An update and Easter Weekend Fun

We had such a wonderful time the last few weeks.

It was great having my parents here for a week and I enjoyed every moment with them.  At times I really struggle to adjust having my parents living so far away, but visits like these definitely makes up for them.  Hayley also loves having them here and she is so excited to spent time with them.

The past Easter Weekend we had our first Easter Egg Hunt. 

Me, DH and Hayley. 

First we told her that she needs to go have her afternoon nap, so that the Easter Bunny can come and visit.  She was just worried if the Easter Bunny is a Mommy Easter Bunny and we guaranteed her that she is.  I then went and took a divine afternoon nap with this little princess while DH went and hid all the eggs in the garden.  When she woke up we told her that while she was sleeping there was a Mommy Easter Bunny in the garden and she must go have a look if she can see anything different outside.  She really enjoyed looking for all the Easter Eggs and treats but I will let the photos tell the rest:

 

 

 Easter Sunday we then head over to the Bunny Park in Benoni, where we met up with my parents, who had left to visit my sister for a week, as well as my sister and her little family.  Hayley was so excited to see her cousin.  We started off the day with a little family picnic after which we took a long stroll around the Bunny Park giving the kids the change to feed all the animals.  We then went to the rides where we gave the kids a change to choose 2 rides each that they wanted to go on.  Hayley off course chose the marry-go-round, because of the horses, and the train.  We then stopped at the (real) horses on our way out, where Hayley really enjoyed herself, riding on all the horses.  I was amazed as it was her first time on a real horse, she had no end and just kept on riding.  We had such a mission getting her away from the horses.  Seems she is sharing in the same love for horses that her mother has.

It was my first time at the Bunny Park and I really enjoyed the outing there.  It is a nice little place in the rush of the city, especially considering that entrance is free.

 

Below is some recent photos taken of our little girl.  I am so in live with this little person.  She is so witty and loveable and I look forward to spend time with her every day.  I miss her at work and look forward to weekends to just spend time with her.

She is such a funny little girl and she lights up our little family and I am so blessed to be called her mommy.

An awesome baby shower

On 12 April 2014 we were blessed with a lovely baby shower in preparation for little Logan’s arrival.

The venue was a lovely tea garden spot in Krugersdorp called ‘Die Boomhuisie’.  I loved the artistic look and feel of the venue and it was nice having a little private spot to enjoy the day with loved ones.  My sister went through a lot of trouble to make the day special and of course my mom and dad really contributed in the day.

We were spoiled rotten and Logan is already a very loved and blessed little boy.

I think the photos below say enough and no more words of our special day is needed:

 

The cutest little invites were specially made

Loved the venue and decorations

Sharing a special day with all the special people

What a blessed little boy

Officially in the 3rd trimester :-)

I just had to make time to do a post today as today officially marks the start of the 3^rd trimester for me.  It is so exciting but also a bit overwhelming.  I still remember how time just seemed to speed up when I hit this mark in my pregnancy with Hayley.

1. How far along are you now? 28 Weeks

2. When is your due date? 8 July 2014

3. What has been your preggy high this week? Had my babyshower the past weekend.  Was so blessed with all the nice gifts for Logan (post and pictures to follow soon)

4. What has been your preggy low this week? Really sore and uncomfortable and stressing about the exams the week before Logan is due to arrive

5. What is your current over-riding emotion? Excitement and getting a bit anxious

6. What is on your list of things to do in the next month re prep for baby? Finish baby room this weekend.  I’ve also finalised my list of things that we still need after the baby shower.  Need to start finalising this.

7. When is your next appointment? 24 April 2014

8. What is your current craving? Gassy cooldrinks

9. How are you feeling physically? Starting to get a bit sore and uncomfortable.  Must be related to the 3^rd trimester

10. How are you feeling emotionally? Stressed and at times to emotional for my liking

11. How is your partner dealing with the pregnancy at this stage? Really great, think things are really starting to sink in for both of us.

12. Do you know the sex of your baby yet? Yes, a boy, Logan

13. Will you be trying for Natural or Caesar? Caesar

14. Which hospital will you be having your baby at? Krugersdorp Netcare

15. How are you feeling about the pregnancy at this point? Loving it! Love feeling movements, it’s such a special time and I am trying to treasure every moment of it.  Feeling a bit sad and overwhelmed at times, knowing this will most likely be my last pregnancy.  This pregnancy is just going so fast.

16. What is your tummy measurement? Don’t know

17. How much does your baby weigh at the moment? (Or at last scan). 850 gr at last scan but should be around 1 kg at the moment

18. How much weight have you gained to date? 6 kg

19. What is your nursery room theme? Airbaloons! Blue, red and green

20. What is the best preggy advice you have been given? Listen to your body and rest when possible

Just a bit of a rambling post... :-)

I just feel like rambling a bit today.  This is such an exciting week for me due to the following:

©       Tomorrow I hit the 27 week mark, last week before hitting the 3^rd trimester

©       My parents are coming to visit, been almost 4 months since I’ve last seen them and I am really looking forward to it.

©       My 4 week work week’s start this week as I took a day’s leave on Friday to spent time with my folks

©       It’s my babyshower this weekend

©       Hayley has been sleeping really well lately (touching wood)

©       I can’t wait to see Hayley’s little face light up when she sees my folks walk through the door

Other than working full time, studying part time, being a mommy, traveling far to work, being tired and achy due to pregnancy, things are really going well this side!

Happy Monday and have a lovely week this week!

Preggy Update

1. How far along are you now? 26 Weeks

2. When is your due date? 8 July 2014

3. What has been your preggy high this week? Just so excited about this entire pregnancy and really looking forward to meeting our little boy.  Feeling so blessed.  Also really looking forward to our 4D scan at the end of the month as well as my baby shower mid-April.

4. What has been your preggy low this week? Been attending classes for my studies, so really feeling tired and struggling with a bit of insomnia as well.

5. What is your current over-riding emotion? Excitement

6. What is on your list of things to do in the next month re prep for baby? Finish baby room and finalise my list of things that we need after the baby shower

7. When is your next appointment? 24 April 2014

8. What is your current craving? Nothing specific

9. How are you feeling physically? Really good, just big

10. How are you feeling emotionally? At this moment I am just really excited

11. How is your partner dealing with the pregnancy at this stage? Really great, he does so much in and around the house to try and help me feel better and comfortable. I am so grateful that he is in my life. He is really super excited at the moment.

12. Do you know the sex of your baby yet? Yes, a boy, Logan

13. Will you be trying for Natural or Caesar? Caesar

14. Which hospital will you be having your baby at? Krugersdorp Netcare

15. How are you feeling about the pregnancy at this point? Loving it! Love feeling movements, it’s such a special time and I am trying to treasure every moment of it.

16. What is your tummy measurement? Don’t know

17. How much does your baby weigh at the moment? (Or at last scan). 850 gr at last scan

18. How much weight have you gained to date? 6 kg

19. What is your nursery room theme? Airbaloons!  Already bought the linen.

20. What is the best preggy advice you have been given? Listen to your body and rest when possible