your children are soooooooo well behaved says cashier."  GAG GAG GAG GAG says the mom.  *sigh*  

Head to car praying that I don't have anymore disasters happen.  And pray that I NEVER ever do something so stupid again as to take 4 kids to Walmart when 38 weeks pregnant.   

Good morning  

Well lets see.  I was up every 1.5 hours to go to the bathroom.  Which wasn't as bad as the night before I think that was every 45 minutes.  Kaylin was awake at 10:15 and 2:15 bad dream, or hungry or somethin.  That was a tad annoying.   But hey its part of the parenting job right?  And Jamari was awake at 3:15.  So how much sleep does this mean I got. 

not very much!

Ok got that out of my system.  Just think soon I'll add a newborn to this mix.  Can anybody tell me what 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep looks/feels like...I'm very curious

Well it poured yesterday so Rob didn't get to go on his bike ride. (again)  I told him the quickest way to make the weather bad was announce he was going on a ride with my brother.      He agreed.

But this was a good thing for my house.  As he finally finished putting the trim up in the bathroom between the floor & the drywall.  I just figured the house would always be trimless there   And go figure I was so unawake when I got back from town I didn't notice...and he was wewy disgusted with me.  LOL 

So, I did my bi-monthly grocery shopping in the late morning-afternoon.  And survived.  Its getting harder and harder for me to drag my body in and out of vehicles.  LOL   And of course I got into the bread thrift store only to realize I had NO check-book and their one of the rare breed that does NOT take credit/debit cards.  So had to get back into the car go find a ATM machine get out of the car to use it, get back into the car drive BACK to the bread store, etc, etc     All the while saying, dumb, dumb, dumb, dumb to myself.  hehehe               

I have a puppy sleeping on my feet.  And Zeria is calling, "here puppy, here puppy"  Should I tell her where he is or give the poor thing a break.  SHHHH don't tell poor things deserve a break from these guys sometimes. 

Kaylin and Samuel both had to get new shoes yesterday.  So Kaylin is currently running around completely naked wearing ONE of those new shoes.  hehehehehehe   And Samuel is stomping around in his new cowboy boots singing.  "Got my cool boots on, Got my cool boots on."  Glad I made them happy. 

Today is Bible Study.  And I haven't studied.  HMMM that probably should be what I do next. 

I went to the midwifes last night.  Was really hoping to get my cervix checked.  But as I pulled up to the clinic I saw her walking across to the hospital.   Went inside and found out somebody was at 6 centimeters and I would NOT be seeing the midwife after all.  *sigh*    I'm glad that lady was having her baby, but the absolute last thing I wanted to do last night was get up and go out again.  It took me a half hour to get my shoes on and convince myself to stand up to go out.     Okay I was tired what can I say.  The nurse did the weight check (I'm still doing fine)  And listened to the baby.  Baby's heart beat is ranging from 120-150's.  NO clue there as to wether its a boy or girl.   So that was that.  I guess I didn't NEED to know whether I was dialated just would have been encouraging if I was kwim?  Oh well.  moving on, moving on. 

BOTH of my midwifes are out of town today and tomorrow to a conference 4 hours away.  They have a oncall midwife who I worked with last pregnancy but have not seen this pregnancy at all as she's semi-retired.  So I would rather NOT go into labor today or tomorrow.......except I really, really really want to see this baby.    God's timing is perfect.  I will not scheme or plan whats gonna happen.  Just go with the flow (like I have a choice )

Father God, I thank you for this day.  I ask that Bible study goes well and we are all an encouragement to each other.  I thank you for your love for us.  And I ask for your peace to reign in this house.  In your sons name, Amen