I am happy that I have slightly more energy now so that means I can cook! With Lily, I couldn't even be in the kitchen until my 16th week. This time around, the 18th week was the magic number. It has only been a week, but I am back on Pinterest pinning delicious recipes. I noticed that I tend to pin more desserts than dinners, though.
This was taken last week, I feel big and heavy already! I love feeling him move around in there, it is such a cool feeling. That is probably the only thing I like about pregnancy. My next ultrasound will be on Friday, where they will confirm that it is a boy. My doctor took a look at my last appointment and said he was certain the baby is a boy, so if he is wrong, oh man are we in for an enormous surprise! I trust him, though so I know I have nothing to worry about. I also saw it with my own eyes.
We will be dropping Lily off at her grandparents' right after the appointment, so that Matt and I can stay in Santa Cruz for the night. I can't wait! As much as I love my daughter and enjoy our bedtime routine together, it will be nice to just relax with my husband. I guess it is kind of a mini babymoon. Hopefully it isn't freezing at the beach, but the main reason why we are going is to see Toad the Wet Sprocket at the Boardwalk. I love concerts, I am always down for a good one. Especially if they are free!
Latest Lily happenings:
*She loves her nanny, Paola, and believe me I love her too. She has been a godsend.
*Her favorite book: Hop on Pop. The kid has memorized it. She also knows Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you See? I caught her "reading" it a couple of months ago and took a video of it. I uploaded it to YouTube and sent it to family. My sister in law said that if I am proud of her just memorizing the book, wait until she actually begins reading. I know it will absolutely blow me away. I hope that her love for books will continue throughout her lifetime.
*We have turned in the deposit needed for preschool, so it is official, she will begin August 29th. She will be attending twice a week, for a few hours in the mornings. It is a Spanish immersion school. I really wish I would have done a much better job of speaking Spanish to her, but by the force of habit (okay, and laziness) I have spoken mostly English. I am confident that she will pick it up quickly.
*She has started to a bit more affectionate, her hugs last a little longer than usual and she says, "I love you, mommy" and says "aww" a lot. My most favorite thing she is doing is coming to my side of the bed the minute she wakes up to cuddle.
*She will copy everything she hears, she will want to do what other children are doing. She is a thinker, and cautious in her actions. I love that about her. I can see the wheels turning in her head when she takes in something new. She really is an amazing little person. I am going to miss her when she starts school!
