Weekend Getaway

We had a fun trip just Andy and me to Chicago this past weekend. It was a good time away. A little unusual for us we tried every type of transportation. We took the Metro, the bus, walked, a horse carriage, drove, and walked. Maybe a few months ago I could have walked more but not this time. I have to say, that cabby tried to run up our bill. Fortunately we knew exactly where we needed to go I was just too tired to make it that far. It was straight down many blocks and over 2 blocks. When we got to the over part the cab driver floored and we flew past the address we wanted to stop at and it wasn't another 2 blocks before we realized he wasn't stopping and said something. So he said sorry backed up a block and dropped us off.

I love how the clouds opened up so we could see to the top of the tower.

We managed to sit out in the skybox at the top of Willis Tower, rather breath taking. I think the Willis/Sears tower was our favorite part. We also did lots of shopping(des moines needs an H&M) and walking and sitting and visiting bathrooms. We even found some time for a carriage ride.

There were signs that said not to ride the Ferris wheel when pregnant. I was severely disappointed, because what is so dangerous about a Ferris wheel? Then I asked to be sure I really couldn't ride and it was no problem they let me ride and there were several other pregnant people in line. I was glad because I really needed to do something fun that required sitting down.

It was a great weekend with just my honey and me, and I am feeling a little too tired to make it sound any more interesting.

The rest I will just save for good memories.

appointment week

This week has been full of appointments for this family. They all seemed to land one right after another. We started off the week with Dane getting tubes in his ears. He did great, though he wanted nothing to do with me afterwards. When they brought us back after he woke up the nurse said I sure hope you brought daddy with you. We got home and all he wanted to do was sit with daddy and watch football. By afternoon I think he was back to close to normal. The rest of the week was full of routine appointments, and boy am I tired. So tired I feel like I could just sleep all day long. Maybe it's because I have been dehydrated and it has been hot and rainy or maybe it's because I am 30 weeks pregnant and only have 67 days to go. I hope I get another burst of energy because I still have a lot I need to get done.

Tomorrow we are headed to Chicago for a weekend away just me and my honey. Dane gets to wear his aunts out while we are gone. I am sure gonna miss that little guy, but I am looking forward for a few days away.

Wordless Wednesday

Just a few things we have been doing

We had some good cousin time last week. We are in a lull right now before my mom and sister Rachel get here on Tuesday.
If you look close Aletheia in the picture below, she does look a little beat up. She actually has healed quite fast. Last Monday she took a fall in her stroller down all of the stairs at the Lincoln Memorial and landed on her face. God was watching out for her and she walked away with scrapes and bruises, no stitches, no broken bones. Amazing!!

We went to the Science Center last week. Dane loved the bubble room! I also thought this was a good picture of my 7 month pregnant belly. I am definitely starting to get tired and nauseous again. I am sure by the time month nine rolls around I will be ready to have this baby!

In the meantime I hope to enjoy alot of one on one time with Dane.

Growing Up

Dane took his first nap in his toddler bed last week, I would say it was successful. It took about a half hour or more for him to fall asleep. Though he was very good during that time and didn't get out of bed too much. He then took a 2 hour nap and hardly moved. Today is attempt number 2. So far so good. He didn't even get out this time!

I told him if he got out of bed he would be in trouble. He looked at me with a big ornery smile and said "saw we" (sorry). Yes I told him then you will have to tell mommy you are sorry. I think he rather enjoys apologizing.

I am not ready for him to grow up, his second birthday is coming around way too fast.

Singing

Dane has really been into singing lately or as he calls it "ding" same as he calls swing and slide. You have to use the context. At church on Sunday I was stopped outside of the nursery talking and he kept on pointing at the auditorium insistently repeating ding, ding, ding. Once I finally tuned into what he was saying realized he wanted to go in and sing. Something he has never really done with us before, he is just too noisy. I think he was remembering from VBS that we go in there to sing.

So after Sunday school I went in and got him for the morning service so he could 'sing' with everyone else. He had been telling the nursery workers all morning he wanted to 'ding' they hadn't been able to figure out what he was talking about. I figure I can't sing worth anything let alone remember the words to songs, so the more exposure to good singing and music he gets the better.

I was so surprised he was so good during the worship service he even tried to sing moving is mouth like everyone else even letting out some sweet soft little sounds with his baby singing voice. I love those sweet moments.

More about Dane

Favorite letter: 'I' Yesterday he sat really well for an hour and a half at the DMV while both Andy and I got our licenses updated. They had an automated number paging system, and the counters were labeled by a letter in the alphabet. "number 546 please come to counter 'I'" and Dane would echo so loudly 'I'. A few people sitting around us would giggle at him. I love how he says/pronounces it.

Favorite number: 9 special thanks to the Wiggles Dr. Knickerbocker Song Number 9. Dane now notices anytime the word nine is mentioned in conversation. He is not a TV watcher but for what ever reason the Wiggles have captured his attention. We don't have any DVD's but he will sit beside me quite awhile as long as I keep the you tube clips moving for him.

Favorite pose to imitate: the folding of the arms. He will observe any stranger standing with their arms crossed and he will so slyly with a smirk, cross his arms and stare at the stranger hoping they notice.

Favorite sound to mimic: Ummm. If you find your self saying "umm" as you are trying to gather your thoughts this little booger will be echoing "umm" with a huge smile on his face. Especially if it distracts you from what you are trying to say. He is such a little tease.

While he loves taking baths, he is not so fond of getting wet outside, especially if his clothes or sandals get wet. Actually he will cry if he steps into wet grass. My mom thinks that would be an easy way to keep him contained just hose down an area that is off limits and he will stay away. ha. I have been working on getting him in his little pool. Should have bought a bigger one since I have found myself sitting in it trying to convince him it is ok to get your swimsuit wet.

We found out today he will be needing to get tubes in his ears. He is on his third ear infection since the middle of May. I guess we better start practicing with those ear plugs.