My To Dos....!!!

Not really my to do list but I am taking off today so that I can get our house in order!! In order enough that my mom will not think we live like a bunch of monkeys.... Ok that is an over statement!! They house is usually pretty clean.... Just needs to be straightened up! Tomorrow I have my last dr's appointment before the big day next week!!! I will keep you all posted!! Last night Colton was moving constantly.... I thought by now they run out of room, seriously he has plenty of room to roll, stretch, kick and whatever else he feels like doing in there!!!

Whoa!!!!

There is something to be said about a scheduled delivery.... I know it takes the fun and surprise out of everything but it is nice to know that in about a week we will be sharing our lives with a tiny baby!!! I still cannot wrap my head around what is going to happen!! I am really excited that my mom fly's in on Friday and will be able to stay for 3 weeks!!! I cannot quite say I am nervous but the thought of a little person being completely dependent on Josh and I for everything is a little crazy!! We are up for it and we are ready!!! I have waited so long for this opportunity and soon it will be a reality!! I am excited.... Can you tell!!!!

The Turkey is Almost Done....!

I never in a million years thought that my belly button would come out.... I have one the deepest buttons and there was only a tiny slit that made an opening!! Here we are at almost 39 weeks and my belly button is starting to come out slightly.... A big part of it is still hiding, but when Colton is in the right spot it looks like it is about there!! I will laugh if the whole thing pops out come next Tuesday!! We shall see if the saying is really true.... The turkey is done!!!!

My Baby Blues!!!

Dr. Stimmel got the entire staff pedicures for Christmas along with other fun little things!! Ihave been saving my certificate which is very unusual for me to do!! Friday my friend/ co-worker asked if I wanted to go with her to get our toes and fingernails painted!! Of course!! Now that I know we do not have much longer before baby Cotlon arrives!! I stole the idea from my dear friend Pam who had her toes painted blue when her oldest was born!! I think it was a great idea and the make me smile every time I look down!! My feet and ankles are beginning to swell at different times during the day so it was great to be able to get pampered!!! This salon did such a great job! If you live in the Highlands Ranch area I would highly reccomend them!!!

Great News!!!

Our family will get to meet baby Colton in about 13 days!!! On February 2nd at 7:30pm I go into the hospital to be induced!!! I cannot express the feelings and emotions going through my head!! All I know is they are all wonderful things!!! I will keep you all posted and you will get to see him soon as well!!!

"Rory"

We have a cat named Rory he is such a sweet cat and has been a good addition to our home! We got him about 4 months ago and I do not think I have ever blogged about him! Rory loves to play with Dash the cat across the street... They are about the same age! We watched Dash while our neighbors were on vacation over the holidays!! Dash got to spend the week at our house!! They had so much fun together!! Last night while going over to Jim and Robins to see if they wanted to come to dinner with us..... I opened the door and guess who was sitting outside waiting to be let in.... Dash! I laughed so hard because it was like a child coming over to play with a kid!!! It was almost as if he was saying.... I can cross the street without my mom and dad's help! It was hilarious!!! They played for quite awhile last night!! It was comical telling Robin that Dash had come over to play if she was wondering where he had run off to!!!

Very Spoiled!!

I could not even begin to think of another word to describe the title of this post!!! Yesterday was our 3rd and final shower before the big day!! I have to say a huge thank you to Amy, Kelli and Pam for 3 amazing showers!!! Thank you thank you thank you!!! I cannot say it enough!!! Thank you all who came to the showers it was great seeing all of you!! I am a little slow at getting some of the cards out but they will be on their way shortly!! All we need now is our little baby to arrive!! 19 days, wow!!! It really has yet to sink in that we will be having a little one in the house!! I saw the car seat and stroller downstairs this morning and it still felt awkward, but in a good way!! It will be very real soon enough!!!

Thank you again to everyone!!! Thank you for all of your love and support!!!

4 Years and Counting!!!

Happy Anniversary Josh!! What a journey it has been the past 4 years!! I definately think we are stronger as a couple with all that has happened! You are a great husband, an amazing friend and you make me laugh all the time!! I am so excited for this years adventures and I cannot believe they will be starting here in the next couple of weeks!!! Thank you for all you do for me, thank you for the beautiful necklace and especially thank you for Miss Hailey and Little Colton!! I love you!!!

Eviction Notice!!!

EVICTION NOTICE Date: January 14, 2010

To: Mr. Colton Alexander Giardino

To the above tenant in possession of below described premises: I am issuing 23 day notice for EVICTION.

You will have 23 days in which you can either gather your belongings and promptly vacate the premises, or wait until the final day. After which, you will be physically removed from the property.

You are being evicted due to breech of contract and destruction of property. Expansions only to the FRONT of the house, within reasonable limits, were discussed. Not only have these limits been exceeded, but additions to the back of the house were also made! Remodeling and gutting of the home was never approved, nor was changing the initial layout and base structure. And due to property damage, there are now leaks in both the upper AND lower levels of the home. On top of which, the landlord has received numerous complaints about nightly disturbances.

After 23 days from this day that you don't comply with the notice will result in immediate and forceful removal at my discretion.

Thank you for your cooperation
Love, Mommy

Baby's Progress!!!

Here we are at almost 37 weeks! Baby is healthy and moving like crazy!!! I had a checkup today and was told I am 50% efaced.... Sorry if I spelled that wrong!! Colton's head is very far down and he is in launch position!! The doctor estimated Colton being as big as 9lbs! I know it can go either way but that is a whole lot of love!!! I will continue to keep you all posted!

I Was Doing So Well.......!

However, I fell off the wagon! I need to get back on it! This weeks challenges were to exercise for a total of 30 minutes a day!! Actually some form of cardio!! I have not been so diligant about it!! Kelli I know I need to get back into my groove or my backside will get into me!!!

My Reward!!!

Alas we have made it through the first week of our challenge!!! Yippy!!! Not only does that mean 9 weeks to go, it also means that I have another notch in my pregnancy weeks!!! Whew!! This is going by really fast! I feel as though I was just blogging about us expecting, then telling you it was a boy, then letting you know that all was well with his health and now..... drum roll, we have about 4 weeks left!! Aside from all of my goals that I have thrown out there this week; I think after Colton comes and I feel comfortable back to my old self, I may just treat myself to a cute outfit!!

Basically I have lived out of my scrubs, one pair of jeans (That I absolutely love) a pair of cords and some church dresses!!! I am thrilled that I have been able to wear most of my non maternity tops since maternity tops never fit me properly!! However, in these next 4 weeks I may need to start wearing them!!

Thank you all for keeping up with me this week as I had to journal so much!! I think now I can get back into the grove of updating our family!!!

What I Hope To Accomplish!!

There are so many things that I hope to accomplish this year!! However, I get to tell you 3 of them!!

1- Keep my sanity!! After this month I know that things are going to be a lot different around here!! Good different and I hope that I can keep myself balanced!!

2- Keep a cleaner home!! I do a pretty good job but there are times when it all slips away from me!! I know that I get a pass somewhat being pregnant but that excuse is only good for a little while!!

3- Be a better person all around!! I need to not be so hard on myself and roll with the punches!! I am excited for our new adventures!! I am excited that you all get to be there to experience them with us!!

Thanks for reading!!!

My 3 Fitness Goals!!!

Here we are another day and I get to tell you all what my fitness goals are for 2010!! As I was talking to my mom I mentioned that the one fitness goal I have is getting a baby out of me!! She laughed!! However, if I had to pick 3 fitness goals they would be.....

1- Take stairs when available!!

2- Get back into a cardio routine!! However, this will have to wait awhile as I do not want to push myself to hard in the next couple of weeks!!!

3- Text more... My fingers need some good workouts!! Just goofing!!! For now I will say turn my house cleaning into a fitness routine.... You know sweep with sass!! When my mind is thinking clearly I am sure I will come up with a good number three!!! Maybe it is to just get more sleep!!!

Counting Down!!

Here we are at almost 36 weeks!! I know this is not a great shot, I have said that for the past 24 weeks... I was going to have Hailey snap the picture for me but she was already in bed!! This will have to do for now, but I will get a better one posted!! Yeah for 4 more weeks!! So very excited!!

Oh The Things That Make Me Happy!!!!

If you are not participating in the challange posted on the http://kellis-thisandthat.blogspot.com/ I would encourage you to at least think of all the things that make you happy!!! (Truly Happy) We were asked to list 5.... I know my list could go on longer as most of ours could, but here are the 5 things that make me truly happy!!!

Being with Josh!!! He makes me laugh constantly... At times I am not sure of his humor but I love it and I love him for it!! I think he is a wonderful man and an amazing father!! I know he is so excited for his little guy to arrive!!

Having Hailey in our home!! She is such a sweet little girl and has such a great personality!! I am grateful for the relationship that she and I have and know that it only will get better in time!!

Children!! There is something about children in general that make me happy!! When I see a baby in the room I light up!! I love the way they are so innocent and so forgiving!! I am grateful for my job where I get to rise to the challenge of working with them daily!!

My family!! I love my family dearly (Josh's included)!! Even though they are so far away and I miss them very much I know they are just a phone call away and I can talk to them whenever I want.... Even if it is several times a day!! I am so grateful for my mom who is willing to come and spend 3 weeks with our family to help out and take care of little Colton once he arrives!! Thank you thank you in advance!!

Friends!! I am grateful to have an amazing support system of friends around me!! It is nice to know there are so many wonderful people around to help especially knowing family is not here!! I know that we are well taken care of and that people are mindful of us!! I never realized how important a friendship really was until these past couple of years!!!

There you have it!!! I encourage all of you to think about things that make you happy!! You can report but you do not have to!!!

My Food Diary!!

Here was the challenge for today.... We were supposed to keep track of everything that was eaten!! Oh boy!!! I know I that I was supposed to remember my portions but really all I could think about was getting the food into my belly!!! Colton lets me know when he is hungry, and it is often!!

Breakfast-

Graham Crackers and milk (yummy) woke him right up!

Mid morning snack-

Toasted English muffin with butter

A whole bag of baby carrots with ranch dressing!!! Seriously this kid is going to have great vision!!

Lunch-

Ham and turkey sandwich with cheese

Nilla Waffers

2 Cheese sticks

Small cup of vanilla and chocolate mixed ice cream

Afternoon Snack-

About 5 super mini candy bars

Yogurt

Around Dinner Time-

Bagel

Orange Pineapple Juice

Strawberry Cheesequake blizzard (See if I remembered all that I ate during the day or wrote it down I would have remembered I already had little candy bars and an ice cream cup!!! Shame on me!!!

I had lots of water to drink!! No sodas!! Yeah for me!!! I still have another ham and turkey sandwich in the fridge left over from lunch... I always pack 2 because I usually have one on the drive home!! That will probably be eaten before going to bed as well!! I promise I am not a little piggy!! You all just caught me on a day where I had somewhat of an appetite! Good thing I did not have to journal when I ate the whole bag of little powdered doughnuts!!!!

Colton's Room!!

This has certainly been a work in progress but I must say I am very happy with the way it has come together!! We still need to get some things up on the wall so it does not look so bare!! We both put a lot of hard work into this room and the results have paid off!!! I am so grateful for a friend who allowed me to barter babysitting for a crib, glider, changing table, 2 full boxes of clothes and a jumper-roo!!! All of that for 2 over nights with 4 year old twin boys!!! Not bad at all!! I redid the glider, well just the cushions!! Trust me it is nothing fancy and if you ever come to visit please do not look at the backside!!!! However, it holds up and looks good! I will have more pictures as the decorations are set in place!!!

Nutritional Goals!!!!

I hope you are not all getting tired of reading all my personal insights!! I figure if I write them all down for you to read I am held to a higher standard to uphold them!! I am contemplating what I want to do better for myself nutritionally and what will be the easiest as we have a little one coming soon!!!

1- My biggest goal for this year is to bring my lunch to work more often. I really need to cut back on how many times I eat out! I am not saying I do it all the time, however, bringing my lunch would be best for me!!

2- Drink more water!! I love to drink water but there will be days that go by and I swear I have not had as much as I should!!

3- Fruits and veggies are my friends!! I love to eat fruit but I need to do it more often!! While in Arizona I loved picking the fresh oranges from my grandpas orange tree!! Oh they were delicious!!! YUMMY!!!!

There you go!!! I am on my way!!! Brought my lunch today, I am drinking water and I have already had carrots and a banana!!

Goals For 2010

Along with the challenge posted on This and That blog site we were asked us to write down 3 goals for 2010! Personal goals, I believe 3 nutritional goals are for tomorrow! So here they are.....

1- Become organized! Not only in my personal life but with things all around me! Josh would appreciate if I could conquer this one!!!

2- Come February get back to working out!! I have motivation!!!

3- Be a better wife and friend!! This is not something I lack but it is always good to improve upon!! I think that working on this goal in particular I may lose myself in the service of others!!

I challenge you to come up with 3 personal goals!!! Let me know how it goes!!!

My Journal!!!

Yesterday I was working pretty hard on Colton's room and really the only thing left is to get the crib up and bedding in place!! Also we need to get some window panels for curtains! As I was sitting in the glider I was looking around at everything, the paint job, the changing table full of things to be used and I started to get teary eyed!! Is this really happening? Will he really be here in a month!! I have waited so many years for this opportunity to prove to myself as a mom what I can do!! If someone would have told me it would be 11 years after graduation this would be happening I would have laughed!! In seminary I was given the award most likely to be married first year out of high school! Thankfully it did not work out that way for me! I had a lot of learning and growing to do as a person! Josh and I will celebrate 4 years of marriage in a couple of weeks and to me that is a huge accomplishment! I do not say that negatively but we have been through our fair share of rocky waters!! Through it all we have come out stronger and we have come out better people!! I wish a baby would have been in the picture a couple of years ago but looking back we never would have made it!! I think Colton is coming at the perfect time and what a perfect way to start a new year!! I know he is going to bring so much into our home!! I promise this is not just wishful thinking that my baby boy will be perfect!! I know he will not be but he will be perfect for our little family!! And he will fit perfectly in our little world!! He has a dad and a mom who are thrilled and an older sister who I know is more than excited!! I cannot wait until he is here so I can finally hold him and get to know him outside the womb!!! Thank you all for coming on this journey with us!! Thank you for all your comments, well wishes and great advice!! 5 weeks and counting!!!

10 In 2010!!

The 10 week challenge posted on the This and That blog located to the right of my posts!! My sister has created a blog where anyone pretty much can contribute to the ideas and thoughts! She has posted a challenge to anyone who wants to follow for 10 weeks! Each week is something different to making a better you! This week starts off with journaling! I figure I already blog but I am not always consistent, this is a perfect opportunity for me to share my thoughts with family and friends! I challenge you to check out the blog for yourself and decide if you want to participate!! You have nothing to lose, only things to gain as it is called a better you!!! Try it!