I think the problem is that sometimes I feel like things just keep going on in the same routine way and there's nothing too exciting to share with the world. Maybe I should just be a really positive, exciting person then I'll see more exciting things happen! Yeah.. that's ok.
Ok there are exciting things that happen every day, but maybe I"m just too lazy to write about them. I think there's the problem folks. Thus we'll continue with our few and far between updates for now.
Well, we're doing really great! Preston is a babe as always and is loving school and really excels at the game of college. He's close with all of his professors, gets involved in research with them, earns points in everyone's book and thus will soon have a near perfect grad school application from all the experience and letters of recommendation he has. He's a great guy and I'm proud of my man! I'm so grateful to have him.
Recently we've both been called to serve in the primary in our ward. Preston as a teacher in the 5-7 year olds, and me as primary pianist. The bishop said he realizes we're having a baby in january, aka gloom and sickness season, and thus won't be bring the baby out much, but that we'll work something out. Preston is so funny. He thinks we'll be staying inside for the first 3 months and that means missing church. Which also means me missing church not him. I'm sorry, dear, but I'm not missing church for 3 months. I understand his concern though it is scary that everyone wants to hold him and breathe on him and spread their unknown illnesses unintentionally... We'll work something out i guess. Sheesh I have no idea about a lot of things concerning this baby.
Anyways, a cool story about preston's calling: When Bishop asked him about it he said he'd felt really really strongly about it for some reason. The next week when the bishop told us about the class he mentioned a boy who he called a "runner" who seems really rambunctious. We met with the boy's mom who said he has autism so some people have a difficult time knowing what to do as his teacher. Preston said, "My brother actually has autism as well so I've grown up learning about it." I was immediately brought to tears because I just felt really strongly the spirit witness that God knows us and has a plan for us. Surprised, the bishop said, "Well we didn't know that but someone sure does." It was such a cool experience and I really felt that they'll both learn a lot from this experience. He's a cute kid and seems to like preston a lot already. The gospel of Jesus Christ is true, people! I know it and I'm reminded every day by little things like that. Being in the primary was so sweet and I teared up more than once throughout. Those kids are so pure and so close to our Savior. They have so much faith and it's such an example to me. They're rowdy at times, yes, but so sweet nonetheless.
On that note, I also have to say that I know families are forever through the atonement and God's plan for us. It's amazing and I'm so grateful that we can be together eternally. I love my family so stinkin much! Including this little baby in my belly even though we haven't seen him yet.
Speaking of the tiny one, He's doing well too I think.Let me ask.. 2 kicks for yes. Ok he's good. He moves around so much! Its more like a rolling puppy or something. Instead of just a kick it's a head, knee, elbow, foot all around my belly. Sometimes it surprised me because it's in more random places now like up in my ribs or on my side and it tickles and I let out a little screech. Only in the comfort of my home, of course. It's fun though we like him. We also refer to him by his name all the time so Preston has accidentally let it slip in front of some people! It was kinda funny it was a total accident but he was so embarrassed that it just came out. We'll let the world know eventually.
I'm currently 31 weeks today! Hence the title. It's the final stretch! 9 more weeks, give or take a couple. My symptoms are not too many actually which is nice. I'm not too horribly uncomfortable, just sometimes. I can't really put on my shoes very well and I get so out of breath. Lately my shins and ankles have started to get swollen during the day when I walk and sit. It's horribly ugly, but what can you do. Also my feet have been getting really sore when I walk, and I have lower back pain in my ligaments. Sometimes it's really bad. For example, yesterday It was sooooooo sore I couldn't even move. I couldn't walk or bend or anything it was so weird. then I lay on my side for a while and it got a little better and today it's not bad. It's very strange and random. I swear I'm not trying to complain, I'm just documenting for future reference. Oh and heart burn occasionally but even that isn't very bad. It's just sometimes and it makes me sick to my stomach but i mostly feel it if i eat certain foods then don't eat for a while.
Here's an overload of some recent pictures of my protuberance, and other random events. It's kind of embarrassing because sometimes I feel like a whale, but It's worth it, or so they say. :)
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| At preston's mission reunion. We found our names! |
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| 30 weeks! |
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| 30 weeks again |
We also went to the Zions bank art show that Preston's uncle was in! Kimbal Warren. (You should look him up his website has examples.) What a good niece in law I am. ;) It was really fun though!
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| This crazy Ice sculpture was so cool! |
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| Preston's aunt Gayle with us. Kimball was going to jump in the picture but he got distracted by people wanting to buy his work. I guess we'll forgive him this time. |
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| Aaaand 31 weeks! This was today so it's as recent as you can possibly have! :) |
