our baby boy arrives early

Kate needed some new pajamas a couple weeks ago so off to Costco Cody and I went. In an attempt to be thoughtful in the reuse category we went looking for some gender neutral jammies so that baby #2 - our boy - could get use out of them too. First let me say gender neutral is hard to come by in size 18 months. Second may I ask, why the double standard? Girls or should I say daughters can wear boys clothes but try to suggest to a father that his unborn son wear pink and it seems to fall on deaf ears. To be fair, I don't think I could do it either.

So, sorry Kate your brother wins this one - luckily you still look cute as a button.

Have a great weekend and Happy Mother's Day to my Mom and all my favorite Moms out there. AJ

this weekend

It's been close to a month so it must be that time again - time for Kate to get sick. She has a bit of a cough, runny nose and eye and a bit of an attitude. Kate's sick and Cody has to work all weekend which pretty much means my weekend has been awesome.

Last night I desperately wanted to go for dinner and just be near other humans for a bit. Our first restaurant selection was lined up out the door so it was off to the family favorite - Boston Pizza. Kate made it through an appetizer course of sweet potatoes. She loaded up on them, milk and cantaloupe and by the time our pizza made it to the table - she was done. She was everywhere, throwing her body around. So we had it taken away and packaged to go. When we got home Cody had suggested a front step picnic so Kate could just play. The game she wanted to play however was sit on Momma and Pappa's pizza box. Oh what a metaphor for what that child has made of our lives. She was not too pleased when that was a NO and so our picnic ended pretty much as soon as it had begun.

Some nights it's so easy to say good-night.

It hasn't been all bad, or should I say she hasn't been all bad. Here's our girl at some of the nicer moments (not including sleeping):

Kate making her rounds with her favorite postcard in hand - it's from Aidan, Grandma and Grandpa in Disneyland.

Later in the day sitting again with the postcard in her new born shades that she's recently enjoyed adorning.

Later yet - snack time again in her shades..

This morning - enjoying a swing in her pajamas. Cody just hung her swing (which she adores) last night and she can see and request it from the kitchen door.

Someone has bed head.

Hope you all are having a lovely Spring weekend wherever you may be.

All our love - the Jorgensen 3+1/2

last weekend

We had a very quick but lovely visit with the island cousins and Grammy Donna last weekend. I have had blog issues so there's been a delay in getting this post up.

Kids are so nice when they're outside. We had a picnic and played at the park - endless slides and swings. Highlights:

We started out at the boardwalk but it was pretty chilly.

All the kids with Aunty enjoying the view.

Kate playing with some unknown child's toys.

Carter heads down the slide.

Followed by Lydia.

Then its off on a wagon ride. Note Kate has a make up brush in one hand and a timbit in the other and a leg over the side relaxing. Oh it's so nice to see her taking after me.

Pooped after her big day, Kate fell asleep only moments after leaving the park. Thanks for the fun guys. Grammy have a great holiday down South - see you when you get back!

kate eats dirt

Another first for Kate today - eating dirt. What do you do? She was having such a good time playing and then unexpectedly she stuffed her face with dirt. She didn't like it and let me try to get it off her tongue. But then, she did it again. And then again and then yes again - luckily the forth time I got it on video.

Kate adores being outside and lately loses it when you bring her inside. A couple of stills of her working outside:

We had gym class today and I got a couple of shots of our little Miss:

Into the tunnel of fun she goes.

Rolling around.

Emerging victorious.

All the little kidlets in the crab for "away from Mommy time." I think Kate looks like my sister here.

Happy weekend all.

three steps and a few tears

A lesson to the cynic in me. I had just finished telling two moms at My Gym about the concern I continue to feel in regards to Kate's walking progress (or lack there of) when literally one minute later out of the corner of my eye I caught her taking her first three steps. One of the moms I had been talking to said "oh I think she's doing really good." My response was - those were her first steps. Only another mom would understand and she totally did - she started squealing and praising Kate as the tears welled up in my eyes.

I'm so happy I saw that huge effort from our little girl. She was pleased too and tried quite hard all day - at standing that is. There were no further steps yesterday but we have huge hopes! I have uploaded a couple of videos from this past weekend for your enjoyment.

Happy day to all.

an overdue discussion

I'm pretty sure everyone out there that checks in on this blog knows - but for posterity sake I should probably make it "blog official" - we are expecting another little bundle of joy. August 17th is the expected due date and if this one is anything like his sister that's when he'll be arriving. Oh yes, and it's a BOY!

I think Cody and I are taking longer to adjust to the thoughts of us being parents of a boy than we did to the thought of being parents of two!

I'm just finishing my 21st week and everything seems to be going well. It's so different this time around. I don't have the long hours to just day dream about baby and how our lives will change. I was sicker in the first trimester, I am more tired, sore and I feel like I'm already a lot bigger. Luckily Kate is exhausting, so, so far sleep has not been an issue.

We have set a few goals for the time that remains: 1. get Kate walking; 2. get a nursery ready early so we can enjoy the sun; 3. not wish our summer away but enjoy as many moments as possible.

So little man, whoever you are, we excitedly await your arrival to our little sandwich.

Lots of love - your Momma

hoppy easter

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter weekend. We did. Everyone was healthy, the weather was awesome, we went biking a couple times, went to the market, visited with friends and family and of course Cody and Kate got busy this morning with a little egg hunt.

The hunt is on and Kate gets right into the action.

Kate keeping an eye on her Pappa holding their loot.

Taste testing the goods.

The Easter Bunny also brought Kate a drum - lucky her and us.

Enjoying some morning sun after the hunt in her hat and necklace.

Kate modeling her new John Deere hat from her cousin Noah - thanks Noah!

For lunch we headed to Uncle Dwayne's - Meem and Pap were visiting too. We had a great time visiting, petting their fur-less cat and watching Noah master boxing and his trash talk on his new Easter Wii.

Hoppy Easter everyone.