When it rains, it pours

So this week has not been my favorite.  I have been feeling yucky during this pregnancy (worse than normal) so after a quick call to my doc on Monday, followed by a not so quick visit that night.  I could have some yucky problems.
My options:  1.  preeclampsia  2.  pregnancy induced hypertension (PIH) or 3. anemia

Since I am slightly anemic and my levels were low when I had my glucose test, they think that is the cuplrit behind my wonky vision and extreme exhaustion.  Tuesday I had to go in to have blood work done, to test it all.  The lab was closed Monday night, bummer.  So another trip to the doc was needed.  Bug number 1 woke up with PINK EYE on Tuesday morning!  Are you kidding me?!  Thankfully my pediatrician called in a prescription for me.  I just couldn't make it to one more appointment.  Today I had had to say goodbye to Rocket.  Rocket is our van.  Bug number 1 named him.  Rocket got hit a while ago at the Farmer's Market and he is getting fixed!  Yay!  But no van, in fact no vehicle for the day.  Goodness.  It has been a long week and it is only Wednesday!

Theology from Bugs, Part 1

Some of the things that bug number 1 says about God and Jesus are particularly funny, so I thought that I would start a little series called, Theology from Bugs.  This way I can record all (and share) all the adorable things she says about God.  I am sure bug number 2 will have some of his own in the near future as well!


Bug number 1 was reading the Christmas Story board book (and yes I know it is July!)  to bug number 2, which is super sweet and adorable in and of itself.  This is how it goes after they are in the manger:  Baby Jesus is safe with the lambs. 

I LOVE IT!!  Now I am not entirely sure what the lambs were protecting Jesus from, but I am sure glad God sent those lambs to protect baby Jesus! :)

One of those kind of days...

Just what the doctor ordered.  A special thanks to my MIL for providing this special treat.  It was very needed today. 

Preparing for Visitors

So we are getting ready for family to come to town for bug number 1's third birthday.  It is always great to have family in town.   I love watching our kids interact with Grandparents.  It is so much fun!  BUT so stinking draining!  We currently live in a 2 bedroom condo, which means no guest room.  :(  So when my husband's parents come in from FL they stay in a hotel.  It just adds that little bit of extra complication to visiting family in trying to shuttle people back and forth.  It is a little bit more complicated but so worth it.  We love having them visit.  Tomorrow we pick up Gigi from the airport!  It should be a good weekend!

Summer Veggies

Our new favorite dish:

Roasted Veggies

Chopped zucchini, red onion, red potato, tomatoes (mainly what I can procure from the Farmer's Market)
toss with EVOO and Matt's Mix.

Heat oven to 350 with empty baking sheet in oven
When oven is heated pull baking sheet out and throw veggies on, it makes a great sizzle.
Cook for 20-25 min*

Delicious!!!

*Potatoes take longer so I put them on a separate sheet and start them first (about 15-20 min) before added remaining veggies. 

Cloth Diapers

So I am thinking about cloth diapering with Bug number 3.  I feel a little, okay a lot overwhelmed just thinking about it.  I don't want my house to smell like pee!  But I really, really, really  like the idea of NOT spending 40 bucks (min) a month on diapers and being more eco-friendly.  I am just starting to look into good websites and options for cloth diapers.  Some helpful resources:

http://www.theclothdiaperwhisperer.com/

http://allaboutclothdiapers.com/

http://www.greenmountaindiapers.com/howto.htm


This is just the beginning of my research.  Hopefully I can make some good choices after I wig out a bit with all the info floating through my brain!!

Summer Heat

Argh!  This summer has been a hot one!  Yuck and it is just getting started.  I feel like we completely missed spring.  The wonderful time when everything is in bloom and pretty and hanging outdoors is enjoyable versus miserable.  You think that I would be able to handle the heat a wee bit better, since I did live in South Florida for almost 4 year.  But not so much.  Maybe it has something to do with the fact that I am preggers and don't have warm weather clothing that fits right now!