Play Date

Carter's friend, Sam, came over this afternoon to play. Sam is about two months younger than Carter and they both love to play outdoors. The big hit today was playing with "wheels", balls and re-arranging the mulch in the back yard.

See Sam eyeing the firetruck?
Sam is not sure the soccer ball is a good substitute for the firetruck.

Happy boys!

So serious!

Sam finally got his hands on the firetruck while Carter was distracted by his zipper.

All of my brain cells are going to my placenta...

At the risk of sounding like a crazy woman, I wanted to share a funny thing that happened to me yesterday. I had gotten a $10 off coupon for Toys R Us several weeks ago and had set it aside for when we did Carter's birthday shopping. So, yesterday I was planning to go get Carter's birthday gifts before the big "train sale" ends at Toys R US. However, I could not find my coupon anywhere! I was literally turning the house upside-down looking for this thing. I even dug through the huge recycling bin (pretty difficult with a huge baby bump) thinking I must have thrown it out by accident. When I got to the dirty aluminum cans, I decided to give up and forget about saving the $10. (Anyone who knows me knows that I LOVE a good shopping deal/coupon/sale. LOVE IT! So, I was pretty upset that I had lost my coupon.)
Imagine my relief when I realized a few hours later that I had already spent the $10 coupon... last month when I bought Carter's toddler bed!!!

30 weeks

I went to our 30 week OB visit this morning and everything looks great. Baby's heartbeat sounds good and my blood pressure was normal. The baby is still breech, which didn't surprise me since I have been feeling a lot of low kicks. Dr Johnson was encouraging me to take some time off before the baby comes to mentally prepare myself for being a mommy to TWO. However, I feel just the opposite...I think denial is the best way to deal with it. I know I have enough love for two little boys, just not sure where I will find the time to sleep! Oh well, I guess that's what Starbucks is for.
Our next appointment is in two weeks...stay tuned for updates.

Thomas the Tank Engine

On Saturday, Sean took Carter to see Thomas the Tank Engine at the Railroad Museum in Golden. They had a blast! Sean said that there was a lot to see and do...a petting zoo, model trains and tons of vendors. Of course, the main attraction was getting to ride the train!

Carter on the train. And yes, he does have another bruise on his head

(from earlier that morning).

Here comes Thomas!

This is Sean's version of the souvenir photos that they were selling for $20. Unfortunately, Carter was more interested in checking out Thomas than posing. Who can blame him?

The petting zoo was a hit! Carter was kissing the sheep (not on the mouth).

Carter saw his friends Ellia & Mateo there.

Cool tattoo!

Still checking out the tattoo.

Carter & Sean enjoying the train ride.

Check out my cool Thomas hat!

28 weeks

Sean went with me for our 28-week OB visit this morning. Baby's heart rate is good and the ultrasound showed that his development is right on target! His estimated weight is 2 lbs, 14 oz., and is about a week ahead of my due date, but nothing to be concerned about. As I suspected, his head is measuring big (just like Carter's).

We also found out that this little guy is breech. Again, just like Carter was...I think Carter finally flipped at 32 or 34 weeks. My amniotic fluid level is good, so he should have plenty of room to turn around.

We will plan to do a repeat c-section at 39 weeks unless I go into labor (fingers crossed!) before then. Of course, if he stays breech the c-section will not be optional. (Although my OB did a beautiful breech delivery a few weeks ago. I think I'll pass!!!) Either way, hopefully we will all be eating Thanksgiving dinner at HOME! We got some great ultrasound pics today--enjoy!!!

Great profile pic! I think he looks just like his daddy & big brother! Look at those lips!

What a cute face!

Another face shot with his right hand (fingers) showing by his cheek/chin.

See the foot? It is upside down in the top middle, the heel is on the right with the toes pointing to the left.

Special thanks to my wonderful husband for scanning these pictures in for me. I know he would have rather been studying for the PE exam. Thanks, honey!

funny face

Lately, Carter has been doing some pretty funny things. One of his favorites is to close his eyes tight & say "I see you Mommy" or "I see you Daddy". Then he laughs and laughs like he thinks he is invisible because he can't see us. Another trick recently has been to scrunch up his mouth into a funny/scary face and talk in a crazy voice..it always makes me laugh, but the moment always passes before I can get to the camera. Well, today I sort of captured it. You have to watch the whole video, the funny part is at the end. I'm not sure if this is one of those things that only a parent would think is funny of their child or if it is universally appealing, but I decided to post it & let you decide for yourself. Enjoy!

toddler spill

Sean took Carter to a BBQ yesterday afternoon & Carter came home with a busted-up face. Sean said that he tripped over something in our friends' back yard and did a face plant onto the edge of their patio. Ouch!!! My poor baby looks pretty banged-up, but he doesn't even seem to notice now. This is not the first spill by any means, but this is probably the worst looking one he's had so far.

Guess I'll have to postpone his two-year photos!

Labor Day outing

We took Carter to the REI flagship store this morning after I got home from work. Today was the last day of their big sale & we wanted to get a double jogging stroller (one that I have been looking at for some time now). Outside the store there are some bike trails that lead down to the Platte River. It was a hot day, but we took the new stroller for a test drive anyway. It turns on a dime!

Daddy showing Carter how to throw pebbles into the water...

Splash!

This one's for Aunt Christy (aka: Aunt Sister). She knows how wonderful BOB strollers are, so I thought we should post a photo of our new "wheels". Carter enjoyed the ride, but was wondering who the other seat was for...

fun in the sand

Afternoon at the beach

Ok, so we weren't actually at the beach but Carter sure had fun playing in the water and sand at our favorite park in Stapleton. The sand area has a water spout and he had fun filling his bucket with wet sand. In no time, a bunch of "big kids" came to play, too. He thought that was pretty cool and did a good job sharing his bucket & shovel with them.

What a fun afternoon!

The playground area wasn't as popular as the sand pit.

Lover boy

Carter has been so sweet lately...he says "I love you, Mommy" and "I love you, Daddy". Today, he was outside playing with the dog & he leaned in to give her a kiss (she was more interested in licking the ice cream off his face) and said "I love you, puppy".
I will try to get a picture of him kissing something, it is his new favorite past-time. We can hear him in his crib in the mornings making smacking sounds as he kisses his stuffed animals & his beloved "blankie". It is pretty cute! What a sweet boy we have.