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I am trying to keep up with life. We have been busy and having lots of fun, but I have not done much other than the bare minimum. This pregnancy has really taken me down. The nausea which usually stops in the 2nd trimester has been just as strong, and the fatigue has not let up either. That said, I am so grateful that everything is going well. The baby wasn't growing very well at first, and seems to be doing just fine now. We found out at our last appointment that it is most likely a boy, and we are so happy.

Now for the rest of life. D has been enjoying kindergarden, but he is having problems not talking all the time. (No surprise there). We'll keep working on that, but overall he is very happy.

He asked me to take this picture of him and Kirby. Such a funny little guy.

K was super excited to start neighborhood preschool. She wore her new green dress, and was super excited. I was glad that she didn't have any anxiety about leaving, and seem to do well. It is only once a week, but it helps her feel big.

Here is K just being K. She has been so much fun lately. Her little imagination is so fun to watch. Recently she has been talking about "fancy ladies". She told us that fancy ladies wear fancy dresses, and wear diamonds, and sparkly shoes and walk like this (as she saunters across the room). When I asked her what fancy ladies ate, she immediately replied "Celery!". Just the word celery has created many moments of laughter in our home.

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Rachel said…
Oh. I do hope you get feeling better soon. If I lived closer, I would come help with laundry or something. Cleaning is very relaxing for me :) I'll just send positive, unneauseating thoughts your way ^^hugs^^ Kirby is adorable, btw, how he just poses with D. I wish I could get my girls to act like "fancy ladies." That's a hoot!!
September 22, 2009 at 1:55 PM
Orange said…
I hope she's not wanting to eat celery to save calories, she needs some meat on her bones!

I love the picture of her, she looks so grown up. I hope your nausea lets up too.
September 22, 2009 at 3:43 PM
HRHNeenerita said…
sorry that you have to put up with teh constant "N" but you are a great MOM your kids are great and i am glad yo can enjoy them and not be an up tight mom love ya
September 23, 2009 at 2:04 AM
Cindy Sage said…
What a cutie! Take a nap : ) And try ginger essential oil for that nausea. If I lived closer I would fix you right up : ) Or just watch the kids.
September 23, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Unknown said…
Kate looks awesome! I wish our girls could play more:(
September 24, 2009 at 7:28 AM
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