The countdown is officially on! About 2 1/2 months until we get to meet this little guy! I have so many emotions about it all. I’m nervous, anxious, and excited. Life seems pretty easy right now with just one child. Maddie is little miss independent and loves to help, so I know she is going to be a great big sister!
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We have yet to paint the nursery, because Gabe literally works six days a week right now. Once we get it painted it is just setting the crib up and hanging everything on the wall. The closet is starting to get stocked with cute little boy clothes and all the essentials. Once the room is done, I will feel so much better.
Baby William is sure moving around a lot and the little kicks and jabs are getting stronger by the day. I have gained about 25 lbs so far (eek!! I only gained 24 lbs total with Maddie). I am feeling it and the waddling has started. Unfortunately last week, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. It really was devastating news, but I’m dealing with it the best I can.
I can’t believe we are in August. Maddie is now 2 1/2 years old. Craziness. She is so funny and keeps us laughing all the time. She has a mind of her own and can be very stubborn at times. The girl knows what she wants, I guess. She remembers everything and doesn’t miss a beat. We really have to watch what we say, because we are in the stage of repeating whatever is heard. We try and stay busy by lots of play time outside. She loves to swing and slide and play in the sprinkler!
Maddie spent a few days in Georgetown with my grandparents and my mom. I caught up on sleep and that is about it while she was gone! I had a doctor’s appointment, so I just went down a little bit later with my sister and nephew. We had so much fun spending time with our family. We were able to celebrate Pop-Pop’s birthday and got a lot of pool time in.
Maddie has now been in a big girl bed for a week now. I bought the quilt and many of the accessories from Target over a year ago, because I just couldn’t resist the cuteness. We put together her bed while she was at my grandparent’s house for a few days and surprised her when she got home. The room turned out great and Maddie just loves it. She has slept really well in her bed so far. I was so nervous about the transition, but I keep forgetting that she is not a baby anymore!
Target’s Love n’ Nature collection. I just love it so much!
