Maternity Photos

 I'm nearing the end of this pregnancy and let me just say that this baby cannot come soon enough!! I've never felt more done with being pregnant. This time around I honestly just have no energy left and find it so hard to accomplish even just simple, everyday tasks. Obviously I know that I will be exhausted taking care of a newborn too, but I just feel ready to move on to that. My back is aching, I get up to pee 5 times a night, and whenever I stand up I have pain. My due date is 2 weeks from today (Mar.29), but I'm hoping he will come at least one week early like the last two did. Being pregnant in a pandemic was hard physically and emotionally, and I think there were just so many less distractions to get me by, and I'm a little nervous how things will go in the hospital. I'm also nervous I may not make it in time for an epidural, and I even worry I'll end up having the baby in the car or something! Anyways, hopefully everything will go well!! I can't wait to hold a new, sweet baby in my arms.

I decided to get some maternity shots done by my friend Jennie Guenard and she did a fabulous job! We are 99.9% sure this will be our last baby and the last time I'll be pregnant so I thought it'd be nice to have these to remember pregnancy. I have never loved being pregnant, but it is a pretty amazing thing if you think about it! I'm in love with the pictures by the ice caves in fish creek. Such a simple location, but it looked so cool, and the outfits turned out perfect. The kids were freezing and I felt bad making them take off their coats for pictures, but it was totally worth it! And nothing a little hot chocolate can't make better. 

Leo's Baby Shark Birthday Party

 Leo's birthday came around and he turned 3!! I am getting very big and nearing the end of this pregnancy, so we did a pretty simple party for him, which ended up being pretty perfect for Leo. He has become obsessed with Baby Shark...he sings it all the time and watches the show of it, so it was clear what the theme needed to be. I put out some decorations and balloons, we had baby shark plates, cupcakes, and cake, and a lot of his presents were baby shark themed which he absolutely loved! We ate pulled pork on a bun, with lots of (easy) sides, including corn bread which was a hit. Then Leo opened presents, we sang to him and ate cake! He seemed really happy that the attention was on him for once and knew just what to do when it came time to blow out the candles. He was adorable to watch and we all had so much fun! We had the Ady's over, and my parents were there helping me beforehand so they stayed for dinner as well but had to leave early. It turned out perfect, but even being simple, it still wore me out! This pregnancy has been hard!!

Leo's two favorites are baby shark and paw patrol. His love language is most definitely touch! He needs hugs and kisses more than you know, and sometimes he'll just grab my hand and put it on his face when he's upset or just needs it. I can't say I mind! He is wild, constantly tries to keep up with his siblings, and is so independent. If he wants something, he'll make it happen himself, no need to ask for help. He still loves to cook...cracking eggs are a favorite past time, as well as going through the freezer and putting whatever he can find in a frying pan. Because of Leo, we have locks on our pantry door, basement storage room, and front door. The talking is coming along slowly...some of my favorite phrases of his are "hey cutie," "see ya," and "wake up!" Leo's been my hardest kid because he never stops, and just gets into EVERYTHING, but I can't wait to see where life takes him!

Also, we gave potty training a go not too long ago, but Leo never got the #2 part. So we are giving it a little break and will come back to it when we feel he's ready!