Almost the Birth Eve

So it's a couple of nights before our BIRTHday for Baby Thompson #2! Jonah is spending the night at Aunt Justine's on Monday night so she can take him there for the birth and have a fun day with his cousins. We're going out to eat as a family of 3 Monday night to celebrate our new chapter that awaits us Tuesday morning around 7:30 AM!

Rick is holding still that it's a boy, Jonah still says sister, and I say girl! All will find out Tuesday- our BIRTHday for our little one! Lots to do before we arrive at the hospital at 5 AM on Tuesday. Put your "vote" in writing! Oh and no we still have not finalized names yet. Just like with Jonah, we'll decide afterwards- I know for someone like me who "plans" everything, it's quite ironic we don't have anything set in stone!

The "real" pumpkin patch

We headed back to the one pumpkin patch we really liked! It was great- could have been a little cooler weather, but we will take it! Jonah didn't like the train ride even though that is all he talks about is trains, the hayride was good and not too bumpy and the bounce houses were good for Jared and Mason, not our boy- still not a fan of those....yet!

"Is it my turn yet, Mommy?"

We went to Cousin Mason soccer game and all Jonah wanted to do was get on the field and start kicking the ball! The entire game, he would ask Rick and I if it was his turn to go and kick the ball- music to Rick's ears! To have a son who not only wants to play soccer, but REALLY wants to play now. Too bad sign up isn't until he turns 3-- next May can't come soon enough so we can register him and get that centipede soccer going!

Lame pumpkin patch!

So I've been wanting to take Jonah to a pumpkin patch before Baby comes and the one I REALLY like is a little far away being so close to delivery, so we are searching for a good substitute! We haven't found one yet. This one will do for now until I find a better one - hopefully next weekend! And it's a good thing Jonah doesn't know the difference!

Outside time

Our time spent outside after school is usually with Jonah rotating between his car, his firetruck, his tricycle (old school style one), kickball that Daddy rolls onto the roof, football or soccer ball. Needless to say, we are outside moving- not sitting still- which is quite hard for me. I have been known to bring a chair outside and kick the ball from a sitting position! Hey- I'm still outside with my baby big boy- just making some adjustments!

Mother of the year Award

This pic will get me the Award for sure. Not only does my son not have his PJ shorts on, or that he is sitting where the smelly trash goes or that there isn't one of those safety locks on the doors, but the big kicker- he's right beside the Pine Sol cleaner-- yep!!! That's just how we roll in this house-- breaking all the rules in one instance!

Wish for Baby

We stopped by a water fountain today and made a wish for Baby. Jonah threw the coins in and we wished for Baby to come on his/her Birthday healthy and happy! Two weeks to go.....

Mommy - "I play soccer like Mason"

And then the next thing Jonah will say is - Mommy- "I play football like Jared." Either way, I guess our boy will be playing a sport- as if his Daddy would have it any other way. Amazingly, we have been to both Jared's football and Mason's soccer games and Jonah actually sits and watches them play. I mean to say, he sits and watches- we usually can't get him to sit for very long, but for some reason seeing sports all of sudden he can sit! Go figure!

My Boys!

2 great pics- one of my boys emptying the dishwasher without me asking and the other is of them wearing their burnt orange to support Mommy's college--

Just mom & dad time

We are being amazed daily by what Jonah is saying and doing. He is asking lots of "what's that, what's this?" He's showing his terrific 2's- testing the waters with redirection and saying "ok" instead of "no". He's able to answer what, who, and where questions. He's eager to help with anything we do- he helps Rick take out the trashcans, he helps load the silverware into the dishwasher, he takes his plates / bowls to the sink after eating, he empties all the trashcans in the house and helps me clean (wipes with water) the bathrooms! He really does offer to help and gets very upset if we do something without him- I will remind him of this when he has to "really" do some chores in a few years! He talks about Baby, always wants to kiss baby night night, and likes to sing songs to Baby. When the phone rings, he asks who it is so he can say hi too! Then when we hang up, he always ask, "they coming over?" As if we always have people over (which we do) or that he loves to be a social butterfly (which he does)! We are excited to see him develop into a big brother and take care of his little sibling. He says he will help with Baby and in our hearts, we know he will!

Time with Grammy & Popo

Jonah loves it when people come over to see "him" - just him, not us! Especially when "they" get on the floor and play what he wants to, give him tons of attention and just spoil him rotten-- just as grandparents should!

Doesn't this just make you dizzy by looking at it?

Oh yea- we all had these growing up. I spent hours on mine. Now the "genius" who updated this toy has added music-- gotta love that! And it's even easy for a 2 year old to figure out how to turn it on after Mommy & Daddy have turned it off!

Getting ready for Baby #2 is ALL about getting Baby #1 ready

We have been talking to Jonah about Baby for some time. He always says "sister, no brother"- so if it's a boy, HE will be a "sister" for the time being. Now whether he truly understands it or not, who knows. But we have been reading books to him about being big brother, having him talk and ready to baby, kissing Baby and helping get Baby room together. So now the next step is getting Jonah ready to hold, care for, etc. So we got a baby doll and have been practicing holding - key being holding NOT throwing, chunking, or slamming the baby on the floor. It is truly a work in progress. Cousins Kirsten and Mason are also helping teach Jonah how to feed baby, give baby pacifier and changing diapers- again all a work in progress. With one month to go......we're off to a good start- Jonah does want to hold the baby, asks about the baby, and only throws it on the floor a few times a day. : )

Baby Thompson #2 Photos

A day at the park