2015 :: week 30

July 19

We decided making a batch of blueberry muffins was a good way to put our freshly picked blueberries to use. Both kids were excited to help, with Lauren being especially enthusiastic.

July 20

 An important (and favorite!) part of our pool experience is scanning our pool ID cards.



July 21

As of Tuesday I reached 37 weeks, officially early term. My belly keeps growing and I have less energy each day. The discomfort I was feeling in my back is starting to migrate down to my hips. At my checkup the doctor told me the baby is head down and looks to be in good position. Up until the past few weeks I haven't had a lot of discomfort in my ribcage (which was a constant problem the entire second half of my pregnancy with Will), but now things are starting to get crowded up there too. I get winded walking up our stairs. Because of this I go upstairs as rarely as possible. Lauren's room is a little scary. I've been going to a water aerobics class 4-5 times per week because besides being the only exercise I really get, it also helps to stretch out my back, hips and backside. I think it helps, because I feel really uncomfortable on the days I don't go. It's both scary and exciting to think we're a month or less away from meeting this little guy.

July 22

Wednesday night it was cooler and less humid than it had been the rest of the week. After dinner we played outside for about an hour. The kids played baseball, ran around, used sidewalk chalk and had fun with their bikes. In this picture they are "fixing" them.

July 23

The cool weather we had Thursday threw me off, because when we left the house Thursday I couldn't believe how hot and muggy it was. It's been so hot and humid the past few days that the only outdoor activity I can handle is the pool. When Lauren jumps in the water, no matter what she does, she yells "Cannonbaaaaalllllllll!"

July 24

Friday was the last day of the Summer Lunch Bunch--free lunch program for kids ages 1-18 sponsored by our school district. Not all of the schools offer it, so when we go we drive to a school located within our old ward's boundaries. We went several days a week this year and I am going to miss it. It was nice not having to worry about making and cleaning up the kids' lunch, it helped break up our day, and I enjoyed visiting with other moms. My friend Holly and her kids regularly attended too and it was nice to have midday chats with her.

July 25

Lots of summer endings this week. On Saturday we stopped at the library to turn in our reading logs and pick out prize (paperback book). Will chose a Curious George book about dinosaurs and Lauren chose a book about Clifford going to Washington D.C. The kids usually don't dress so nicely on a Saturday afternoon, but today we were on our way to a baptism.