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Works For Me Wednesday~Memory Notebooks

(I let Talia pick them out)

This is my first time posting a "Works For Me Wednesday" but this idea came to me this week and thought it would be fun to share. I always have the best intentions in keeping track of cute things Talia does or says but it seems like I can't remember them all whenever I find the time to update her baby book. I usually jot them down quickly on random pieces of paper and then lose them. So I decided that I was going to buy a small notebook for both Talia and Liliana and keep it in the kitchen and then when the moment strikes I can quickly jot down the cute memory or saying that I want to keep. If and when I have time I can put it into their baby books or just keep them all inside these little notebooks. We'll see how well it works.

Wordless Wednesday~Talia & Sean

Serenity Now!!

What happened to my child?

Not sure if it is a case of anxiety as Liliana's arrival approaches or if Talia is simply going through a phase as she moves into being a 3 year old but this last week has been pretty hairy in terms of her behavior-especially the last couple of days. Ripping books during naptime, throwing tantrums, telling me "No!" and running away are just the tip of the iceberg. I hope that this will pass by quickly!!

Please pray for us!!!

Maybe this will work?

I love my husband!

I love my husband (Disney obsession & all)!!

He has been so patient with me the last few weeks, helpful and willing to run to the store with last minute cravings

(popsciles and turkey burgers).

I am so thankful for him and appreciate him so much!

Our Morning~Painting picture frames

Trying to keep things somewhat intersting for Talia as we wait for Liliana's arrival. I must admit we did watch Dora and some Veggie Tales as well this morning.

To Whom It May Concern....

Current feeling word: Cranky

I know that posting a poll on my blog with various options invites people to post their opinion and that I really shouldn't be upset by what the poll says. I'm also aware that I was the one who posted the poll options therefore giving people options to voice their opinion. However, I was quite disappointed this morning to find that someone really thinks that I will have this baby past my due date. So to whom ever cast their vote as "past due date" I say....pooh, pooh to you!

*Note: I blame my hormones on this post...hopefully I didn't offend anyone!

Weekend in Review

Relaxing

Missing my friends (wishing I was at the retreat)

Visiting with my in-laws

Date night with my husband (dinner & a movie)

Irregular contractions & annoying pressure

Quiet time

Cleaning/nesting

Making rice crispy treats with Tal

Taking Tal to the park

Walking

Cheesy movies on TV

Reading books with Tal

Feeling more than ready to have a baby

Tagged

Amber "tagged" me on her blog to answer these "4 things" about me that you may or may not have known.

Four jobs I have had in my life:
1.The Limited at Alderwood Mall…one long summer in retail (not my thing)
2. Orientation Counselor for WSU (2 summers in college)
3. Barista
4. 1st grade teacher

Four places I have lived:
1. Everett
2. Kansas
3.Pullman
4. Snohomish

Four TV Shows that I watch: (I have a thing for reality TV, I guess)
1. Survivor
2 Biggest Loser
3. Top Chef
4. Food Network or TLC

Four places I have been:
1.Hawaii
2. California
3. Florida
4. Montana

Four blogs I read regularly:
All my links

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Tie: Pizza & sub sandwiches
2. Watermelon
3. Currently: Kyle’s turkey hamburgers…yummo!
4. Weight Watcher chocolate muffins

Four places I would rather be right now:
1.Cuddling with our new daughter
2. Hawaii
3. Disneyland
4. Pullman & Montana

Four friends that I think will respond:
1.Heather
2. Amber M.
3. Abbey
4. Kyle—come on, humor me!

Four things I look forward to in the next year:
1. Having a baby
2. Kyle finishing up grad school
3. Watching my children grow and change….discovering Liliana’s personality
4. Growing in my relationships (God, husband, children, friends)
5. Having my body return to somewhat normalcy

Now if you read this you have been Tagged!! That's right, you're IT! (Even you Kyle!) I can't wait to read about all of your "4 things" on each of your blogs.

Our morning at the park

We headed up to one of the parks up the hill this morning to enjoy the sunshine, play with some friends, and get in a walk as well. Here are some cute highlights....

Talia's New Favorite "Toy"

Talia thinks that the Boppy pillow is just right for being cozy....I've been trying to remind her that I'm going to need to use it very soon. Hopefully it won't be too much of an issue.