3rd Trimester

Seriously.. I can't believe we are already here. Went to the Dr today. Passed my glucose test and Little Pate is growing right on schedule. I go back in 2 weeks, still can't believe I am at the 2 week visit point.. I have to admit I still feel great and don't have too many complaints.. Sleeping is prob my biggest complaint.. I can't seem to get comfortable and that really sucks as this girl loves to sleep.. The last few days have been pretty annoying as I wake around 2:30-3:30 a.m every morning and can't seem to fall back asleep till about 5. I get that maybe the baby gods are trying to prepare me for the sleepless nights ahead, but I am a big girl and will deal with it when the time arrives.

Everyone says its time to hang up the heels and switch to flats.. I'm trying , its just hard to let go of something you soo dearly love. I did get some FABULOUS shoes this weekend with a small wedge so I am making some progress in the right direction.
We are officially in the final stretch of this pregnancy. I have to admit I can't wait for it to be over for many reasons..For starters we get to meet " Tiny" and welcome it into our wonderful world, but I'm ready to get my body/wardrobe/WINE back.

Here are the latest shots of " Tiny's" living arrangements...I asked Brycen the other day if he thought I could win a beauty contest and his exact answer was " NOT WITH THAT BELLY". Got to love your kids for keeping it real!

Ever growing Bump....

Well as of today I am officially 24 weeks and 4 days.. We had our normal monthly Dr's appointment and got to sneak a peek at our little nugget. Everything looks great and we are growing right on target for a 12/31 EDD. Tiny topped the scales at 1.38lbs. So crazy to think I have a little human growing inside me with all its body parts that weighs just a bit over a 1lb..



We are 6 1/2 months along and everyone seems to think that I don't look it.. I hear a lot of you don't look like your that far along. Which they could all be lying to make me feel better but some days I feel huge.. Here is kind a visual of what my body has done over the last 10 weeks...

14 weeks 4 days


20 weeks 4 days


24 weeks 4 days



33 Years Ago I blessed my family with my birth on this very day.. Or better said, I was fortunate enough to be born into the family that I was 33 years ago. My boys took great care of me and I really couldn't have asked for a better day, except maybe a glass or two of my favorite vino.. Happy Birthday to Me!!

Nursery

I found a picture of a nursery online and absolutely fell in love with it.. Since we are not finding out the sex of Tiny it has made buying things very difficult for me. Come to think of it, that's prob Jon's motive behind not finding out.. The less Alex knows the less money she will spend..

With Holiday sales we figured Labor Day weekend was the perfect time to buy a crib and dresser and get it delivered. So we did just that. For all of you that know my husband, you know very well his passion for shopping or lack there of to be honest. However he was a very willing participant, and I am glad we got to do it together.

I mentioned to our family that the 3 P's were accomplished - Painted, Purchased & Put Together. Here is our end result thus far.

First Day of 3rd grade

I can't believe Bry is already starting 3rd grade... Time really has flown by in every aspect of the word. I know most moms worry about the 1st day of Kindergarten and most wonder if they will cry.. I am proud to admit I cry every year. I cry when he gets out of the car because (he is too cool to let me walk him in) and I think I cry even more when I pick him up on the 1st day.. I don't get the privilege of picking him up everyday so I always make a special effort to drop and pick him up on the 1st day. At least until I am told that its " Not Cool" to get dropped off by your mom. I'm sure that day is coming.



Being this little boys momma is the best thing I have ever been given the honor of doing.. He makes it easy. I don't think I could have asked for a better kid. He is well mannered, polite, smart and has a heart of gold..I think he has matured well beyond his 8 years of life. Bear - we wish you an awesome 3rd grade.. We know your gonna do great!

20 Weeks- 1/2 way done cookin....

I can't believe it, we are officially at the halfway point in this pregnancy.. I have to admit I feel great and for the most part have had a very ez and smooth pregnancy. The 2nd half should fly by as we always have a very busy fall season with birthdays and holidays..Its my favorite time of year but has def added a different level of anxiety to my life.. I can't believe I am already starting to check ppl off of my Christmas list. Santa's workshop is def up and operating..

Today we had our 20 week ultrasound.. Normal people would have been finding out the sex of their baby but not us.. We are waiting for the big "Surprise"! I never in a million years thought I would be one of those people that could not find out, I am nosy and like to know it all. However I am over it and cant wait to meet our little nugget..Here is a snap shot of " Tiny " and its current living quarters..

Creams & Beers

After a fun and eventful weekend in Shreveport for Andy's wedding and before Bry goes back to school we decided to take a small family vacation..
We packed up the car and headed to Galveston to a small beach house we rented for the week. It was PERFECT..My boys had an absolute blast fishing ALL DAY requesting solely a cold beer and a cream soda.. I could have gone without jamming my toe into one of the chairs in the living room at approx 11:50pm one evening and seriously ripping my toe nail almost completely off. Come to find out Mama needs to make sure and pack a first aide kit to avoid midnight runs in search of band aids and all the other good stuff..

Mr. & Mrs Andrew Pate

Well we just returned from a fantastic weekend in Shreveport.. Jon's lil brother Andy got married and we couldn't be happier for him and Jessica.. The entire weekend was perfect.


Bry had an absolute BLAST.. Uncle Andy is like god to him.. So he was thrilled to be there and help in anyway he could.. That boy has some major dance moves and I can only hope that he continues to have the same confidence that he has today as he matures. He spent quite a bit of time swimming and was convinced he was part human part sting ray - hence the nice scrape on his chin.


I can finally lay to rest my worries of not fitting into my dress. As I mentioned in the past, I ordered my bridesmaid dress not knowing that I was pregnant. Needless to say, Tiny and I fit right into our dress and looked perfect.

Congrats Andy & Jessica, we wish you guys a lifetime of love & happiness. Enjoy your honeymoon in the Bahamas..