On a more positive note, Kevin and I are excited about our new addition. Our due date is October 7th and we will not be finding out the gender of the baby. All of the doctor's appointments have gone well and the heartbeat is in the 150's as of last week. We have been stockpiling diapers in preparation for the new one since we know what a dent diapers can take out of a budget!
Kevin and I recently had the opportunity to spend 4 days in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Kevin was in business meetings during the day so I spent that time sitting by the beach or by the pool and reading. It was wonderful to be in the sun and just relax. It also gave Kevin and I time to be together and reconnect. It has been a long time since it has been just Kevin and I so we took the opportunity to get to know each other again!
Keegan is now 2 and is testing his boundaries in the world. I now have Supernanny DVR'd and have read one of her books. After about 2 months of time outs and developing a schedule for Keegan during the day, I have noticed a more calm and obedient child. I have found that he loves time with crafts, Play-doh, cleaning, and especially cooking. Everyday he helps me make dinner and even loves to help wash the dishes. Once Daddy comes home though he loves to play hide and go seek and run around the house. This stage of parenting is a challenge, but I feel that all of Kevin and I's efforts with discipline and creating a family schedule have paid off big time!
We also had the great pleasure of having Kevin's family in town for his cousin's Beth's baby shower. It was a wonderful event and it was so neat to see the kids interact. Kevin's other cousin, Laura, and her daughter spent the night at our house over the celebration weekend. Keegan loved playing with Callie. He got so worn out at one point that all he could do was cuddle up with his Bubba (blanket) and his other cousin, Madison. Watching Keegan play with his cousins confirms to me that he really enjoys having other children in the home and will enjoy his new sibling (at least I hope)!
Here are some pictures of Keegan with his Play-Doh, vacuuming, and playing with his cousins. Enjoy!
4 comments:
Finally! I've been going through Keegan withdrawl!
Glad you had a good time on vacation. It is great to get away! Hope you are feeling better soon. Madison and I LOVED seeing all of you:)
What exciting news, Carie!!! Congratulations!!! Hang in there. I don't do pregnancies well so I can relate a little. You are a strong girl. You can do this. Make sure you take time to rest. I'm
so happy for you!!
So excited for you both!! Congratulations!!I'm with Carey when she said "hang in there, you can do this!" We will have a new arrival ourselves in late November/early December! I can totally relate to being a bit taken back/discouraged at not being able to run full throttle ahead. I believe that God knows just what we need and when we need it, better than we do sometimes. Trust in him and seek him. Keep up the hard but high calling of motherhood! Just by what you have shared you and your husband make a great team. And having an agreed schedule and discipline helps the children feel secure and (not always happy-but healthy and eventually happy childhood. I am so encouraged to see you training him to be a active part of your family. So many times families use the tv to babysit instead of investing into to teaching real life skills to their children. You will never regret the memories you are making! Blessing!
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