The Fam Update

Me: I'm 33 weeks pregnant, 30 lbs heavier, preeclamptic and miserable. I started swelling last week and I'm so tired I can barely function. Joey and Ray keep me hoppin' but I try to get as much down time as possible. The baby's room is done and pictures will be posted at the next posting, along with the announcement of her name. I'm still working 2 days a week and I can't wait to clean out my closet and get rid of all of my maternity clothes. I continue to pray for a healthy baby and smooth transition with the family. Most importantly I can't wait to get to the hosptial- 2 nights of perfect sleep and the food is amazing!!

Big Joey: Well, he's had a lot going on. His team recently resigned from Bank of America and are now working for Morgan Stanley Smith Barney about 10 floors down in the Chase tower. His father, his father's best friend and Joey make up the only 401K team for Morgan Stanley in Indiana and are pumped for the service Morgan Stanley has to offer their clients. As scary as it is to be switching jobs right now, Joey feels really good about the transition and his clients are excited too! Joey has been my angel this pregnancy- he is definitely Dad of the Year! He lets me sleep in every day and takes all of the work off of my shoulders at night, including the toilets and mopping. He is amazing and I'm soooo lucky!!

Little Joey: LJ has turned into a big boy over night. He finally transitioned into a big boy bed and hasn't missed a beat. He loves school and the teacher says he is a joy to have in class. Most of his day consists of playing with trains, acting like Buzz Light Year, painting or playing on the 6 foot basketball goal in our garage. He doesn't stop talking about the baby and shows every person that walks through the door the new baby's room.

Ray Ray: Oh goodness, Ray Ray!! He has thrown me through the hoopty this past month. He is stubborn, crazy and into everything. He can be sweet, but usually chooses to make me play the guessing game for anything he wants. He still never gets up at night so I do feel blessed. We finally took him off the bottle, but still hasn't had milk in a sippy cup. His diet consists of cereal and cereal bars. He is the Junk Food King! He will be 2 next month and we are having a Yo Gabba Gabba party after hosting an all family CPR class. I pray he starts to have a better diet and doesn't gouge the baby's eyes out.

I have a few weeks to get everything in order for the baby and I'm trying to get my 2010-2011 scrapbook done. Every weekend is crazy and we count down the days for the Super Bowl to be here! I thank the Good Lord every day for our health and safety, and I can't wait to share this little baby girl with you all!