Snow Days and Snacks

It's 8:30 am and Lilly is still sound asleep. All of our snow days have really thrown her (and mommy) off schedule! It was so nice to have some time away from work and spend some time with my Lilly Bug, especially since our time together is getting shorter and shorter with just 16ish weeks left until we meet Maddie Lou. 

At my 24 week doctors appointment on Wednesday, Lilly sat on my legs and the midwife let her find Maddie Lou's heartbeat. Everything checked out great and I am so thankful for a healthy report each time I go. I did realize that I am only 9 lbs away from my max weight that I was with Lilly. I haven't been tracking my weight AT ALL with this baby because I just don't care this time around. I guess it's the "been there, done that" type of attitude I have about it. And I'm sure the snow day snacking didn't help... Snow cream, cookies, brownies... I couldn't resist! But the midwife didn't say anything about my weight gain. I've gained about 20 lbs so far. I've felt bigger (everywhere) with this baby so I'm curious to see if she will be bigger than her itty bitty sister. 

I haven't had any heartburn or headaches, just the regular teenage boy appetite and extra gassy (and itchy) tummy. I feel so stretched out, but no stretch marks yet. I didn't get those on my belly with Lilly so maybe Madelyn will be just as kind. No swelling yet but I think that's coming up with spring and summer. And guess what has already popped out!... My belly button... Lilly pushes it like it's a doorbell or something. The waddle is making it's appearance too. Isn't pregnancy beautiful!? 

Yes, yes it is. I'm just trying to enjoy every kick and belly kiss from Lilly. This pregnancy has already flown by and I know I will miss it. It's a good thing I have a lot of friends that will probably be having babies of their own real soon. 

I saw this quote the other day and it is so true. So thankful for my two little girls.

"A baby makes love stronger, the days shorter, the nights longer, savings smaller, and a home happier."

21 Questions

What is something mommy always says to you? Books

How old are you? 2

How old is mommy? 5

How old is daddy? 6

What makes you happy? Daddy and you

What makes you sad? I go to school and I cry for momma. 

What is your favorite movie? Tangled

Who is your best friend? Sophie, Emma 

What do you want to be when you grow up? I don't want to get big, I want to get little. 

What is your favorite color? Pink

What do you like to wear? A dress

What is your favorite food and drink? Chips and milk

Where does daddy work? He works at his thing and he builds it.

Where does mommy work? You work at school. 

Why is mommy's belly so big? Cause it's Maddie Lou

What do you want to teach your baby sister? I want to teach her how to walk and slide and say momma and daddy and that's all I says

What is your baby sisters name? Maddie Lou 

What do you like to sing? Cinderella 

What is your favorite animal? Umm gariffe 

Where is your favorite place to go? To the zoo and to church

What is love? Love is when you have fun today and love is very nice 

I plan on asking Lilly (and Madelyn when she's old enough) these questions every now and then. I have a binder for Lilly that has all of my blogs in it so I can give it to her one day. I'll have to make one for my Maddie Lou too. Her answers are so precious. We had her parent/teacher conference at daycare yesterday and she has excelled in everything. I'm so proud of her and the little person that she is. 

In mommy news, I finally got my van that I've been wanting!! I absolutely love it. I wrote a blog almost 2 years ago about wanting a van and filling it up with kids. Now I just need my "baby on board" sticker and I'll be set. :) Madelyn's kicks are getting stronger everyday. She is now the size of a spaghetti squash and weighs 1 lb. I am 22 weeks already! That blows my mind. Lilly enjoys kissing and rubbing my belly and telling me how big it is. I can't wait for her to rub and kiss her in person. What a great big sister she will be.