I love just being able to relax with her. Although I've never really been one for routine, we pretty much have one down. We (both) wake up around 7:30. She is such a great gal to let Mommy sleep in some. She usually wakes up around 7, but doesn't make any noise until 7:30. She has developed a love for books - which Daddy is very thrilled with. She will sit in her crib and read her books. She HAS to have at least 2 books to look at when she goes to sleep at night.
We come down and enjoy some breakfast - her favorite is scrambled eggs, and cheese - on the side. Oh, side note, Natty is learning to put words together. Today, she learned how to say "cheese-crackers" for cheeze-its. After breakfast is done, we have some juice, and clean up.
We head out onto our little apartment balcony and water our flowers. We were very excited to discover that we have 6 sunflower sprouts and our other spring mix is starting to sprout as well, just one though. Natty loves being outside, and loves nature. She loves to pick flowers and find leaves.
After our outting, we get cleaned up again - she usually has dirt all over her face, and we play and read, and read and play. She takes a nap, and then I take my nap. =) When she wakes up, we have a yummy lunch, usually spaghetti or mac & cheese - her two favorites.
If we have spaghetti (like today), bath time follows. Today, she also learned how to climb into the bathtub. She wasn't too sure what to make of it when she got in. She just sort of had this shock look on her face.
After we clean up, it's usually late enough to go check the mail. Of course, we have to pick our flowers (weeds and dandelions). If we get a house, I'm positive she will be an excellent gardener and weed-picker. =P Then, we go through the adds - Natty always points out banana to me (another favorite). Then we read and play, and play and read.
Then it's dinner time! Not really sure where I fit laundry and dishes in, but it gets done, and the best part is having time to spend with Natty.
In other news, we placed our first offer on our first home. It's been quite a tangle this week. I really though it would be cut and dry - yes to the offer or no to the offer. Ugh, it's way more complicated than that. Thank goodness we have God working out the wrinkles. We have confidence that the right house (if it's this one) will come when it's His time. In the meantime, I try to not get overwhelmed, and just pray, relax, stay calm, and have fun with Natty.
The house is in Lake Elsinore, just 20 minutes from our apartment now. It's 10-15 minutes away from our favorite shopping area, Cajalco. Tim's favorite part is that there is a Chilli's down the street! We know where he'll want to go to dinner! I've found most of my favorite and routine stores around the area, and they are pretty much within a 5-10 minute radius - Target, Walgreens, CVS, etc. Gotta have means to get my weekly deals.
I also like that it's a small city and quite. The house is new and the neighborhood looks fairly new. The past couple times we've gone out, it's been really nice and peaceful. I love the idea of taking the kids (can't believe I can say that now) out to the lake to do outdoorsy stuff.
My pregnancy is going smooth. I am measuring larger than I am, but as far as I know, Nathan is healthy and Mommy's healthy. He's a strong, active, little guy. I cannot wait to see him face to face. This pregnancy has sure gone by fast. In all actuality, I have only 3 1/2 months to go! Eek!
Well, thanks everyone for asking us about what's going on and keeping us in your prayers. We appreciate it tremendously!
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