Out of the thoughts of babes...

Noelle is really trying to figure out how this whole pregnancy thing works. "Where do babies come from and how do they come out?" Here are a few thoughtful comments I thought I should document.

Noelle: "Before I was born I lived in heaven with Corom." 

Me: "Your new baby brother was there too-you were all waiting to come down to earth."

(This led to a whole conversation about how Noelle came to earth before Corom and before this baby. She seemed so confused- an abstract concept for such a little girl)

another conversation...

Noelle: "When the baby is born your tummy will get skinny again and then you can carry me." (This is in reference to a torn muscle that I have and restricted ability to lift. Noelle loves to be held and is eager to have her mom's arms again.)

tonight in the bath...

Noelle: "When the baby comes out you won't be pregnant any more."

Me: "Yup!"

Noelle: "When is the baby going to come out?"

Me: "Pretty soon, when summer is over and daddy goes back to school."

Noelle: "Will your tummy get skinny again?"

She was so little when Corom was born. It is so fun to watch those little wheels turn as she tries to make sense out of life's greatest miracle. We try to keep the conversations flowing, but it is usually the comments that come out of her thoughts that make me smile!

We're home!

We're home from a 2 week trip to Sacramento. I could have stayed the rest of the summer- we were really feeling spoiled and enjoying our time with family and friends. Oh, the comforts of staying in our parent's roomy homes and swimming in pools every day. But, it does feel nice to be home again. We are getting back on track with sleeping, Dan's work schedule, etc. We have Dan home for next month from school. Thank goodness! It is getting more difficult to lift children and tend to things. (Not to mention, he really is the fun parent in this family!!!) We did a huge Sam's Club run today and all I could think of was how grateful I am to have a husband who is so willing to help. He won't let me lift anything and is so quick to do things he knows I can't do! (Like climbing groceries up 3 flights of stairs) We are hoping to squeeze in some summer outings and to just enjoy quiet time as a family before the wild events of the fall take place. We are 32 weeks now and counting down! Noelle is getting really excited! She is constantly talking to the baby and suggesting names. (Still no name-Dan calls him Baby X) I had every intention of pulling out all of the pictures from our trip tonight, but instead found myself catching up on all of your fabulous blogs. Stay tuned- we took tons of cute pictures!

Summertime

Ahhh, summertime. It has been long anticipated and very welcomed by our family. We have been enjoying swimming suits and flip flops, playing in the water, eating popsicles, going to the daily free lunches provided by the city at the park by our house, and just playing outside. The courtyard of our apartments is full of life with kids riding bikes and running through sprinklers and people socializing and BBQing. Seriously, what fun is it being a student if you can't live summers like this? (It's how we all unwind)

The following pictures were taken at a near-by park with children's water fountains and streams. Corom loves all types of water and is fearless and oblivious to the temperature. Noelle, on the other hand is a little more picky and prefers still water.  She never hesitates though to put on her bathing suit for a sprinkler day, even if she only ends of watching from the sidelines! Enjoy the pics!