31 Weeks -- 63 days to go.

There is other news as well, but the biggest is that there is only 63 days
to go in my pregnancy. I can't believe it. This pregnancy has definitely
flown by and I don't know how to describe the anxiety that is beginning to
set in. I have other things on my mind as well, but having this baby is
probably most important right now.

I have to say, I am very excited. The kids are very excited. Chris, on the
other hand, not as excited, but he still "feels blessed" that we're having
another baby. We're still working out the finer details of accomodations for
the new little one, and we'll have it worked out soon... I hope. I just
kinda miss my parents, because I know they would be spoiling the heck out of
me right now. My mom would be making her wonderful food and my dad would be
taking the kids to the beach.

I'm starting to have the BH-contractions lately. Here and there I get the
dull pains in my lower back and stomach. I can't stit up for long periods of
time, neither can I lay on my back anymore. It's beginning to get a little
bit heavy and uncomfortable. But I'm still making through it. I'm walking
two hours a day, drinking water, and eating healthily. So I'm not
bed-stricken yet. I'm going to be so miserable when I have to stay home for
the post-partum recovery. I'm looking forward to it but I'm also not.

So in other news, I had an interview for a position at the Adidas Outlet. I
have wanted to work here for the past 7 years! For as long as I had known
the outlet was there, I had wanted to work there, and finally, I have my
chance. Two hours after my interview, which went incredibly well, I must
say, they offered me the position. I'm pretty excited considering Adidas is
my favorite brand. I love their clothes and shoes so I make a perfect
representative for them. I start next week. Today I'm going to go back out
there to fill out the initial paperwork and negotiate my pay. I just hope
they give me what I believe I am worth.

About two weeks ago, Jade got a hold of my coupon-clipping-scissors... She
then gave herself a new hairstyle. Julian was there watching apparently, and
then came and ran after the deed was done. I freaked out a bit, but then I
realized it was ok because, well, hair does grow back. She is talking so
much more now. She loves being with her babysitter, and rubbing on my belly
and talking to her unborn sibling. She's great. She's the cutest and
sweetest little thing ever... I worry that this is a sign of terrible things
to come. Ha. She's got her manipulative ways already and it makes me laugh.
She's cute, but not cute enough if she thinks that it'll get her off the
hook. She's always trying to get Julian in trouble and usually succeeds, but
I tell her she can't keep snithcing him out either. Hee. I love her a lot.
She is going to get jealous when the baby comes. Ack. Let's just wait to
jump that hurdle soon.

Julian is now on a generic prescription of Ritalin. Soon after I informed
his teacher that he was now diagnosed as having ADHD, she eventually
suggested that he would go on the medication. This was only about two weeks
after I told her about his diagnosis. I feel as though it was her excuse to
have an easier time with him, not having to deal with his behavioral issues.
Then she mentioned it to his babysitter, and now they're both in cahoots on
having Julian on meds... But you know, deep down inside myself, I was
waiting for a way to get him the medication, too. I felt guilty for a few
days, when I noticed how well he was doing because I didn't want him to have
to be on pills so he can behave normally, or calm down... But I also
noticed, he's still active and the same child he's always been. He's just a
little bit calmer and somewhat easier to manage when it comes to giving him
instruction or having him concentrate on something. His babysitter has
noticed he's getting a little better, but his teacher says she's willing to
give him the medicine at school so that it can last throughout the day with
her. She notices at the end of their day (only 2.5 hours long between
12:30-3:05pm) he begins to unravel and become a bit more unruly.... I
believe it's because of the free choice they have at the end of the day.
They are allowed to choose whatever they want to do and Julian has a hard
time being pulled away from it. But he's not as bad as he was before. I
don't remember if I mentioned it here, but he made his teacher cry because
he ran out into the parking lot and it took about ten minutes to get him
back with the babysitter and the teacher and under control somewhat. Julian
got in very big trouble since then and now he's doing so much better. We
removed his television from his room and revoked his X-Box privileges. He
wasn't allowed any special treats and he was (and still is) expected to
behave better. After that incident, I decided (and Chris adamantly rejected)
to give Julian medication. We still have no TV in his room and it's
providing him a way to actually be asleep by 8:30P every night. I feel we
will keep the TV out of his room just so we can continue his sleeping
routine. The meds don't make him zombie like, but they help calm him down,
so he's just fine and still the same little boy he's always been.

Other than that, things are great. So there's a little bit of an update for
you guys.

Just as an aside: Mom, Dad, I miss you guys so much and wish I was there
with you because I need you as always. I just want your hugs and kisses and
your wonderful love for the kids close-by. I miss you guys!