Family Visit = Baby's Room Finished!

Holly (and family) came to visit last weekend to help us (me) finish the baby's room. If you know my sister she is a miracle worker. She didn't disappoint on this visit either. She went through all the old baby clothes from Lucas, organized all the toys, and helped decorate the baby's room. I couldn't/wouldn't have finished the room without her...seriously. Plus the cousins had a great time playing together and watching them communicate was a hoot. To finish the weekend out my dad, Myra, and my uncle visited too. I think I need a vacation from my weekend.




Baby's room!

You're running out of time people. Lucas was born at 37 weeks and I am already 36 weeks. Vote soon for a chance to win a Target gift card.

Updates

Here are some of the highlights over the past two weeks (in no particular order).

* Lucas has transitioned into his toddler bed!

* Steve cut his stomach with a saw and had to get 9 stitches.

* Lucas figured out how to open the sliding glass door (without our knowledge). I found him playing outside one morning while I was in the bathroom.

* The main plumbing pipe broke and crap (literally) was all over our basement floor. Steve spent all weekend fixing it.

* The walls are up in the baby's room and bathroom. The painters are coming next week!

* Lucas fell at daycare and fractured his arm. He has to wear a sling for two weeks.





How have the past two weeks been for you?

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Spring?

It's technically spring but we haven't enjoyed much nice weather lately. Lucas and I had the week off and spent most of the time in our winter coats! Despite the cold weather we enjoyed the week with a bunch of play dates.

The house is coming along nicely. We had plaster people come today and the painters are coming next week. Lucas loves it and helps Steve will all the projects. I just want the baby's room and bathroom to be done so I can get it ready before the newest addition comes in June. Speaking of projects, poor Steve cut his stomach with a saw this week. Luckily he only needed 9 stitches and will be fine. I told him the next time we go to the emergency room better be to deliver the baby. I don't want to be bringing him or Lucas there anymore!

I've also been looking for a used bassinet for the baby. We didn't use one for Lucas but I think it will be easier to have the baby in a small bassinet rather than the Pack N Play in our bedroom. I'm always a bit skeptical to go to someones house when buying off Craigslist. So, Christine offered to drive to the place and wait outside with Lucas and her two girls. I had he number on speed dial just in case. But,everything worked out great. The bassinet was in great shape and the seller wasn't a serial killer. Win, win!

Steve and I couldn't decide which lovies to buy for the new baby. I was thinking of a giraffe but Steve wanted a tiger. So, we compromised and bought monkeys. Aren't they cute?

Hospital Visit and Demo

The day after I posted last, Steve brought Lucas to the doctors. The poor thing just couldn't keep anything down and was sleeping a lot. The doc weighed him and found he lost 10% of his body weight so he had to be admitted to the hospital. Lucas was a trooper with the IV and being poked and prodded. They only allow one parent to stay overnight so Lucas and I shared a hospital bed. The poor thing had an IV in one arm and his 6 month pregnant mother on the other side. Luckily the medicine kicked in and we were discharged the next day. Of course, I knew he was feeling better once he smiled at me and dumped his Cheerios all over the floor and then turned on the shower and sprayed the entire bathroom. I hope the next time I am in the hospital is to deliver baby number 2! So, we got discharged on Saturday but couldn't stay at our house. We are putting in a third bedroom and remodeling our bathroom. Steve and his buddies were there demolishing most of the house. All I wanted to do was take a shower (we had no bathroom) and take a nap (there was too much noise). Luckily our friends, Donna and Joe took us in for the night.

Lucas has bounced back quite quickly and loves the house. He keeps asking "What happened?" and then asks "broken?" I just say we are fixing the house so it looks nice and it is OK if things are broken. I'll post pictures soon of the remodeling work but it is coming along great.

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Party and Puke

We had a fun weekend with a play date and a party. Last Sunday we ventured up north to Michael's 3rd birthday party. In the past, Michael and Lucas didn't interact too much. So, it was fun watching them play together and hold toddler conversations. Here are some pics!
Lucas is very happy to eat a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in the shape of a fish!
All hugs at the party! Two goofballs!

The fun came to a screeching halt on Tuesday when I got a call at work saying Lucas was throwing up. The poor thing has been sick every since. Steve took Wednesday off and I am off today looking after the sick boy. Hopefully he gets better this weekend since him and I have to relocate for a day or two. Steve and his buddies are taking down walls, demolishing our bathroom, and ripping down some of the vinyl siding for our remodel. Lucas and I have to get out of the debris that will be flying all over the house. Wish us luck!

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Fun Game

I totally stole this idea from Christine but I thought it would be fun for our baby too! It's a game where you guess the sex, birth date, height, and weight of the new baby. If your guess comes closest you will win a $25 gift card from Target. If there happens to be a tie, the two winners will each get a $15 gift card from Target. So what are you waiting for? Give it a try!

February Vacation

Usually during this time of year I am itching for a vacation but since we had so many snow days I didn't really feel like that this time around. Nevertheless, Lucas and I had a fun filled week. The first part of the week started with a surprise visit from Holly and fam. Apparently they were bored in New York and thought they'd take a road trip to visit. Lucas had a ball playing with his cousin and was completely wiped out by the time they left on Sunday.

The Pevznamian family made their first visit to the Boston Aquarium. Lucas' favorite part was sitting on a bronze turtle, Steve's favorite part was watching two penguins humping, and my favorite part was going to Legal Sea Foods for lunch (and actually getting to sit and enjoy the entire meal).