Mommy, I love books

Izzy's new favorite thing to say is 'I love books'. It is so cute to see her excitement for books. She walks around singing it or saying it as often as she can. No matter where we go she has to bring one of her favorites with her. The other day she was so quiet I started to wonder where she went. When I found her, she was laying on the couch reading a book. Nothing out of the ordinary until I got closer and noticed Maggie (our lab) was laying on the other side of the couch with the phone book opened up next to her. I asked Izzy want she was doing and she said 'Maggie and I are reading'. Too funny.

I sure hope she carries this love of books with her the rest of her life.

Izzy's new room

Well we have finally got Izzy moved into her new room. This has been a three month process. We had hoped to have her in by the first of January but bed rest slowed us down. It turned out wonderful and I really think she likes it. Izzy's favorite thing now is showing off her new room.

Of course she had to help paint so we put on some old clothes of hers so she could help daddy with the base coat. I heard "Izzy paint" dozens of times that week.

My brother Mikey came down right before Christmas and did all the detail work in the room. It is really amazing. He always does such a great job. And of course Izzy had to help. Uncle Mikey was very patient with her as she helped.

Here are some finished pictures of the room. They just don't quite do the room justice. But it is the best we can do.

Here is a picture as you enter the room.

This picture didn't turn out as well but I think that is because of the light from the window coming in. The window treatment is a bunch of ribbons strung on a rod. I really liked how it turned out.

The best part of the room is the size of it. I was able to move all her really big toys into it. Like her kitchen which has been in the dining area of the house. Less clutter for the rest of the house. Hooray!

Now on to getting the baby's room up and ready for his arrival.

Update on the baby

On Wednesday I went in for another ultrasound. This time to see how the baby's growth is coming along. He is measuring at about 7 lbs 4 oz. (Of course since we are this late in the game, the measurements can be off as much as 1 lb in either direction - so he weights between 6-8 lbs). Craziness I tell you. And I still have 5 weeks left if you can believe that.

Overall they are happy with the growth and development of the baby since Hypertension normally causes a low birth rate. They did increase my non-stress tests to twice a week to keep a closer on eyes on the baby. Of course I am not going to complain as I get to see and hear him twice as often now.

We are doing and are excited to meet our new addition.

Bed rest with a 2 year old

Ok, so some of you have been wondering where I have been. Well, at home resting of course. The doctor put me on bed rest. In her words: "I am putting you on bed rest meaning off your feet as much as you can with a 2 year old. " I have a bit of hypertension so they are being careful especially since I had the same thing with Izzy and it tends to get worse in subsequent pregnancies.

No worries. You will be happy to know that the bed rest seems to be working as my blood pressure has decreased greatly. I am also very lucky to have a very supportive and bossy husband.

The best part of bed rest: chilling with my daughter. I get to sit and watch Disney and color with Izzy most of the day. She has been very attentive and loves to cuddle lately. I get the feeling that she knows things are going to change soon.

The worse part: not being able to do housework. Don't get me wrong it isn't my favorite thing but I also don't like a messy/disorganized house. Court has been a great help with the everyday chores and I guess everything else will just have to wait a couple of months.