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climbing the dinosaurs at the mall


pushing Gerry around on her inch worm
turning our driveway into a masterpiece with Ryan
Cooking
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A special chair while we were making pizza. Don't try this at home, as it didn't end well (A bloody fat lip), but it's a cute picture.
Having a great time on the bridge at the zoo.
Watching the monkeys.
Talking to the penguins.

Thank you so much to everyone for the outpouring of advice. The nursing and breast pump wisdom was awesome and I really appreciate it. We're working on looking for the stroller and pump.

Today marks 34 weeks. That means 6 to go. I cannot believe that we have just over a month until we have our son. When I walk into Sheldon's room, I am amazed that I am going to do this all over again! Do I remember how to care for a newborn? Will he be a happy baby? Am I ready to do the whole nursing thing again?! Coranelle keeps reminding us how she is going to help when Sheldon comes. Someone mentions Sheldon and she says, "Help... new diaper... rockabye... tuck". Then she'll tell us what she knows about babies- "Cry... poopy... milk... little... gentle". I think she's got it about covered!

This morning, I held our friends' baby boy, Liam. He is such a cute, happy boy and every time I see him, he flashes me this huge, adorable, toothless grin. Being around this little guy makes me excited to meet and hold our own son! Won't be much longer.

We keep forgetting to take our weekly picture, but I haven't gained weight in about 6 weeks, so I don't imagine the belly looks much different. We'll try to get one this weekend and I'll post it. I think little Sheldon is running out of room to grow again. I am getting more and more uncomfortable and having pretty intense braxton-hicks contractions. My belly got tight often with Coranelle, but it seems worse this time. It seems to be hurting my back and making me nauseated more often. I imagine it's because I am carrying him a bit lower, but who knows.

What else is new? I'm trying to get in as many special- Mother Daughter days as possible before life changes. We did Monkey Bizness today and the zoo yesterday. We're very much looking forward to the end of flu season and spring time. We have had off and on colds since about December.

Speaking of doing things before life changes, I have another question. Coranelle has never been a "good" eater. I really noticed this during this past weekend when I watched one of her little friends gobble up dinner. I know she is growing (although she's tiny), and healthy. The thing is, she doesn't eat independently very well at all. I feel like I am constantly having to break apart her sandwiches and bread and shove them into her mouth. We really have to bargain and coerce her to eat most of her meals. It's often a battle. A few days ago, it took us 40 minutes for her to eat 2 small chicken nuggets, 2 chips, and a strawberry. I don't think I'll have that luxury once Sheldon arrives. So, I am wondering what I should do to help her eat on her own. Sometimes, she'll help us scoop her yogurt, pasta, etc. with her own spoon, but she loses interest quickly. We know she CAN do it, but relies on us too much. Also, does anyone have meal ideas for little ones. Maybe meals that incorporate calcium and dairy, as she is still refusing milk?

Thanks for reading and for the advice. Enjoy the pictures!