No Oprah for you!

I was dozing off during what I thought was nap time for my children. I was on the couch watching Oprah because I knew I wouldn't miss much if I fell asleep. The show was about overweight teens and the intervention to get all their issues out on the table. It was sad to see all these kids have so much baggage at such a young age. Well, I was barely reaching sleep when I heard a voice of my 4 year old. With a concerned and worried voice, he stated, " Mom, I am really sad because I am fat."
Okay, enough Oprah for you. I turned the channel quickly to American Tail. Then I shook my head and headed to sleepy town.

Why am I so cranky?

This morning I woke up a thorn in my side. I don't know why, but I was on one. Nothing my husband said and did was right in my eyes and my children were on my last nerve. It made me sad to think that this was the Sabbath day and I was in the worst mood of my life. Actually, it had been going on for a week prior, but today I felt like I hit a major wall. I feel worn out and exhausted, not being able to find a comfortable position in standing and lying down. Basically, I am tired of being pregnant. I try to embrace the fact that this is the last time I am doing this pregnancy thing, but it is hard to feel gratitude.
I went to church and took the sacrament and instantly my mood changed. I love what the sacrament does for me. I feel completely refortified and it seemed that all I had been feeling all day was swept under the rug. I saw my friends at church and some other friendly faces and it seemed to help. I didn't even get asked when I was due today which in my mind was a huge triumph in itself. I just felt great after church and my temper was completely changed. I am grateful that I went to church and didn't let Satan get the best of me. He almost did, but Heavenly Father prevailed.
So, today I am going to make a goal to be more positive and change my attitude about this pregnancy. I am going to relish in the last 60 days and say with a smile, I am due in March and not comment how big I am. I am not going to comment to my skinny sis in law who is also pregnant with me and barely showing about how huge I am in comparison. I am going to love this baby so much even when she kicks me from every corner of my insides and she makes me want to pee. I may not be perfect in accomplishing this goal, but I am really going to do my best. I know that I am lucky to be pregnant and that me complaining about it is not the best for me or anyone around me including my lil Lyla Rose. So, here is to my my new goal. Wish me luck. I am going to need it!

Oh, Where has the month gone...

I can not believe that we are almost done with January! Just look at my baby ticker. I have 60 days left of being massively huge. I can't wait to have this child. I am so uncomfortable and I feel like if I can make it 60 more days, I can do anything. Well, since I have not blogged since the beginning of the month, I thought it would be a good idea to give a mini update of all our little events that have occured, so at least I would remember. My memory is getting worse by the day.

Preschool


In the beginning of this month, I got a call from a preschool that I had been on the waiting list since October for Julianna. It was just 2 days a week for 2 hours. It is the same one Elijah went to and I thought since Julianna turned 3 and she was potty trained, why not? I wanted her to get the same wonderful experiences that Elijah received. So, on her first day, we got her all dressed in her cutest and took her in. She knew right away where she was and it tickled her to know it was her turn for school. I took her to meet her teacher, Miss Peggy and I couldn't believe what Jules did next. She actually hugged Miss Peggy. I don't think her teacher knew what to think about that. I am sure she doesn't get that reaction everyday. So, I didn't have a hard time leaving since she felt so comfortable. That means every Tuesday and Thursday I get a whole hour and a half to myself. It is not much in the grand scheme of things, but at least I can go to the grocery store and not spend more time putting things back in the cart after my two little helpers fill it to the brim with unnecessary junk.

Visit to Jon's Incredible Pizza

We have heard so much about this place and knew it was time to go check it out. Oh, how much fun. It was Chucky Cheese on Steroids. It had an awesome buffet that I was even suprised with. We went with alot of friends after Music Makers and it was the best time to go. There wasn't that many people there. It had tons of things for the kids to do and I only spent 10 dollars on the credits to do things with. It was much more affordable than I thought. Just the look on the kids faces when they saw all the fun stuff was worth every penny.

Oh, What a wonderful world!

Merry go round Bliss!
Almost as fun as the real thing. Roller Coaster Virtual Reality!

Friends to the End!


Name Finally Decided

After many name changes of this new arrival, I was getting very frusterated with myself. I wanted a name decided on because I feel like the real bonding comes in play when you know what you are going to name them. I had names for both of my other children once I knew the sex of that child. So, not having a name set in stone was really driving me nuts. Granted it is part of the fun to pick out the name but after the 5th time changing it, I knew it was time to start getting serious. My name list according to when I came up with them starting at one...

1. Adrian
2. Analeigh
3. Gemma
4. Alexa

So, one day I was watching August Rush. Kerri Russell is the mother in that movie. Well, I have seen this movie before a while ago, but when I heard her name in this movie, that was it. I knew I had found my name. The best thing about this name is the way it sounds coming from an Irish man. SO NICE! But, I knew it could hold it's own in the English accent as well, so I knew if she didn't meet an Irish man in her future, it would be ok. So, the name is...

Lyla Rose Smith

So, that is it. I am done. It is the most fun I have had picking out a name and I am completly happy and satisfied with what I was able to find. Thank you, August Rush and Kerri Russell.

My lil sister is too creative for her own good. She is a graphic genius and I had to post what she did for me a couple of days ago. We played this game on New Year's called Quelf and it was hilarious the things that you had to do. Lindsay had to be a photographer during her turn and had to get us to pose using sayings like "Work it, Make love to the Camera and other common sayings you would have heard a photographer say. She got extra points if she used a real camera. This is the result of this very fun night. Thanks Lindsay for documenting this very fun New Years!