24 Weeks....

So, we had our 24 week appointment today and it went well.  The baby's heartbeat was 160, so it seems to be leaning towards a girl :)  Don't tell Tyler!  And the best news....I gained some weight a whole whopping 3 1/2 lbs.  I was supposed to gain 4, but considering as of 4 weeks ago I had gained a total of 3 lbs that's pretty good.  Hey I can eat as much candy and drink as many Icees as they need me to, I'm not complaining.
We also started getting the nursery taped so Tyler can't paint with the help of his amazing wonderful sister :)  Thanks Stacey! 

                                                                      10 weeks

                                                                     12 weeks

                                                                   24 weeks

                                                 the nursery waiting to be painted....

Remember that one time...when you felt old???

So apparently I really like lists.  Each of my last posts have been numbered.  Sorry, but it's going to happen again.

Today, after a crushing sports day (Broncos and Rockies lost...and my 2 fantasy teams got smoked) I was watching my BFF (Best Friend Forever) (Seriously...Forever) leave my house and noticed some shananigans occuring.

There were some kids outside in a "soon to be" confrontation (fight). 

Step 1...yell "HEY" as loud as you can so that they break it up and walk away.

Check.

Note...In my mind they were all in a circle and were chanting "Fight...Fight...Fight".

Step 2...they don't break it up so you walk in their direction and scream "HEY" louder!

Check

Step 3...keep walking towards them as you notice a kid on a bike pedal his chicken azzy away.

Check

Step 4...as you approach put your most serious face on and say "my next call is to your parents".

Note...seriously???

Check

Step 5...realize you have never seen any of these kids in your whole life...you don't know their parents...and it's 10 vs. 1  (I mean I'm street and all but I don't know if Rocky ever went 10 on 1) 

Check

Step 6...the actual trouble maker (that chicen azzy on the bike) is long gone, the other kids are pleading with me to not call their parents (that I don't know) and trying to make me believe that they didn't start it (see the chicken azzy).

Check

Step 7...spout some nonsense about "brushing it off" and "we don't need things escalating" and walk back home.

Check

Step 8...walk back inside and tell you wife that you just saved lives...that you're bullet proof (seriously...he shot me with a glock)...and you taught a kid to read.

Check

It's going by soooo fast!!!!!

Yea! We are 23 weeks pregnant today!  That means we only have 118 days left.  I sure wish it would slow down a little even though I am super excited to meet this little one it seems like there is a whole lot left to do.  For example, I spent a good hour last night comparing reviews on 2 different types of bottles and still have no idea what one to use.  I think I've got the diapering thing figured out (thanks to my good friend Kristin in PA) who I'm just going to copy :)  The room has now been almost 100% cleaned out, which means this weekend we might get it taped and ready to be painted. 
The coolest thing so far is the baby is moving everywhere!  Usually the baby just moves at night, but today I have been feeling him/her move all day.  Plus, I decided the baby will be super smart since the hearing is developed and he/she is just hearing me teach all day long.  Well at least the baby will know it's alphabet and count to 30 when it decides to enter this world! 

I know this much is true

So I'm watching Rocky IV for at least the 60th time this morning and had these realizations.

1)  If this isn't a good sign for the upcoming Broncos season I don't know what is.

2)  You know how in The Princess Bride Inigo Montoya says "My name is Inigo Montoya...You killed my father...Prepare to die"?  Kendall wishes that Rocky would have said "My name is Rocky Balboa...You killed my black friend...Prepare to die".

3)  For a minute I started feeling bad for Drago.  Rocky has been knocked down by my count 11 times.  No TKO?

4)  Then I realized that Drago is just a communist and didn't feel bad at all.

5)  Rocky for sure ended the cold war.

6)  In the 3rd round Drago started refusing water which probably resulted in major dehydration culminating in Rocky being able to knock him out...thus ending the cold war.

7)  You're all heart Rock!

A Stay with the Nelsons

Tyler and I are fully recovered from 7 weeks of chaos with the Nelson clan. It was such a stressful, fun, emotional, and amazing time. Even though Natasha was here because her daughter has cancer she tried to make the most out of it, and they went on a new adventure every day. The Nelson's definitely know how to have fun! Tyler and I are up for a rude awakening if our children are as "fun-loving" as these guys. Right now are house is super quiet and the only messes we deal with are from the dogs so I think the Nelsons were trying to prepare us for parenthood.
As far as Makenna goes....the radiation is over, she LOVES kindergarten, and we just have to wait and see what the future holds. But for now...I think we are all okay with the word cancer not being heard around here for awhile.

The kids learning the fun of youtube

Poor Cyrus hasn't learned not to let his sisters fix his hair

Zoe is soooo ready to have kids around....

Sibling love

Spider Man uses a pacifier right??

The kids spent a lot of time in the pool

Why not lock your annoying little brothers in the dog crates??

Picking raspberries

Isaiah's 2nd Birthday

Isaiah's second 2nd Birthday celebration

Why sleep in a bed when you can sleep on the kitchen floor?

Getting ready for the 1st of two Broviac tubes, which she ripped out anyways

Last day of radiation party

Tyler and I decorated the house the night before her last day so when she woke up she had presents and decorations...we are so proud of her.

Some clarifying comments

1) The meltdown today consisted of these comments.

I spent too much money on bras yesterday!!!
I don't know what kind of diapers to get!!!

2) There is no chance this pregnancy results in a girl. His name will be Ryder, your panties just melted reading his name, and yes, he is as good looking as his name sounds.

3) The birth center = no pain meds...100% natural. I may or may not be reconsidering.

4) I just watched Trixie wipe her butt on the floor. Interesting fact...she goes back and smells the poo trail.

5) This will probably be my first and last post.

Tyler

Our first post

Tyler and I have decided to create a blog to keep all our family and friends updated on the chaos that occurs here on Canal St. We know our chaos is about to triple in January as we are expecting our first child. So for all of you that don't know yet....I'm pregnant!! I'm 20 weeks along and feeling pretty happy with how amazingly awesome this pregnancy has gone so far. We are starting to feel a little overwhelmed (this means there was a major meltdown today) with all there is to do before this baby comes and can't believe all the decisions to make from what type of cloth diaper to use to how in the heck do people go on so little sleep! We have decided to give birth at a birthing center and couldn't be happier with our decision. We love going there and getting to know all the midwives. We just hope this pregnancy continues down the road of a healthy and normal pregnancy so we can continue there. It's been a lot of fun learning about parenthood together and we can't wait to experience it. Baby Decker is going to be in for a shock when he/she enters this chaotic life we call home.