Baby Belly

Katharine can be so sweet. She is always asking me if I'm okay, and if the baby is okay. When I have contractions, she gives me a hug and says, "feel better?". She also likes to rub my belly in with lotion and give it kisses : ). So sweet : ).

Baby Rogue's sono

Baby Rogue is a big girl! At 35 weeks, she is measuring 38 weeks and 6 1/2 lbs!! Craziness! At this rate, she should be over 8 lbs by her birthday! I'm feeling every bit of this baby! So glad she is so healthy and doing well. Can't believe we will meet her in just a few weeks! Love you, little Rogue. . .

Potty training Katharine

Katharine is potty training so well! Just one minor problem. With two older brothers, she sometimes wants to mimic the way they potty. She can be very stubborn : ). When I tell her that she has to sit down to potty, she says, "No! Stand like brothers!" It's difficult to explain to a 2 year old why she cannot potty like her brothers : ).

Mommy and Daddy's Wedding DVD

Today, Kaden and Colin wanted to watch Mommy and Daddy getting married. They were very intrigued and excited to see us on DVD. Colin then stated that when he gets married, he wants to be the mommy. I asked him why, and he said it was because the Mommy is sparkly : ). Kaden then stated that he wanted to be sparkly too : ). So cute!

Rogue's Doctor appointment

Today was Rogue's 31st week check up. I decided to take Kaden, Colin, and Katharine with me since we were having a sonogram. I thought it would be neat for them to see the baby. They did really well, and it held their collective interest for a while.
Rogue is in 75th percentile for growth! Dr. Elliott said if she continues on this track, she will be over 8lbs! Wow! I've never had a baby that big : ). T- 7 weeks and counting til Rogue. We are excited and scared at the same time! It's slightly frightening to be responsible for 4 children, 4 and under : ).

Memorial Day at the Park

We went to Frisco Commons today for some family time. Kaden, Colin, and Katharine love to feed the fish in the lake. We usually stand on the bridge and throw the bread into the water. Today, they wanted to stand on the edge of the lake. Everyone was having a great time. Katharine was throwing her bread in whole. During one of her throws, she slipped and fell on her bum in the mud : (. Most upsetting. Thank goodness we had an extra set of clothes in the van!
Once recovered, we all traversed to the playground where they all proceeded to have great fun in the sandbox and on the slides. We then ate a nice picnic lunch in the pavilion. There was another family celebrating a little boy's birthday next to us. Of course, Kaden and Colin don't know a stranger. They went right over, made themselves at home, and sang happy birthday with the other family!! Katharine was, of course, right there with them : ). They were even offered some cake, but sadly, it was naptime and time to go home : ).
We had a good time as a family. Once home, we had Movie Night and watched Bolt. It was a hit, and everyone enjoyed the popcorn. We'll have to have more Movie Nights. . . and more park time, just with less muddy consequences :).

Colin's Advice to Mommy

This morning, while I was getting ready, Colin asked me if I was okay. I said that I was and that I was just tired. He then said, "Mommy, you just need to get some rest, and you'll feel like a brand new woman." So funny!!! I asked him where he heard that, and he said Aunt Brandi!! They have memories like elephants!! Cracks me up : )