Where's my "Happy Due Date"!

How funny is it that I would give anything to be in this cartoon womans position right now?! Yes today is my "due date" but apparently Maddox doesn't think so! What is it with MY boys?? They seem to think to themselves, "always late, but worth the wait Mom." Not cool. :(
Emmitt was a week overdue and the only reason they ended up inducing me when they did is because I called labor and delivery and ripped the nurses head off. Now lo and behold I feel that same experience may just repeat itself. You see, I am not one of those lucky prego girls. The ones who go into labor automatically on their own a few weeks, heck even a few days before their due date. My water does not break on it's own. Nor am I one of those lucky girls who has a compassionate doctor who will help them along. I get the dr's who think it's totally ok for you to continue to wait and let "nature take it's course." You want my personal opinion? Sometimes nature needs a great big shove! ;)
I went to my doctor today and I have no good news to report. Have I made progress? No. Did they strip my membranes? No. Are they going to induce? Not in the near future. Pretty much I was told come back next week and we'll see where your at. (Just the words a tired, 9 month pregnant girl wants to hear) So it's apparent that my boys like to make their own call on when their coming into this world. And you wonder why I have such big babies?! Trust me I try to take matters into my own hands but my body is non respondant to all of those so called on the shelf products that work. Castor oil, black and blue cohosh, spicy food, exercise, sex, etc. You name it I've tried it and it doesn't work. Heaven help me.

Official Soccer Mom

Yes I have entered the world of whats known as a "soccer mom" and I love it! I love watching my son play. At this age they just scrimmage against eachother but it's still incredibly cute.

The look of one determined little man! He tries VERY hard and gets pretty disappointed if things don't go just right. My parents were able to come to his game again this Saturday and thanks to my Moms ROCKIN camera, she got some amazing pics, so enjoy the plethora of photos.

My son the "ladies man" already. This little girl is not only part of Emmitts soccer team but goes to Alainas dance class as well and she's got a lil crush on my son. I couldn't help but crack up at Alainas last class as I watched her make goo goo eyes at Emmitt for a majority of the class. I'm in for a world of trouble! :)

Emmitt right up in the action during his scrimmage.

His cleat fell off during the game, so here's Dad fixin him up. Emmitt was not so happy when his shoe came off, he was in the middle of taking the ball down to score.

Emmitt got a cleat to the back of the head this game, he tripped and fell and ended up with a kick to the head. Kurts trying to get his head back in the game.

Taking a breather in between drills.

Going for the ball.

Alaina decided she wanted to have a lil one on one time with Grandpa so she picked up her chair and set it right next to his and had a little conversation.

Coming in for a water break

Kurt and Isaac testing their soccer skills.

Maybe another future soccer player on our hands?

Enjoying his snack and water after a long day. A BIG thank you to my Mom for the amazing photos!!!

Their BACK!

Greatest thing about fall? All my shows come back on air!! YES!

I am so excited for Greys premiere tonight, and the new show Flash Forward I will definitely be checking out.

Also can't wait for Desperate Housewives and

Private Practice this coming week! Oh the joy of fall. :)

25

6 days till baby Maddox arrives.

September 22nd I celebrated my 25th birthday. I was really hoping Maddox would give me a birthday gift by coming that day but no such luck. I did have a good birthday after all though. Kurt and the kids sang me happy birthday in the morning and brought in some gifts.

I got a pink kitchen aide!! YAY! Now my pink kitchen feels complete, I had to test it out so I made some yummy cookies. I also got a nice dual workout bar, for pull ups, situps, and tricep dips. And a little electric mixer for cups of hot chocolate or chocolate milk. I had treated myself to some flowers from Costco the day before, I have been dying for some fresh flowers in the house.

After gifts the kids & I hung out at the house while Kurt went and took care of a job he had scheduled. Then we all went to the hardware store and to the deli for sandwiches. Kurt & I relaxed watching State of Play while the kids napped. That night Isaac came over to babysit and we went to the dollar theater to see The Proposal. (We LOVED it!)

It was a nice relaxing birthday all thanks to my hubby!

Church B-Ball

Church basketball has officially started here in Frazier and Kurts soaking it up. I was so frustrated with the pics because my camera was not cooperating! The sport setting was dark and the regular one was fuzzy sooooo...no luck with any good pics. They have a bunch of non members on the team this year. They won their first game!

The kids had fun getting in on the action beforehand.

Storytime

I just had to snap these pics the other night. Kurt was telling them a story before bedtime and I just thought it was cute how they had bundled up together. They love daddies inventive stories!!

Soccer Fever

Saturday the 18th was Emmitts first soccer game and practice. He did so good, and had so much fun! It was so fun watching him play his first official sport. He is one competitive boy just like his Dad and he gets very mad at himself when he makes a mistake.

Getting some water and advice from Grandpa.

My parents attended his first game, and he loved the extra attention. We look forward to many more soccer saturdays.

In this video below he's running a drill working on their kicking.

What's your special power?

Daddy playtime is the best! Daddy playtime means the kids can be as rough as they want, they get to pretend they're superheroes with all kinds of special powers. Alainas is to freeze you with her eyes (listen for her hissing sound & arms thrown back behind her), and Emmitt has a huge flaming sword (his is constantly adapting to whatever helps him win..lol).

Expanding

It's hard to imagine that our little family is about to expand. Kurt & I don't feel like it's really true and probably won't until the baby gets here. We have become so used to just our 2. It's crazy to look at my calendar and see I only have 11 days to go till my due date!
I absolutely LOVE my babies and I would not change a thing. I think people who choose not to have children are missing out on HUGE piece of joy in life. Not that it's all gravy, it is work but it is some of the most rewarding. Emmitt our big man never ceases to amaze me with how smart he is. He excels above and beyond my expectations for a first child. I love that he is so eager to help and to learn. I see his Dad in him as I watch his natural ability to do pretty much anything. He & Alaina are the best of buds, and he is so very eager to meet his baby brother.

Alaina is a peacemaker in our home. She is very willing to share with Emmitt, and for the most part is loving and calm. I am so blessed to have a baby girl. I truly enjoy her sweet little spirit in our home. I can already tell she is going to be all over helping out with the baby. She likes to tell me, "Is baby Maddox in there?" while touching my stomach, then once I tell her he is, she says, "You need a checkup." And then likes to pretend she's the doctor. She constantly puts her head on my tummy and tells me she can hear him.

So soon our little family will go from 4 to 5, and we are all eagerly awaiting Maddoxs arrival.

Potato Sack Girl

How Alaina figured this out I don't know, I just thought it was really cute so enjoy.

8 yrs ago today

In remembrance of those who suffered in the 9/11 attacks and those who fight for our freedoms.

Commence Countdown

It's down to the wire here on our baby wait. Let me just say these last few weeks feel like they last a lifetime!! I just want to hold him already, and have my body back. All in all this pregnancy has been pretty nice. I didn't really have the issues with having to pee constantly throughout the night till just a couple weeks ago, which is extremely nice considering I have to go upstairs to use the facilities. I had a family baby shower on Aug 26th. I LOVE all the stuff we received! It was definitely nice to have a baby shower because alot of our baby stuff we got rid of. I made a list of all the essentials we still needed before Maddoxs arrival and am happy to say we are 100% set! It's funny what you know you need once you've had a baby or 2.
This is the first time that I've had a baby bag all packed and ready to go to the hospital. Can you tell I really want him to come early? :) I tried to preregister at Henry Mayo in Valencia but since my medi-cal is linked through kern family health care they can't do it. So I will just be showing up there once I go into active labor. I can't wait to see my kids reactions to the new little one, and I am so eager to be done with this pregnancy. Soon I will be holding a cute little guy like this in my arms:

I am nervous as to what will happen on the day of the arrival but I can just pray everything goes smooth. I have a doctors appointment tomorrow and I am hoping the doctor will help move things along by stripping my membranes but we'll see. I've got castor oil on standby...lol! So that's the pregers update, wish me luck!