Finding My Way: December 2009

It's been awhile since my last post! I feel like I've been doing everything I can to stay busy and occupied during these last few weeks, and for whatever reason, writing was not something I thought of to occupy my time. But since there is only so much "nesting" one can do, I am now making time for some updates.

First, yes, I am STILL pregnant. I'm in my 38th week, which means that I technically have 2 weeks left. HOWEVER, I am ready NOW. My gut, and the vericose veins in my legs, tells me that this is going to be a big baby. My sleep has gone from bad to worse, and the fluid in my joints make just about everything unbearable. I spend a lot of time bouncing on my birthing ball (or yoga ball), which aids in opening up the pelvis, and bringing Baby down farther into the birth canal. It also helps to relieve a lot of back pain. And since it's cooled off a bit today, I'm hoping to get out for a walk with Sydnie and the dogs around the neighborhood. I am DETERMINED to get this baby out before Christmas!

In other news, Sydnie is a walking MACHINE. I have so many cute videos that will just NOT upload to my blog, so I'll have to find another way to host them on here. She is just such a little ball of energy, and a CUTE one at that! She tests us every day, and we can tell that she loves to make us laugh. I'm so thankful that we've (so far) raised such an independent child. As much as we love to cuddle Sydnie and sit together as a family, it is so nice to know that she is completely content in her gated play area, with all of her toys. She sometimes plays for over an hour without making a peep, and I think she'd spend even more time in there if we allowed it! She's not talking much, but she sure "chatters" up a storm! Sydnie says "Dada", and will say "Mama" only if she's prompted (ya spend a whole Summer alone with a kid, and she can't even say your name?!?! Something doesn't seem right about this...). She also lifts up my shirt, and kisses my belly if you ask her where Parker is. That just melts my heart!! The little things she picks up is so neat! I am more in love with her, and proud of her every day!

Matt is doing wonderfully. He's been throwing at the Spring Training facility for about a month now, and has been working out 4-5 times a week. He's feeling great, and is seeing pounds melt away every week. How does this happen for men so easily? He's also golfing once or twice a week, and is really proud of how his golf game has improved over the last couple months. Neither of us have really talked much about this upcoming baseball season, but it's amazing how fast it is approaching! We're just trying to enjoy the last few months of "normal" life here at home, before we are off to... wherever we are off to in the Spring!

We are all doing well! Looking forward to our first Christmas in our own house, but missing our wonderful families this holiday season. We look forward to the future, when we can be closer, and see eachother MUCH more.

I am hoping (and at the rate I've been going, this will almost definitely be the case) that my next post will be to tell you about the arrival of our sweet baby boy!

Here are a few pictures from the last couple weeks...

We took Sydnie to see Santa last weekend! No tears!