No Annie is not really pregnant

 It just looks that way.    Annie decided that she wanted to be pregnant too, so with the help of a semi-deflated beach ball she walked around all day Saturday with a baby in her tummy.   The best part is that she has a belly button from the valve on the ball right where it should be.

best quote of the day

"I can't wear shoes cause they make me sick... Sea sick"

Catching crickets is easy

We had a really nice morning today.  I didn't have to go to work until 10, so Annie and I got to stay home instead of running out of the house before the sun.   We ate breakfast together and watched her gymnastic show Make it or Break it, which is really my show, but if you call it her show she's more inclined to let you watch it.    Then we headed out to the garden.  Feed the chickens and weeded the kitchen garden a little.  It was so nice to get out there before it got to hot.    Our ground cherries are filling out and the tomatoes are everywhere.    If anyone is planning on making any Mohitos I have more mint than I can use.   

While I was plucking weeds Annie was exploring for bugs.  Surprisingly she found a Cricket and managed to catch him.   They played together for about 15 minutes before he finally escaped.  Sad Annie, lucky Cricket. 

Pregnancy design flaw II

So the second I post that I am not nauseous, I start feeling nauseous.  GRRR!   Why, when I start getting used to this pregnancy does it insist on changing?   Now I am nauseous, but the headaches have let up a little.   Like I said before I prefer the headache, but really I would just like to go a few weeks without any big changes.   I can already tell this kid has ADD.   
On the flip side, Annie is doing really well and she's still super excited about the baby.   She kisses the baby every morning and whispers to him or her.   I wish I knew what she's saying, but she's really quiet and when I ask she tells me, "ask the baby."

Pregnany design flaw

Well I'm not nauseous like I was with Annie, but this pregnancy is starting to have it's own little quirks.   Everyday around 2-2:30 I get a headache that lasts until I go to bed.   Weird huh?   The fun part is the doctor can't seem to figure out whats causing them.  I will have to say I prefer the headaches over the nauseousness, but would love it if anyone has a solution to get rid of them.   Tylenol and Advil are out, I'm allergic to both (yes this sucks beyond belief).   

The eco egg saves the day!

I have had this mini washing machine for about 7 years now.  It has prompted a lot of strange looks from people wondering what the heck it is.   So many times I have thought of getting rid of it, but thankfully I don't.    It always seems to come in handy, like when my washing machine breaks and I have no idea when a new one will show up.   Don't be fooled by its small size, this thing kicks butt.   It is by far the best goodwill purchase I ever made.

How to properly use the snarkel

Annie's uncle Sam got her a Snorkel set for her birthday (which she calls a snarkel).  Here is how Annie uses it: