Super Elly

We had Elly's Parent Back to School night last night. Meaning students stay home and parents get to learn about the teacher and class solo. Kinda nice but at the same time I wanted El to tell me where she sat, etc. Anyways, Elly's teacher is very nice and reminds me a lot of my teacher sister Candee who's an elementary school teacher. She even took a short video of the classes daily routines and we saw Elly, which I'm happy to report follows the rules. The picture above cracked me up, she even included super Sarah Dog and super Donut Hamster (cut off a little, sorry Donut *bottom right corner-grayish blob). Still can't believe I have a second grader.

Perfect Quote

Quote says: "Don't wait for a light to appear at the end of the tunnel, stride down there and light the bloody thing yourself."
— Sara Henderson

Big J sent me this quote on Friday at work before I left for the day. I loved it so much I printed it out and placed it by our wedding picture on my desk. In October we will celebrate our 5 year wedding anniversary. Seems like yesterday. A lot has happened in those last five years and I'm glad I have him to hold onto when the going got tough.

School Days

Getting ready to go! My big second grader! New back pack...pink of course! She loves her new hair pin, I think she wore it all week last week.

Out in front of the school, we walked her up and she barely hugged us good bye. I cried a little, first day always gets me. I'm sure I'll cry even when she goes to high school. Such a sap.

Friday Funny

Now...what if MEN got PREGNANT!

~ Maternity leave would last for two years....with full pay.

~There would be a cure for stretch marks.

~Natural childbirth would become obsolete.

~Morning sickness would rank as the nation's #1 health problem.

~All methods of birth control would be 100% effective.

~Children would be kept in the hospital until potty trained.

~Men would be eager to talk about commitment.

~They wouldn't think twins were so cute.

~Briefcases would be used as diaper bags.

~Paternity suits would be a fashion line of clothes.

~They'd stay in bed during the entire pregnancy.

~Restaurants would include ice cream and pickles as main entrees.

~Women would rule the world.

Flower Power

Bump Watch~Week 14

The Belly

Nothing has really changed, I feel some hardness but nothing drastic.

Mood

I feel really good. I'm not as nauseous so that is a great positive and mood enhancer. I'm just really enjoying everything and taking it all in.

Symptoms

I've had a few surgeries (including the Cesarean with Elly) and the scar areas are feeling odd but that is normal according to the OB. I've had some crazy cravings this weeks...the biggest one is cheesecake. I tried strawberry cheesecake ice cream but it wasn't the same. Someone bring me some cheesecake. HA!

Workouts

I'm happy to report I did get some good ol exercise in! Some walking, yoga and swimming. Go me! I have a few workout DVDs at home so it was nice to just do it with no spectators, unless you count furball Sarah, oh and Elly asking every 5 minutes for something.

Poof
Poof is the size of a lemon.

Big J's Belly =)

Friday Funny

Last Week of Summer Camp

Jon and I work full time and during the summer and holidays we are lucky to have a daycare that Elly loves to go to. This last week Elly brought home a autograph book. I thought it was adorable how she spelled autograph and the year is 20011 don't cha know. It was filled with signatures and special notes from her teachers. She'll still go to the day care in the morning and catch the bus to school but summer camp is so fun and she'll miss it.
I can't believe next week she'll be going into 2nd grade! Sigh.

A Hiking We Will Go

On Sunday, we went to my favorite place in Ohio, the trail I used to run last year during my half marathon training. It was a bit drizzly but we had fun until the bugs started eating us. Then it was get me back to the car ASAP.

Regardless we had a awesome time and enjoyed ourselves. We hope to make it back there before winter hits.

Friday Funny

Why yes I do need to buy a new swim suit. =)

Bump Watch~Week 12

The Belly

Confession this is 80% bloat/flub and 20% baby. Maybe even 99% bloat/flub and 1% baby? Either way, I'm trying hard to embrace it.

Mood
Goodness, maybe I should have my husband write this. I cry a lot easier that's for sure. For example, we were talking about weight this weekend and he asked something no man should ever asked. I started to cry and after that I think he'll never ask again. Sorry Big J. So, no, I will never write on here how much I've gained or not gained during this pregnancy...maybe at the end? Agreed!?!

Symptoms
Well to say I have morning sickness would be an understatement, full blown yuckies all day, but luckily for me it is getting better. I have good and bad days. Exhaustion is another thing that I am not used to. But again it's getting better.

Workouts
I did manage to get to the gym twice this week! YAY! I even rode the bike with Jon, that was super fun. The gym has a new bike that you can compete with the person beside you. He won, Mr. Competitive, but that was only because I didn't want to get my heart rate too high for Poof. I'm trying my hardest to get to the gym 3 times a week, it makes me feel better and helps with my yuckies.

Poof

Poof is the size of a lime.

Taylor Swift and Enimen

God I love her!

Friday Funny

Wordless Wednesday

Count with Me!

How many Ellyphant's do you see?

She's going to hate me when she's older.