Big Boy Bed

We moved Cole into a big bed at the beginning of August.  At first he was adamant that he wasn't going to sleep there, but he's done great.  We usually have to lay by him for a few minutes but then off he goes to sleep.  My baby is growing up!

I Need a Love

The Woes of a Running Mom

Just this morning when I was on the treadmill I was texting a running buddy and good friend of mine complaining about how much running sucks when you are pregnant and how I don't know how I'm going to make it three more months.  We ran a lot together during our last pregnancies and she is the one person I knew would understand what I'm going through.  I don't feel bad about whining to her because I know she's not thinking "well just stop running then you idiot!"  She really understands how it feels to have to run.  Literally I mean that... I HAVE to run.  EVERYDAY. 

She pointed out to me that being pregnant is a mind game.  I think this must be why I hate being pregnant.  Don't take that the wrong way, I love my kids more than anything, they are worth every bit of misery and I know there are people who would give anything to experience being pregnant, its just not something I could ever say I love.  And, I SUCK at it because it really is a mind game.  I hate not being in control and I hate all the changes, and I hate the fact that I am not the only person I am responsible for right now.  I cannot do whatever I want to my body because it is not my body right now... it belongs to someone else.  Selfish as that may sound, it's how I feel. 

Fast forward to tonight... I'm up at my mom's and the new Runner's World magazine just came.  I look forward to reading this every month, but you'll never guess what was in it this month.  A whole ten pages on pregnant runners!  To say I was thrilled is an understatement.  I have an extremely hard time slowing my pace or cutting out miles, even if my body and the baby are telling me otherwise.  Somehow reading about moms who are crazy enough to run the entire nine months just like I do motivated me and reminded me that I can do it!  Hearing how they have to slow miles by 2-3 minutes, cut way back on intensity, and even cut miles on days they just aren't feeling it made me feel so much better.  Apparently I'm not the only one!  Not only that but there was an article about some pro-marathoners that are both having babies in September and then run on a 0-gravity treadmill so they can set their body weight to whatever they want!  How awesome would that be!!  I have to carry my extra 10 pounds of baby.

Running while I was pregnant with Cole was hard on my body.  I am adamant that it made my pregnancy, labor, and recovery MUCH easier, but I've had hip problems ever since.  I think a lot of that came from pushing too hard and too long.  I'm not complaining because I love my running, but I promised myself I would take it easier this time around.  Even though there are days I can hardly walk because my back hurts so bad, I still feel so much better if I get in my run!  I know there are people that will never understand the runner's "high", but it is something I live for and one of the only things that makes my pregnancy bearable.  Without it, I'm not sure how I'd survive!

Why I Went Private

Okay so a lot of people are wondering the story behind my decision to go private so I figured I'd just post it.  It really wasn't anything that was a big deal.  I probably over-reacted, but here is the story.

I had some suspicions last year that my supervisor was telling our boss some things that I told her in confidence.  It made me pretty upset and we had a rough year because of it.  Then, last week I got an email from my boss and the first thing it said was "I hear your expecting again..."  I hadn't planned to tell her until school starts next week.

So, long story short, there is only one girl at work that knew I was pregnant so I knew it had to be her that told.  It turns out, she was reading my blog and my facebook and then telling everything I posted, interpreted in her own way, to my boss. 

I wasn't assigned a school this year because this girl had told her that I was starting a preschool and wasn't coming back and my boss thought I was going to quit at the last minute.  She also called my boss and told her I was pregnant before I had a chance to tell her. 

I know they are stupid little things, but part of the reason I like my job is because it gives me a chance to get out of the house and not worry about family life for a few hours and then I can go home and leave work at work.  I don't need my personal life making drama at work. 

I decided the easiest way to keep home and work separate is to keep work people out of my private life and thus my blog.  I love having family and friends read so I hope I didn't offend anyone by deciding to go private!

Last Chance

As of FRIDAY, our blog will officially be private. Last chance to leave your email if you want an invite. If you don't want to leave a comment, email me directly - bobbielyn@hotmail.com

Going Private

It has come to my attention that I need to have more control over who is looking at my personal life on my blog...so as bad as I don't want to we are going private. Please leave your email if you want an invite!

New Church Clothes

If there is one thing I love buy for my kids, it is new church clothes. I think it is because when they are all clean and dressed up they look so nice and angelic... even though anyone in my ward would probably tell you the opposite :)

And try as I may, I cannot get a good picture of just Cole. He is either moving around or goofing off with his sister. Still, I love these because they show their true personalities so well.

Its a GIRL!

SURPRISE! We're expecting baby #3 Dec. 12th.

(that makes me almost 20 weeks)

I'm one of those lucky people that doesn't really get sick (although I will say I have finally experienced a little morning sickness with this one) and I carry my babies all in my back so I don't show early on. The last month has been hard to keep it a secret but we had our ultrasound today and now we're finally telling.

We let Brooke tell Matt's family that she was going to have a little sister. They were shocked! They seem to think I'm not showing at all and had no clue I am 5 months pregnant, even after seeing me in a swimming suit just last week! My family is a little more "nosy" according to Matt (I'd say observant) so they finally flat out just asked if I was pregnant so they've known for a little while now.

Everything looks great and she is healthy... now we just have to think of a name :) Suggestions are welcome anytime.

P.S. I hate pictures of myself... especially pregnant but I never took any with my other 2 and now I wish I would have so here is the first of my monthly pregnancy pictures (19 weeks)

Camping with Matt's family

Friday night we went camping with all Matt's family. The kids had tons of fun playing in the river, riding 4-wheelers, playing "no bears are out tonight," and just being together!

Brooke playing in the river

Throwing Rocks

The girls in the river

Cole thought he was one of the babies... he just plopped down to hang out

Macie and Brooke... you'd never know Macie is a whole year older

Riding the 4-Wheelers

Cole helping with firewood

Sitting by the campfire

Grandpa telling the story of Old Ephraim

Listening intently to Grandpa's story

Grandma and Grandpa with all 9 grandkids

Cole playing in the river

Bear Lake

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From Lagoon, the kids and I headed straight to Bear Lake for the rest of the week. All the girls (and Cole & Tate) stayed in a condo at Harbor Village. Sadly, I have pictures of no one but Blair and the kids. I guess thats what happens when you get old :). But, this is what we did the whole time... swim, well that and exercise. It was a fun few days just to relax and hang out.

Cole and Tate are starting to become little buddies. Cole calls him "Tot" (from his nickname Tater Tot) and constantly wanted to know what "Tot" was doing.