Good news...

I should be lesson planning or going to bed, but I finally feel decent this weekend and have been keeping this secret too long!

WE ARE EXPECTING!

I've known since Feb. 5th, but didn't want to tell anybody because of the miscarriage a year ago.

As you can see, though, all is good! God is fabulous!

These are actually the 2nd ultrasound pictures. Due to my gene mutation, MTHFR, we were sent to a specialist in Peoria. He said these were the best pictures he has seen this early in a pregnancy. Baby is measuring 9 weeks, so I've received my fourth due date of Oct. 14th. Heart rate was 143 last week and 178 this week. Dr. said the baby aspirin should be all I need and that he hopes to not see me back! Praise God!

Not sure baby liked being poked and prodded with the camera. Baby wiggled and waved an arm at us here.


The specialist took 3-D ultrasound pictures, too. We were sent home with about six new pictures, plus a CD containing more. We would like to go back to this doctor just to see these cool pics again. It'll be so hard to wait another 11 weeks to see baby again!

Here we go again....

February is the shortest month, but NOT my favorite month!

Let's flashback two years ago......

I came home and had to make the horrible choice of putting my dog down and then my grandmother died the next night....

Last year....

I miscarried and then lost my stepgrandfather.

I'm giving my worries to God this year. I hope to blog with GOOD news this month!

Basketball has started...

Eyes wide open...

As I sit here pretending to still be in class because hubby is grumpy and boys are not behaving...I'm thinking about the Dr. Seuss book, I Can Read with my Eyes Wide Shut!

Class. started. tonight.

Does that not say it all....

I really think that I've developed ADHD being a teacher. I CANNOT sit still for three hours straight anymore! This class will be interesting, yet lots of work...

Here is my entertainment during class...

Jack is bored at the moment, however, he likes to bite at my microphone.

Payton has to be right on top of my blanket and sometimes has her head on the computer.

See it's not completely my fault that I can't pay attention!

Stop the clock!

Anybody have any ideas on how to stop the clock? My kiddos are growing up too fast!

When hubby came into my life, Gman was 2 1/2. He was very shy when we first met, hiding behind Dad's leg, but eventually grinned at me and jumped into my arms for a hug. He has always been the cuddly one. We still get random, surprise, attack hugs and he constantly says "I love you!" (especially if his brother is in trouble). However, he doesn't want to hold my hand in congested areas or hug us if anyone is around.

Sigh....

I guess I'll take moments like these when they come and cherish them!

SNOW DAY!!

I really didn't think it would happen...
....to be honest I'm ready to be done with the snow.

However, I had fun this morning with these two guys.....

Procrastination...you've heard this one before!

I'm supposed to be grading....

my house needs cleaned...

there's laundry to do.

Instead I'm blogging and watching...

and my Kindle is calling my name...

Yes! My hubby did AWESOME for Christmas!