Better Write That Down

First of all, we just got back from our re-check ultrasound and everything looks great! Phew!!! She had us worried for a second because we still couldn't see a stomach, but after a few minutes it started to fill up and showed us where the sweet thing is. We're so grateful that everything is ok and for answered prayers.

Second, we had a wonderful weekend! It was so relaxing and fun. We didn't do much, just a lot of family time. We went to the mall on Saturday and got a little outfit for baby boy for $2 (thanks to JCPenny who sends out $10 off a $10 purchase) and we just walked around looking at things. It was nice to get out of the house for a few hours. The mall was followed by napping and then I got a couple of hours to work on Christmas presents. I LOVE making gifts. I almost feel bad for loving it so much for two reasons. 1) I make an ENORMOUS mess when I'm trying to be creative and it doesn't get cleaned up until I'm done. 2) I probably enjoy the making process and what it looks like in the end more than the person receiving it.

Third, we started a new cooking/cleaning way of life at our house. Brian always grew up like this: whoever makes dinner doesn't do the dishes. I liked it when we didn't have kids, but now it just doesn't work for us. It's nearly impossible actually. Dishes pile up for days and I HATE doing dishes. I would clean a million bathrooms before I would want to do the dishes. What I really need is a self-cleaning kitchen. Sigh. Anyway, I started to re-think our strategy since I would get angry that I was cooking and the dishes weren't getting done. Then I remembered a conference talk in which one of the Apostles told a story of trying to fix the washing machine and his wife told him to stop and go play with his children. My clockwork started...well....working. Since I'm with Claire all day, I think he needs to have some daddy time after work and then I can cook and clean AND it serves as my mommy break. We then switch roles on the weekends and I play with Claire while he cooks and cleans. We have done it for two weeks now and I LOVE IT. Our kitchen gets cleaned more regularly and I'm not running out of cups or utensils anymore. I also love that Brian gets more time with Claire and I think she's really enjoying all the attention.

That's what we're up to. :) All 4 happy and healthy. :)