Look Who Is Going To Preschool!!!

Judson started preschool last week and is loving it. I am glad that my kid is not one that cries when I drop him off. I feel so bad for those parents as I have been in their situation when I have taken Judson to daycare when I had my many doctor appointments which kids were not allowed. I only wish that he went more days a week and or longer on the days he is there. I have no time to get anything done by the time I drop him off, get home to feed Paislee, shower and be back to pick him up. I guess I may get the schdule down to actually get something accomplished. It is hard to believe that my little boy is big enough to go to school. I am so proud of him!!!

SoCcEr!!!

Judson started soccer on base last week, he seems to really be enjoying it. He had a hard time understanding why they were practicing and not playing a game. This week at soccer he was more into it and even got a chance to play goalie. That was rather entertaining if you ask me. When practice was over and they were having their snack (orange slices), the coach said, "I hope no one is allergic to oranges." Judson yelled, "I AM". I have no idea where that came from. The only thing funnier than that was the look on Mikes face like whose kid just said that. Then he realized it was his. I wish I had a picture of the look on Mikes face. I will have to keep my camera handy to capture the look the next time something random comes out of Judson's mouth!!!

Busy Couple of weeks

The last few weeks have been busy. We are adjusting well to a baby in the house and to having two kids. We are lucky since Paislee sleeps about 6-8 hours at night. We were lucky to have my mother in law here when I had Paislee so we did not have to worry about what we were going to do with Judson. Then lucky to have my mom be able to come visit and stay for a week. It was a great visit and I was sad to see her leave. Mike was back at work and her help was much needed as Judson always thinks he needs something right as I start feeding Paislee. Then it was me with the kids. Mike left on Monday morning and my mom left Monday evening so I had to figure out how to do it by myself. I am pleased to say the few days Mike was gone went smooth. This was a good test as Mike will be deploying the end of October.

While my mom was here, it was anything but relaxing. We had swimming at the YMCA, soccer started, we had to meet Judson's preschool teacher, and you can't not go to the Puyallup Fair. We also took the kids to get pictures taken. Thanks mom for all your help and for running around like crazy. I am sure you needed a vacation from your vacation.

PAISLEE ANN DIMARIA

8 pounds 7 ounces 20 3/4 Inches

After a long day at the hospital to be induced, Paislee finally arrived at 10:24 p.m. After a high billiruben reading and a day under the lights she is finally at home. She is a good baby and her brother Judson loves her lots.

ALMOST THERE!!

Today is the last day for a few things!! This morning is my last fetal monitoring which I will not miss going twice a week, also my last OB appointment before we welcome our little girl into the world. I am getting induced tomorrow and hoping it is a fast labor and easy delivery. I am more than ready to be done with this pregnancy!! Being pregnant with diabetes this time around made the entire pregnancy different. I will not miss the trips to Madigan weekly for an appointment with all the different doctors. I especially will not miss the calls telling me that I need to go to Labor and Delivery to be monitored for some reason or another. I am excited but a little nervous as I know she is going to be bigger than Judson since Diabetics have big babies and on the growth ultrasound yesterday they estimate her at 7lbs 11oz plus or minus. The doctor said she could come out at 9lbs. Lets all hope for the best and that she is not that big!! Judson tells us everytime we go to the store he needs to buy a toy for his baby sister or she will be mad at him.

We are all excited to welcome her into our family. I will post pictures when I can!!

Extreme Heat

I never thought the day would come where I would complain about the heat in Washington. Our summers are short and not as hot as some places but when you are extremely pregnant and with no air conditioning it is not much fun. Thats right NO AIR CONDITIONING!!! For some reason people don't think you need it here so it is rare to find a house with it. We do have a window unit in my room which helps some but really who likes to go inside from the heat to have your house be just as warm?? Mike never thought the day would come that I was hoping it would rain since rain is what we always have. Luckily this week has cooled off and it has even rained some. Not sure I could have taken many more days of the heat both inside and out. With it being so hot Judson spent many days at the pool with dad and mom watching from the side.

STILL HERE!!!

Sorry for the no posting in a while. Life here in Washington has just been crazy. Between Judson having swimming and gymnastics twice a week and me having fetal monitoring twice a week plus all the other Dr.. appointments that week, I feel as though I don't have much time to get anything done. At least there is end in sight!!!! I will be getting induced at 37 weeks which is on August 27th and I can hardly wait!!!!! For a while there I think I was trying to see if I could be at Madigan Army Hospital the most. My friend Dawn and I were in competition since she was there frequently after breaking her wrist playing soccer and having surgery on it. Not sure who won or is in the lead.

The last month we took Judson to the military showing of the McChord Air Show. He loved all the planes and how fast they go and the tricks. I think his favorite part was sitting in the cockpit of a C-17. Judson has also been enjoying the summer here and being able to play outside all the time and not have the rain. He wakes up every morning looks out his window and says "Mom the sun is out today!!!"

Mike has been very involved in softball intramurals and even played with a team from McChord in a tournament in honor of fallen police officers. He is just waiting the arrival of his little girl and getting ready to head out again for four months. We will sure miss him when he is gone.

As for me, I am just getting bigger by the day and ready to be done being pregnant!! At least I only have two weeks left. I also went with some friends a few weeks ago to the Toby Keith concert which was awesome. He does a great job!!

I promise to do a better job at blogging and staying more current.