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Just a quick update

So I really don't have any pictures for this week, it's been pretty slow goin's. I am happy to report that I am now on 'light activity' and am feeling a lot better. I'm only having about 10 contractions a day and they don't stop me in my tracks. The girls and I even went and visited a friend today-it was great to get out of the house! So that's where we're at right now, I hope you're all doing well too!

Day 4 of 'Restricted Activity'

Thank you all for your prayers and support, there's nothing like going through a mini-crisis to find out who loves ya! We are doing much better. I haven't had to take any of the terbutaline medication since Monday because my contractions have really slowed down. I'm still on what I like to think of as 'restricted activity' instead of the confining 'bedrest', but I can take care of my girls basic needs and am quite capable of reading lots of stories.

Brent's being a trooper and helping cook and clean after he comes home from work, and even though it's the pits, is being a great husband and daddy.

We've got both floors of the house stocked with snacks and diapers to reduce trips up and down the stairs, and so many friends are helping us out. The biggest thing that helps is watching the girls for a few hours in the morning and calling me on the phone to take my mind off of pregnancy related things! But speaking of, the baby is doing really well and kicking like you wouldn't believe.

The view from my bed:

Looking on the Bright Side

So there have been a few surprises that have come from being on 'restricted activity', as I'm thinking of it. One of the most influencial has been my attitude. For the last few months I've been pretty a gun-ho, do everything, have a spotless house, be on time, go to the park, set up the playdates, run the errands, cook extra big meals, type of mom. But now I can't do most of that. Well, all of that actually. Right now I'm a sit around on the couch, with plenty of time to read stories, kiss ouchies, make art projects, eat popsicles on the swing, sing songs, try to ignore my unmopped floor, type of mom. Yesterday Laura and I sat on my bed for, honestly, two hours and made our own homemade matching game on sticky notes. She'd pick the pictures and we'd draw two of each for our cards.

I hadn't realized I'd gotten so busy, and yes it's good for the girls to entertain themselves and for us to go out and do things, but I've been amazed at how well they've adjusted to our new pace. I definitely see ways that I want to change when we get back on our feet.

So here's a challenge for all of you, put yourself on 'restricted activity' for a few days. When you're not sick! No cleaning, no errands, no big meals. Paper plates, frozen pizza or spaghetti, and lots of time with your kids.

Hi, my name is Eden, and I'm 2

I love Eden, she really is such a sweetheart, but yes, she is absolutely two years old. She has a fair share of tantrums, angry sounding 'Nos! messes, time outs, and bedtime fights. In fact I've been interupted a few times to go in and get her back into bed. One of her other favorite things to do is make Laura whine. She knows just which buttons to push, it makes me laugh, but of course I have to keep a straight face. And don't even think about suggesting a pair of pajamas for her to put on, she gets to choose and that's final! But she's generally not a mischief maker, can entertain herself extremely well, loves books, and playing with her big sister.

Over the last month her vocabulary and language skills have just exploded. I love to hear her little voice saying long sentences like, "Can I have some of that, please?" One of her favorite expressions right now is, 'That's funny, huh!'

She loves to color and scribble. Her works resemble expensive modern art paintings. I sometimes think her attention span for art projects is longer than Laura's! She likes to watch shows, her all time favorites are Little Einsteins and Backyardigans, but tends to get bored during Cinderella and the Laura's other choices and ends up playing with her beloved Snap 'n Style dolls for most of the time. She also follows in her family's footsteps and enjoys story time and just looking through books. Then again, she also is fond of pulling all of the books off the bookshelves!

I'm so glad she's in our home, she makes my heart smile every day, and I'd have to say that with Eden they really are the terrific two's.

Comfiest seat in the house

Per sister's requests

For the last few months I've been nesting, in the form of organizing closets, a DI drive, and the urge to decorate our home, especially our bedroom. Here is one of the results: a bedroom set that makes our room entirely matching, and framed pictures on the wall. Thank you Downeast Home for great prices on pottery barn furniture. I feel like so grown up:)

p.s. There's a post about Laura's birthday below the bedrest post, blogger's weird sometimes.