A Nice Surprise!

Yesterday was my last day teaching at the Y. I knew my boss and class were throwing me a good-bye party...what I didn't know was that they decided to make it a baby shower! It was so sweet. I'm so excited to have little boy clothes! At least I can feel a little bit prepared before the move! I've been buying a few things here and there, but didn't feel like it was enough. Until I get his room prepared I think I'll feel uneasy and unprepared. But then again...what's he really going to need? It'll be too hot for most clothes. So I'll need diapers, a bed side bassinet and a swing...all of which I plan to buy when we get there! Oh well! There's only so much I have control over at this point! We don't have a house in Vegas yet....so we will move out there April 8th and live in their temporary officer quarters for a bit...out of our suitcases.....then hopefully move into our new home...that is yet to be seen or found! It'll definitely be an adventure! Wish me luck! The movers come in 3 days!
I'm having trouble importing my pictures into Picassa for some reason. I'll post pictures at another time.

Words from a Kindergartener

I go into Chloe's school quite often to help out in her classroom. Last week while I was there, one little boy kept staring at me. He finally mustered up the courage to say what was on his mind. He said,
"So what's in your belly? Lots of food?"
I said, "No, there's a baby in my belly."
"Oh, okay."
But he kept watching my belly and eyeing me until they left for lunch.

Then I went back in today and the same little boy said,
"Mrs. Tranquill, that baby is REALLY growing inside your belly, huh?"

So my question is:
Am I getting fat or is he just stating the obvious?

To clarify my previous post.....this is Jason before his nursing anesthesia board exam. Months ago, he decided to stop shaving until he passed his boards. Thank goodness he passed with flying colors a few weeks ago! That thing just kept getting thicker and thicker. It was kind of like kissing a teddy bear.

On another note:

I'm really worried about the fact that we don't have a house in Vegas yet. Let's just say paperwork is no fun....and you can't even put an offer in on a house until you get your loan approval letters. Due to military red tape, I must be patient and wait. I'm not going to have time to "nest" before this baby comes....I keep envisioning us living in the van. We can actually live in temporary officer quarters...but that's just not the same as living in and establishing your new home. We move at the end of this month. Yikes!

Things to be happy about...

The recent baby boy bump.

A complete set of jewelry from Diana. Thank goodness for dog service and birthdays! She's great! Thanks Diana the artist!

One family photo where everyone looks genuinely happy.

Lily found Daddy's cowboy boots....these boots were made for walkin'!...but not for a 3 year old!

Rock band with the Casper's!

Successful crayon molds for Valentine's Day.

Hayden's successful part in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Notice the girls lips are blue from the candy they got to eat during the show!

Playing in the sand with Daddy!

The Great Wolf Lodge with family!

Two monkeys in a tree.

I didn't find a house in Vegas, but at least I got to see a La Reve! I now want to be in the Cirque de Sole....after the baby is born...of course!