This 'n' that

Just some random stories/pictures to share (and for us to remember later on!)...

I've come to the realization that my kids are not the most stylin' kids on the block. As often as I am tempted, I am not one to buy full designer outfits for the kids. It's expensive, and kind of silly when you consider that they'll only be able to wear the outfit for 6 months or so. And yet, so many other kids are dressed like little models every time I see them! And being a mom, I sometimes feel a twinge of guilt that my kids are not as hip. But then I come back to my senses. Anyway...this dress is an exception. I saw it at Old Navy and bought it as a "christmas present" for Jayna. And actually, it was only $12.50, so I guess not much of a splurge. But it was too cute to pass up!

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One of the negative aspects of pregnancy for me is that I'm suddenly a teenager again with a face full of zits. Okay, it's not that bad, but definitely worse than usual. Today Travis noticed a zit that is nice and centered on my face, right above my lip.

Travis: "What's that?"

Sb: (why not tell him the truth?) Um, it's called a zit.

T: A zit?

Sb: Yep. And one day you'll get them, too!

T: (in his "really? that's amazing" way, but also not quite believing me) A zit on my lip like mommy?!

Sb: Yes.

So he started marching around the room, chanting "zit on my lips like mommy, zit on my lips like mommy". Thank you for reminding me, Travis. The chanting continued on and off throughout the day. Fortunately, we didn't leave the house today, or I may have been somewhat embarrassed!

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Recently, Travis learned that he is much more likely to get a "yes" from mom if he follows his request with a "I love you so much" (eyebrows lifted, sweetest voice he can muster). No, he didn't figure this out on his own; Steve taught him. And most of the time, it worked....you wouldn't be able to resist, either! However, this sweet (okay, manipulative) tactic has evolved to where he has forgotten that presentation is everything! Today he came up to me and, without even looking at me and in a manner that suggested he fully expected for me to grant his wish, he said, "I-love-you-so-much-can-I-have-a-fruit-snack-please?" Little stinker! So much for the sweetness!

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On the other hand, he really is becoming sweeter all the time--and genuinely! He often randomly hugs or cuddles up to one of us and says "I love you mommy/daddy". He's also much more aware of the baby on the way than he was when I was pregnant with Jayna, and today as we were lounging on the couch watching playhouse Disney, he asked me if he could lay on the baby (on my belly). After I said yes (of course!), he kissed my belly and said "Hi baby" in the really high-pitched voice he uses with Jayna and Ziggy. I love it!

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Along the same lines, Jayna seems more aware of this baby coming than Travis was of Jayna coming...maybe just a difference between boys and girls? Anyway, she has begun walking up to me out of the blue, lifting my shirt, and saying "aye, bebby" (hi baby). I can't wait until we all get to meet this baby!

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And finally, a picture of my men. Travis often asks whoever is putting him down to "lay wif me for jus' a li'l bit?" When we do, he rarely falls asleep. But on this rare occasion, both Travis AND Daddy fell asleep.

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Does anyone else have trouble uploading videos with blogger? I had a video to post, but it's not working, and it seems like that's happend the last couple times I've tried. I guess I could you tube it like I have others, and then use a link. Just kind of annoying.