Perfection

Life is sweet

Adison Mary Coleman

Baby?

Today's appointment went well.  She told me I was a 3 all the way through and stretched me to a 4.  So if I don't have her tonight, I get to go in to be induced at 6 am tomorrow morning.  Flippin' hallelujah!

Update

Just letting everyone know that yes, this is day 5 of being overdue and I still have not had the little snickerdoodle.  Back when I was trying to figure out my due date, I was off by 2 weeks - according to my ultrasound.  The u/s gave me the 14th as the probably due date because of baby's size.  So, I'm really not suprised that I haven't had her yet - frustrated yes, but not that surprised.  I see the dr on Tuesday to schedule my induction, so hopefully in around 4 days if I haven't gone naturally I'll have her.  So! There ya have it! As soon as something happens we'll let ya know! :) Thanks for all the well wishes and concerns - we feel very loved! :)

Yuck

Gloomy day+ no baby yet+crampy+hips ache like crazy+missed church for 2 weeks so feeling a little lonely+did I say no baby yet?+laundry coming out of the wazoo+house is a dump and I can barely move+I'm sure I could think of a few more things...don't I sound pathetic? :)

First day of school pictures!

Kindergarten

I've got the cutest pictures of both Claire and Em's first days of school, but darn it Dave hasn't taken them off the camera yet - I'll have to have him do it tonight.  Sending Claire was so difficult yesterday! I think of her still as my baby, and not a big 5 year-old! I think part of it is Emma was almost 6 when she started, and Claire's barely 5.  I sat in her class for about 10 minutes after walking her in.  The class is ginormous! When I registered her last April, they barely had enough for a morning class (besides the all day one).  Her teacher told me yesterday that 33 showed up just in the afternoon class! Where did all these kids come from? Evergreen Forest now has to hire a new kindergarten teacher.  This happened last year with Em's class too.  Hopefully Claire can stay with this teacher and in the afternoon class.  She recognized one little girl from her new primary class, so that's been a blessing -  other than this Ashley, Claire doesn't know anyone! But she seems happy and excited when I pick her up, so that makes me happy.  I guess sometimes I don't give my kids enough credit, or I'm just a schmuck! :) Poor Hallie doesn't know what to do with herself now that sisters are gone! Luckily this baby will (hopefully) come out next week so she'll have someone else besides mom to be at home with!

What a Day...

Do you post when you've had a bleh day? Oh well... It's been one of those.  Waiting for this baby to come out (I went to my dr's appointment today and when I got there they tell my she's at the hospital delivering a baby...pooh), waiting for my little Emmers to come home from school...Oh how I miss that little squirt! She has really been my third hand this summer - wiping Hallie when I couldn't, doing her chores, keeping the other two hooligans busy so I could lay down for a smidge.  Emma has really blossomed into this incredible little person.  She's always been amazing, but she really is the  kindest, sweetest, most helpful little person now.  I'm excited to see the person she's becoming, but seeing her grow up is a little hard.  Life huh? So now I get to pack the other two squirts in the car and pick her up in 1/2 an hour! The girls are excited, I'm excited!

Summer fun!

We've had a very full summer! Lots of birthday parties, a luau, beach days, pool parties, playdates...etc.  Here are some pictures of our adventures!

Proof I've got the STRANGEST children!

Laura, Crystal and Jamie - this is for you! I have to explain it - on Netflix there's a bunch of old Daffy Duck cartoons and on one the girl Daffy likes turns good and bad off and on - so she starts Mary had a little lamb all sweet and then ends with the evil voice.  My kids think it's the funniest video...yeah, they're a little strange!



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bXtbeviaHg

Vacation...

I know...it's been what? A month and a half since we've been back from Disneyland? Oh well...story of my life! :)

While the rest of my family flew, Dave, the girls and I drove down to California.  It actually wasn't that bad of an experience either.  Other than the 50 million potty brakes, the girls behaved rather well.  I sat in the back with Hallie with Dave driving most of the way and the other two in the very back.  I had lots of surprises for them - new coloring books, movies, polly pockets, etc. to spring on them if they were behaving themselves.  We got there in 2 days and were lucky enough to stay in a really nice condo about 4 blocks from Disneyland.  Dave and I didn't end up staying in the same room however, I had the older two in the king bed and Hallie stayed with Dave on the pull out couch - she refused to sleep with her sisters on the pull out (see post below...the stink).  

Anyways we got to walk to the park every day and had a really great time, other than a few meltdowns from my middle and youngest children.  Makes for memories right?

One of the girl's favorite thing to do is get autographs! They were thrilled to meet all the Disney celebrities! 

Woody was a crack-up with Emma.  He took her autograph book and drew a picture of her in it!

Hallie with my dad.  This merry-go-round in California Adventures was her favorite ride and grandpa was very willing to take her on it repeatedly!

My girls bestest buddy Auntie Laura on the King Tritan merry-go-round.

The Conklin cousins on the 4th of July, our last day at Disneyland.  The fireworks were phenomenal! Charlotte was a peach the whole time and really loved all the attention her older cousins gave her!

The girls with Ariel in the princess area, I don't remember what it was called.  After they met some princesses, they got to see them coronated.  A duke and duchess showed everyone how to curtsy and do a little dance - it was really adorable!

Our little scrumptious Lotte.  Jamie and Ben are sure lucky to have scored her for a first baby! She's hilarious and such a little smarty!

My parents, bless their hearts, took the girls early one morning and had a great time in Fantasy land.  I know the girls loved hanging out with just the grandparents, and my parents said it was their favorite day of vacation!

Mom and Hal - "twins" as Hallie calls herself and her grandma! I don't think she understands that word...I think to her it means buddies.

Me and Laura -  can you tell I was sweating like a stuffed pig? Yeah California and pregnancy was a tough combo.

LOVE this picture of the happy little family.  Aren't they darling?

Dave and Hal coming out of the Toy Story ride at California Adventures.  LOVE that ride!!!

Em and Claire eating a delicious Dole whip while sitting in the Tiki room - oh my crap, heaven in a bowl!

Bumper cars - I did think it was lame that pregnant women can't go on this ride - really? The bump is like a nudge...oh well...at least I got to go on the California Soarin' ride - love the orange smell they spray at you going over the orange groves!

Our family on the 4th - everyone looks cute...except me.  It seriously looks like I've got a large beach ball under my shirt...seriously...

This picture cracks me up - our family friend, Crystal (her first time to Disneyland by the way!) went with Dave and girls to meet Mickey because I needed to sit.  Doesn't she look like the mama? :)

Overall, we had a terrific time and made lots of memories with the entire Conklin side of the family.  Thanks mom and dad for the fabulous place to stay! Til next year! Kidding, I think I can wait a few more years before going back - 4 kids? Yikes!