The sun will come out tomorrow!

I feel much better today. The car works and it was a free fix! The battery was just corroded.
I got a blessing from Elder Rector today and it was so powerful. Everything is going to be fine and that's what he told me after the blessing. Thank goodness for the priesthood!!!

My day...

Today has been an interesting one. I woke up to a phone call from the doctor's office saying I have gestational diabetes. First they want me to cut out salt (because I'll retain more water if I eat a lot) now diabetes. Can't eat much, I guess. It's upset me quite a bit because I've been reading that diabetes doubles my chance of getting preeclampsia, which is what I got with Preston that made him come so early. I meet with a dietician next week to plan my diabetic diet and I also meet with perinatalogy. Hopefully things go well.
Then tonight I went to go somewhere and the car wouldn't start. Could my day get any better?? :)

My craft project

I've been meaning to post this for a while but haven't. I finished this project about a month ago and I'm so proud of it! I've been wanting to make one for a long time. I found a pattern for this one on www.mormonchic.com. It's one of my favorite websites with easy craft projects etc. My friend, Kayla, actually told me about it and we've been able to find Enrichment ideas on there too. My Aunt Julie and Uncle Shawn own a business called Erie Design in Ohio. They make signs and lettering and stuff so she sent me the letters for Christmas and I'm finally finished with it! Just wanted to share! Thanks Julie and Shawn!

whoops!

Yeah, you guessed it...those are Preston's cute glasses in two pieces. Last night we were at Target and Preston was just being a little pill! First it was the binkie on the floor then he would cry if I wouldn't give it back to him. So, I kept giving it back and then it would be back on the floor again!!! So, I wouldn't give it back to him and he pulled his glasses off and threw them on the hard floor. He kept taking them off and throwing them after I had just put them back on. I held them for a little while then just as we were about to leave I put them back on the he threw them again. When they landed they broke in two. I was SOOO mad! His glasses are the ONLY thing our insurance won't pay for and he had to go breaking them! When we got home I called Brad and told him and I was really mad on the phone. Preston kept looking at me with these puppy dog eyes and he kept kissing my knee. He knew I was mad and it was really cute how he was trying to make up for it. How could I be mad after that??

Preston, popcorn, being sick

Just to give you an idea of how sick Preston was...he NEVER snuggles. He always whines and wants down. He snuggled like this for almost a week he felt so yucky. He just wanted to be held and it was so sad.
So, my biggest craving is popcorn these days. For some reason, it's one of the only things that make me feel better! I honestly eat it everyday! Well, Preston loves it too. He'll just sit there and eat it with me and he's so quiet and content. We are so glad he's feeling better.

finally

Our little happy Preston is finally back! It was a long week. But, last night he finally perked up and is feeling a lot better, laughing and being silly like his normal self again!
I still get sick, which is real fun. It could be worse, I guess.
We are looking for a place in Henderson. It's hard to do long distance. We'll see what we can come up with. Life is good for us.

still sick!

Poor Preston is really struggling. We thought he was doing better. His temperature was back down and he hadn't thrown up since Wednesday. Well he still won't eat more than a few bites at a time and we took him to church today and all he did was whine. He just seemed so sad. So, I took him home and Brad and I took turns with him. He drank a little bottle and went to bed. When he woke up, Brad took him and he threw up all over Brad! I know the flu is going around but should it last this long? I feel so bad for him! It's so sad when you can't do anything for them...all I can do is give him loves but I can't make him feel better and it's so frustrating!
I think Brad has decided to go forward with going to Henderson for school. Unless we hear from the Arizona school soon looks like we'll end up there. He was a little bummed about it all, I think. He had his hopes up for Arizona. So, we're starting to look a little bit at housing and try to go forward with Nevada, which I'm OK with.

sad

Preston hasn't had the best couple of days. He caught the flu and he is just miserable! I just feel so bad that I can't make it all better. He was throwing up all last night. It's so sad. He just whines all the time. It breaks my heart. I'm sure he'll get better soon.
Brad found out today that he is on a waiting list for Midwestern, AZ. Which means we don't know if he'll get accepted or not. We'll get a letter soon explaining it all I'm sure. He said that they told him he could call today and see and that's what they told him. I thought that something like that might happen because his interview was so late. So...we STILL don't know where we're goin! Ha ha. I'm trying to be patient.

Bailing out

I was going to post yesterday but never got around to it. Yesterday morning I heard Preston crying. I went into his room to get him out of bed and he was on the floor. Yeah, he jumped out of his crib!!!!!! It scared me to death! He cried pretty hard for a minute and then he was back to his normal self. He is so lucky! I have no idea how he did it but someone he managed to throw himself overboard!! What a little nut! So, we lowered the mattress so it is a lot lower. If he can get out now, I'll be really surprised! I was so scared!

Mother's Day

I've been reading all my friends blogs and their stories about Motherhood. Thought I'd add my thoughts. It's still so weird to actually be a Mom now and celebrating Mother's Day takes on a whole new meaning. I absolutely LOVE being a Mom! I wouldn't trade it for anything. I'm so glad I'm able to stay home with my little pal and not have to work. I sure love that little peanut!
Brad made me pancakes for breakfast this morning and he and Preston gave me gifts. Brad got me one of those Willow Tree figurines of a mom and dad holding their little baby and it is perfect! He also got me glass mixing bowls which I've been wanting and an apple slicer (I eat a lot of apples). We went to see our moms too and we really appreciate them and all they do for us.
I love hearing the primary kids sing to their moms. It makes me tear up everytime. I can't wait until Preston can sing! I also can't wait to meet my little girl! I already have so much love for her...except for the fact that she makes me sick all the time! LOL!

David Archuleta Day

What a fun day for David! He's our boy! We've been watching "his day" on the news this morning and boy is he getting a TON of attention!!! It's fun to have an Idol in Utah. We really hope he wins!!
For those of you who don't know, Brad and I are huge Idol fans! We haven't missed an episode! Carrie Underwood started it all...we love her! We vote and everything. Vote for Dave!

It's still a girl!

I had an appointment with perinatology today. The baby and I are still doing well. I am exactly 24 weeks, which is when Preston was born. They estimated that the baby weighed 1 lb 6 oz. Preston only weighed 1 lb 1 oz. So, the baby girl has already passed him up! YAY! Dr. Gainer seemed to think if the baby was early it wouldn't be very early so that eased my fears a little. I'm feeling pretty good about it right now. I worry too much sometimes. From what we can see she's pretty cute! OF COURSE!!
Brad is back. Preston kept kissing him this morning, it was so cute. He really loves his Daddy. He got back late last night. He thinks his interview went well. We'll find out in a few weeks.

We miss Brad!!

Brad left yesterday for his Arizona interview. He'll be back tonight. Preston and I never really spend time away from Brad and man do we miss him! He sure knows how to make us happy! I hope his interview goes well today. I'm sure he'll be glad when it's over and we'll be glad to have him home tonight. I didn't think it would be this hard to be away for one night. I wanted to go with him but I'm just not a very good traveler while pregnant and sick. Probably not a good idea. He was able to stay with a mission friend that is going to the same school.
Brad called me last night and said he was talking to his buddies roommate and ends up he knows Brad's cousin who evidentally is going to Midwestern and lived a building away from where Brad is staying right now in Arizona. Brad hasn't seen this cousin since before his mission. So, he went over and visited with him for a while. Totally random!

aaaaaaaah!

Sometimes I let myself get too stressed out. I just have so much weighing on my mind, not knowing where we're going to be in a few months, not knowing when the baby's gonna come, being RS Pres etc. I'm trying to remain calm and let the Lord lead the way, but, it isn't easy.
I'm physically feeling better, not great, but better. These babies aren't very nice to our bodies! We get sick and fat and we get heartburn. But, after a long long wait...it's worth it. I really want to get out and exercise a little but I'm just not feeling up to it. I get so out of breath, it totally wears me out just to walk up the street. So not fair.
Preston has decided lately he doesn't want to take naps. Not sure what's up there. He used to be so good at taking 2 naps a day. He just wants to change it all up lately, crazy boy!!He'll just lay in there and play and babble forever but never go to sleep. I guess I should just be glad he's happy. He sure gets cranky by the time bedtime comes around. At least he still sleeps like a champ at night!!