Birthday Bash

Hunter woke up Monday morning, and the first thing he said was

' Mom, I am ready to party'!

We have been counting down the days for his party for months, and the day finally came. We went to backyard adventures, which is an indoor showroom for giant playsets. We were able to rent out the whole store and the kids just get to run around from one playset to another. It was a blast:) I am so thankful that Hunter's brother or sister decided to wait to make their presence, so their big brother could enjoy his special day with both mommy and daddy there.

Hunter and the boys

BATMAN CAKE

PRESENT TIME

Overall, Hunter bear had a great 5th birthday party, and he is excited to spend his 'real' birthday on Friday with Nay-Nay and Grammy, and maybe even his new brother or sister....you never know.

Thank-you Hunter for reminding me to enjoy the small things in this life....I love you and feel like the most blessed person alive to be able to be your mommy:)

Stream of Consciousness

37 weeks....full term....we made it! I have been kind of an emotional wreck this last week. I feel excited, anxious, and scared all at the same time. I am so eager for our little baby to make his/her presence, but I also want baby covill to wait until my extended family is here which won't be until April. I am trying really hard not to stress about this because fortunately, my baby's arrival is not up to me.

I am so blessed to have such a patient, laid back husband, a son who is so filled with life, a mother in law who has been so helpful during my pregnancy both physically (she is a PT and has some cool 'massage tricks' for late pregnancy back aches) and emotionally, and amazing friends who have kept me company and helped entertain my son when the days seem to drag on.

Paul and I have spent hours trying to prepare Hunter for being a big brother. As much as I wanted my kids to be closer in age, I have come to appreciate that details like the age of my kids are not in my control. As I think back to the last five years, and how much one on one time I have spent with my son, I could not be more grateful. I feel so blessed to be his mommy. He is such a special little guy, who has changed my life in so many ways. My new outlook has been to thank God every day for allowing me the opportunity to spend 5 years devoting all my attention to Hunterbear. I just hope and pray we can help Hunter adjust to sharing our time with his new brother/sister. Somehow, I think he will be just fine and I KNOW he will be such a wonderful big brother.

Well, that's all for now....until next time

Big brother time

These last few weeks, I have been to tired too pick up extra shifts at work. So instead, I have spent pretty much every waking hour with my almost 5 year old ( Oh WOW). He just continues to melt my heart with how sensitive, funny, and smart he is. He always asks me if I need anything, and is getting pretty good at being able to tell when mommy needs a nap....He has learned to just say 'mom you should go lay down, while i play in my room, Deal?' Gotta love my boy.

Last weekend he attended a big brother class with Paul. He took a tour of the hospital, got to see a newborn through the nursery window, learned how to hold baby, and learned how he can help mom and dad when the big day arrives. He is so excited!

Here is a video of Hunterbear getting all ready to be a big brother. Enjoy:)

PS. The blank picture frame in the video will eventually hold a photo of my two loves...just FYI

February Highlights

We had a busy month during February. We have so much to update you all on. Here are some pictures from my two highlights this past month.

First of all, my good friend Brach threw me a baby shower over Valentines Weekend. the party included some of my old friends from nursing school, my friends from my old job, my old neighbor, and my mother-in-law. I didn't even know you get a baby shower for your second baby, but I guess that is the benefit to having them 5 years apart. We played games, recorded every one's best guess on my due date and the sex of the baby, and of coarse enjoyed DELICIOUS food and cake.

Thanks to Brach and all my

girlfriends who came out to celebrate baby covill....you really made my day:)

After my baby shower, my boys and I drove to Kansas City to spend Valentine's Day together as a family of three before Baby Covill arrives. We went to Great Wolf Lodge. For those that don't know, it is this fun filled family hotel with a huge indoor water park and lots of fun activities for kids. Here are a few pictures from your trip. It was so much fun to be home on the weekend with my family (I am usually working all day on Saturday and Sunday), and to just relax and enjoy each other because in only 4 weeks, our family will grow:)

What do you get when you put a Giant pail of water and a curious boy together

+ =

SPLASH ATTACK

After we swam for what seemed like hours, we enjoyed the rest of the hotel activities. Hunter was able to get a magic wand which allowed him to make some animal statues scattered around the hotel light up and talk to us. He felt like a little wizard. Paul and Hunter also played a scavenger hunt game using his wand. Mommy took this time to nap, but the boys had a blast.

We are officially on the countdown. 4 weeks to go, 2 weeks until I am full term. YEAY! I have so much more to update you all on. Future posts will include some pictures of our new car, our nursery, and some of my favorite baby things I have gotten over the last 9 months. So check back soon!