32 weeks

I have 8 weeks left, y'all. Is that a little bit shocking to anyone else? 

I've been so terrible at documenting this pregnancy. I had Chad take my second belly shot the other day, whereas with Emmett we took one just about every four weeks. I hope this little guy doesn't feel too neglected. 

Excuse the nasty wooden doors and the weird reflections on my glasses. I'll try to get some pics outside the next time I get to see Chad during daylight hours. 

We're still working on a name, but I think we maybe have it now. I'm not going to share on here just yet, though. I've been so wishy washy with names for this boy. The process has kind of resembled a ping pong ball bouncing around in my head. I even considered Bear. Like Bear Grylls. 

Yep. 

But don't worry, Chad didn't like it. I'll just have to find a way to make that his nickname ;) 

In other (pregnancy) news, I have mercifully been able to avoid the wretched swelling that was so characteristic of my last few months during Emmett's pregnancy. I'm definitely chubby, but thankfully not puffy. I think exercise makes a huge difference on that count. I sort of turned into a vegetable last time, but this time I've kept up with lifting weights and biking. Lady friends, don't get lazy if you're having a baby! Appropriate exercise makes such a big difference. Sciatica hasn't even been so much of a problem this time. 

Anyway, other news: Emmett has not been the funnest toddler lately. I think he's breaking a couple more molars, and he is not a good teether. I'll be glad to get my baby back when he's through with this set. That baby doesn't hit or scratch or throw earth-shaking tantrums every time he hears 'no.' He's also learned to climb on evvvverything. I've had to pull him down off the kitchen table multiple times in the past few days. And he climbs into his stroller on his own. I pulled it out earlier, went off to do something else, came back a minute later and he was standing in his seat looking over the handles at me :)

And we had birthdays! Happy birthday to us. 

Some pictures from lately: 

Chad's birthday ice cream. He didn't want a cake :)

Emmett trying on (and stretching out) my latest crocheted masterpiece. I love that hat. 

(Those spots on the floor by the oven have been there since we moved in and won't come up. So don't judge me.)

Vday flowers from Chad :) Aren't they so pretty ?! Daisies are my favorite :) And I love the little pink waxies! Adorable. Chad also renewed my Mother Earth News subscription and got me a National Geographic subscription! Woohoo! So with the flowers: Chad said he was going to run to Smith's for a few things. He took Emmett with him, and a while later, the door opened and Emmett came crawling in holding a rose. He ran to me, holding it up. I basically melted into a big puddle on the floor. Chad's so sneaky :)

Oh, and if you guys like Shade Clothing, go online and take advantage of their pres. day sale. Everything is 50% off. I bought four t-shirts yesterday for 18 bucks. And it's always free shipping and returns. Basically you should help me keep them in business. I got my favorite maternity shirts there. And I got a two dollar subscription to House Beautiful for taking a survey about their site after I bought my stuff. (I promise I'm not as much of a magazine junky as I sound like in this post.)

Have a great weekend everyone!