Nathan's first night in his big boy bed

Tonight was Nathan's first night in his big boy bed. He did so well. We laid him down at 9:30pm. He got up once, but after we told him he has to get back in bed, he did and stayed in bed. He didn't fall asleep until about 11:15pm though~Lol We are so proud of our lil man.

**Its been 5 nights now, and Nathan is doing amazing. He did get up 1 night at 2am, and crawled into bed with me. I walked with him back to his bed, and told him it was still night night, and he had to sleep in his cool car. He fell right back asleep. He has been getting up earlier than usual, so we just have to work with him some. 7am is too early for him, as he gets cranky real quick. We also do not have the gate at his door, so when he does get up, he will either wake me or Kevin up. Once Kevin and I move upstairs (after baby is born) we will have a gate so he can't escape his room. We won't be able to hear him when we are upstairs and dont want him getting into things and hurt himself.

Let the painting begin!!!

Kevin is on vacation this week, so it was decided we would start working on Nathan's new room. At first we were going to just go with a basic blue color. Then just joking around I said..."Let's go with the Disney Car's theme"

Well it stuck, and we rolled with it. Nathan was all excited. He kept saying "cool car" every time we asked him what his room is going to look like. Kevin's parents decided to buy his bed as his Christmas gift, which was so super nice of them. And my parents bought him the bedding for the bed (Christmas gift) Nathan was so thrilled when it was all done. As of 10/30/10 he sleeps in a big boy bed, and he is doing fabulous. I am so proud of our big boy.

Below are pics before, during and after!!!

It's a GIRL!!!!!!!

Today is the day we find out. I couldn't wait for it to get here. The ultrasound tech started taking pumpkins measurements on everything she needed too, then we heard her say "Come on baby" I was thinking to myself, oh no, pumpkin is not cooperating and we will not find out. Then a minute later she said would you like to know what it is??? I asked her how sure was she?. She advised she is 99% sure, and has not been wrong in 25 yrs. Then I said okay. She said...."It's a Girl!!!!!" Kevin and I started tearing up immediately. I told Kevin I am sure she is already wrapped around his finger. He of course said yes.

It was cute though, the tech would leave to check other areas, and then come back to make sure she is still a girl. I loved it.

Kevin and I had some running around to do before our parents came over for dinner. We stopped at the bulk food store to see what we could buy that would be a neat way to tell the family. We found these cute chocolates shaped like cigars that were pink and said its a girl. So we picked them up. When we got home I put a stick on the end of it, and wrapped them in regular Reynold's wrap. When everyone got there we handed them each one. As soon as Nathan said "GO" They pulled the chocolate out. They were all so excited, and of course said they knew. I informed them, they didn't know it...they assumed~Lol We called a bunch of people too. It was a great great day. Nathan is so happy he is going to have a sissy.

Apple Charles

Since Kevin was off, we decided to head to Apple Charles. It is a nice little cider mill/apple orchard. The first thing we seen when we arrived were the chickens. Then we seen deer, a Lama, Ostrich, a cow, piggies, rabbits and horses. We decided to see if Nathan would like to go on a horsey ride. He loved it, even though he was only on it for all of 3 minutes. They do not let the kids ride for any length of time.

After the horsey ride, we went on the carousel. He liked it okay, and didn't seem scared, but the whole time he kept asking for daddy.

After the rides, we went to the little pond, where Nathan seen the ducks and geese. After we pointed to the geese and said their name. He kept saying "Geese" It was really adorable. He loved the geese, and ducks. After having lunch, and getting our doughnuts and cider. We headed home. Nathan must have had a great time, because he was wore out and passed out on the way home.

I can't wait to take him to another Cider mill.

Very Active

Pumpkin was very active today. Nathan and I were in Home Depot, and as I was trying to find room darkening shades, and trying to keep Nathan from acting out, pumpkin was so active. Just kicking up a storm. I guess she/he wanted apart of the action too.

Another appointment and ultrasound

Today was another busy day for the Wood family. While Nathan was at his grandma & PaPa's house, Kevin and I had a few errands to run.

First stop, we got our new car. I just love it. It is a 2010 Ford Escape XLT, and its loaded pretty well. It drives so smoothly. I am glad we decided to buy this one.

Second stop Doctors office. First my appointment was with Dr. Al-Jerdi. He is very pleased with our progress. My BP was 132/86 and so far I have lost a total of 10 pounds. Pumpkins Heartbeat was nice and strong at 156. He told me to keep up the good work, and he will see me again in a month. After he left, I had a flu shot, and some blood taken.

Final stop UltraSound (In the same office) We were so excited to see pumpkin, and even more excited to find out if we are having a boy or a girl. Well Pumpkin had other plans. The tech said pumpkin is in the WORST stop he/she could be in. Right behind my belly button. The only thing we were able to see was the top of the head, heartbeat, and a foot. Needless to say the gender is still a mystery. We were both really bummed, and have to come back in 3 weeks (Oct 13th) She said by then we can for sure tell, and can possibly get some good 3D shots. We can't wait.

Nathan's Swim Class

Nathan started up his swim class again. Luckily someone canceled and we were next on the waiting list. He was so excited all week to go swimming, and boy did his face light up and we pulled up. He had blast, even though the water was freezing. I on the other hand had a hard time. He is just so heavy, and having to hold him for 30 min and tossing him around was a little to much on me, and I think pumpkin. I was crampy a little afterwards.

Since it just started and we have 9 more weeks, I am going to let others take him in the water, and I will either watch from the sidelines, or go in the water, but let others hold him. Next week Nathans grandma (w) is going to take him. I think she is excited about it as much as he is.