Well yesterday we had the adventure of a new and messy craft – potato stamping. First step – strip all 4 children down to their skivvies… second – cut potatoes… third – dole out the paints… fourth – STAND BACK! There was not so much patterns resulting but a colourful creation by each child all the same. Trinity turned hers more into a potato stamp smear and then proceeded to paint herself. So of course, after stamping – the inevitable bath.

Gavin getting started

Paintfor everyone! (Zander far right)

Trinity "Stamping"

Shapes

I forgot to mention last entry, but I was gifted by two other homeschooling moms, they no longer needed maternity clothes! What a blessing! Though some pieces are definitely too big, I have a nice selection to keep and my mom has 6 other co-workers who are pregnant and could possibly be in need of clothing themselves.

Oh, a definite MUST see I think is an independent lens movie… Young@Heart. This follows the preparations of an all senior singing group for a performance. The concept of the group is amazing, the people lovely. You get to love them all so quickly. Of course being an emotional pregnant woman I did shed a tear or two a couple places, but I certainly have made new goals for myself – I want to grow old gracefully AND actively! I want to live each day, even now, like it matters. Be sure to check out their official webpage as well. Here is a group I would go the extra mile to see in a heartbeat! I will certainly never think of the song “Fix You” by Coldplay the same way again!

The past two days have been slightly frustrating. I am tired but unable sleep at night for hours… and then there is the lack of being able to eat enough to not feel too light headed… I am still debating the merits of the diclectin. I would love to find something I can consistently eat and fill up on, though melon and ice water are helping.

The boys are still hard at work learning the numbers 11-20. Gavin seems to be catching on quicker than Zander but everyone is enjoying the printed out sheets. Today was fish.

Two fish and an elephant (Gavin middle)

Oh and don’t forget the biggest treat for today — SLEDDING! And new friends! We were invited by another homeschooling family to come out to a hill they enjoy. The mom and the youngest (Trinity’s age) were able to make it out – they also have a 6yr old girl! Trinity and I stayed home as I had had another near sleepless night as had Trinity so it was just Ken and the boys but they had a blast. And it is looking like we will have another play date sometime soon!

Gavin

Zander

So it has been quite the few days. I am more emotional than ever but at the same time that makes the happy moments all that much more… exquisite. Although with this continual nausea… well I am able to better face the idea that this is the LAST pregnancy. So hidden bonus right?

Cutie Patootie!