Thanksgiving was great

On Wednesday Norm's brother Jim, his wife and kids arrived for the weekend. I am so proud of my girls they did awesome with the kids. The played all weekend with them. I think they are going to do just fine with the baby. Especially Bailey, she just followed them around.
Norm outdid himself with his dinner. The turkey was delicious as were all the sides. I made my mac and cheese for the kids. But this time they didn't like it. We watched every Christmas movie we had.
Friday at Midnight Kristy and I went to the outlet mall. I got some great deals at the Carters outlet for the baby. I got a couple gifts for Norm and even picked out some for myself. I had to restrain myself in the Kate Spade store. The whole store was 40% off. There was an adorable cow print purse that would have ended up being $36 but I didn't buy it. I knew Norm wouldn't have cared but I have to think of the baby before myself. From there we went to Bon Ton to pick up a couple things. After that was Walmart. Of course that place was a zoo. Then home to bed for a couple hours before I had to go to work.

Our company left on Saturday while I was at work. Norm and I ran some errands when I got home from work and now we are decorating our tree. I love our house at Christmas I will post pics when we get it complete.

Passed my Glucose Test

I had my Glucose Test today and I passed! I wasn't really worried but it was in the back of my mind. Everything is great with the baby. I heard his heartbeat again today. It really is the greatest sound in the world. He is still low but that's ok maybe it just means a fast labor. I start going for appointments every 2 weeks now. I know I have said it before but time is flying. Christmas will be here before you now it and then my shower and then the baby.

King Linus

We got an update on our Linus Frog. He's doing great. He's getting along with his new fur brother and sister. He isn't having any stomach troubles. His seperation anxiety isn't as bad. His new mom and dad are very happy with him. Getting updates makes fostering worth while. We know we've saved a life by taking in Cooper and Linus. Someday we will find the perfect 3rd dog for our family

5 days until the happiest day of the year!!!

I can't wait for Friday. I look forward to this day all year. I have to admit I miss the good old days when I used to do this with my mom. Hopefully someday we'll spend Thanksgiving with my family. Norm is going to go with me b/c we want a camcorder and he is going to stand in line with me at Best Buy. Actually he wants us to each go to seperate Best Buys. I'm also debating about going to the outlets at Midnight. I would only buy clothes for the baby and he doesn't need anymore. He needs diapers. Other than that there really isn't anything I need to get out of bed that early for. But the bargain shopper in me will have me up.

Pics of Linus

Green paws from playing in freshly cut grass

Saturday is going to be rough

Well tonight is Linus's last night with us. After 5 months he is going to his furever home tomorrow. It's a great family that only lives about 1 1/2 hours from us. We are really worried about how Morgan will do without him. They are best friends and together 24/7. I've already started crying about it. This is harder than I ever thought. I don't know how anyone can give up a pet after years and not shed a tear. They must not have a heart. Linus has come a long way since we first brought him home. His seperation anxiety is under control, he hasn't bitten me in 3 months and he finally comes to me for love. Even little baby Ethan/Logan knows Linus. He starts kicking me every morning when Linus barks that he is awake. If for any reason it doesn't work out with the family we will take him back and not give him up. I know we saved his life by taking him in. He won't be our last foster. This is something that Norm and I are commited to. If a dog in needs comes up before the baby is born we will not turn him away. If not we will wait until things are stable around here before taking in another.

Everything is going good

This pregnancey is flying by. I can't believe I am in the 3rd trimester already. I had a Dr's appt yesterday. I love my dr's office. The doctor told me my skin looks great and that I am glowing. I don't know if I believe that but still it is nice to hear. Everything is great with the baby. He has a good strong heartbeat. He is sitting low. She said it's not a problem he is just comfy there. My blood pressure is great 120/70. I go back in 2 weeks for the GD test. I'm lucky that with my insurance I can do it at the office and just have to drink a can of Orange Crush. The Dr is concerned with my work schedule for December. She doesn't want me working more than 8 hours and is willing to write a note to say that. I told her we'd see how it goes and I will let her know how I am feeling.
In other news Linus is probably getting adopted. He has an awesome application in on him. I am just trying to coordinate a time that I can meet with them. It is going to be so hard to let him go. But if it doesn't work out with this family Norm said we would keep him. Morgan is really attached to him and I don't know how she is going to be once he is gone.