Happy New Year!

It's hard to believe 2010 is over and 2011 has already begun!  As I look back at last year, we were soo busy -
January - Parker turned 1
February - We had tons of family in town and I mean tons - There was never a dull moment!
March - We took Caryn's Kids to Red Bud and we went with Janelle and Meredith to the State Fair
April - The Easter Bunny visited and we (Adam) helped Aunt Kia and Uncle Matt move
May - We had Mother's Day, went to a Lamar Baseball game for FREE, and went swimming at Poppa and Mammaws!
June - We swam some more and went to Lufkin for a Crawfish boil and our nephew got hit by a car at said crawfish boil
July - We moves, My nephew was baptized, and We announced that we were having baby #2
August - Parker started sleeping in a toddler bed
September - We went to the First Lamar Home Football Game, I melted a cutting board in the oven, I attempted to potty train Parker, and Parker cut more teeth
October - We went to another Lamar Football game, a pumpkin patch with great friends, carved pumpkins, I went to Time Out For Women with my sister, found out we were having a girl, went to two trunk or treats and helped give out candy on Halloween at Poppa's house
November - Parker started saying prayers with someone's help, Parker cut more teeth, My grandpa died, I found out I had Gestational Diabetes again, and we had a fun, but crazy Thanksgiving and Black Friday!
December - I stated taking insulin, we made gingerbread houses with the McCabe family, Parker announced he wanted a puppy (not gonna happen), We made Christmas Sugar Cookies, Got a real Christmas Tree from a Christmas Tree farm, had 6 or 8 bags of leaves we had to rake up in our front yard, had Adam's family over for Christmas Eve and then went to my parents for Christmas day and the day after.

Def a busy year!  But we are ready for this year and the birth of our little girl in less than 29 days!


Here are some pictures from New Years Eve -

Do you love Parker's Bear Hat that we found for him for like 4 bucks?  I'm so glad we did too, because I forgot to pack him a jacket and it kept the rain off his head while we were doing fireworks and it helped muffle the loud booms!

None of my firework pictures turned out...

Mandy (Adam's Sister) got hit by one from the neighbors - I saw one coming straight for us and I jumped up and ran to the garage.  Luckily, Parker was in Poppa's arms and he was protected.  Mandy was in a lot of pain - it cut the skin and left a huge bruise.

Ready to be Done

So I have to email my blood sugar numbers and what I eat in the the nutritionist every 3-4 days and I have to go in and see them every week.  It really is a pain in the butt and I can't stand the one that is assigned to me - I met with the other one over the holidays because mine was out of town and I like her better. 

Let me tell you just one of the reasons I don't like her...When I had to go to the hospital when I was pregnant with Parker to learn how to take shots etc, I had the same nutritionist, but they had no say in what I did because they weren't my doctor.  I saw an actual endocrinologist and he told me when to up my insulin, etc.  These nutritionists aren't doctors...More like nurses...Anyways - when she met with me and saw Adam she said "I can't believe you even considered having a baby with him after seeing how big his head was." Who says that?  Especially with him in the room?  She says stuff like that all the time.  Mom says she is just trying to be funny - but that isn't funny coming from a total stranger - I can't stand her.  If I had to choose between the crappy doctor from last time and this nutritionist, I would def pick the crappy doctor...That's how bad this experience has been.

Last week I met with them on Wed...They upped my bedtime shot by 2 units and on Friday they upped it 2 more units and today they are upping it 2 more units.  They want my morning sugar to be between 60-80 and its been in the 90s (which still isn't bad at all).  Today it was 84.  They aren't giving it a chance.  They are driving me crazy.  I can't wait to not have to email them and see them.  It really is a pain.  Luckily I only have 4 1/2 weeks to go!  Baby will be here Feb 4 if not sooner!!!

*I wonder if she knows about my blog and reads it, this would probably offend her if she did read it, but it def is the truth.

Terrible Twos

It seems my cute little boy has hit the age when he is going to test me and try my patience.

He hits, throws anything when he is mad or in trouble, spits, and throws tantrums when he doesn't get his way.  It can be a little stressful at times.  The key is to be patient and stick to the rules and not bend.  He knows what's allowed and what isn't. 

It hasn't helped that his playmate (Adam) has been off of work for two weeks.  And that he has had tons of cousins to play with over the holidays and now its going to just be him again. 

It's going to be hard getting him back on his schedule of napping every day for me, but hopefully he will.  My goal is to get him in bed earlier too - no more late nights - he needs to be in bed no later than 9.  That's late enough for a little kid - everyone else I know puts their kids to bed between 7 and 8:30.  We'll see how it goes.

We also are getting anxious for the birth of our little girl.  The c-section date is set and I couldn't be more excited.

I am so tired of counting carbs, checking my sugar, only eating certain things, watching everyone else enjoy my favorites.  Not sure how they will monitor me in the hospital and when the baby comes, but I am ready to have a shake, a piece of cake, some candy, eat as much bread as I want, actually eat a bowl of cereal and not just 3/4 of a cup (that isn't much when you really measure it out). 

Baby Update

So I still don't have my camera nearby to post pictures from Christmas, but we did have a wonderful Christmas day and day after with my family.  We got so many great gifts and really appreciate everything from our families.  I promise I will post them!

I had my 34 week checkup today and an ultrasound.  The doc said everything is going great and that the baby seems to be healthy.  According to the ultrasound, the baby is 5 lbs 11 oz, but I don't really believe all that haha.  Looks like Baby Girl Haynes will be here around Feb 4 - (my actual due date is Feb 9th though, but doc said he would take her early!).  We are ready and looking forward to meeting our little girl!

Christmas Day

I don't have the camera by me to upload pictures, but we had a fabulous day with my family visiting and eating.  I really love the holidays and especially love that the month of December has flown by...not really ready for our baby girl, but we are ready!!

The Children Were Nestled...

...All snug in their bed...

As I was writing the last post, Parker fell asleep on the couch!  He is totally worn out from all the fun tonight and the lack of a nap today!

Christmas Eve...

Adam's family came over tonight for us to do Christmas with them.  I didn't take many pictures tonight of Parker opening gifts because he was sitting in my lap opening them!  Here are a few....

Parker got two shirts from Grandma Soirez, Cars and a Ball from Jennifer, stuffed mickey and a shirt and cars and a Race thing from Aunt Mandy and Uncle Jeremy,  and a shirt from Aunt Andrea.  He also got  books, santa playing cards, a suit, three movies and a bike from Grandma and Grandpa!  The kid racked up again this year.  It took a long time to get the bike together and then some of the pieces were missing...Not fun!  But have no fear, Grandma and Grandpa are taking care of that for us!

Adam got socks, a flashlight, hot choc set, a wii game, gift card, and cash tonight from his side of the family and I got a candle, coasters, a keepsake box, and my Ralph Lauren perfume!!  We are truly grateful for Adam's family and for the great gifts they got all of us (even though we told them not to get us anything!!)


The pajama tradition still goes on at the Haynes house!  My mom picked out the pajamas for Parker this year and they are so freaking cute.  He matches his other boy cousins!  He insisted on popcorn tonight after his bath!

Caryn found this shirt for me for Adam.  Yes those are Christmas Tree Guitars - It's totally Adam, don't you think??

I love my pjs!  Although I'm too pregnant for the pants Adam picked out for me (he couldn't find any maternity ones that he liked haha) so I had him take them back! 

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!  I'll post more tomorrow!!