I used the same setup as two years ago, but didn't bother to dig out the same clothes. You'll have to live with it. :) Baby is moving so much these days that you can watch my belly twitch sometimes. I've got so much to get done before the baby comes that I'm really not all that anxious for him/her to arrive, except for the lingering rib pain. Other than that, I'm content to waddle around and get done what I can. Our house projects are such a hole-in-the-bucket story, but we're getting things on the top of the list knocked so things should go smoothly here over the next few weeks.
Emily had a fun day with cousins again today. I absolutely love talking to her about her experiences, and knowing that the single words she tells me are actually a whole story and contain an emotion along with it. We went to Indianola last night to see the balloon lift at the festival going on there ("boon!"). Her favorite had "tars" (stars) on it and said "phwooosh" when the flames lit. Then she went and saw the "Cows! Moo!" that were in a nearby pasture, and did "somsas" (sommersaults) in the grass with her cousins. Today we went "simming" at Ashby Park, but then we had to say "byebye" to "cousins." She's a great storyteller!
Tonight, Travis and I watched Emily as she told us about the contents of her Ring Around the Rosie book. She told us practically the whole song ("pocket", "Ashees," "all fall down") with rhythm, even! Then she opened the book, and got interested in telling us about the ABC's (letters) on each page. It was so neat to see her demonstrate her understanding that letters make words and words are what we read, and then sing a good portion of the ABC's. Just awesome. :)
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hi Kristin!
I randomly came across this and I was wondering if you live near Beaverdale. Aaron grew up in a house right by Ashby Park, so I've heard many stories of how much fun he had playing tennis in that park. :)
My mom had asked if you were doing the "belly shots" this time around. It's fun to see your progress!
:) Alicia
So does Emily know what's going on?
I don't think Emily really has put together the idea of having a little sibling with me having a big belly. But we read books about having a baby, and what the big sister or brother does, and she really enjoys playing with her dolls and with other babies that she sees. I think she'll transition all right, even though it won't sink in for quite a while!
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