Twelve Months of Tommy

To say I've been busy this past year would be a huge understatement! Hence the lack of blog posts in, well, over a year. Oops! And if I didn't say how quickly it's all gone by, well then I wouldn't be telling the truth. Man, does time fly! Sometimes I wish I could go back to being a kid again, when time seemed to mysteriously linger and take forever. Just so I could sit back, relax and take in all the glorious moments of living and watching a little human grow before my eyes. Tommy is our sunshine! I didn't know how much I could love someone until he entered this world. He's one of the happiest babies I've met, smiling 95% of the time. He's brought so much joy and happiness to our family, especially during some of the saddest times with my father's diagnosis of ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). I'm hoping to catch you up (if there's any readers still out there) on a few of my favorite Tommy projects and first year adventures. Happy Birthday Tommy! I love you! 

My little man...

Thomas Edward (aka "Tommy") arrived

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

7:44am

9lb 5oz, 22 inches

We brought home our little "monkey" on Friday! 

I'm so in love...and exhausted.

Past Due

My due date came and went yesterday. Luke and I spent a few hours at the doctor's office (mostly waiting, I'm so over that part!) and the doctor kinda laughed and said we'll probably see you next week. Great. NOT! I guess there hasn't been much progress happening down there. I was in a foul mood for the rest of the day (poor husband). I mean, I didn't expect the little guy to come out on his actual due date, but I'm not really excited about waiting another week either. A friend of ours told us that Baby D probably just takes after his parents, perpetually and "fashionably" late! Probably. I'm sitting at the office as we speak, experiencing some minor cramps (contractions?!), so hopefully I'll have an exciting announcement for everyone in a few days! 

Full Term - 40 weeks!

Belly Update

Red, White & Blue

I hope everyone had a great 4th of July! We were up in Wisconsin enjoying the week with family and friends. It was a HOT one! Temperatures in the 100+ degrees is not super fun, especially when you're pregnant. I shouldn't complain too much though since it was sunny every single day. We spent most of our time in the lake or the pool trying to keep cool. Today marks the start of my 30th week of pregnancy! I can't believe I only have 10 weeks (2.5 months) to go. I'm still feeling pretty good, but don't know how much bigger my belly can get (apparently much much bigger). My brother and I were HUGE babies (9 lbs & 10 lbs) so this little guy could be on the extra large size if he takes after us!

Photos ©2012 Keg Design

Growing

B is for Boy (and Belly)

Thirty+

I'm very excited to announce some big news - I'm pregnant!

Due in September!

I couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off my thirties! To announce the news at work today (and celebrate my birthday) I brought in pink & blue rice krispies treats. It was funny to see people's reactions and if they "got" the blue/pink nod before I told them. Also, if you know me, it's a huge deal that I "baked" anything from scratch. Ha! Luke thought his wife had been captivated by aliens last night as I slaved away in the kitchen. Maybe my "mommy" instincts are already setting in?