My "Not Going Into Labor Day"

Today has been a great day.
I went to bed super early last night- exhausted after working my hours for the week Monday-Wednesday.. The good news being that I have Thursday-Sunday off. Good sleep is one of the more difficult parts of the last month or 2 of pregnancy for me. I battle really terrible heartburn- triggered by coffee, eating too late, eating too much, etc. So anyways.. I slept awesome (which means I only got up 3-4 times to pee but slept hard in between ; )
I woke up before Jones and just laid there enjoying the moment. I felt so good (also kind of rare at this stage). I decided to not even think about/make a plan for "if I go into labor today"- no thoughts of who I'd call, what if Jeremy is driving truck an hour away and misses it, taking every twinge as a possible "pre-labor" sign, etc.
Since I couldn't find any eggs I decided today would be a good day for Bob Evans.. But instead of taking my 17 month old into a restaurant myself- we did curbside pickup- I stayed in sweat pants and Jones in jammies. I thoroughly enjoyed my western omelet and Jones loved his pancake and eggs I shared with him.
After breakfast I bundled Jones up and we went outside. Jones LOVES being outside. He runs and plays, picks up sticks and explores our backyard. (Which probably seems really big compared to our living room.) He honestly smiles really big pretty much the whole time- today being about 45 minutes. While he was playing I tackled the outside windows on the back side of our house- something I've been wanting to do- but am always either too exhausted to do or working- I'm going to enjoy that when I'm inside with a new baby.
We came inside (Jones was terribly sad=needed a nap) and my dear friend Jane S. asked if she could stop by and bring me a Starbucks, talk and pray together. We have a really, really special friendship that God has used to really encourage me. I'm really thankful for her. So Jane came and brought some flowers, a fun drink, and great encouragement. I felt so blessed.
Then my sister Tianna (Jeremy's sister actually but they've become like sisters to me so forget the in law part)... asked if she could come over and make me lunch. So after Jane left, Tianna came and made amazing chicken taco soup:) Then Mom Stieglitz also stopped in to chat and have some lunch- she also graciously volunteered that her and Tianna would be happy to clean out my fridge for me ; ) I accepted without hesitation. Jones was beyond excited to have his aunty and grandma here to play and kept doing his "happy feet" dance and impressing them with all of his best tricks.
I was also able to catch up on laundry, wash the inside windows, talk to my mom and brother Luke today. Sweep my floors (well I'm actually hoping to get to that), make supper and eat it with Jeremy and Jones (also a little rare as I work evenings or am usually not feeling inspired to cook or we're out to eat with people we love lately.)
Tonight we're hoping to go for a walk, and then maybe just relax.
It's been a great day. I should have a "I'm not going into labor day" tomorrow too I think.  

What's in a name...

All,

Baby's due in the next couple weeks so we thought we'd give everyone a chance to weigh in on a name...

Feel free reply with name ideas and suggestions. 

Disclaimer: If we use your name you get no royalties, just a verbal congratulations. 

We don't know the gender, it would be helpful if you give us a name idea and specify the gender if the name doesn't naturally do that. Doesn't Johnny Cash sing about this??

Guess away.

Diaper Bag??

Calling all Moms...or Mr. Moms. My wife wants a new diaper bag so we're petitioning our audience for suggestions, opinions, comments, etc...

She's thinking back-pack style. Something comfortable. Apparently it has to be "cute" too, and the whole time I thought diaper bags for functionality, who knew??

Anyway...thoughts??

A legitimate response would also be "save the money for things like golf equipment, firearms, etc."

Jeremy

For the Locals: Pasture Seed Seminar @ Milan Center

Hey everyone....it's late notice but if you're local and want to learn a little about pasture and seed  maintenance, come on out to Milan Center Feed tonight! Seminar runs from 6:30-8:00pm. Website and Facebook site are below for directions or more info...

http://www.mcfeeds.com/events/pasture-seed-seminar/

https://www.facebook.com/MCFeeds

Jeremy

Florida 2015

We had the opportunity to go to Florida with mom and dad Tucker,  Kristy,  Luke,  Shari and Paiton January 2-9th.  We had a wonderful trip and made some great memories. 
One part of the trip we're trying to forget was the flight down. Maria worked 7-12, Jeremy also worked all morning,  got off late and Jones had the GI flu. On his way home from the babysitters he pooped through his outfit onto the car seat.  After being bathed and in a fresh outfit he was given a bottle and when he threw it on the kitchen floor it shattered with milk still in it.. we were already late leaving so I  just threw a towel on it to deal with when we got back.

We made it to Indianapolis in time and actually had a really smooth time at the airport. . Jones loved looking at everything...

Once on the plane Jones and daddy were having fun at first...

But then the flu hit hard: #2 all through his outfit- turns out airplane bathrooms are not so big.. we got him changed and back in his seat.. just to have him vomiting for about 30-60 seconds everywhere. . I didn't have another outfit on the plane :( he fussed most of the flight.  Poor guy. This was the next morning - he still wasn't feeling well.. but thankfully after a few days he got back to near normal! 

Our ride and handsome  driver for the week. 

Our snake friend who liked to park right in front of our door.. yikes!

Date night : Boston Lobster Feast: seafood buffet including all you can eat lobster...

Bubby loved relaxing this trip.. he really got his lounge on...

Double date with Dan and Barb : AL Capone's dinner show - so fun to watch dad and mom act like mobsters!!

Frozen dairy.. always a great idea!

He hated the swimming pool but loved his baths as usual. 

Bubby said "andpa" for the 1st time this trip.. still see the resemblance? 

Luke and Paiton playing :)

"Freanimies"

Jones flew home with just momma.. and did awesome! Praise the Lord! 

Bubby's 1st Haircut

Just another Saturday afternoon, unaware of what's to come...

Going OK so far, not sure why Dad's combing my hair but at least we're in the garage. I love the garage. 

Hmmmm....that's strange, they've given me a pretzel and I wasn't even fussing...

Back off Dad, stay away from my neck with that buzzing thing!!

Maybe a few tears will get them to leave me alone??

Forget tears, I'll try screaming.

Maybe a 10 minute whine will get me away from these villians and their scissors.

Finally done but I'm still gonna cry for awhile.

A bath, the parents first wise move towards earning back my trust and favor.

I think my new dew makes me look older, anytime now the 18 mo old ladies will come swooning....or at least my babysitters.

Proverb 30:32

"If you have been foolish,  exalting yourself,  or if you have been devising evil, PUT YOUR HAND ON YOUR MOUTH. "

Sometimes the simplicity of God's word is really profound and catches me off guard. 
Interesting that exalting yourself compares with devising evil.. I'm reminded that exhaling myself is often at the cost of downing /criticizing another...
Lord help me put my hand over my mouth!
M