Gotta brag...

I've got to brag on William a little bit. He has been using the "bodybugg" for almost 3 weeks. If you've ever seen The Biggest Loser, this is what they use to track their caloric intake and calories burned. My mom used this and had great success losing weight. You wear it on your arm and it monitors your calories burned and you enter in what you ate for that day. I ordered one because I'm going to use it after Hailey is born but in the meantime William wanted to give it a go. He is doing amazing. He pays attention to what he's eating and has even been getting up before work and walking on the treadmill. He is making a point to move anytime he can. He came home from work the other day and told me he had been making laps around the office when things were downloading, etc. I just laughed. He's down 9 lbs so far. We've been eating all our meals at home so we know exactly what we're eating. I can't even tell you the last time we went out to eat! He's worried about this weekend (our trip to Chicago) but I'm sure he'll do fine. We'll do alot of walking so that will help. Anyway, I'm so proud of him!

15 Months

Cheyenne had her 15 month checkup yesterday. She did get 1 shot. She cried...but was soon just fine. At 15 months Cheyenne is walking everywhere. She even tries to run but usually stumbles. She's getting better though. She knows lots of words, although she recognizes more than she actually says. She will say "mama, dada, quack quack, duck, fish (sounds like sish), bubbles, pop, juice." She knows the word upstairs, outside, shoes, milk, cup, eat, baby, bath, chair, bird. She knows who Nana and Poppa are and Emma. She can pick them out in pictures. She still sleeps with her blankie and continues to go to bed around 8 and sleep until 7:30 or 8am. She loves her Little Gym class and swimming at the YMCA and lately love to go outside and look for rocks! Cheyenne will start preschool in September. She will go on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 9-12. I really think she'll enjoy it. She loves playing with other kids.

Cheyenne's Stats

Weight 25lbs 3oz
Height 2 ft 7in
Shoe Size 5

Chilly Willy!

When we were little we called these things "chilly willys." After playing in the pool this weekend, Cheyenne had her 1st one all to herself! She loved it. And what a red toungue she had afterward!

Playing Mommy

Cheyenne was being awfully quiet in the playroom so I tried to sneak in there to see what she was doing. She was rocking her baby to sleep but putting food in the baby's bed! She then proceeds to tell me to be quiet...my little momma.

Using a Spoon!

Cheyenne is starting to use a spoon and bowl pretty good. Here you can see her feeding herself mashed potatoes.

Water Play

It reached 91 degrees here Friday, so we played in the water all afternoon. Chey loved to carry around her bucket of shovels and rocks, of course. She played in the ball sprinkler for the 1st time....that water was coming straight from the hose, so it was cold!

8 Things

8 Things I Am Looking Forward To

1. The day our new baby is born. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of baby "Haley." We are still arguing over how to spell her name. That is my preference...William wants "Hailey."

2. This stage Cheyenne is in being over. Could it possibly be the "terrible twos" already?

3. The Pool opening. I can't wait to start taking Cheyenne swimming and playing pool volleyball this summer. Oh and those summertime cookouts! Burgers, hot dogs, brownies, etc. Yum!

4. Our trip to Chicago next weekend. William and I will be flying to Chicago on Friday morning, May 1st and staying the weekend. We are going to a Chicago Cubs game on Saturday and plan to see as much of the city as we can. I got these tickets for William for Chistmas.

5. Watching our children grow up. I can't wait to see Cheyenne and Haley playing together. Their first dance recital, first tee-ball game, basketball game, first school play, Prom, graduation, the list goes on. I know they will make us proud.

6. Being thinner one day! After this pregnancy I plan to lose all this baby weight. I'm looking forward to being able to be comfortable in clothes.

7. Cheyenne's bed time. This is my favorite time of day. After Chey's bath we brush her teeth, she gets her blankie and cuddles up in my lap in the rocking chair. I read her books while she snuggles on my chest. I sing her a couple of songs and before long she's breathing heavy. She gives me a hug and I lay her down in her crib. (Hopefully) she drifts off to sleep peacefully and I finally have the night to myself. So while I love putting Cheyenne to bed, well, I love putting Cheyenne to bed! I treasure these precious moments.

8. Finishing School. I have about just a handful of classes left at GTCC before I can transfer to UNCG or Guilford College. I haven't decided which yet. I'm not in a hurry to finish GTCC because I'll need to do student teaching once I transfer and I'm not putting Chey and Haley in daycare...so we'll wait until Chey is in school and Haley in preschool. At least that's the plan.

8 Things I Did Yesterday (Tuesday)

1. Took Cheyenne to the park. We met 2 of Chey's playgroup friends and played and had lunch. The girls had a great time.

2. Drove to GTCC. I had physics class last night. I took my last test for the semester and turned in my last project. Just have the final left!

3. Ordered an extra camera for our video monitor. I want to keep a monitor in Cheyenne's room (so I can see if she gets up and plays when she can get out of her bed) and have one for Haley's.

4. Hung Cheyenne's curtains in her new room. I put up the rod all by myself and hung her lavender gingham curtains. William wasn't too happy with me doing this. I shouldn't be doing those kinds of things in my current condition he says.

5. Walked on the treadmill. I really am trying to get excercise. Some days I just don't feel like it. It helps that William put up a little t.v. on the wall in front of it. At least I don't get as bored now. William's even using it when he gets home from work.

6. Watched The Biggest Loser. I'm hooked. I am amazed at how much weight those people lose in a week!

7. Made a "Subway" wrap. I've been craving Subway lately, but it gets expensive. So I went to the grocery store and bought all the ingredients for my "sub" but instead of bread I got wraps. So much better!

8. Watched Barney with Chey. We had an appraiser come to our house yesterday because we are refinancing. To keep Cheyenne out of it way, we watched an episode of Barney. She loves it.

8 Things I Wish I Could Do

1. Cook. I cannot follow a recipe to save my life. Even when I try really hard, it never comes out right. Just ask William. Poor guy, it's out of a bag or box or something simple like chicken.

2. Become a photographer. I love taking pictures. Of scenery, people, it doesn't matter. I would love to photograph weddings one day.

3. Take a monthly week long vacation. Wouldn't that be awesome? 1 week a month go to a resort, the beach, on a cruise.

4. Sing. I cannot sing. AT ALL. I'm surprised that Cheyenne doesn't cover her ears when I sing to her.

5. Get more sleep. I go to bed between 10-10:30 and I'm up around 7. May sound like a lot, but for a sleep-a-holic like myself, it's not enough. I don't know what I'm going to do when baby Haley gets here and I have to go back to middle of the night feedings. Cheyenne sleeps 11.5 hours at night so I'm spoiled right now.

6. Be more creative and organized. I would love to be able to come up with creative things to do with Cheyenne. The most creative thing we've done is paint with pudding in the bathtub. I would love to be able to organize and decorate my house better.

7. Go skydiving again. I've been once and it was amazing. Now that I have a family, I won't go again, but I think everyone should do it once. It's such a rush!

8. Bend over. My belly is in the way now. Bending down to pick up toys, clean up, etc is reall tough now.

8 Shows I Watch

24
The Biggest Loser
American Idol
Two and a Half Men
The Hills
Survivor
House
Friends


Jen your turn...Amanda if you have time with all the moving in, go for it!