27 March 2010

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Put a fork in it, we're done.
I don't have the heart to tell Jack Michigan State won, again. For the last two nights, he's crawled into bed with me, missing his pops. And Brennan woke up this morning crying "Daddy!"

This year has been the toughest one yet. I can only imagine what next year will be like with #3 a few months old and MSU with what is supposed to be the best team yet. I am booking visitors now so be sure to sign up!

In addition to Joe's MIA-ness, Alisha's last day was yesterday. I dread the day that Brennan realizes he hasn't seen EEsha and Livy in a long time. I truly feel bad for them that this is all falling at the same time.

Last night, to ease the pain, I took the boys to the movie store. Then we hit up Walmart and went to Culvers for dinner. Finally rounding it out with movie night in mom's bed and staying up until 10 p.m.

Brennan's two-ness continues to rear its ugly head but I do think a part of that is the mishap of his schedule. Yes, he did throw himself on the floor at Walmart when I wouldn't let him drink from the nasty water fountain. (Defeating my plan to keep him from germs.)

And as we walked out of WM, after B's fits, Jack, sighly heavily said to me, "Why is Walmart always so dirty?"

23 March 2010

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Baby Matvias has arrived ... and the name will live on, again!

Henry Joseph Matvias
8 lbs. 9 oz
20.25 inches

The way things are going Miss Molly may soon be named Princess Molly of the entire family! Of course, Joe is convinced #3 is a girl. We'll soon find out I guess!

Check out pictures of big brother Fred here and here.

11 March 2010

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On Friday, I will be 17 weeks ... only 20ish to go depending on the induction. I can only hope things get better from here. My doctor's appt went well yesterday. After an uncomfortable exam it was decided I may just have these problems for the rest of the pregnancy. My cervix is apparently angry with me.

It sounds dire but at least I can stop being scared every time I go to the bathroom. Maybe it will get better or maybe it won't but at least I know the baby is safely swimming around inside -- just growing and developing.

Grandma Rex is here and the boys are having a blast. Today they walked to school to pick up Jack -- an exiting thrill for little boys growing up in awful Michigan winters.

Joe continues to be convinced this baby is a girl ... so if you're not Baby, sorry. He doesn't care what we have but based on the heartbeat range and the trouble ... he's thinking this baby may finally break the streak.

Boy or girl, I am just excited for the baby to be healthy (a little chubby) and cuddly.

Zero confirmed baby names this time round. I thought we'd at least agreed on a girl but he's backing off the idea. So now we wait until 3/31 so we can have the real discussion. ... How many days is that already?

08 March 2010

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Brennan with Daddy.


Molly with Stina
Yes, they are of relation.

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So Miss Molly came home from the hospital today. Exciting update. I went back to look at pictures of Brennan to see how similiar they are ... it's pretty obvious they are related.


Molly


Brennan

02 March 2010

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Baby Rexrode. Arrival date: 8/20/10

So things have been a bit crazy since December ... between kids, work and Joe's work ... oh yea and baby #3 on the way ... blogging hasn't been a top priority.

But today I am home on bedrest after Baby Rex gave us quite the scare Saturday. And my big work trip for next week is out ... baby must stay put til August.

I won't go into the gory details because this is one night I doubt I will ever forget. It was only after I saw this baby on the second ultrasound pushing the rollar away did I start to feel like things may be OK.

Thank goodness for good friends because Daddy was in Indiana and Ga and Ma were in Cago. I don't know what I would've done if Tera and Buddy hadn't been around to answer the phone at 2 a.m.

The boys are good. Jack continues to be a very good student in kindergarten. Killing on oral presentations and growing in his ability to make friends. Brennan is hysterical and completely naughty and loving every second of it. He's lucky his brother is so patient with him because one day he may just get punched in the face.

Baby Molly Furst is expected this week and we're all excited for Stina to have her first baby! I am mostly excited about her having to change stinky diapers (just kidding ... sort of) and I can't help but buy cute girl things. I can't believe my baby sister is having a baby. I remember the day she came home from the hospital so clearly in my head. I even remember what my mom was wearing.

Baby Levi Matthew McAvoy Craner arrived last Monday and he's as cute as can be ... March 22 Baby Matvias will arrive. It's a big year for all of us!

Now we just pray that the Fab Five will be happy, healthy babies.