Perspective

I've written a few posts about the depressing state of being unemployed, but I decided that wouldn't be fun for anyone to read and it wouldn't make me feel any better. So, instead, I'll talk about the positive side to unemployment.

• Last week we were able to go to Vancouver for four days and visit Kyle's family. It was beautiful weather, and we didn't have to take any "time off" to go there. We just picked up one day and decided to go.
• Today for lunch we went and had free pancakes at IHOP (besides a donation to the Children's Network), then we all went to Wal-Mart in the middle of day, and at 4 we went and watched our cousin and some boys in our ward at their wrestling match.
• I get to go visiting teaching this week and have a Young Women's presidency meeting without taking Michael with me....in the middle of the day.
• I get to say, "I changed the last poopy diaper, it's your turn."
• Michael gets to play with his dad during the day, and not just at night when it's bedtime.

Don't worry, it's not as glamorous as it sounds, I'm just trying to look at the bright side. Things are starting to pick up a little bit though, and he has a couple of job interviews on the horizon.....I can't tell you how happy that makes us. Kyle is a handyman and has been able to do a couple of side jobs to keep himself busy and out of the house. (let's be honest, we both need a break!)

I'm going to try and post some photos tomorrow of what we've been up to....until then, enjoy this one. It's my new favorite. I love the look on Michael's face.

3 to 1

This afternoon we spent three hours at the doctor's office for my 20 week appointment. We found out that Baby Boy #2 is on his way! We are very excited to welcome another boy into the family.

I swore I was having a girl because of how different I've felt with this pregnancy, but alas I was wrong. The ultrasound tech said the baby was measuring 7 days ahead of my due date (which is weird because I'm still not really showing), and that the doctor would most likely change my due date to June 26th. Of course I then got my hopes up, but the doc said he wouldn't change it unless it was two weeks ahead of schedule. I even said I'd bake him cookies, and he could pick what kind. Didn't work.

Everything with the baby checked out great, which is always a huge relief and a blessing. I'm excited to have two boys close together so they can be buddies, and now I already have everything for a boy, except for newborn summer clothes. Kyle says we can just stick him in a onesie.

Now on to names....I think we'll keep everyone in suspense until July 2nd

Life Update

We're STILL looking for a job, so please keep your eyes and ears open. We've been busy calling, emailing and trying to network with people we know, kind of know, don't know, and would like to know. I've always said looking for a job is a full time job in and of itself, and this search is proving me right. We are applying for jobs around the country, but as you know times are tough and companies are scaling back. I hate wondering where my family will be in the next month, and what we will be doing. I really want to have this new baby here, but it's not looking good, then again, it's not looking good anywhere else either. I'm trying to have faith. It's hard.

I'm now 18 plus weeks, and still not showing or gaining weight, it's kind of weird but I'm not complaining! I think I'll pop out this week, actually last time it happened in one day. If I lay down flat on my back you can most definitely see my baby bump. The baby is kicking all the time now. Kyle got to feel the baby move this week, which is my favorite part of being pregnant. It's still just as fun as the first time around. In a week and half and we get to find out what we're having. Crazy!

I need to write some things down about Michael before they slip from my mind.

• He loves to bow his head and fold his arms for prayers and randomly comes up to me throughout the day and does it. Melts my heart every time. It's amazing to me what babies pick up on from observing (even when they are constantly on the go).
• He is OBSESSED with phones, and he picks up everything and anything and puts it to his ear and says, "hi."
• He loves to throw everything, and the kid has always had a strong arm. He throws, pans, glass pitchers, balls, clothes, shoes, his food, drink...you name it, he'll throw it. Drives me nuts.
• Still takes two naps a day and sleeps 13 hours at night. Bless his little heart.
• Has all the sudden decided he doesn't want to talk anymore. He used to say all sorts of words, but now has decided he's above speaking.
• If a door isn't shut all the way (I make sure to keep them shut), he's pushing it open, and creating a disaster wherever he goes.
• Still can't keep out of the kitchen cupboards (we can't baby proof ours because we're renting)
• He is constantly climbing on top of the couch, coffee table and table if the chairs aren't pushed in. He crashes all the time, but pops right back up.
• Still puts things in his mouth....I thought this stage would have ended long ago.

I left my camera at my aunt's house last week, so I don't have any photos to post.

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Upswing

He's on the mend!

Pneumonia

Talk about a nightmare that feels like it won't end. Poor Michael has pneumonia. We couldn't get his fever to break for 24 straight hours on Sunday. It got up over 105 multiple times. Sunday night he threw up in his crib, then a couple of hours later he threw up on Kyle....in our bed at 5 am. He got two baths between 2 and 5 am. Since then I've been thrown up on multiple times. I slept a total of 45 minutes Sunday night. Lovely.

Last night was much better. He still has a fever, and still can't keep anything down, but we all got some sleep. I just gave him a bottle (liquid diet) and he was so hungry and was crying for more, so I succumbed and gave him another 4 ounces. Shouldn't have done it. Once again, I was drenched. Let's hope this ends soon. The antibiotics seem to be working.

Here's what pneumonia looks like....

I this is how we all feel right about now.

Monkey Boy

No, I was not trying to see how many comments I could get on my last post before I did another post, but thanks for all the congratulations. I'm excited for numero 2, but honestly lately I'm wondering how in the world I'm going to do it! I had my 16 week checkup this morning, and everything is going great. Nothing makes this momma happier then hearing the babe's heartbeat beating inside of me. (I think I'm having a girl because I feel completely different, but who knows.)

These pictures have nothing to do with this post, but thought I'd put them on here. These were taken during Christmas in Vancouver.

We are thick into the job search. Right now Tri-Cities has nothing to offer, unless you're a nurse, or a farm laborer. Other cities, aren't really much better, but we're pretty much applying anywhere right now. Neither of us want to move, but it's not looking good. Patience, patience, patience. Did you know that 2008 was the worst year for layoffs since 1945, and it's already predicted that 2009 will blow that number out of the water? Get ready folks, it could be a bumpy ride for many of us.

I came down with the flu on Sunday night, which has turned into a cold. I have been sick so much this winter, and I'm sick of it. I slept 3 hours last night. Miserable. Michael has been sick with a cold for 2.5 weeks now, but hopefully it's on its way out. It doesn't slow him down. He has learned how to climb on top of things, and his reach is getting much better (worse for me). I turned my back while doing dishes last night, and in the meantime he grabbed my favorite Crate & Barrel glass pitcher, and threw it across the kitchen. It shattered everywhere; I'm so sad. He throws everything like it's a ball.

**I've since moved this sofa back table to a different spot and put back all the decor I had on it before Michael threw it all off.