Last Thursday, for something to do and because it was only $2, I took Caleb and Logan to a "siblings" class at the hospital. They got to hold baby dolls and feed them bottles, which they enjoyed, and they also got a tour of the birth center (still carrying the dolls, so cute) and were able to see a real baby. Caleb wanted his doll to be naked and walked around with it that way, and Logan couldn't decide on what hat his doll should have. :)
We got another report from the church nursery that they just love babies. They pay alot of attention to them and are very gentle. It's looking like until the newness wears off with their baby brother, our biggest challenge with them will probably be how much attention they want to give him.
Friday they boys went to Grandpa and Grandma's for the day, and I had quite a list of shopping things I wanted to accomplish. Of course, I didn't have the energy to do it all, but I did manage to get a fair bit done and feel good about the day (after I got over the exhaustion). Did some birthday shopping with my mom and got some clothes. Getting groceries was the last thing I did - sat in the car for a bit working up the energy to go into the store, made it through, and then once I got home I put away what I had to and then fell into bed for awhile. Nice to have the freedom to do that. :)
Saturday I had another non-stress test. Baby was being a stinker for this one so it took longer than normal. When he would move his heart rate would drop off and that's what they need to record. After making some adjustments he fell asleep and wasn't moving at all, so we still weren't getting what we needed! Finally, just a little bit before my doctor was about to come in to the hospital and check things out, he woke up and passed the test. :) Mike and the boys had dropped me off at the hospital and ran to the grocery store to get a cake, but when things started taking longer he took them to Zeeland where there happened to be some "young child day" going on or something, so they had fun walking around there (activities for the kids, balloons, fire trucks, etc.).
Saturday night Mike took me out on a date for my birthday. Ended up deciding Olive Garden sounded good. Ran a couple errands after dinner and then killed time until the babysitter had the boys in bed. :)
Sunday was a nice relaxing day for my birthday - I didn't have to be in nursery, Mike didn't have to usher (which means no rushing to get to church early), and no other functions to attend. Caleb and Logan enjoyed giving me my birthday present (the bird feeder they spilled the beans on a couple weeks ago), and having cake (with candles, of course!!).
Fairly busy week so far. Playdate/lunch with friends and last hair appointment before baby (very important!!) yesterday, plus running out to buy a new modem since ours went kaput. Today Caleb had his last follow-up appointment after February's surgery (everything's great, don't need to go back again!), and so Logan went to a friend's house.
The last couple nights Caleb has been listing off family members in his prayers. It's pretty cute, he'll randomly mention names, not necessarily sticking in family groups, and then after a bunch he'll say, "Who else?" :)
Oh yeah, after a very windy day on Sunday and yesterday, and giving the birds time to find out about the bird feeder, we finally saw some birds on it today! Caleb was the first to notice. We were pretty excited!
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