It feels as if we have been isolated from the rest of the world over the last couple of months, so I thought I would give a little update on our family! Of course it's no news to anyone that it's been a long, cold winter. I can honestly say for the first time in my 28 years that I hate wintertime and don't care if I see snow again for 10 more years! I used to think it would be neat to live some place that had snow on the ground all winter long...now I know that I if I did live somewhere like that, I would be finding a new place to live! The 4-5 big snows we have had have been more than enough! I actually find myself fantisizing about warmer weather--flip-flops, snowcones, sunscreen, driving with the windows down, entire days spent playing outside with Ayden getting dirty and sweaty and then running through the sprinklers, I could go on and on but you get the picture! Poor Ayden is so sick of being stuck inside, just getting to walk to curb to check the mail is a treat for him! I'm looking forward to seeing him play hard all day and then crash into a great night's sleep just to do it all again the next day. (I'll have to remind myself to re-read this very optimistic post when it's 100 degrees outside and I'm 8 months pregnant in August, lol!)
So aside from us all having a mild case of seasonal depression, here's what else is up with us. Chris just started his last 6 month rotation of the accounting & finance development program he started when we moved here 18 months ago (yes--18 months, can you believe that??) This means that in August he will be finished with the program and will get a permanent position in the company. He is very excited about that because, although he is learning a lot throughout the rotations, he is ready to stay put and really learn one specific area. Right now he is on the Real Estate Finance team and he is hoping to stay in this area for his permanent job. He also continues to study for his Certified Managerial Accountant exam so it's a lot like being back in school for him. 19+ years of school already and the man just keeps on going! I don't know where he finds the motivation but I sure am proud of him!
As of now, I am just over 10 weeks pregnant and boy am I feeling it! Hormones are raging and I am an exhausted, nauseated, emotional mess most of the time! I remember feeling this way with Ayden so I do have the hope that this fog will lift and I will be myself again soon! I remember being only 2 months away from completing my BSN when I was this far along with Ayden and I almost quit the program entirely because I was so tired and just didn't want to get out of bed! I definetely think, no I know, the exhaustion is worse this time- I am 3 years older and I have another child to take care of...but thank goodness Ayden is one of the things that keeps me going! And if it wasn't for my wonderful husband who pretty much caters to my every need/want/craving and keeps the household up and running, I would have completely fallen apart by now! I don't mean to complain, honestly pregnancy is one of the greatest blessings in my life and I thank God everyday for giving us this child, but I am going to be completely honest--the 1st trimester is the pits!! I am ready for a baby bump and to feel the baby's kicks and of course to find out if it's a boy or girl!! Speaking of which, we are 99% sure on our baby names. Most of you know already, but I am going to type them out anyway because I love seeing them in print! Here they are!
Ethan Jeffrey Anderson
Avonlea Elisabeth Anderson
The other 1% on the names are Owen and Addelyn, but I really don't see that small percentage winning out :)
As for our first beloved child, Mr. Ayden is doing well. He is a bundle of energy and personality! He knows he can't run and jump on momma now because we have told him I have a baby in my belly, to which he always replies by pulling up his own shirt and saying, "no, I have a baby in MY belly!" and then running to Chris and pulling his shirt up and saying "Daddy has a baby in his belly too!" So he may not quite "get" it yet, but I have no doubt he will make an awesome big brother and is going to be so happy to have a playmate! We are so excited for September to get here!
Chris and I are planning a mini vacation in April or May just the 2 of us, then in June we are planning to take Ayden to Branson for a week for his last "only-child" hoopla! We also have plans for a trip to the Tulsa zoo and a camping trip this Spring! Most of all we are looking forward to warm weather and seeing everyone soon!
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