Half Way

I cannot believe that I am already 20 and a half weeks along in my pregnancy! Time FLIES! I still feel like I have so much to do before my little guy gets here and although I still have a few months, I still feel like it's going too fast at times!

I went to the doctor yesterday and I was so relieved when he weighed me and I hadn't gained even a pound! The last two doc appointments I had gained weight so I was just holding my breath this time since we just got through the holidays on top of everything. I don't feel like I've been out of control or pigging out but I definitely have more of an appetite this time then I did with my last pregnancy. Anyway, total so far is only ten pounds so I'm doing good. I'm just still trying to listen to what my body is calling for and wait until I'm hungry to eat.

I love the second trimester because I've had more energy and I'm starting to feel him move more which is the best part of being pregnant. Now if I could just start tackling my to do list that would be fantastic!

January Bla's

Well, we made it to January. The start of another year. A fresh start. Christmas was so awesome and Toby was cuter then ever and so much fun! It was fun having Amanda here for a few weeks, getting together with all the family and it was fun celebrating Jesus's birthday.

But now it's January. BLA!! It has always been my least favorite month of the entire year. Sure there are times when I do feel a bit relieved the holidays are behind us and we get a fresh start with a new year, but mostly it's just cold and dreary outside and there is just not a lot to look forward to in January. Then on top of it it is the month that my mom died (18 years ago today) and now my nephew Jacob too. I am not one to wallow in despair though or try to only look at the negative so I have really tried this week to stay focused on the positives and all of the many many reasons I have to be happy and grateful, and there are many! I also love to watch all the sunny movies I can get my hand on too in the months of January and February. It really does let you espcape for just a couple hours and dream of being there! A few of my favorites:

• My Father the Hero
• Pirates of the Carribbean
• Under the Tuscan Sun
• Into the Blue
• After the Sunset

So here's to a very Happy New Year and a fantastic new decade!!