Showered in Monticello Today

Mommy and Caroline were honored with a shower today at the Monticello Country Club given by Mommy's friends, several from high school and college. It was like old times, seeing everyone and getting caught up on all the latest news. We had the most delish treats too...cucumber sandwiches, artichoke dip with pita chips, fresh fruit, and the cutest cupcakes you've ever seen, decorated with a C.

Caroline received so many cute things - a swimsuit, beach chair and umbrella, bow holders, bloomers... you name it and she got one! As a matter of fact, Caroline received two  Irish tams (hats) and matching plaid skirts from Nancy who just returned from a trip to England! The hostesses gave Mommy Caroline's car seat and stroller! Mommy said, "Now she can come, we have the carseat!"  Thank you girls for giving my girls such a super nice shower. I hope you all can come back very soon for Caroline's style show! 

Happy Mommy Easter Nesting

This weekend was the best! Mommy and I drove to Little Rock Saturday for our last shopping trip as a duet. We started out right by having lunch at our favorite spot, Mimi's. The muffins there are unbelievable - big and delish! We walked off our lunch at Caroline's favorite store, Babies R Us. Next we went to the weekly door buster sale at JCP and then on to Target! After all the intense shopping, we were famished and had to make a last stop at another favorite spot, McAllister's for a light snack and a xxlg ice tea. We got back home a little late so I stayed at Windy Hills for the night. I thought we would sit down and prop our feet up for the night...but nooo. Mommy got her second wind and started nesting. She put up our purchases then began clearing out a kitchen cabinet for Caroline's things. After a while, I used my big Momma voice and told little Mommy to go to bed! I still heard her up and about after I went to bed! I woke up a little late Sunday morning and was in a rush to get home. I went through the living room and there was Mommy, already up and in the recliner! Although we didn't get to hunt eggs, we had a very good Easter that began with church services, lunch, then a very nice nap!

Five Weeks to Go

Swing engineers.

This is week 35 and we have 35 days to go! Of course we know that each baby matures at different times, the general consensus this week is that Caroline weighs about five and a half pounds and measures about 18-20 inches long. While she won't get much longer, she will continue to pack on the pounds — including large amounts of baby fat to fill out her arms and legs into those plump little limbs with chubby rolls we love to see and feel on babies. Besides looking cute, the layers of fat will also help regulate her body temperature.

Something else that's moving at a mind-boggling pace these day: her brain development! There’s a lot going on inside that tiny head. Caroline is now sleeping through regular periods of REM and deep sleep at week 35. She is also experiencing active and quiet wakefulness where she continues to explore the environment around her. Her hearing is fully developed and she is ready for a good story and a song. Lullaby tryouts will be held next week!!

Happy Anniversary to Granny and Papaw

Fifty seven years ago today, on April 16th, Granny and Papaw said Yahoo, yes we do, to a life together! Now that's a long time! In this photo they are cutting the cake at their 50th anniversary party which was held at the Menapace Place. We talked about throwing them another party this year but Granny put the kibosh on that real quick! Instead of a party, we're cooking lunch for them tomorrow after church. There will of course be some gifts and three suprises for the couple to enjoy. Our family is blessed to have Mom and Dad at the helm, and  I can't wait for Caroline to meet them, I know she will love them as much as we do. Happy Anniversary Granny and Papaw, we think you're great!

Questions From Caroline

What are you doing awake at two in the morning?
Do you act this silly around everyone else?
Where do parents come from?
Why is everyone's voice getting so high?
Why is everyone looking at me?
Would you mind using a breath mint?
Did the cow really jump over the moon?
Why are your eyes so big?
Have you guys noticed the cobwebs on the ceiling?
Why do you keep slobbering all over me?
What did you do before I came along?
Any chance I can get a chocolate pacifier?

We Showered Caroline!

Caroline had  such a nice shower Saturday  at the library in Mommy's hometown. The weather was perfect and the goodies de-lish.  We enjoyed some lip smacking good snacks - chipped beef dip, chicken cheese ball, sandwiches, peanut butter cookies, sausage balls, ham pinwheels, a super cute cake and yum yum punch. We ate and ate while Mommy opened an array of beautiful and very useful gifts for Caroline. Natalie and Chloe came for the weekend and we thoroughly enjoyed watching Chloe play during the shower. It was so good to see family and friends that we haven't seen in a while. Caroline received a bassinet from Toni and Lea Ann, hand made quilts and afgans, booties, bath towels, and caps from Deb, Macel, and Granny.  Squeaky shoes from Cindy, outfits galore from Angie and Gracie-Dru, and the most adorable bag from Natalie and Chloe and so much more but I can't remember the givers! Once again, Caroline is indeed blessed to have so many people in her life that love her so much in nice ways! Thank you to everyone that showered my little girl and her little girl in such a terrific way, I heart U!

Strolling Into Week 33

Caroline's new stroller from Mimi & Papaw

The big news this week  is lung development—Caroline's respiratory system is almost completely mature. She is working daily to get her tiny little lungs ready to let us know she is here and requires attention!
Little Puddin Pie's  pupils now constrict and dilate and she can detect light and tell the difference between night and day! Of course this ability will miraculously disappear once she is born and starts keeping Mommy and Daddy up all night. Her little noggin is quite soft and the bones are not yet fused together. This allows the bones to overlap; making her delivery a bit easier.

Mommy went to the doctor yesterday and will continue to go weekly until Caroline arrives. All is going very well with both of our girls. The doctor said Caroline’s heart rate is 128 which is normal and very good. Our little beauty will continue to pack on the pounds gaining around ½ pound a week from here on out. This week, Caroline weighs about 4½ pounds and is around 16 inches long. With this much baby, the fluid level is maxed out which is why Caroline’s pokes and kicks are much more sharp these days.