Ironies of ironies...I will have 2 little boys and each will have a National Title in his year of birth to celebrate. Champ was 2007 with a BCS championship and #2 will have a CWS.
But to answer the questions, no I don't intend to keep having children to keep the Championship series ongoing. I think LSU will do just fine without me.
However, I am very pround of the Tigers. They won big and showed nothing but class along the way. There is no better way than that. Geaux Tigers! (Titers according to Champ)
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
28 weeks and counting
I had my doctor's visit as planned this week. The little guy is growing and kicking happily. He has a strong heart beat and everything looks good.
The doctor says full term is 37 weeks, but 32 is good and 34 is great. He can come anytime then. Everyone keep all of us in your prayers for the next 4-6 weeks as we finish out the pregnancy.
The countdown is on...
The doctor says full term is 37 weeks, but 32 is good and 34 is great. He can come anytime then. Everyone keep all of us in your prayers for the next 4-6 weeks as we finish out the pregnancy.
The countdown is on...
Monday, June 22, 2009
it's funny how things work out
Well, the weekend didn't start well. Friday morning while getting Champ breakfast I heard a grinding-like noise outside the kitchen window. The AC sounded a little ill. Well that evening hot air was all that was coming through the vents. Fortunately the AC cooled us long enough for the sun to set. With fans whirling we made it through the night not too badly.
Saturday morning we were headed to Jeff's parents for a quick Sat-Sun visit. After Jeff got word the AC couldn't be repaired until Monday, we extended our visit by a night. With me in the 3rd trimester and Champ just shy of 2, we were not coming home in 100 F weather to no AC. The repairman is supposed to be at our house now, and hopefully things will be cool when we return home this evening.
So a broken AC in a June Houston heat wave, just lead to a slightly extended vacation lounging by the pool. That's not so bad all considered.
Saturday morning we were headed to Jeff's parents for a quick Sat-Sun visit. After Jeff got word the AC couldn't be repaired until Monday, we extended our visit by a night. With me in the 3rd trimester and Champ just shy of 2, we were not coming home in 100 F weather to no AC. The repairman is supposed to be at our house now, and hopefully things will be cool when we return home this evening.
So a broken AC in a June Houston heat wave, just lead to a slightly extended vacation lounging by the pool. That's not so bad all considered.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
catch-up
I must start for apologizing for my absence in blogging. The last month has been quiet and busy all at the same time.
Champ finished swimming lessons for the year. He did exceptionally well as he shows no fear of water (good and bad). He will put his face underwater, jump and blow bubbles, but kicking and paddling are a little beyond him still. We will continue to work on that this summer. The good and bad of the lack of fear is he loves the pool, but will just jump in or dive in unafraid. That means mom or dad must be always nearby to scoop him up. The swimming lessons will continue through the years until I have full confidence in his swimming abilities.
Champ's school has also "transitioned" which means that the children all move to appropriate aged classrooms. Champ will not move until he turns 2 (end of summer) so some classmates moved up and new ones joined. The new students have been former classmates so he was very excited to re-connect. The first day his note home said "Champ and Amelie had a great time kissing each other all afternoon." That's right my not-quite-2-year-old has a girl friend. Each morning he gets in the car saying "Ami". It's funny how the two of them have been apart for 4 months, but the attraction has not faded. Ami's mom has even told me the two hug each other each morning. For all those who know this is actually Champ's second girlfriend. The first one at 8 months old, but she moved to Colorado last summer. We are in for serious trouble over the next 16 years!
We have also traveled and hosted visitors. We took a long weekend to Austin and had a great time with friends. Jeff went cycling on a route he wasn't quite prepared for and the hills of Austin proved to not let him down. When the cyclists wandered in soaking wet and a little sun burned, we knew it had not gone well. After some rest and fluids, he and Taylor looked quite a bit better. The rest of the weekend was nice and relaxing, just as we had hoped for.
Fortunately both of our parents have been able to visit within the last month. Jeff's parents stopped in with a business trip and enjoyed a day with Champ. He had a little flare-up with his asthma that didn't allow anyone to sleep, but he recovered. I have learned that toddlers do not make for good hosts. Living in a small house is wonderful except at 2:00 am when someone is screaming. The problem with small children is that their only communication is crying and illness is frequent and unpredictable. On to my parents visit...My parents, smartly, took this trip to stay with my brother and his wife. No small children, nice restful sleep. However 3 blocks away, teething kept Champ up every 2 hours, by 5:30 am he was ready to go. Fortunately nothing more serious, but Jeff and I did need sleep the next day.
Also a huge thanks to my parents, as the weekend of their visit Jeff and I got called into work. They were gracious baby sitters and even allowed Jeff and I a night out for our Anniversary. Yep, it's been 8 wonderful years, so Jeff only has 42 left in his promise.
And finally a new little guy update...both he and I are doing well. My belly is growing and Champ enjoys the opportunity to kiss his "baby brother" (my belly). We still have not finalized on a name and don't have the first thing ready in the house. The final trimester has begun, so the countdown to his arrival is clicking along.
All my love to all and thanks for keeping up with all of our ramblings.
Champ finished swimming lessons for the year. He did exceptionally well as he shows no fear of water (good and bad). He will put his face underwater, jump and blow bubbles, but kicking and paddling are a little beyond him still. We will continue to work on that this summer. The good and bad of the lack of fear is he loves the pool, but will just jump in or dive in unafraid. That means mom or dad must be always nearby to scoop him up. The swimming lessons will continue through the years until I have full confidence in his swimming abilities.
Champ's school has also "transitioned" which means that the children all move to appropriate aged classrooms. Champ will not move until he turns 2 (end of summer) so some classmates moved up and new ones joined. The new students have been former classmates so he was very excited to re-connect. The first day his note home said "Champ and Amelie had a great time kissing each other all afternoon." That's right my not-quite-2-year-old has a girl friend. Each morning he gets in the car saying "Ami". It's funny how the two of them have been apart for 4 months, but the attraction has not faded. Ami's mom has even told me the two hug each other each morning. For all those who know this is actually Champ's second girlfriend. The first one at 8 months old, but she moved to Colorado last summer. We are in for serious trouble over the next 16 years!
We have also traveled and hosted visitors. We took a long weekend to Austin and had a great time with friends. Jeff went cycling on a route he wasn't quite prepared for and the hills of Austin proved to not let him down. When the cyclists wandered in soaking wet and a little sun burned, we knew it had not gone well. After some rest and fluids, he and Taylor looked quite a bit better. The rest of the weekend was nice and relaxing, just as we had hoped for.
Fortunately both of our parents have been able to visit within the last month. Jeff's parents stopped in with a business trip and enjoyed a day with Champ. He had a little flare-up with his asthma that didn't allow anyone to sleep, but he recovered. I have learned that toddlers do not make for good hosts. Living in a small house is wonderful except at 2:00 am when someone is screaming. The problem with small children is that their only communication is crying and illness is frequent and unpredictable. On to my parents visit...My parents, smartly, took this trip to stay with my brother and his wife. No small children, nice restful sleep. However 3 blocks away, teething kept Champ up every 2 hours, by 5:30 am he was ready to go. Fortunately nothing more serious, but Jeff and I did need sleep the next day.
Also a huge thanks to my parents, as the weekend of their visit Jeff and I got called into work. They were gracious baby sitters and even allowed Jeff and I a night out for our Anniversary. Yep, it's been 8 wonderful years, so Jeff only has 42 left in his promise.
And finally a new little guy update...both he and I are doing well. My belly is growing and Champ enjoys the opportunity to kiss his "baby brother" (my belly). We still have not finalized on a name and don't have the first thing ready in the house. The final trimester has begun, so the countdown to his arrival is clicking along.
All my love to all and thanks for keeping up with all of our ramblings.
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