I keep putting off posting, primarily because we really don't have any new pictures to show. I'm sure the occasional few like to hear what's going on with us, but most would prefer to just see pictures of the little guy. Sorry we aren't better about it! But I'll try to highlight some of what's been happening...
Last week we got all new windows put in at our house. Tim, a contractor and member of our church, was here for four days installing the windows and a new patio door. He also finished up our fence in the backyard. Drew was mesmerized by the tearing out of old windows (go figure!) and all the noise the saws, drills, "presser" (that'd be a compressor) and "vac" (that'd be the shop-vac) made. (He didn't seem to mind the 35 degree air coming through the giant holes in the walls!) Drew received quite the education on construction work from Tim, and for the entire week we'd hear things like "Tim vac," "Where'd Tim go?" "Tim come," and "Tim garage." They were quite the buds for those four days, I tell ya. We have beautiful new windows now; they are gorgeous! A totally new view for the house, with no dead flies or cobwebs stuck in the corners of the windows! Drew has already initiated the new patio door, having already slobbered all over it and figured out how to unlock it. Man, I can't take my eyes off that kid for a second!
Grandma and Grandpa VW came for a visit this past weekend. We had a nice time together, and Drew had much fun. They brought with them a little gift for Drew; a toddler sized play basketball hoop. Drew got to "shoot it," "dunk it," and score "two points" all weekend long. It's especially enjoyable for me to have someone else here willing to give Drew their undivided attention! I was able to take a little break and get a few things done on the computer which I normally can't do with Drew tugging on my legs. Brad and I were even able to take advantage of the free babysitters and had dinner with some friends on Friday night. I think that's the second time we've done that since Drew's been born! But again, no pics. It must be a sign that we are used to life as parents as we took absolutely no pictures the entire weekend! Shame, shame!
Baby #2 is still cooking along...and becoming quite active. Just today I mentioned to Brad that baby's activity level has increased and has become more prominent. Stronger kicks and jabs than before. I'm just beginning my sixth month, but I'm feeling like I could be entering my ninth. Brad could tell you how much I complain! He said to me the other day, "When is this baby coming again???" My aches and pains are increasing and becoming more diverse, it's already difficult to breathe at times, and carrying Drew anywhere is almost out of the question. I try not to complain too much, though, as I try to take advantage of the time left with only one baby to take care of! Drew doesn't pay as much attention to my belly as he did before, probably because we don't talk about it as much. He will occasionally pull on my shirt to tell me baby is sleeping, or to give baby a kiss. Just last week we taught him that the baby is coming in March, and so now when asked "Drew, when does the baby come?" he'll scream "MARCH!"
I'm officially in the holiday spirit, and hope to decorate for Christmas this weekend. We are looking forward to Thanksgiving visits to Mankato and to Pella, and hope to see many of you over the holiday season!
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