How About an Update?

Cannon

Cannon turned 18 months a few weeks ago (okay, like almost a month ago). I had planned on doing a big post about it because it's sort of a big deal. He started officially going to nursery. (Even though he's been sneaking in every Sunday for a few months because of his active lifestyle). It's a good thing we've got connections with the nursery leaders. (Thanks, Erica!) He really loves nursery. He doesn't seem to mind when we leave him there. It's nice to sit and listen to a lesson or two. Nursery rocks! :)

Here are some things he's doing at 18 months:

• Can find his nose, eyes, ears, mouth, shoulders, belly, knees, and toes when asked.
• Calls both Jarom and I "Mom." Much to Jarom's chagrin.
• Can ask for milk, cookies, food, juice, and of course, cheese.
• Can say: choo choo (train), doggie, daddy, mom, grandma, grandpa, auntie, uncle, please, more, up, down, bye bye, night night, love you, look at that, snow, no, yes, hi, poo poo, trash, football, WOW, and others that I can't think of right now.
• Dances whenever he hears music.
• Folds his arms, and closes his eyes and says "amen" when it's time to pray.
• Throws things.
• Jumps (his warm up is hilarious).
• Can make the sounds of a doggy, cow and pig. (Did you know that cows actually say BOOO?)
  
• Empties drawers.
• Obsessed with shoes (takes after his mommy).
• Loves to eat cheese, fruit snacks, sausage, most meat, oranges, bananas, grapes, and cookies.
  
• Loves to climb, jump, run, and generally make messes.
• Likes to play with my mop and broom and "clean" the floor.
• Loves to be outside.
• Adores his daddy.
• Pretends to talk on the phone complete with fake laughter and lots of "ummm's" and "okays".
  
• Constantly makes us laugh and watch in amazement.
  

Pregnancy

This was taken this morning. I am now 17 weeks along. Sorry about the crappy resolution. I think with Cannon I was barely showing at 17 weeks. This time I have a definite baby bump. I'm slightly self-conscious because people assume I'm much further along than I am.

I have felt the baby a few times this week. I love the slight flutters of early pregnancy. It's reassuring that something is happening in there.

We will be finding out what gender we are having but not until early February. Most people assume that we want a girl. I honestly don't have a preference. I'd be happy either way. Jarom is convinced it's a boy, but I know he doesn't care either way.

My morning sickness is easing and I found my appetite again! Yesterday I even made a meatloaf and mashed potatoes. I managed to eat some of it too! Thank heaven for the second trimester. I think the sickness was probably payback for the sickness-free pregnancy I had with Cannon. I had no idea what some ladies go through! I don't think I had it as bad as some mommies do. But, it definitely kicked my bum!

I'm loving this pregnancy. It's going by so fast. I can't believe I'm 3 weeks away from the halfway point. Wow! Time flies! Thanks for all the support and concern I've gotten from friends and family. We will keep you updated. :)

p.s. Motherhood has these new maternity pants that rock! They are called "secret belly" or something like that. I just bought a few pairs and I can't believe how comfortable they are. It's about time someone discovered a better way!