Sisters

I can tell this is going to be the beginning of a beautiful relationship!!

She's not old enough to do anything about it...yet! But look at how irritated Allison looks.

Kinda creepy, I know. Lol. Ella's doll is bigger than her sister.

Love my Allison!!

Welcome, Baby!

Allison Kay Crisp

Born October 22nd, 12:43pm

7 lbs 8 oz; 20 1/2 inches long

No time right now. I'll post more info and pics lata!

Tomorrow's the day!

Today, I am happy!
Today is the last day my daughter will be in my belly.
Tomorrow, she will be in my arms!
Tomorrow, I will have my baby girl.

I am so incompetent right now. I can't do a thing because all I can think about is tomorrow. October 22nd. That will be a good birthday. I need to clean, I need to pack. But all I really want to do is lay here and daydream!

This is so weird. It is so different KNOWING when baby will come. Anxiety and impatience are replaced with giddy excitement! Instead of crawling around the house in labor pains, everything will already be taken care of, with me comfortable and happy in the hospital with my epidural in place and the kids playing away with friends.

I do kinda like the wonder of "when will baby come?" But this time, I think it's best to do an induction. I feel good about it. A little nervous, but good. So...think of me tomorrow morning at 8:30, wish me luck! Until then...I will just sit here being happy!

Now...if only Justus would TAKE HIS NAP! Then I'd really be set.

A POLL

I am curious to know other Mother's response to something I've been thinking about all day:

Which is physically most difficult?

A) The last weeks of pregnancy
or
B) The first weeks of postpartum

I think it is great how (usually) everyone is so willing to help a woman after they have given birth. But how often does anyone cook you meals, do your dishes and laundry, watch your kids, etc, that last awful, painful, stressful, HORRIBLE week before delivery?? Occasionaly, I suppose, but I could definately use more of those offers.

Anyway, the answer to my question probably depends on circumstance. With my first child, I would say B handsdown. SO glad my Mom spent that week with me. Second...maybe a tie. Also very glad Mom was there both before and after! This time, trying to care for 2 youngsters, a husband and the house while being this pregnant- I have a feeling I will in the end answer A. This has also been the time I've had the least help. Home alone most all day everyday with kids. Wish my Mom didn't have to work! More than anything, wish Jim's Mom could be here...

Halloween Ornaments

A couple of days ago, my husband brought home this:

He set it up and announced it was staying up. Hmmm....

I love Christmas trees and all, but isn't October a little early? Well, there was only one thing to do!

For Family Night tonight, we turned it into......THIS:

That's right, a Halloween Christmas tree! I love it! Using only paper, sissors and markers, I had to get a little creative. This one is my favorite: (I poked a light through the back to make a jack-o-lantern)

Jim decided we ought to do something with those dead sunflowers outside. Neither of us know how to make sunflower seeds, but I'm sure we'll figure it out...

Justus got tired of it after a couple of minutes, but he was just happy to get to stay up late.