Secret is out

So one of the changes we are making in the new year is A BABY!

 

Brian joked around for a while about "loose lips Liam", Liam was going to spill the beans on the baby.   While we were visiting Brian's sister last month, Liam was wearing pajamas and his belly was really sticking out.  Teasing him I asked what was in his belly to which he replied "that's my baby".  Somehow Mary did not pick up on that.

A few weeks later, Liam was looking at pictures at Grandma's house.  There was a picture of Brian, Liam and I when Liam was a baby.  He pointed out "That's my daddy, that's you" So I asked who the baby was.  "That's the baby in your belly"... And somehow Woman ( my mom ) did not pick up on that.

So here are some details

• We've know since Thanksgiving.  Brian was confused when I told him, we were on the cruise and didn't understand how I found out.  We had been trying long enough I brought a test on the boat with me, I didn't want to have to wait til we got home to know if it was possible!
• We did tell Brian's sister when we were visiting. And swore her to secrecy until we told the grandparents Christmas Morning.
• Christmas Morning invited Brian's Parents to my parents house for breakfast and presents.  We sent Liam downstairs in a big brother shirt.  It probably took 20 minutes for anyone to notice

•  So I have obviously been sick, it was hard to tell what was because I was sick and what is because I am pregnant
• So being sick I hadn't feel upto telling anyone yet, but my husband decided to take care of that while I was sleeping on the car ride home.  His post on facebook got a bit of attention ( I knocked my wife up again)- CLASSY!
• My due date is August 2nd, but I'll have to have a c-section at 39 weeks.
 

Happy New Year

Happy New Year All!

We spent last night with a quiet evening at home.  I have to say its my favorite kind of NYE that way.  Pajamas? Yes PLEASE!  All that was missing was the cheap champagne.

I'm not really a New Years Resolution person, but I am making plans for the new year.
This year I plan to find purpose.  I love my family and I in no way mean to imply they are not enough, but I continue to struggle with depression. I have really felt like I have lacked purpose.  My day to day life was purposeful when I was home caring for Liam's health.  And I know my unhappiness comes from my job, but as I said I am making plans for the new year. 

Plans for purpose, plans for family and plans for my career.

Another Fudge Down

I'm feeling better just in time for Liam to get sick again.


December is just not our month.

Sick- Blah!

Well December was a wash!

I spent the whole month in bed.  First Liam came down with croup, a few days later I was at the doctor.  Multiple appointments, fluids and rest later- I'm still sick!

The doctor threw around some words like "walking pnemonia" "antibiotics" "more antibiotics"
Although I am better, I question daily if I am going to lose my lung.

Cheers to my drink/food of choice these days!

Here is to kicking this junk and being healthy for the new year!

Beach Day

I'm not going to lie.  Being on the cruise was so relaxing, I was having nightmares about coming back before we even left!

The cruise was not without difficulties.  There were very few excursions we could do off ship with Liam.  So in Jamaica was just took him to the beach.

 

Happy December

Happy December!

Well we went on a cruise, we've been back for a week, and I am exhausted still!

Finally getting around to uploading the pictures from our trip.  I'm sure it will take a few posts to show everyone!

The ship we went on was the Allure of the Seas.  I'm told it is the largest cruise ship out there.  It was definately worth every penny!  We all had a great time.  And although it wasn't a Disney Cruise, they definately had tons for children and EVERY staff memeber we encountered on the trip was great with Liam.

Here are some pictures of Liam around the ship

Halloween

Better late than never?


The Pumpkin Patch

Children's Halloween Party at the local beer garden

Carving Pumpkins.... We failed here, they are still not finished!  Shhh- Liam never has to know!

Trick-or-Treating with some friends.

This last picture is so cute.  Liam was "scared of the monsters" so Connor said "I'll hold your hand, Liam"