And in case you need to know what May Day is all about

May Day occurs on May 1 and refers to any of several public holidays.[1] In many countries, May Day is synonymous with International Workers' Day, or Labour Day, which celebrates the social and economic achievements of the labor movement. As a day of celebration, however, the holiday has ancient origins and can relate to many customs that have survived into modern times. Many of these customs are due to May Day being a cross-quarter day, meaning that it falls approximately halfway between a solstice and an equinox.

Did you notice the "achievements of the labor movement"? Even more perfect!! I know.....totally out of context but works for me! And it is a day of celebration ;)

Where theres a will theres a way

I am sure we have all heard that saying before, but does it work with having a baby?? From the beginning of my pregnancy I said that I want a May Day baby. I just think that it would be so much fun. So tomorrow is that day.....WILL it happen?? Please pray that it does ;)
God please grant this request because I know that ultimately it is in Your timing and not my own. It would also work great with Collins work situation and not having to take to much time off.

Filled with excitement!!

If you were to come to my house today the kids would give you a play by play of what is going to happen when this baby comes.

"Knock, Knock"
"who is it?"
Lets just say it is our neighbor James who knows none of our friends.
Reese-"Hi! When mommy goes to the hosbital (hospital) I am going to spend the night at Willy's house (Lilly)"
Dallas-"I am going to Brady's house (big smile)!"
Reese-"Ava will go to Amy's to stay with Budgie (Charis)"
James- "oh uh huh" confused look on his face

They have their bags packed and ready to go! Reese woke up and realized she had forgotten to pack her toothbrush....I advised her that you will need to do that when we really "know" the baby is coming.
So ladies I hope that you are ready to take on my kids because they are ready for you for sure!!

Deal or No Deal???

Well I had my doctors appointment and it is a No Deal! He didn't seem to convinced that I am ready to have this baby any time soon. I am barely 2 cm dialated, but he did strip my membranes (the best he could is how he put it). I then convinced him to make one last appointment for Friday so he can do it again ;) I really don't want to be induced so hope it works! Pray for me......I would love to have the baby on May 1st only because I think it would be fun to give him/her flowers ever year.

This last weekend.....

I am so glad that I got to go to atleast part of the womens retreat!! It was so much fun to spend time with the Women of Grace!! Here are a few pictures......Oh and Amber and Heather....I noticed you snuck a few ;)

I've been tagged again!

Sara "tagged" me on her blog to answer these "4 things" about me that you may or may not have known.

Here it goes...Four jobs I have had in my life:
1.Mall Rat-Limited, Zumiez, Sunglass Hut
2.Nationwide Credit (I was a debt collector-AHH!)
3.Diligenz- I agree Sara! i feel dumb when I try to tell someone what you do there
4.Outback Steakhouse

Four places I have lived:
1.Whidbey Island
2.Edmonds
3.Mountlake Terrace
4. The Hood

Four TV Shows that I watch: (Don't watch much until it is out on DVD)
1.American Idol- finding it very disappointing this year
2.Snapped
3.Baby Channel
4.House - only when I catch it

Four places I have been:
1.Montreal
2.Hawaii
3.California
4.Mexico

Four blogs I read regularly:
All my links!

Four of my favorite foods:
1. STEAK!
2.This chicken recipe I found in the Cook Mag. SO GOOD!
3.Nachos
4.Omlets

Four places I would rather be right now:
1.In the hospital having a baby
2.a white sanding beach
3.sleeping
4.on vacation, but only with a nanny

Four friends that I think (want) will respond:
1.Amber
2.Heather
3.Amy
4.Carrie -and all the others

Four things I look forward to in the next year:
1.Having a baby
2.10 year reunion
3. The sun
4.Garage Sales

Now if you read this you have been Tagged!! That's right, you're IT! I can't wait to read about all of your "4 things" on each of your blogs. Come on, you know you want to play!!

By Request......

Reese is my photographer......she told me to dance ;)

I can't wait to have you again.....

My favorite hospital beverage! Cranberry and 7-Up. Yum, Yum. Looking forward to the day of pampering and my tasty treat.

Dream

Had a dream last night that one of these things stole my baby!!

"Which way did he go George?"

What do you do in this position??? IS there a wrong way?

If you can pray for Collin today....He meets with the head honcho at Crystal Springs to see if they can work something out to keep him there. He also has another job interview with another company that called him.

A conversation with Dallas

On Sunday we were sitting at the table eating breakfast and I was telling the kids how they needed to be good at church otherwise we are not going to the birthday party that day.

Dallas: Okay mom. noooo kickin toys, no000 yelling, noooo hitting, noooo hittin baaabies, nooo spitting

Glad you got that all down bud.

Random Pictures from the last few weeks

Nesting

I am officially nesting. Planted my Dahlias, Cleaned out 4 closets and sorted all the toys. I know that most of my hard work will be torn up in a matter of a few days, but it feels good right now. Now I just need to pack my bags and wait for this baby to come. Sad to say I not done one thing to prepare for this child. I think that is partly because I do not know the sex of the baby. So tonight Collin and I are on a mission.

Update on the last post

So last nights dinner overall went pretty well. The one thing that I enjoyed the most is that they were willing to try their food. I gave them a enchilada that was worth 5 points, beans 2 and chips 1. Reese eat about 5-6 bites of the enchilada (which is about a mouse size) so we gave her a total of 5 skittles. Dallas got 7 because he ate the meat out of his. Ava only got 3. Of course she is young and 1 is exciting her ;)

I may be on to something here....

So I am pretty much tired of making dinner and having kids complain about each little thing on their plate. By 10am Reese is asking what is for dinner trying to see if it is something she will like. If not she will try to feed her belly knowing she will not eat dinner. My response has been FOOD! Here is the dinner conversation with Reese:

"Mom are we going to have a treat after dinner?"
"I don't talk about that until dinner is done"
"Okay"
before anything is even eaten off her plate
"How many bites do I have to eat?"
"Reese, just eat and we will talk about it once you have eaten enough"
"Does this have protein mom?"
"Yes..."
"Oh, did you eat chicken when you were a kid?"
"Yes"
"When I am a mom I will eat it"
"Can I be done now?"
"Eat all the vegtables and you can be done"
"Okaaaaayyyyyy" (with a icky face)

This conversation seriously happens every night.

Well last night I thought of an idea. For every whole thing they eat they get one skittle for a treat. We made grilled cheese sandwiches with a side of carrots. Now pretty much any kid would eat that, but not my Reese. So before we even sat at the table I told them the deal. "You have 11 things on your plate and for every one you finish you get 1 skittle" Their response: "Okay" This way they can eat one thing and get a treat, but who can have just one skittle! I have to say that was one of the most fun meals we have had in a long time. We actually got to talk verses it all being about bites. We are having enchiladas tonight, so that should be a real test. But I think that will be worth some bonus points ;) I will keep you posted and see how it goes.

Barefoot and Pregnant....I wish it looked this good ;)

Another one of my ideas

Probably totally inappropriate......but I think it is funny! I was working last night and a guy walked in with a t-shirt that had a big smiley face on it with "Boobies make me smile" At first I thought my goodness does that say what I think it says?? But then the thought occurred to me.......I need a onesie with that on it!! If I ever follow through I will be sure to post a picture. Who knows maybe I got something here~

Todays Cravings

Coffee Ice Cream

Cheap bread slathered in butter

Ambers Weekly Review

Spreading the news!! So if I like something you are more than likely to hear about it. I was reading my dear friend abbeys blog and saw this wonderful idea which she got from her friend. Apparently you can download the feedreader (you can google it and download it) and you can add everyones link to it. It will then tell you when someone has updated information. When you have kids this cuts your internet surfing into a 1/4 of the time. I set it up yesterday and it works great!
And just one more thing "oh where oh where have my Amber & Heather gone? Oh where oh where can they be?"
I give this 4 1/2 stars!

A few things about Ava you may not know......

She really likes to eat things out of a sandwich bag. Whether it be cheerios or a quesidilla
..... LOVES medicine
..... LOVES vitamins
When she wakes up in the morning her nose is bright red
..... likes to pretend she is going bye bye and will kiss you before she leaves
.....is affraid of cats and dogs unless they are in a car locked up
If she gets hurt she just wants a kiss to make it feel better
Reese or "Ree" was one of her very first words
..... loves to throw the dirty clothes down the laundry shoot
..... dances anytime she hears music
..... likes to play polly pockets with Reese
..... loves to wear helmet
We love you Ava!!