So, I had my u/s appt. on Tuesday. I was convinced that a) we were going to have another girl and b) that I would have gained at least 8 lbs. in the last month. With the way I've been eating and my total lack of exercise, I just couldn't see it any other way. Well, two strikes! We are having a boy, and I only gained 4 lbs, which still does not even put me back up to my weight at the start of this pregnancy.

It has been kind of a challenge getting used to the idea of having a boy. I feel like a jerk even saying that. God has blessed us with a healthy baby who has all of his parts where they're supposed to be. I should be grateful, and I am. I am pretty excited to have a son. But, I also think about how different it's going to be than having girls, and all of the new stuff we'll have to buy, and all of the nw worlds we will have to delve into, and I get a little bit overwhelmed. I also know that my husband had his heart set on another girl (I know, totally weird), and I feel a little disappointed that he's not getting that. OK, enough ridiculousness for one post....

Next week is the start of school and the start of MOPS. MOPS is an outreach ministry for moms with young kids, birth through kindergarten. It is mostly just a chance for them (and us) to get out of the house, get a break from the kids, and hang out with other moms. We have breakfast and guest speakers and fun activities. I am excited for everything to start up, but it also involves a lot of work for the leadership. I am doing publicity, which means all of the advertising, the welcome packets, and the newsletter. I really enjoy the newsletter, but I am a perfectionist. I will always try to outdo myself, thus creating more work for myself than I actually need to be doing. M will be in preschool two days a week, which will give me some nice one-on-one time with F. I am so looking forward to just hanging out with her. She is such a mello baby, and will just chill and cuddle with me for as long as I want. She is also at that really fun stageright now where she is starting to pretend and is trying out all sorts of new talking. She got out a pen yesterday and scribbled on a piece of paper, then yelled, "MAMA! HAPPY FACE!" She thought she drew a happy face. So cute!

OK, that's it. I'm tired. I've read too many preggo blogs today, and you all exhaust me! All sorts of working, and home improvement, and errand running, and crafts, and the like. I need to go lie down.