Lots of crazy things happening around here lately. We had an ultrasound last Thursday when I was right around 32 weeks pregnant and found out Ella is doing great. She is looking on the bigger side at this point, in the 97th percentile at approximately 5lbs 6oz! Sheesh! I knew she felt large and strong! My doctor isn't concerned b/c she thinks Ella will even out to about the 70th percentile as time goes on, we'll check again when I'm 37 weeks pregnant. Again Ella did not cooperate for any cute pictures, she's camera shy. The boys never looked that large in ultrasounds but we're thankful she's big and healthy! Sleeping is getting more difficult, probably b/c she is so big. She likes to squish my lungs way more than the boys ever did. We're looking forward to meeting her but we're also thankful for a little more time to prepare for her arrival. We plan to do something small and fun with the boys before our next ultrasound on August 22nd, just in case she's still ginormous and I have to be induced sooner than anticipated.
A couple of sweet memories I want to capture on here are of Tommy and Silas' growing friendship. Don't get me wrong here, they aren't always best friends or happy to play together, but there are times they really enjoy each other. The other day Kyle and I saw Tommy chasing Silas through the house, and Tom was chasing Silas the way we chase him (Tommy). He was going slower intentionally to give Silas a chance to get away and has his arms out wiggling his fingers like he was going to tickle him and going "aaaaaaaah" all the way down the hallway! Silas was eating it up, giggling and running while to look back to see if his brother was gonna get him! One of the most precious things I have ever seen! And then just a couple days ago Tom was sitting on the floor and Silas got his sippy cup and backed up and sat down in Tommy's lap. I asked Tom if he was holding Silas and Tommy wrapped his arms around Silas and held on tight! So stinking cute! Then Silas wanted up right away b/c Tommy was holding too tight. Those brief moments of innocent brotherly love melt my heart! I don't want to make it sound like they don't usually get along, for the most part they really play well together but it's not always those cute "aaawwww" moments, make sense? Hopefully it does.
I've been trying to be intentional to stop and actually look at my boys and just appreciate their little faces. I'm just amazed at how much Tommy has changed and how handsome he is, I LOVE when he flashes me a cheesy grin! And Silas is growing up so fast, his baby look is fading into that of a little cute boy! He is learning the same cheesy grin of his brothers and it makes me want to eat him up! Speaking of Silas I wanted to document that at this age, 14 months, he is getting really good at playing independently, starting to feed himself, and overall is feeling easier to handle (as far as not always needing my attention to be happy). I don't know if this is the typical age for that or not, but I wanted to remember with Ella that it will get easier!
One last thing, the other night the women from our church got together to celebrate and say goodbye to one of the pastor's wives b/c they are moving away and while it was sad to say goodbye it was such a fun, sweet time with friends. It had been far too long since I was able to participate in something like that and it made me feel so rejuvenated. That may sound weird but I actually got to hang out with girl friends, with no kids, when I wasn't exhausted (b/c let's face it, Sunday mornings are exhausting and also consumed by your children so it's no where near the same). I seriously don't know the last time I enjoyed myself so much. I went home feeling like I was back in college, haha! It was wonderful and it reminded me I need to be intentional to do more things like that, I think as a mom sometimes it can feel like you lose some of your personality b/c as smart as my kids are their sense of humor is me making a silly face and chasing them around the house like a monster. That's fun and I wouldn't change it for the world, but I enjoy being able to laugh with adult friends and have real conversations. It was so fun! I am very thankful for such sweet sisters in Christ!
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