Articles by James

While I was making Nolan and I grilled cheese for lunch today, Nolan took it upon himself to set the table for us. I could not see what he was doing since I was facing in the opposite direction, but he told me he was going to get the plates.  He often gets the places so I did not think a thing of it, but today it was different. My jaw dropped when I turned around and saw his table set for us. I think it was a combination of using “special” plates with matching napkins and that he set the table for two. I used to eat lunch with Nolan at his table all the time, but since I have gotten so big, as you can imagine, it makes it very hard.  I thought it was just so thoughtful of Nolan and I was touched.  It was like he was almost trying to have a very special lunch for us.

Nolan and I had such a special lunch date today. We “cheered” with our drinks, talked about Griffin, and many other things. I just cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this lunch.  I am just so emotional about things Nolan and I do together these days.
I often am thinking “This is the last time it is just the two of us doing this or that.” Considering I teared up today over pirate napkins and plates, I am going to be an absolute mess by Tuesday!

I often say this phrase to Nolan at night when I am tucking him in bed. I think this is how Griffin feels. For some silly reason I think he likes being all cramped inside with his legs touching his head. Crazy boy! If he only knew how much more comfortable he would be out here! Nolan asked me yesterday if Griffin was stuck. I am starting to think so!

At my doctor’s appointment yesterday I learned there has been ZERO change from the week before. Nada.  My doctor feels very confident that his birthday will indeed be on August 6th. Not in my wildest dreams did I think we would make it this far. James would like him to come today because it would work out well with his work schedule. I am ready because my feet have now been "permanently" swollen for about two days, not to mention feeling nauseous again all the time, massive back pain, and oh my goodness the heartburn!! At most we have four more days. I cannot believe it. Lately I find myself looking closely for how similar or different brothers look when I am out and about. I would love nothing more than Griffin to look just like Nolan. Only a few more days at most to wait and find out!

I promise we will keep you posted here and by email when the big arrival happens! The c-section is scheduled for 7:30 AM next Wednesday. Griffin should be here by 8:00 that morning!

My mom has recently bought Nolan an assortment of plastic animals that he loves playing with.  Mostly he has been playing with these animals in the bathtub, pool, and sink filled with water since most are ocean animals. He also typically keeps them all together as a group.

This morning I walked into the guest bathroom, turned on the light, and there staring at me, as IT sat on the toilet seat was Nolan’s frog. Words cannot express my shock and horror since this frog is “frog like” size and VERY real looking. 

Now thank goodness this was a fake frog, but with two boys, how in the world I am going to escape some version of this again, BUT with the real thing?  I better just start preparing myself now.  It’s gonna happen!

You’ll probably see more posts from us on the go because we can both can post to the site from our iPhones. I just wanted to send a picture to test it out.

Well in my opinion there have been two "scares" this week that Griffin was surely on his way only for both of them to fizzle out. I had a doctor’s appointment today and much to my surprise, nothing is going on. The irony of this. Nolan came six weeks early and I think Griffin is going to hang out until the end. In the words of my doctor " This is going to be an August baby!"  I know from personal experience things can change in an instant, but as for now, I have nothing to report. No news is good news I guess?  Physically I feel ready. Being THIS pregnant in THIS kind of Texas heat is no picnic, but I am enjoying the last bit of "down time" I have and sort of sleep I get when I am not tossing and turning due to back pain and endless trips to the bathroom.

I am now officially "full term" so if Griffin decides to come now I do not anticipate any panic or worry (other than the usual of course).  Stay tuned…..