Jackson's Big Boy Room

I had big plans of doing Jackson's big boy room this summer and luckily got started early. I ordered most things online and had picked up a few others before my bedrest started. I had thought I would be the one getting it together for the most part but that didn't go according to plan. Thankfully Jimmy was a huge help in getting everything painted, hung, arranged, etc.

I begged him to paint stripes on the wall and he protested for a while until I showed him a tutorial and then he was interested and ready for a fun project. He completed all the painting within just a couple days and did an awesome job with his straight precise lines.

We used the existing queen sized bed and nightstand but decided against putting the armoir in there.

Two thumbs up for his new room

 Daddy even painted Jackson's bathroom! :)

Birth sampler Nana made for Jackson

Night night! His first night being tucked into his big boy bed

Good morning! First night went great!

Soccer

Jackson's favorite toys to play with are balls. Whether he is bouncing, kicking, rolling, golfing, etc he is always playing with a ball. Jimmy got him a soccer ball one day and he loves to kick it outside and inside (bad habit, I know!) I think he can kick pretty good for being 2 years old!

Pregnancy Update

 Jackson likes to kiss my belly

Jackson wanted to make sure Cooper got in the picture too

I have made it to 33 weeks! Yay! Honestly when I was in the hospital at 28 weeks I didn't think I would make it this far but very thankful I have. Now if this baby can just hold on for another few weeks at least!

I have been feeling good lately. I get tired so easily which is funny since I spend so much time doing nothing and laying around at home. I do feel some pressure. This baby sits so low! I am not having (or at least not feeling) any contractions which is good! I have been going every other week to both OB and Perinatal. They stop measuring cervical length by 34 weeks and mine looked good the last time we were there (around 2cm) so as long as I don't have anything major going on in the next couple of weeks I will just see my OB every week from here on out.

These last few weeks I have been crazy about peaches. I tend to eat 2 every day! I haven't had tons of cravings this pregnancy but then I didn't last time either. I have been into baking yummy treats with blueberries and have made several lemon sweets as well. Normally I don't drink much milk but have been enjoying a glass of milk here and there in the evenings either when I have some cookies or by itself.

Sleeping has been ok. I flip from side to side all night and tend to wake up around 2 or 3 every night and am wide awake for a couple of hours. Last pregnancy I loved my Boppy body pillow yet this time I have only used it one time.

I need to start packing my hospital bag and get Jackson's big brother present ready. When I was pregnant with Jackson I hadn't packed my hospital bag so when we wound up in the hospital at 33 weeks I was not prepared! I also need to start washing all the baby things - blankets, burp cloths, car seat, bouncy seats, etc! I love that sweet smell of Dreft and can't wait to have a nursery of baby things ready for when this baby is born.

We are getting closer on names and have a girl name and a boy name we like but haven't decided for sure. At our last ultrasound Jimmy said he thinks it is a girl from the profile and face. My mom agreed but I can't tell. I am still thinking its a boy. My only hope is that it is a happy, healthy baby!

Jackson is always talking about the baby. When we ask him if he thinks it's a boy or a girl he says "no!" He loves to lift my shirt and say "hi baby" to my belly. But sometimes if my shirt rides up and he sees my bare belly he pulls it down and says "no baby!"

Dreaming of Fall

I have been dreaming of fall for almost a month now! I think because my summer was cut short with being on bedrest and not being able to be outside playing as much, swimming, going to the splash parks, playgrounds, etc so I am just ready for fall to be here! I've had my pumpkin spice candles burning at home and had mom bake a pumpkin spice latte bundt cake and my favorite pumpkin chocolate chip bread that I normally make every year. This week I have a recipe for pumpkin poppers I think we will make. Yummy!

I also keep ordering fall clothes online. Well, really just shirts. I'm scared to buy pants when I am not sure if/when I will be back in my pre-pregnancy size. Normally I want to wear summer stuff as long as possible but I think since all my summer stuff is maternity I am ready for a change. Plus since I am always sitting around I tend to just live in tank tops and yoga pants these days so I guess I am ready to dress like a normal person.

I am also excited to get out all my fall decorations! I've been on pinterest some looking at fall decor ideas but I'm thinking I should hold off on planning to many crafting projects since I'll probably be pretty busy soon with a newborn and of course my always busy toddler!

Oh and oddly enough we have had record low temps the past few days. The high a couple days ago was 67! We usually have hot and humid days in the 80s and 90s still this time of year! Well come on fall...I'm ready for you!

Recent Happenings

 Snuggles with mommy :)

 Fun playing in the pool at Gigi's with cousin Connor

 Wearing daddy's flip flops

 Afternoon popsicle

 Going to get the mail - always be prepared! :)

 More snuggles :)

 Someone looks comfy in Cooper's bed!

 Heading out with daddy the other day

 Kicking the ball outside after dinner

 Bringing his grill out to cook with daddy

 Telling daddy to go flip the burgers

 Time for Jackson to flip his burger

 Someone is super interested in taking pictures... I hope he is a better photographer than me! Ha!

We have been spending plenty of time snuggling, playing outside (mommy comes out to sit and watch), eating yummy popsicles, and Jeep rides with daddy. Good times! :)

Caffeine and Octane

Every month there is a car event called Caffeine and Octane. Jackson has been many times since he was just a couple months old! Of course his daddy loves cars and is always telling Jackson about the cool cars he sees. He knows that daddy drives a Jeep and says "Daddy Jeep" when he is going to ride in it or even when he sees another Jeep like it in a parking lot. Jimmy is also working with Jackson to say Porsche. He almost says it!

So, the boys headed out early Sunday morning to go to Caffeine and Octane. Jackson rode around in his green car and pushed it some of the time.

They stopped to talk to some owners of some Lamborghinis. Jackson loved this remote control car someone had and Jackson was all smiles when people wanted to take his picture standing in front of the car. Then they said "Is that your green car? It's cool!" He said "yes!" and he wanted it to be in the picture in front of the green Lamborghini.

 Such a ham!!