the toothless wonder strikes again

I was just sitting here at the computer when Harrison came in and announced that Charlie just kicked him in the mouth and his tooth fell out. Oh boy. This particular top tooth has been loose for quite a while now you might recall. I was assured that it was an accident and thankfully there were no tears shed. I think he was just shocked. We had a little bit of blood that caused a little panic (by him, not me). After he rinsed a couple of times he was ok. I think now he is relieved that it happened so quickly and he didn't even have to think about it. Charlie is also proud to have played a part in it too, even if he did accidently kick his brother in the mouth. ;) So I guess the Tooth Fairy will be making a delivery tonight. :)

happy fall

This is the only decoration we have up right now that is strictly for fall. (I won't be mentioning to Robert how I almost fell off the step stool into the camilla bush while putting it up. Not one of my finer moments, but I did manage to NOT fall.) Every other decoration is for Halloween. My two helpers and I decorated last weekend, so the countdown to Halloween has begun. I really don't know about walking around this year during the trick or treating. We walked a looooong way last year and we were all tired. The mere thought of all that walking this year makes me tired now. :)

I can't believe we are under 90 days nows. Yikes, we still have so much to do. I had a doctor's appt. this week and all is well. I feel good, lots of Braxton Hicks contractions, but the doctor thinks that the reason could be the fibroid but more likely it is because this is my 3rd pregnancy. The important thing is, is that they don't hurt and they don't last. I was up last night (I should say this morning) between 3:00 and 4:00. The baby felt like it was having a party inside. That is pretty normal now.
Yesterday while I was at Target the cashier actually asked me if I was about 3 months along. If she would have been drinking something when I told her that I was in fact 6 months along, she surely would have spit it out. Let me just say that I do not in any way look 3 months pregnant.

We've been busy. We have started soccer camp for Harrison. Did I mention that already? It is every Friday for an hour after Friday school. It is the perfect introduction to sports. There is no team, no uniforms, just practicing and learning the basics of soccer. He really likes it a lot. Charlie loves it too because it is held at a park with a great playground. :)

Yesterday was my sister's birthday. We had a fun day. She came by in the morning and helped me clean the boy's room. Sounds like a lot of fun, huh? :) Harrison started religious education class a few weeks ago, so he goes at the same time as my niece. Every week we pick up Chris and Maddie and head over to the church to drop the kids off. Yesterday after we dropped the kids off, her and Charlie and I went over to Panera Bakery for chocolate chip cookies and ice tea. The time goes by so quickly, that before we know it, it is time to pick up Harrison and Maddie. Yesterday she took Charlie over to Pet Smart and they checked out all of the possible pet options. He was so excited, and it worked for me too because I relaxed and ate my cookie. A win win all around! :)
Happy Friday.

holy cow!

I just realized that the baby countdown is under 100 days now! ->

at the beach {Bolsa Chica State Beach}

Can you believe how tall those roses are from the fair? (see photos below) We went a couple of weeks ago. It was nice and I had promised the boys that we would go, and all I can say is thank goodness for Grammie and Papa. We did a lot of walking and whenever I got tired I would sit and let them go on ahead. The weather wasn't too bad to start, but it sure got hot. My favorite place that we discovered this year was the flower pavilion. The reason? The gorgeous flowers of course, that and the fact that it was air conditioned didn't hurt one bit. I had one contraction while walking around, but it went away quickly.

Thank you for all of your kind words and prayers. I really am doing fine. The contractions still happen, but they never last and I never have more than 5 an hour, which is what the doctor told me to look out for. The pain is more like a cramp. He also told me to look out for sharp pain. I was able to see our friend Julie on Wednesday. We went over to my sister's for lunch. She looks good, and more importantly her attitude is one of determination. She started another round of chemo on Thursday and she feels strongly that this will help get her out of the bad spot that she is in right now.
Renee, I think you said it best. Just when you think you have it bad, something happens to put it all in perspective.

This past Sunday we had a wonderful day. Robert had been talking about going to the beach, and I gave in and we went. The boys loved every second of it, Robert got to surf even though the waves were cruddy. Harrison tried boogie boarding, and got buried up to his neck in sand. (His choice not mine, but I did the burying) Charlie built all kinds of things and tried out the water. And me? Well I had a great time watching them all and I even ventured into the water myself. We had so much fun that when we went to leave and realized our car battery was dead, we didn't mind! A quick call to the auto-club and we had a jump within 20 minutes. Here are some photos. :)

the Los Angeles County Fair

the good and the bad 9-28-07

I had an appointment last Friday and was totally expecting a quick one. What I got instead was the doctor telling me that a fibroid was found during my ultrasound. He is not concerned. My next appointment is still 3 weeks away. It just took me completely by surprise. I thought the ultrasound went well, and by and large it did. It wasn't bad enough that the technician summoned the doctor to take a look. Still, they have to tell me. The biggest threat is going into preterm labor. When he asked if I had had any contractions, my reply was literally, "right now?!" But you know what? I have had contractions. In my naivete (or stupidity whatever you want to call it, after all I DO know what a contraction feels like) I never in a million years thought that I was having a contraction. They are Braxton Hicks contractions, and I never have more than one at a time. Thank goodness, but now I am analyzing every single bit of movement or pressure.

My sister has a girlfriend that has been fighting breast cancer for eight long years. She has conquered each setback to date and has been living with the cancer as best as she can. Her children have had half of their lives taken by this. I don't imagine that her daughter even remembers a time when her mom wasn't sick. It appears now that the cancer is in her lungs. If anyone can hang on a little longer, I believe that Julie can. Please say a prayer for her and her family.

And a bit of good news. One of my friends called me today to tell me that the police had arrested a man accused of murdering her cousin 23 years ago. It had remained unsolved for this long. The work of a cold case detective with the Torrance PD was able to finally put some pieces together that resulted in them getting their big break. Today was a day the family has waited for for much too long. The accused was convicted! The jury took one day to decide. After 23 years her family finally gets a little bit of peace.

ha ha ha!

Found this out in blogland, and just had to share it. It is too funny, you moms will appreciate it.
Robert's arm is back to normal size again, and well on its way to a full recovery.
We had another busy week this week, and it's not over yet. CCD (religious education classes) started tonight for Harrison. We have decided to hold off on Boy Scouts until next year. With the baby coming, I just don't think I could do it all.
And speaking of the baby, I have another appt. tomorrow. Just a regular check up. That's about it in a nutshell. Oh, and my new favorite tv show (until Project Runway comes back) is on tonight. Anyone else watch Tim Gunn's Guide to Style? Love him.