Learning New Things

Anagrace is learning to ride her bike without training wheels! She can ride several yards by herself and hasn't had too many wipeouts. She is usually pretty apprehensive about trying new and difficult things, but she has been very persistent with learning to ride her bike "like a big girl". If she falls down, she gets up, dusts herself off and wants to try again. I took several little video clips of her practicing at the park, but only downloaded one. I chose this one because there's a bonus to the video...at the beginning Anderson walks into the frame and then back out again. He is quickly learning new things, too, and I don't think he will have much hesistation at all with trying scary new things. He's got the walking thing down pat...working on running and climbing, now! He had a great time exploring at the park while Anagrace practiced riding, even tasted the dirt on the baseball field! Just another difference between girls and boys, I guess.

No More Mullet!

My grandmother trimmed Anderson's hair on Wednesday...his first haircut. It took him forever to even grow hair, but it seemed that the fastest growing part was in the back. It looked like a little mullet. There were these little wispy hairs that would poke out behind his ears and trail down his neck. It drove me crazy. So my grandmother, who back in the day worked at a beauty shop, got out her cape and scissors and cut off the mullet. I have it saved in a plastic baggie!

Me and the Celtics

What do I have in common with the Boston Celtics? We both beat our opponents...really "whooped" them!

Justin and I haven't been sure what to do with ourselves since Anagrace has been gone. She left on Saturday to go to the beach with my mom, stepdad and stepdad's family. She will be gone a total of 7 days! That is the longest we've been without her. It's been pretty tough on me. Had it been me going away on vacation for 7 days, I may be handling it better now. But being at the house without her here is hard; I miss her.
So, Justin and I watched the NBA Finals several nights. Not a typical thing for me to watch sports, but I actually enjoyed keeping up with it. We also pulled out Scrabble the other night. I forgot what fun it was to play board games! We were pretty close in score in the beginning, but then in one turn I created 3 words (something I have never done in my past Scrabble playing), I felt like the Celtics when they came back from their 20+ point deficit in game #4!

So the final scores:

NBA Finals Game #6
Celtics 131
Lakers 92

Prevette Scrabble Game
Chelsea 237
Justin 167

Dunlap Syndrome

Do you know what Dunlap Syndrome is? That could be one of Jeff Foxworthy's "you might be a redneck" questions. Let me explain. Dunlap Syndrome is southern slang for an expanding belly...as in "yer belly has dunlapped over yer belt". I, unfortunately, have Dunlap Syndrome.
I remember when my dad turned 50 my grandmother told him that he was approaching the time in life where he would have to decide "over or under". She was referring to whether his belt and pants would be over or under his belly. My dad's belly is not yet big enough for him to worry about that now, but if and when it is he will go under (not the same decision his father made).
Anyway, my over under decision is different and thankfully temporary. Lately, rocking Anderson is a challenge. I am not sure if I should put him under the belly. When sitting my lap is almost non-existent. Or should I put him over the belly? Then, he is almost around my neck. Either way it is awkward.

Summer Blog Break

Well, it appears that summer break equals blog break. I have had a hard time finding the time to update my blog. We have been busy lately. Justin and I went on a short getaway to North Myrtle Beach the weekend after our anniversary. We decided to celebrate the weekend after because it was so difficult and expensive to book a place on Memorial Day weekend. We had a wonderful time lounging on the beach, floating in the lazy river, and just having conversations without little voices interrupting. We even got to witness a wedding on the beach...which brought back sweet memories from our wedding 7 years ago.
The kids and I have been swimming several times. A few times at my in-laws' pool and once at the YMCA with our friends the Masseys. I think that we will be poolside very frequently these next few weeks. It seems to be the only place I can get cooled off in this heat wave! And an added bonus is the relief the pool provides from this extra weight I'm carrying around. I'll have to post some pictures soon of the kids playing in the pool, but don't expect to see any of me in my bathing suit...that is the one definate disadvatage of visiting the pool, having to wear a swimsuit 35 weeks pregnant!
We don't really have any other plans for this summer. Just going to relax and take it easy before Baby #3 arrives in July...just around the corner!! I've been busy trying to prepare for his arrival. I worked pretty hard (with help from my Dad who built the shelves and cubbies, and my mom who helped me hang, fold and organize clothes) to get everything switched and put away in the kids' closets. I still have to get all of the newborn boy clothes out of the attic and put them away in the dresser. It feels like I just put those clothes up in the attic! There is still much to do and more to buy before the big day. I did purchase a stroller, a Combi Twin Saavy LX. It should arrive later this week. Thanks to everyone who gave me advice on my stroller woes. Some great friends of mine (Dawn, Amy and Kimber) threw a shower for me and most everyone who attended contributed to gift cards for me. I was so overwhelmed with their generosity. That will really help out with the last few purchases I need to make!


Well, there is a quick update and excuse for my slack blogging.