Trip to Boise!

This weekend we took at trip to Boise. Dave just had to do yet another triathlon - this one was in La Grande, Oregon. I decided to half support him by going to Boise to see my parents and he took an extra 2 1/2 hour drive to Oregon (for some reason being 8 months pregnant and camping with a toddler didn't appeal to me - call me crazy!). 

I was super nervous to be going out of town though. I thought for sure I would go in to labor and have to have him in Boise. It wasn't that I was scared of the hospitals or doctors there, I just didn't want to pay double for the delivery! 

We are learning that Bea is partial to men. This weekend she couldn't get enough of her Grandpa Brown. Any time he would enter the room she would light up and need to be with him. I also went to visit my best friend Becca while we were there. Bea didn't really acknowledge her, but as soon as her husband entered the room (who she doesn't really even know) she went up to him and wanted him to pick her up and carry her! What a goofy girl... 

Grandpa and Bea...

Becca (32 weeks) and I (36 weeks)....

Bea not enjoying a rock wall at the park...

Is it a phase?

I love my little diva. This girl keeps me on my toes... literally. I spent the first year of her life so grateful that I had this "easy" baby. Just spending the day taking care of her, all smiles, no cries. Wow, have things changed. This girl likes every ounce of attention I can give her - likes to be held, likes to be put down, likes to try to tell me what she wants (even though she doesn't even know what that is), plus she only has one word (mom) and spends the whole day, well, squawking. By the end of the day, I can hardly stand up, am exhausted, and wonder how this girl is going to fit a baby brother into her life. Regardless, I can't wait. I am so blessed to have Beatrice. She is an amazing girl and makes me so happy. How did I ever live without her? She has taught me so much about myself and what life is really about. She is going to be a wonderful big sister - I mostly think she has been spending each day trying to tell me how bored she is and how she needs him to come... NOW! :)

Things on my mind...

1. Mere works really hard for our family. Sometimes I feel like a slacker.
2. Bea isn't a baby anymore. She hung out with me today while Mere worked. Pretty independent and, I'm realizing, I can't pretend she's not growing up anymore.
3. Can I handle these types of afternoons with Bea and her brother when he gets here? And three other girls? Hmmmm, should be interesting...
4. I ate too many carbs today: french toast, pizza and more pizza. Nice work, Dave.
5. I like a well manicured lawn. I didn't get to use the weed eater this weekend and I can't stand seeing those spots the mower couldn't get to.
6. I'm wishing there was a "good" sport to watch today. It's rainy outside and I'm craving some chocolate milk and a good game.

Baby update

I went in for my follow up ultrasound today and everything looks great! My placenta has moved and I won't have to have a c-section! Yippee!

However... he is large! He measures at 36 weeks (I am only 33 weeks), weighs approximately 5 lbs 14 oz and is in the 96th percentile in size! Ouch! No wonder why I feel like I am carrying around a bowling ball! :)