Christmas in Omaha

Well, we had a very nice visit with the family. We went to the Wordekemper Christmas celebration on Sunday and had lots of good food and played Bingo for Christmas gifts. Eli was a little overwhelmed at first, but adjusted quickly to all of the family there. There were plenty of kids around, so lots of entertainment. That night we were able to put him bed on time and he slept almost 14 hours straight! He needed the rest.
Christmas Eve dinner was at Brian's house. Aaron's parents made the feast, then we were done opening gifts by 8pm! Eli got Tickle me Elmo, Tickle Me Cookie Monster, and Tickle Me Ernie, plus another Elmo toy. He was terrified of all of them, yet Brian insisted on torchering him by playing them over and over. Eli just kept saying "No" and backing up and finally had enough when he started to cry, poor kid. We're hoping to get him more assimilated to the toys. Grandma Bernie gave him a Leap Frog video game, and he loved it because he was able to watch the "Choo Choo", he absolutely loves Thomas the Train. Aaron and I both received really nice gifts from the family as well.
Christmas morning John woke us up at 6AM so we could open gifts from Santa. We let Eli sleep in. We packed up after breakfast and left Omaha by Eli's naptime. We arrived safely back to KC and Stoli greeted us with lots of dog hair. Aaron vacuumed the house twice because it seemed like Stoli was shedding so much! Aaron and I put Eli to bed and we watched "Superbad", that movie is hilarious.
Well, that's about all for now! I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! Sorry, I did not send out Christmas cards this year. I'm planning on sending Valentine's instead.

Take Care!

Visiting the In-Laws

We had an uneventful drive to Omaha last night. We left a little later than anticipated, but that was ok, because I did not feel rushed and I was able to get everything done that I wanted to before we left. Aaron drove and I sat in back with Eli. I am so ready for a bigger car now. I feel like we really have to squish in the Camry! Also, now with a bigger belly I feel even more clausterphobic. We made one stop in Rockport at the McD's. I ran into Carla, a PT I used to work with at the Burn Center, so random.
Eli fell asleep the last 45 minutes of the drive, so when we arrived at Brian's, around 8pm, he was sleepy and clingy. That was ok, because I was wanting to cuddle with him. When his cousin John got here, he immediately ran up to him and started playing with him. He warmed up to everyone else and was running around in no time. He and John really play well together.
We got him ready for bed. We read a few books and he said good night to everyone and Aaron took him up for bed. I went up to check on them and Aaron was fast asleep and Eli was standing in hi Pack 'n Play smiling and wanting me to get him out, that was already close to 10pm! When I left the room he started crying, so I went back in and laid down until he fell asleep. We tried to watch a movie, but the DVD was giving us a hard time, so I ended up going to bed around 1030 or so.
Eli still woke up around 7AM, he played in bed with us for a little while, then Aaron took him downstairs to play, while I laid in bed awake for another hour or so.
Later on in the morning after breakfast, Eli, Aaron, and John played in the snow. Aaron pulled Eli in the sled and he was screaming with delight! I'll post some pics later. It was fun to watch them. It is freezing here! Eli loves to eat the snow. I got a good picture of Eli sitting on top of John and they are eating snow together.
Today we're having family pictures taken today at Aaron's parent's house. Their cousin Cory is a photographer. I hope we get some good ones. Then we'll be having dinner over there and going to Cory's brother's graduation party. Nana Bernie will be babysitting tonight so we can go to the party.
Everyone is taking a nap right now. I should too, but I just drank a coke. We're watching "Return of the Jedi".
Well, more later! Enjoy your Saturday! I'm bummed we can't watch the KU game, but last I checked, we're winning!

"Peeeaase and Tank yoou"

This week seems to be dragging! I do have to say Eli has been super cute lately with his new words and sounds he is making. He now knows how to say "please (peeease) and "Thank you (tank yoou)" with some prompting of course. It's very charming. You have to smile when he says it. He's also been saying "Santa" and when you ask him what Santa says, he says, "ho ho ho". So cute.

Lindi, Carina, and Izzy came to visit us on Sunday, they were unable to spend the night due to the weather. It was fun watching Carina guide Eli when they were playing ball with Aaron. Carina was a crack up when she sang "Frosty the Snowman" for us, with her little dancing moves. So funny! Eli cried when they had to leave.

Eli transitioned to his new classroom this week. Today was the first day he did not try to walk down to his old classroom. He is still getting used to kids in his class. His teacher IM'd me the other day telling me he really enjoyed Spanish class this week, and I asked her what words they learned. They learned words having to do with the holidays, I was impressed with the vocabulary, not that they will remember.

I have been having a lot more aches and pains this week, but Aaron has been very helpful by giving Eli a bath at night, it's just so hard for me to bend an lift Eli sometimes. We'll be leaving for Omaha tomorrow. I'll try to post some pics soon.

I hope everyone has a safe and Happy Holiday!

BTW-- I finished my project in time, but it got pushed back for another month. Figures!

Prego Moment

Today was a trying day. I received an email from one of our leads wanting to push the project I have not really started, to early next week, now I have to work this weekend when I was planning on finishing my Christmas shopping. The reason the project is taking longer is because the collegue that was "let go", and my reason for not wanting to come into work, totally f--@#ed it up! Anyhoo-- I was really bummed about that. Then I had to sit in a very painful meeting, when the meeting was rudely interrupted by the fire alarm. I don't know what I was thinking, but I took my laptop with me, (I really would not care if it burned in a fire), and we had to stand in the freezing cold. Most people were at their desks, so they had their coats on. Here I am standing, freezing my a$$ off, carrying my stupid laptop. I asked some team members if they parked nearby and one of the guys did. So we sat in his car for a little while until we knew people were going inside.We walked in together an as we were about to open the front door, I lost my balance, and crash, the weeble-wobble tumbled into Albert and landed on the cement. I caught myself with my knees, so I have this huge bruise. I was a little shaken up, but mostly embarrassed. I returned to my desk and I started crying and could not stop. I was hoping no one would come to my desk, because I was so embarrassed I was crying, it was ridiculous. I felt fine, but of course I was thinking the worse, thinking about Ziggy, so I was kind of monitoring her/his movement. Finally a little later, my work friend, Sheila asked how I was doing and I was cracking up, and we were both laughing because I was telling her how I could not stop crying, she knew I was crying too, but could totally relate, even as I was laughing about it, I was still tearing up! I had emailed Aaron a crazy email telling him what happened, so of course he called, cautious of what he said on the phone, since I was in a fragile state. Anyway, I'm fine, just sore. I swear I've fallen way too many times with this pregnancy, I think this baby is either going to be super clumsy or a graceful dancer. LOL!
I have been super emotional this week, finding myself tearing up at the craziest thoughts. I wish this week was a little longer so I could get some crap done at work! The ice storm did not help, I left work early Tuesday.
That's about all. I talked to my friend Caci last night, she said the nicest things to me. I was was great talking to her! Well, pray I stop falling , I do not need the falls as I'm creeping up to my third trimester. I'll talk to you all soon. Need to go to bed.

Prego Pics

24 Weeks
18 Weeks
11 Weeks

Here are my prego pics. Aaron and I have tried to do weekly progressive pictures, but we always forget.

This week was a busy week for us. We had our annual Ladies Holiday party, it was ridiculous, there were 6 of us who were there that were pregnant. We had a great time. Out friend Brandi, who lives in L.A. was there for the party and another friend and old roommate, Erica, was in town from St. Louis. It was great to be together again.

Saturday I went to a friend's baby shower, it was such a great shower.It was at Foo's Frozen Custard in Leawood. You should try their "Foo Latte", it's heavenly! Then a few friends came over for dinner while the boys had their "Festivas" party.

Eli and I went to breakfast with Kelly, Alex, and Solomon. I was finally able to meet the little man. He's adorable! A great mixture of Kelly and Alex.



Eli turned 19 months this week. He had fun playing with snow this week. He says "Cold outside" and "snow". We will be transitioning to a new classroom this week. He is definitely ready!

Here is is playing in the snow.



Well, that's about all for now, I'll update you more this week. Have a great week!