Super Speedy Update

All is well. I'm home now, it feels great but I'm adjusting to a calmer paced routine...for now.
My surgeon moved my due date ahead to March 31 instead of April 9. The baby weighs about 8.5lbs already! That explains all the back aches! How do people with potbellies do it?
Wish me luck I can't wait to meet her. Rich asked the Dr. to confirm that it was a girl. I had my doubts too because I was getting so big! it reminded me a lot of Jacob. She said that it happened twice last year that they were wrong! Anyway, it's for sure a girl!!! Only four more sleeps till we meet!!!
We're taking bets on hair colour. Red or brown? I say brown!

Sweetheart

I must say baby Jacob has such a love for animals. This is a little turtle figurine that my parents kept from when I lived at home. Jacob loves it and decided to feed it some cheese.

He is so sweet to animals big and small! 

Happy V-Day Update!

 Jacob got a surprise from his Uncle Billy (my bro) recently. Apparently animal hats are all the craze in Korea. Here's Jacob modelling his new furry friend.

 ...and Papaya Maya sitting pretty (this one makes me laugh A LOT)

...Lexi tolerated it. She's great for an old doll

I absolutely melted when Rich sent me a pic of this Valentine bear that Jacob made at playschool.

This is the first homemade thing that I've received from him. I will cherish it always!

Rich sent me my fav flowers to work. They were so fresh and beautiful! So cheerful.

We also decided to celebrate V-day two weeks early this year so we could dodge the insanity. We spent the night downtown and had supper at La Louisianne. Then it was off for a massage the next day. A friend also sent us a yummy fruit and cheese platter. It was amazing to have a mini getaway and was much needed.

I didn't think I'd be this proud of Jacob for finishing his first session at Le Petit Gym. He looks adorable with his little medal :-) I like to squeeze him lots!

Not the greatest pic but I think the face he's making is so cute. xox

Meow

 A few weeks ago, I was saying how I missed having a little kitty running around.

I went out to do some groceries later that day. When I came home, I heard the cutest little meow coming from the backyard. It scared the poop out of me because I was dreading the outcome should my dogs have been back there. Well just Lexi because she can be pretty territorial. She has squirrel issues.

I let the kitty out of the backyard and checked his paws etc.. for frostbite. He was the sweetest thing. I went inside and figured he'd head back home.

We kept seeing the poor bugger around our house for the next few days. Then we had a serious cold snap. Jacob saw him on our windowsill shivering and alerted Rich by meowing. 

Rich let him in...

Jacob has a new best friend. We have been checking grocery stores, mailboxes etc.. to see if anyone put up signs but no one has. I guess we will (reluctantly).

He is the sweetest, kindest kitty in the world. Richard and Jacob are especially happy to have him in the house. I've never seen Rich baby an animal like this. It's very cute. The dogs love him too.

Some days you were just meant to stay in bed...

Since being preggers my memory and absent mindedness have certainly gotten worse. It can be very frustrating at times but it forces me to be more organized.

6:50 a.m. Feel pregnificient and well rested.

7:30 a.m. Head to work with my yummy decaf tea and home made muffins.

7:31 a.m. Forgot to gas up the night before but decide to chance it considering traffic has been awesome.

8:15 a.m. Champlain bridge not moving. Getting nervous. Only 50 km until I run out of gas.

8:35 a.m. Decarie jammed. 20 km left. Get off at Atwater to get to nearest gas station.

8:40 a.m. At light, realize that I forgot my wallet. Call Richard to tell him my dilemna. Police pull me over.

8:45 a.m. Receive a $115 ticket for talking on my cell phone while driving.

8:50 a.m. Find $11 in change.

9:30 a.m.  Make it to work only 30 mins late.

Lesson learned: I forget.

All in a day's work...

How awesome is it when you can bring your little one to work? Rich had a work emergency this morning, so I decided to bring baby J to work. I'm lucky to work at a very family oriented company.

We had breakfast in my office and watched some Elmo, then explored the building and cheered everyone up. It's amazing how happy people become when there's a child around at work! Jacob soaked up the attention and showed everyone his new jumping and spinning skills. The President came to tell me that Jacob was very welcome.

He was only there for about 2 hours but it lifted my spirits for the rest of the day. :-)

Jacob Bowling

Jacob threw a few balls but preferred the wind!