I've been horrible at keeping up with this blog lately. Mainly because for the longest time I didn't get on any type of computer. I generally used the iPad or my phone and typing up a whole blog post on either of those just didn't seem easy.
There's many things that I have to write about so bear with me. There are many new changes coming to the Nicholson household and quickly at that!
Its hard to believe that 2014 is over half over. The kids are back in school, Paul is working hard as usual and I am 37 weeks and 2 days along with our fourth bundle of joy. We weren't planning on having a fourth child, but in late January I took a pregnancy test before I called to schedule my tubal ligation and found out that we were expecting. Needless to say instead of scheduling the tubal, I scheduled my first OB appointment. I had planned on sticking with the same OB I had with Hannah, Katelinn and Kaleb. However, after my first appointment with her I didn't feel comfortable. When we asked her several questions regarding my health conditions it seemed she said "Yes" just to say it. It wasn't a "yes" that I felt was sincere. Therefore my mom helped me research and find a new OB. I have been seeing Dr. Smollen since I was about 9 weeks along and I am greatly appreciative that I switched. This doctor amazes me. She has her own office with MANY patients. How she is so energized between her office hours and deliveries at any point in time is beyond me, but she always does things with a smile and is always energetic. She's so positive as well. I love her attitude. She has been a wonderful OB and in 13 days or less she will no longer be my OB.
That's right, in 13 days or less, depending on whether HE decides to come sooner or not, our fourth bundle of joy will be here, in our arms and joining our humble family. We will have the family we always talked about and dreamed of. Two girls and two boys. Hannah and Katelinn were a little upset at first when they found out we were having a boy, but they've gotten more and more excited over the last few months. Kaleb wanted nothing more than to have a baby brother so when we told him he was SUPER excited. He talks to his baby brother often. Just last night he told him that he can come out anytime now because he really wantst to see him.
This baby boy will be named Hayden Richard. Hayden is a name we've had picked out since we were pregnant with Kaleb. When Paul mentioned the name Kaleb while I was pregnant with him, we went with that for him instead so we decided this one will be Hayden. Richard is a family name. We are naming him after my Grandfather, Father, Brother, Paul's Grandfather and Paul's father. Both sides of the family are included and the family name is carried on.
I am due September 14th, but because I have had 3 previous c-sections and will be having another, I am scheduled to go in September 8th. If Hayden waits until then (Kaleb came 2 days before his scheduled c-section date) we have to be at the hospital at 5 a.m. for a 7 a.m. procedure. Once Hayden is out and everything the doc will be tying my tubes. My body just isn't built for pregnancy anymore and we've always wanted 4 kids. 4 is plenty. So, unless you see posts that Hayden has arrived, you'll have to patiently wait like the rest of us until September 8th to see the cute bundle of joy.
Now I am going to update you on each of us in the family one by one. Its just easier that way. I'm going to start with the oldest kiddo and move on from there. Kids are more interesting than us adults anyway right? LOL.
Hannah is now in the 3rd grade. She started school August 20th. So far the school year is off to a good start. We aren't having any trouble with the bully we had dealt with since Preschool. Thank goodness.
Hannah will be turning 9 at the end of September! I don't know how its possible that she grew that fast, but she sure did. She is a really tall energetic girl. Sometimes she forgets that shes only 8 though and tries to act 18 :-). Today is going to be her first day of Volleyball practice. She decided that instead of going out for soccer this year, she wanted to do Volleyball. Hopefully it all goes well and she has a great time. I think she's more nervous right now because its something new. I'm excited to watch her play. It will be a small challenge when it comes to games because her games are on Sunday's and soccer games are on Sundays as well. Paul and I will likely have to do a rotation so that each child is being watched by someone.
Hannah attended Basketball Camp in the Summer. She had a decent time, but has decided that if she plays basketball she does, but she doesn't want to attend camp next Summer. Honestly, I agree. It was only 4 days long and the price was a bit ridiculous in my opinion. For an 8 year old she plays basketball really well. I think she's going to be our tomboy. She loves sports, has told us she hates skirts and dresses unless she HAS to wear them LOL. Yeah, I think she got that from me ;-). I don't mind of course.
Throughout the Summer she played basketball in the driveway quite a bit. She either did that or rode her bike when the pool was empty. Otherwise she was in the pool swimming. She's a fish! Loves water. She's growing fast and will be a wonderful Big Sister to Hayden.
Katelinn is in the 2nd grade this year. Hard to believe that too! This child has seemed to grow up so fast as well. She has the same teacher for 2nd grade that Hannah did. It helps make the transition easier I think. She is a little sad that her BFF isn't in her class this year. Thankfully they see each other at lunch and recess though. Katelinn is our girly girl. She loves to wear skirts and dresses, hates to get dirty and isn't much into sports. However, with that being said, she has asked to go out for Soccer this Fall. We will sign her up for Soccer and hopefully she enjoys it as much as Kaleb and Hannah did last year. Since Soccer games are on Sundays like Volleyball we will do a rotation. I'm excited to see how much she enjoys Soccer. I am also glad she's decided to go out for it as well! Katelinn is our little artist. She LOVES to color and draw. She does such awesome drawings that we got her a sketch pad and some utensils to do that. She goes in spurts with drawing and coloring, but she definitely didn't get her art talent from me because I can't draw worth anything. As she gets older she will get better and I'm excited to see all of her artwork. She loves to read as well. We have books galore between her and Hannah. Katelinn will also be a big help when Hayden arrives. She's very energetic.
Kaleb is in Kindergarten this year. I figured we would have a little hesitation when school started, but he walked right into the school, right into his classroom with no problems. My "baby" boy has grown up so quickly! I can't believe he will be 6 a week after Hayden arrives! How is this possible!? He's a very energetic boy. When he gets up he is on the go and he goes until bed time. He always has a smile on his face, even when he isn't feeling well. He makes many new friends and I'm happy that he's got new friends at school. Makes school easier and more fun for him it seems. He's also going out for Soccer this Fall. He really wants to do both soccer and flag football. Flag football is on Saturday's and soccer is on Sundays. I still haven't decided if we are going to have him do both or make him choose one or the other, but I have a little more time to decide that. I'm glad he wants to play these sports. With all his energy its something that is good for him. I honestly would love to see him play flag football. He's a big boy for 6 years old, but he holds his own. He stands up for his sisters and his friends. Doesn't let anyone pick on his friends or his sisters. He doesn't respond with violence though. I'm excited to see how his Kindergarten year goes. He loves school and is having fun as he has several of his Pre-K classmates in his class and a neighbor kid he gets along with really well is in his class too. Makes things easier. He is into Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles BIG time right now. Spiderman, Batman and Mario of course are three things he's been into for a while. Now, you'd think liking all those characters that he only plays video games or watches tv. Nope, he rarely plays video games and rarely watches tv. He'd rather play with his figurines or be outside. He loves to swim, ride his bike and play with his friends outside. Kaleb learned to ride his bike without training wheels in July. It didn't take him long to catch on and now that he caught on, we can't keep him off the thing LOL. When it was getting too dark to ride we'd practically have to drag him off his bike. I'm just so glad he enjoys it all. If he falls down he gets right back up and gets right back on. Strong boy! He is SUPER excited to meet his baby brother! I'm sure once Hayden is here, getting Kaleb to go to school will be a little more difficult at first, but who wants to go to school when there's a new baby at home?
I've been blessed with WONDERFUL children. They're helpful, kind, caring and are so lovable. I just wish they didn't grow up so darn fast! Time flies!
Not a whole lot to add as far as Paul and I go. He's going on 11 years with the same company he's worked for since just before we got married. Thankfully this Summer weather hasn't been too bad all season. It's been a mild Summer so it makes working outside a little more bearable I'm sure.
I'm hugely pregnant, but other than that things are going well. I take the kids to school, pick them up, bring them home and do the usual things a SAHM and wife does. My EDS has taken a toll on my body especially being pregnant, but in the end its all worth it. I get to snuggle with a newborn baby soon!
We are in the process of trying to get a house. Living where we do just isn't working anymore. It's too small and honestly the neighborhood just isn't what it used to be. We are staying in the MP district regardless. I prefer to stay in the town we are in, but time will tell. Our hope is to find a house in the country a bit so there's more room for everyone and Paul really wants to live in the country. Can't say I blame him. With 4 kids, 2 cats and a dog we need all the yard we can get LOL. Of course he wants the room so he can do things you can't do in town, like practice shooting bow and arrow and all that jazz. I hate it takes so much time to get a house purchased, but in the end it will all be worth it. It's not a decision you make lightly that is for sure.
Ok, my hand is getting tired of typing so I'm going to close for now. I will do my best to update later in the week. If I don't update this week there will be a new one next week. Maybe even with pictures!
Enjoy the rest of August, its almost over! If I don't post before the weekend, have a safe and happy Labor Day!
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