this weekend

This weekend was ANOTHER busy weekend for us -- one really great thing about having something to do every weekend is that it has been making my pregnancy FLY by! I am already 24 weeks along! Over half-ways there!!! Can't wait to meet our little Mason! On Saturday, Bobby's stepsister Sara got married in Fargo. We went to her wedding, and then right after the reception, we had to leave early to get to UND's Homecoming as Bobby was required to be at his Sig Ep annual meeting since he is on their community board. It was fun- we got to see our friends from DL -- Meg, Amy & I -- the three mama's to be got to hang out. It is crazy we are all due within 1 week of eachother! Then yesterday Bobby left me at 9AM to go to Bismark for work :(

< This pic of me from this morning at 24.5 weeks!

creations

over the long weekend i went with some girlfriends to keepsakes cabin by deerwood-- it was so nice to get some serious scrapping done-- i did 37 pages! it was so nice to finally finish our wedding album (now that it has only been over a year later)

The Questioner

i was reading my friend meagan's blog, and she had came across this cute personality test called an ENNEAGRAM; here are my results... it kind of actually suprised me how accurate it was!

6 - the Questioner - your Enneagram type is SIX (aka "The Loyalist").
"I am affectionate and skeptical"
Questioners are responsible, trustworthy, and value loyalty to family, friends, groups, and causes. Their personalities range broadly from reserved and timid to outspoken and confrontative.

How to Get Along with Me
Be direct and clear.
Listen to me carefully.
Don't judge me for my anxiety.
Work things through with me.
Reassure me that everything is OK between us.
Laugh and make jokes with me.
Gently push me toward new experiences.
Try not to overreact to my overreacting.

What I Like About Being a SIX
being committed and faithful to family and friends
being responsible and hardworking
being compassionate toward others
having intellect and wit
being a nonconformist
confronting danger bravely
being direct and assertive

What's Hard About Being a SIX
the constant push and pull involved in trying to make up my mind
procrastinating because of fear of failure; having little confidence in myself
fearing being abandoned or taken advantage of
exhausting myself by worrying and scanning for danger
wishing I had a rule book at work so I could do everything right
being too critical of myself when I haven't lived up to my expectations

SIXes as Children Often
are friendly, likable, and dependable, and/or sarcastic, bossy, and stubborn
are anxious and hypervigilant; anticipate danger
form a team of "us against them" with a best friend or parent
look to groups or authorities to protect them and/or question authority and rebel
are neglected or abused, come from unpredictable or alcoholic families, and/or take on the fearfulness of an overly anxious parent

SIXes as Parents
are often loving, nurturing, and have a strong sense of duty
are sometimes reluctant to give their children independence
worry more than most that their children will get hurt
sometimes have trouble saying no and setting boundaries

baby shopping!!!

I am beginning to think that I dont know if I can wait until February to have little Mason! I am already getting so exited to meet the little guy! Over the weekend Bobby & I got to spend time with his side of the family- we got to see all of our little newphews and neices-- they are all growing up so fast! Brea just turned 1 on August and Cole turns 1 at the end of October - they are so cute and are both just wonderful babies-- it sure doesn't make waiting any easier for me!







So while I've been on hold with people today at work, I have been updating our baby registry. Bobby told me I should wait to start buying a crib and "big things" because when Mason's room is all ready, it is just going to make me that much more impatient!!!

I'm also thinking Mason is going to be a good shopping partner when he gets bigger because every time that I see something I really like, he starts kicking around! MAYBE it is a coincidence, but I like to think it's not :)

Its a boy!!!

We found out on Monday that we are having a baby MASON! Bobby was just ecstatic in the ultrasound room-- he wanted a baby boy so badly! I dont know what it is about guys and their wanting a miniture version of themselves :) Everything on the ultrasound was good -- Mason is growing along just like he should be; he sure is starting to kick around a lot! It is such an amazing feeling. Everyone who I had talked to before was always saying what a strange and unique feeling it is to feel the baby move inside you, but words really cannot describe what an amazing feeling it is!

Between knowing that we are having a boy and actually being able to feel him move around and kick, it has really made everything seem so much more real to me. I was always exicted, but since Monday, I have been going NUTS looking for baby things and wanting to get his room all in order!! I can't wait until February!!!

SO excited!

AAA-- it's 12:08 and I cannot stay focused at work! In less than 2 hours bobby & I will be at the clinic having our ultrasound and finding out if we are having a baby Mason or a baby Mia! Either way, we are going to be so thrilled but I just think that actually being able to give 'baby' a name will make it seem THAT much more real! I have been talking to him/her all morning long begging him/her to please cooperate today-- I have been getting kicks back so I hope that is a good sign!!!

aaa maternity clothes!!!

I did it-- I finally bought a pair of maternity jeans-- aaa!!! On Thursday, Bobby & I went shopping and I bought my first maternity outfit-- nothing spectacular, just a pair of jeans & long sleeved shirt from Old Navy. Although I can somewhat still try to fit into my old jeans-- these are acutally much more comfortable-- now I wear them around all the time!!