OH - IO!

So, I lied. I have not been as good at keeping up with this as I was intending!  Sorry about that. I would use the excuse that I am busy, but in all honesty, we are all busy.  Truthfully, I have gone from feeling pretty crummy to feeling much better over the past month or so and as I have been feeling better, I have been spending more time with the boys. I think that you all would agree that that is time well spent!  That has been one of the hardest parts about this pregnancy is that I have had to really limit what I was able to do with the boys.  Between the napping and the nausea and the headaches, I had to rely a lot on Ryan and our LNA to keep them entertained while I "got through" most days.  I am happy to say that finally, things are getting better. I still am likely to get nausea, especially in the morning, but I have been able to cope with it and I seem to have more energy during the days.  I know that Ethan and Kevin are appreciating it too!

This past month we made a trip back to Ohio to visit our friends and family.  We got to see a lot of people, though we wish we could have gotten more time with them and we could have seen even more. But one thing I have learned during this pregnancy is moderation and there was just no way that we were going to be able to pack more into our visit than we already had. Ethan and Kevin proved again to be superb travelers, making the 12 - 13 hour drive actually pleasant. We are so lucky because Ryan and I are very much the traveling kind and it makes it a lot easier when the kiddos are on board.  We spent most of the time visiting with our parents and families and we appreciate the time and hospitality that they gave us during our travels.  It was such a joy to watch the two boys continue to develop such a sting bond with Grandparents and even Great Grandpa Binau!  That is something that we truly miss living so far away.

We want to thank everyone for the effort people made to see us and accommodate us. We also want to thank the people we did not get to see for their understanding!  We will continue to make more trips, I promise!

As of right now, it seems the weather has been playing off my higher energy levels because both in Ohio and back home in NH we have been enjoying some absolutely wonderful weather.  From first thing in the morning to bedtime they boys are constantly asking to go outside and play.  We spend as much time as possible out there, soaking up every ounce of fresh air and sunshine we can.  It has been an adventure as they boys are so much older and so much bolder these days and are willing to explore further and further from mom and dad.  It has definitely kept me active running after them!

Things have been going very well with the baby as far as doctors appointments and such.  Everything looks really good and he is quite the mover, even waking me up at night!  We have found out we will be having another BOY!  I am so outnumbered!!!!  We are so thrilled that the boys will have a baby brother.  They have been singing songs to the baby and giving my belly hugs and kisses (for the baby of course).  It has been such a beautiful experience, I can not wait for Ethan and Kevin to meet him!

Thanks so much for your patience!

Tina, Ryan, Ethan, Kevin and Baby Boy