Home Stretch

Just under 4 weeks left! 

TWWOOOO!

My little man turned two yesterday.

When we ask him how old he is he holds up his whole hand 

(because he doesn't know how to only hold up two fingers) 

and says," ttwwwoooo!"

We had a fun filled day yesterday complete with riding a train and playing with friends.

Tonight we had cousins come over for cupcakes and to play.

Pretty sure Matix was on a sugar high all weekend.

Matix just picking his nose and not sure he wants to run through the streamers

Warmed up to them and played with the balloons 

Only chocolate chip pancakes for the birthday boy

Waiting for the train

We HAD to take "Nomas" on the train with us

My big 2 year old!

One big cookie for the birthday boy

(don't mind my massiveness)

Sunday night with Cousins...

 Cousin David helped him blow out the candles

Doesn't everyone eat their cupcakes like this...

I love Matix so much. Everyday I thank my Heavenly Father that I get to be his mom. 

He is the sweetest little boy.

Matix gets concerned when others cry and will help by sharing toys.

He rarely pushes or hits others and

he loves to give his unborn brother kisses.

Love you Matix Zane!

My thoughts as of lately...

I'm so grateful school is over for right now. This last semester was really hard for me. 

I know I only took one class, but trying to find time to study with a busy toddler and being pregnant was rough. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely loved the class I took. 

I realize it will probably take me a million years to finish my undergrad and I'm totally okay with that.

Right now is our time to have kids and I'm not going to put that off for school or anything else.

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I only have about 6 weeks left until this little guy comes! When did that happen?

If baby Bell(we haven't decided on a name yet) hasn't come by Valentines day, I'm going to get induced on that love filled day. My due date is the 15th, but I don't think my doctors induce on Saturdays. 

I have so many mixed emotions about the baby coming. I'm SOO excited and SOO nervous at the same time. I'm mostly concerned for Matix and his adjustment to not having my full attention all the time.

This concerns me so much that I have dreams about it. 

Any advice about this would be greatly appreciated. 

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I was able to keep my goal of giving up sweets until my Glucose test. 

I was really worried about getting gestational diabetes that I cut out sweets for about 2 months. 

It payed off and I don't have it.

Along with cutting out sweets, I kept at zumba at least twice a week where I was burning around 500 calories in an hour. This made me feel SO good. 

Because I have stayed so active, I haven't gained as much weight as I did with Matix. 

At my 16 week appointment I had only gained 12 ounces(and I don't get sick and throw up).

As of almost 2 weeks ago at my 32 week appointment my weight gain is up to 15lbs. 

I'm pretty dang proud of myself. 

As a result, I can still button up my PRE-PREGNANCY pants!! It's uncomfortable to wear them like that, but at least I know I can still button them.

Now that it's a new year, we need to get a new gym membership so I can keep at it.

Any suggestions on a good gym with spinning and zumba? 

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My blog might be taking the back seat for a while.

I really need to finish Matix's baby book before the new baby comes.

Plus I need to scrapbook December before we get too far into this new year. 

Also, I want to spend as much one on one time with Matix before his little brother comes.

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I need to do some major organizing before baby comes. 

Matix has to share his drawers with the baby.

Just I've been thinking about getting some plastic drawers for their closet for 

blankets, socks, diapers, wipes, etc. 

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Doug and I are trying hard to stick to a strict budget for this year. 

We are hoping Doug gets into University of Utah's part-time MBA program for this fall.

He will be sending in his application soon.

That means student loans, which means DEBT!

EEKK! 

Plus new baby expenses, like diapers, should make for a fun year financially. 

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Does anyone still write in an old fashioned journal?

This year I want to write in a journal at least once a week.

Let's see if this goal sticks.

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With Christmas behind us for another year, Doug and I have thought a lot about Santa and the role he will play in our family's Christmas from here on out.
We have decided to not give our kids presents from Santa
or teach them that Santa plays a big role in Christmas.
Doug is the one working hard to provide for our family(not Santa) and all gifts will be from mom and dad.
We would rather the focus be on our Savior at that time of year and not Santa.
We've been thinking about this for a while and Doug and I feel great about this.
One of my sisters does the same thing with her kids and I love what she has started.