Funny things Owen says.

As many of you know, Owen doesn't talk really well, but lately he says thing that just make me smile. My mom said that she hoped I was writing these things down, so I thought this would be a good place.
Owen just recently learned how to say Thank You. He says it so cute, and he says it so often. He even reminds me when to say thank you. He says thank you when I give him food, and thank you when he cleans up his toys. Its really cute and so sweet. I can't help but smile when he says thank you mom.
Owen loves Elmo. He could talk about Elmo constantly if you would let him. Just last night he was talking to his daddy on the phone for about 5 minutes all about Elmo, and cars. I have really no idea what he was saying except in every sentence he would say Elmo. But its funny because when he hung up he said "Bye-Bye Elmo." I'm pretty sure he knew who he was talking to, but he has to say "bye bye Elmo." This morning he did almost the same thing to Grandma. He sure cracks me up.

Are you kidding me?

Well, its been an eventful day. I had just put Owen down for a nap when I heard the mailman. I decided to run out quickly and get it. So, I ran out and shut the door behind me not realizing that the bottom part was locked. Scary, scary. My heart just fell when I realized the door was locked and I had no way to get inside. Are you kidding me. And Owen is inside. I frantically ran to the neighbors to call a Locksmith and have them come over. It ended up costing me a half an hour outside, and $65.00 and a few tears. However I couldn't help but think of the song "Count Your Blessings." So here they are. 1. It's 50 degrees outside. Not cold at all. Actually very nice, and seeing that it was in the teens a couple of days ago, I feel very fortuneate. 2. Owen was asleep in his room. At least he wasn't throwing a temertantrum by the door, or in a dangerous position. 3. I know my neighbors and they were kind enough to let me use their computer and their phone. Thank heavens for that. 4. It only cost $65.00. I think I would have gladly paid more. Now comes the hard part. Trying to figure out how to put a key box or something outside so this never happens again. Anybody have any great ideas?

Prego Pics

Well, my family wanted to see a picture, so I thought I would post it here too. This is me at 6 months. Only three to go. Just the last trimester!

My stubborn cute little boy.

I don't know why for sure, but Owen loves to go to Lowes. In fact the grocery store that we go to is just down the street, and if we just go to the grocery store and pass by, Owen will scream bloody murder and refuse to go grocery shopping. This week we went to a mattress store just by Lowes, but failed to stop at Lowes first. As soon as we undid Owen's seatbelt he started screaming and trying to put his seatbelt back on. He started pointing at Lowes and when we tried to talk him into going to the mattress store before going to Lowes he just kept screaming "NO, NO, NO!!!!!" Michael and I couldn't help but laugh at him just because he was so determined to put his seatbelt back on so we could go to Lowes. So, we went to Lowes, and then to the mattress store. Maybe its the Car carts that they have at Lowes!

Nesting... Really?

Suprise, Surprise, but I find myself nesting these days. I keep thinking of the things I want to have done by the time the baby comes. There seems like so much, but I have a feeling that I won't get done as much as I want to. This is kind of wierd. I don't remember nesting so much when I was pregnant with Owen, or maybe I just spread it out more. This time seems a little different. I didn't even think about things that needed to be done until about 2-3 weeks ago, but now, thats about all I can think about. All I want to get done. Why is this. Its not like I have to have most of these things done. The baby doesn't need me to have Owen's scrapbook up to date, or her room compleatly decorated, or Grandmas quilt done, but I want to, and I feel like I have to. Why does this happen.
Also, this time I am thinking that I will use cloth diapers. No, not the old fashioned kind that you have to pin, I'm looking for the more up to date ones that look just like a diaper. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas? Anyone have a favorite brand, or a good place to buy them, or even make them? Let me know what you all think.

Life in the crazy fast lane!

It seems that life just seems to pass by so quickly these days. I think that's a good thing. Keeping busy keeps my mind off all the needless things. We had a great New Year. Michael worked. I was able to go to a party at some friends for New Years Eve, but because of the little one, I was home by 10 and asleep by 10:30. But it was all the same. I got some sleep and the new year came just as I expected. Of course things have been crazy for primary this last week, but I think things are going to slow down for a bit. At least I hope so.
Michael and I have been busy trying to clean out the basement, move some toys down, and of course go through all of the storage and get rid of things unneeded. What a relief to get some of that done. There's still a bunch of work though.
I have also been trying to get my mother-in-law's quilt done. I especially would like to be done by February if all possible. Its been a lot of work, but I'm really proud of how its turning out.
Michael and I found a changing table at a thrift store for $5, so Michael has also taken on the challenge to refinish it. It's an older one with lots of spindles, so its been a pain to sand down, but I think it will turn out nice when its done.
Owen has been a pretty good little boy too. He loves going to the basement to play. He's been a little stinker about taking naps though. For the last week he has refused. So by 5 o clock at night he just lays down on the floor and cries until he sleeps for about 1/2 hour. Today we decide to put up the playpen and make him sleep in that. Then he can't move around. I hope that it will work. I just barely put him down and he hasn't made a peep. Just yet. Wish us luck. Anyone have any good ideas. I can't let go of naps yet. Its obvious he still needs one, and I need a break.
Anyway, I hope all is well with your families!
Ra