Life's Little Blessings

So today our precious little boy was baptized in our Catholic faith.  It was very hard for me to do this because Jim was in the hospital with stomach pain and we really didn't want to postpone it for another month or so.  James did really well is was flirting with all the ladies and didn't even cry when he was baptized.  We are truly blessed to have picked such wonderful God parents for him and they will also be wonderful roll models for Eva and Maggie.  Me and James' Godmother Kristin  Auntie Elaine and James  James with his god parents Joseph and Kristin  The Stansfield's minus Jim

She isn't a little girl anymore.....:(  Her 1st Grade School Picture

All these pictures were taken by Bella Baby Photography out of Chicago.

 So, today when I awoke I had noticed that I was experiencing some braxton hick contractions but they were coming more often and with each one it got stronger.  We decided to call the doctor to see what I needed to do.  The nurse suggested that I lay down and drink plenty of water because I might have been over doing it.  So I did for about 3 hrs and it was not working and then contacting Jim to tell him that they were coming very 5 to 10 minutes.  He came home from watching the Dark Knight Rises and took me to the hospital.  I was for sure in labor but was only dilated 1 cm still.  So they had me wait for a bit.  Then the nurse checked me again and no progress, so they told me to get up and walk to see if that will increase my contractions and help me dilate more.  Jim and I walked around the labor and delivery floors plus the mother and baby floors for an entire hour.  While we were walking, I was able to notice that the contractions were getting more intense with each one which

So I had my first of three weekly appointments this morning.  Everything is looking good and progressing along.  My weight and measurements are still perfect and I have gained almost 2 lbs in the last week, which my total  weight gain a little over 5 lbs.  My blood pressure was a little high for me but still in the normal range,  which makes me a little concerned but I am trying not to focus on it.  It was also confirmed that I am more than likely been experiencing some Braxton Hick contractions that had started on Monday.  I am also about 1 cm dilated but my cervix hasn't started thinning out, which only means a matter of time.  So it looks like that the little guy could come any day now.  I am relieved that yesterday I did decide to get my hospital bag ready just for this purpose, because you never know.

Today is my brother-in-law James' birthday.  Happy Happy Birthday Uncle Jim!  Here is a favorite picture that someone took at his wedding in June with his cute flower girls.

I found this recipe on Facebook and decided to try it.  It was so good. INGREDIENTS: 1 pouch (17.5 oz.) peanut butter cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 1 tablespoon water 1 egg 2 tablespoons HERSHEY'S Cocoa About 36 REESE'S Minis Peanut Butter Cups DIRECTIONS  Heat oven to 375°F.  Stir cookie mix, 2 tablespoons oil, water and egg in medium bowl until soft dough forms. Set aside 1 cup dough. Add cocoa and remaining 1 tablespoon oil to remaining dough, blending well. Roll together a pinch of peanut butter dough and a pinch of chocolate dough to make 1-inch balls. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cookie surface is set. Remove from oven to wire rack. Cool 2 to 3 minutes; press mini peanut butter cup at an angle into each cookie. Cool completely. About 3 dozen cookies.

Eva was so excited last night about school starting that she had a hard time falling asleep.  Needless to say i was a bit nervous that it was going to be a pain to get up this morning but I was totally wrong.  When I started waking her up, she began to stretch and asked "Is it morning already?"  When I responded "yes" she flew out of her bed as if her room was on fire.  She was showered and dressed by 7:15 am and we had 15 minutes to spare before we had to leave for school.  I am glad that she was this happy to go back school. My little 1st Grader In front of her school Standing in line, waiting to start her first day Walking into school while saying good-bye Mom

Where did the time go??????  My little grew up way to fast.  Newborn  3 mos 6 mos 9 mos 1 year 18 mos 2 years 3 years and Preschool 4 years and Preschool Kindergarten and Karate......5 years old 6 years......taken prior to her chopping her hair off