It's looking like a Feb baby at this point!

Tomorrow is my official due date so we're getting a little anxious around here. My mom has been in town since Monday and will stay until the baby arrives. We've been eating well - mmmm, love mommy's good cooking. Dave filed a big important brief that he's been working on this past week so we're ready! On his first day off in weeks, he decides to start working on our tax return - God Bless you, honey. The above picture is significant because Charlotte hasn't taken this t-shirt off in about 72 hours. MK, do you recognize it? It says "Little Miss Giggles". We finally pried it off of her this morning and its resting in the laundry basket.

Our neighbors built us a snowman thinking that we had a new baby. Charlotte proceeded to eat his carrot nose and then hug him. She said "I love this snowman".

For the first time since I've been pregnant, Charlotte stuck a bowl up her shirt and said "I'm having a baby too, Mommy." She's excited about becoming a big sister for sure. She rubs my belly and says, "I luf my baby brother." Hopefully, we'll all be meeting him soon. Stay tuned!

Hooray for snow!

We're getting at least 3 inches of snow in the DC area today. It's our first real snow of the season. I had my 39 week appointment this morning - no news except that everything is fine. When I got home, we went out to play in the white stuff. Memme and Poppy are here in anticipation of the baby arriving.

Poppy tested out the saucer before taking Charlotte for a ride. We have a small hill across from our house. Sledding brings out the kid in all of us.

Charlotte watching Poppy fly down the hill!

Getting ready for take off!

Whooooohooo!

Baby brother clothes

I did my last load of baby boy clothes the other day. Charlotte found the folded basket of laundry and wanted to try them on for size!

New way to carry your baby

I wasn't kidding when I said that baby Jessica never leaves Charlotte's side. Charlotte is usually carrying several accessories in addition to the baby doll. On this particular day, she decided to free up her hands by sticking the baby down her shirt. We just had to laugh.

Another lamb...

Since baby boy is on his way soon, we now have two lambs for our nativity scene!

36 weeks

I'm now officially 37 weeks but these photos were taken last weekend when I was 36 weeks. I feel more and more ready to have this baby every day. There are still a few more things I'd like to get done, but basically he can come whenever he wants now.

Uncle Brian came over for dinner tonight and asked Charlotte what she is going to name her baby brother. She thought for a moment and then clearly announced, "Santa Claus". So there you have it people - looks like we'll be naming Nugget 2 after jolly ol' St. Nick!

Christmas Part 2

Family photo - E, Poppy, Charlotte, Memme, and Brian (Dave taking the picture)

Christmas dinner prepared once again by Chef Brian. On the menu: Berry Walnut Salad, Foie gras, Mushroom Bisque, Prime Rib with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Don't forget the deviled eggs! It was all delicious.

Charlotte eating foie gras! This was my first time having foie gras too. I wasn't a big fan but I'll try anything. Charlotte tried everything we had for dinner and enjoyed sitting at the fancy dining room table with us.

Charlotte using my new "hooter hider" to nurse her baby.

Brian got Charlotte this really neat pop-up Wizard of Oz book complete with 3D glasses!

First thing Christmas morning - Charlotte checking out all her loot from Santa. Her favorite gift this year was by far the "Little Mommy" set from Santa. She named her new baby Jessica. Baby Jessica eats, sleeps and goes everywhere with Charlotte now. Her favorite part is the diaper bag which includes everything she needs to take care of baby Jessica.

The see of gifts Christmas morning. It was a fun relaxing day with family.