Catching up...

October 8, 2008

Jerod and Leah, you inspired us so much with your blog that we decided to start one of our own. Something we haven't done before as we are a little behind the times and don't have the internet...though we're getting it today!! Something I've been looking forward to a long time, as I still get lost on my way to Des Moines sometimes and map quest is a life saver! Yeah, yeah, I know. It seems impossible to most. Dad, quit laughing.

Well, it is week number sixteen in the 40 week countdown to birth. I will give you a little insight into what it's been like the past four months with pregnancy number two...the exact same as my last pregnancy. Sick, sick, sick. I thought my body was finally starting to realize, okay--now we know what's going on inside--there's a baby in planet womb! It started getting better about a week ago, then Monday while driving Avery to day care, I had to pull the car over on a very busy street, put my hazard lights on, and throw up in someone's yard. Avery was yelling from inside "MOM! What are you doing"?!!! I'm sure cars driving by slowly thought the same thing. I just need a sign attached to my forehead that says"Don't worry, I'm pregnant". Needless to say, leaving early that morning didn't get me anywhere. At those very moments, though, I say a little prayer and thank God for blessing me with such an amazing gift--motherhood. It will get better and my distain for red meat will eventually go away.

John has been wonderful. Concerned and always hoping that I feel good and am happy. The laundry has been caught up and dishes always cleaned and put away. What was it? A few months ago, he even warmed my towel up in the dryer while I was in the shower. Now, that was great. Thank you, babe!

We've both discussed names, but can only come up with girl's names. Maybe it's a sign of what's to come during the ultrasound here the 30th. Dad, we can't tell you! And no, sadly, we will not be naming any child of ours "Sloan". So, all you other Garlands' of child bearing age, step it up and use this name for the next one so we don't have to discuss it with dad anymore! HA! Kidding.

Well, signing off now. We love you all and will be back soon.

P.S. Prayer before dinner has been even more wonderful lately as Avery has expanded her thank you to the Lord from solely ice cream for the past year, to oh, yes "and my little sister". We'll see what happens if we find out we're having a little boy!