18 weeks

as i look at dylan, 2.5 years old, it's hard to believe that jackie was that old when we first brought her home.  he was so little, and yet, i expected so much from him!  dylan is very mature for her age (i mean, i compare her to where jb was at 2.5 years old...)  but, i'm still relieved that we have months to go before another miebs baby is introduced.  let them be little!  we all know how fast it goes. sad face.

jack is very excited to have another baby in the house.  he is very lovey when it comes to smooching my belly and talking to the baby.  and, if you ask him what we're having, he's pretty certain there's a boy inside.  he notices babies when we're out in the stores and talks to me about them in this little baby voice of his; it's darling.

i was 18 weeks as of last thursday, his 5th birthday.  

he happily agreed to be in the picture this week.

everything is just happening sooner, this time around.  a few weeks ago, i've started seeing the physical therapist i saw with jb at 7 months.  it frightens me that i'm not even half-way through this pregnancy, and i'm already feeling such discomfort.  being proactive should hopefully help me in the long run and get this pain under control now, rather than being miserable for another 5 (6) months.

another "sooner" that i covered already, nesting, has helped in getting most of my christmas shopping done.  and wrapped.  and hidden far back in ben's closet.  we really don't buy for many people/families, but my kiddos are taken care of.  i have some online orders to finish this week, and i'm quite tickled with myself that i've got my booty in gear so early.  LOVE that second trimester boost of energy!  i'm sure you notice my blog count for october has reached the double-digits...

feeling baby move in the evenings - sure love winding down with baby 3 for the night.