Baby Stolzenthaler #2

Life is about to get very interesting!  Baby S #2 will make it's way into the world sometime in late 2013 or early 2014!  I'm already 15 weeks along and have had another wonderful pregnancy, so far.  I pray it continues.  I'm going to try to answer the same questions every couple of weeks to remind me years later what it was like.  I wish I had seen this idea when I was pregnant with Crawford, but...

How Far Along: 15 Weeks
Total Weight Gain: 2 pounds
Maternity Clothes: I haven't had to put any on just yet, but I know the day is quickly approaching.  I was five months before I wore them with Crawford, but don't think I'm going to make it that far with this little guy or gal.
Stretch Marks: Pretty sure I found two new ones in Turks & Caicos.  Cocoa butter was purchased yesterday :(
Sleep: No issues here, yet.  I'm still able to sleep on my stomach thank goodness, since my hips start to tingle when I'm on my side.  I totally forgot they did this last time!
Miss Anything: I'm not a huge coke drinker, but would love a Fountain Diet Coke!
Food Cravings: Nothing really
Anything Making you Queasy: I've just figured out that too much sweet stuff makes me nauseous.
Starting to Show: My belly is starting to protrude, just a little.
Belly Button In or Out: It's still in, stayed in the whole time with Crawford although I've always wanted an outie.

I can't wait to see what the remaining 25 weeks have in store for me!

It's Past Time

Crawford, I'm sorry I've been slacking the last two years on posting updates about your life, but I'm going to try to update the world on what's going on with you and your new baby brother or sister growing in my belly a little more frequently.  We'll see... I know that's what I said the last time.

Crawford, you are 34 months right now and a ton of fun, although listening is certainly not your favorite activity!!  We just got back from Turks & Caicos for the 4th of July and I think you spent more time swimming than sleeping.  You absolutely love to swim and start lessons on Monday.  You already stick your head under water for several seconds and kick those feet, so I can't wait to see what you learn next week.

You started school full-time in June and I think you are enjoying it.  Most mornings you do tell me, "me not gonna cry momma."  It breaks my heart, but the teachers say you have a blast with all of your friends - Lincoln, Miles and Luke are who you talk the most about.  You are apparently kind of quite at school, which baffles me!  You have to give me five hug and kisses each morning right outside your classroom.  So sweet!!  You're pretty particular and like order, maybe a little OCD - time will tell.

We love you so much and are having so much fun laughing at all of the new, funny things you say to us:

• Aww Man!
• Who turned the hot on - when we got outside at Whole Foods one afternoon (Louisiana Summers)
• Me see pigs at the Farmers Market - when I told you we were going to the Farmer's Market
• You give the "cook" a round of applause at dinner and say, "good dinner!"
• What you eat for dinner, Tin Tin - pretty much the 1st thing you ask everytime you talk to her

Some of your favorites right now:

• Favorite Color - Orange
• Favorite Toys - Firetruck, Memory, Bubbles, Cozy Coupe, Tractor, ANYTHING Outside
• Favorite Shows - Jake & The Neverland Pirates, Little Einsteins, Cars
• Favorite Foods - Butter Beans, Tacos, Pizza, French Fries (real healthy, I know)
• Favorite Treats - Smarties (Ms. Pat treat) & M&M's

You are about 36 inches tall and weigh about 32 pounds.  Overall, you are a healthy, little boy who is quickly growing in to a big boy, although you tell us, "no not yet!!"  Perfectly fine with me!