36 Weeks and Counting...

So, I am finally 36 weeks along now. Every move is difficult and everytime I drop something I make an old man grunt sound when I bend over to pick it up. It's scarey, but it's my life now. Lots has been going on. We finally made the big move upstairs. All the rooms are ready and I have to express my utmost respect and gratitude to Modern Antiquity (Cheyne and Kristi Turbyfil) who gave me a lovely shower and an amazing walk-in closet. Cheyne did such an amazing job so if you're ever looking for someone to do custom work on your house please keep them in mind. Enjoy the pics.

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Only 6 weeks left now!

I know I haven't updated my blog in a while, but I thought I would take the time to inform you guys of my progress as well as post some pics since I "don't post enough pictures." Anyway, things are going well. I had such a great time at the shower. Thanks to all who were able to make it. If you were there, you know that Cooper coined a new term. Cupcakes will now and forevermore be called "party cakes." Ingrid commented that she had never seen a child eat so many party cakes and egg rolls ever. I informed her that for years Asians have been able to put some food down. For instance, the winner of the hot dog eatting contest for years has been an Asian. Asians gots skillz. Even more amazing than that is my mother. Now there is a woman who can put some food away. I hope everyone has a great weekend! Enjoy the pics. Please pay special attention to Cooper's attempt at growing a mustache just like his Uncle Rynee.

Almost 32 weeks now

Well blog readers, it's almost here. On Sunday I will be 32 weeks pregnant. I can't believe how fast it has gone by. I've been through all of the normal stages of an "Arlene" pregnancy. It starts out kind of cute and people make comments like "you look so cute" and "You don't even look pregnant". Then, I begin to get comfortable and the comments change to "you're starting to show" and "it's really all in your belly". Now, I'm in the stage where my skin decides to go through puberty again and I can literally feel my stomache growing every minute and the comments have quickly changed to "Wow you look like you're ready to bust!" and "You have how much longer to go?" I can't really complain this pregnancy though. Things have gone really well so far and I feel great except for some small issues that I won't begin to discuss in my blog. Lilly is incredibly active in the belly. Occasionally, she decides to use my stomache as her own little punching bag which can be uncomfortable, but at least I know she will be able to hold her own. It may be payback for all the "playful" punching I did in my younger day.

Baby Talk

Not counting choppy english and pig latin, I have only ever spoken one language and that is English. I'm beginning to feel like baby talk should be considered a language of it's own. I say this for several reasons. First of all, the immediate family is the only group that can truly understand it. Second of all, it is communication in it's purest form. Lastly, it's way more entertaining that standard english. For instance, when Cooper says, "Wanna watch Barney and the WooWoo on the WeeWee pwayer, what would you think that meant? For those who don't know him, that translates to,"Mommy, could you please place Lets go to the Fire Station in the DVD player for me to watch." That is one of the easier translations that I have come across. Below are some other helpful vocabulary words when communicating with my son:

PV - TV
WooWoo - Fire truck or police car
BiteBites - lunch, dinner, or breakfast (depending on time of day)
Snackanajuice - What he must have after getting dressed in the morning before going to daycare
Dergomama - His response when I finally get what he is talking about
Underdacubbaz - In the bed with mommy and daddy when he is trying to avoid going to bed
Pungbob - Sponge Bob Square Pants
Cocktoons - Cartoons
Kuga - Color with crayons or markers

Cooper in the Snow

Here are pictures of Cooper and his daddy in the snow.

27 Weeks and Counting

Pregnancy Stories: I am well on my way. I'm getting bigger every hour. I am convinced that working out has no affect on your body during pregnancy. If you are supposed to be a plump pregnant person then you will be a plump pregnant person. Another discovery that has occured during this pregnancy is the fact that the hair on my legs and almost completely stopped growing. While that may be TMI for most I thought I would share it with everyone. I keep forgetting to ask my doctor about this phenom. I like it though especially since my shape doesn't exactly make shaving an easy ordeal these days.

Pictures: You asked for them and here they are. This is the only one you will be getting so I hope you enjoy it.

Thoughts:

- Shout out to Danielle on her new baby girl! I'm so happy for you girly!!