Catching up.

We are cramming everything in to August, apparently. It seems like we have been going nonstop. Between packing up the house an over night get away here and there, work, doctors appointments, etc. I have barely been able to keep up. 

Boring things first, our current house...we threw in the towel and hired a realtor. We actually did have a couple of offers, both of which were a bit too low for us, so we let them go. The house has been on the market for almost a week, and although things have started out slow, we are optimistic that more activity will come our way. 

Dave has been on vacation for almost a week and we have filled it up with little get aways. We were in Okoboji last weekend with Mag and Jeff and family and then took a quick trip to Minneapolis to shop for beds. We cannot wait to get into our new master bedroom which will have room for a king sized bed. We were successful in our trip, but plan to order after we have moved in. 

We had our inspection at the new house this last week as well. There were a couple of minor issues (to be expected considering the house is 91 years old), but nothing too major. We had a chance to look around and did lots of measuring. I have hired someone to come to remove wallpaper and paint, and Dave will do some the carpet removal with a friend or two. I am trying to mentally prepare for what the next month has in store. A bit overwhelming, yes, but also very exciting. 

On the baby front, everything looks great. I passed my glucose test two weeks ago and the heart rate was 138. This week was very similar, measuring right on and the heart rate was 134. Seems like the baby is pretty chill in there, although it moves like crazy. It is great when I can catch it just right and get Dave involved. He seems as amazed as he did the first time he felt Sully move. I have been having some occasional contractions (like right now!), so know we are moving in the right direction. I will be 31 weeks on Saturday, so the end is near.

Sullivan's little world just keeps getting bigger and bigger. He is finally growing out of his 12 month clothes, walking like a little champ, popping teeth like crazy, and a stellar sleeper. It has taken me a solid year to be able to type that, but it has finally happened, just in time for baby number 2. He had his 15 month appointment today and remains our perfect little peanut. His height is 29.5in (8%), and weight is 21lbs 1oz (8%). His 11th tooth just popped through and there are several more on the verge. 

Ok, I think that pretty much sums up the last couple of weeks. Below are several photos from the last couple of weeks, enjoy! 

Sully working on his walk.

Visiting daddy at work. 

Okoboji with a few cousins. 

30 weeks pregnant and trying to stay cool.  

Lake life. 

Hotel swimming with daddy. 

Lego Land detour.

Sully checking himself out. 

Connelly family vacation.

The planning for the Connelly get together started nearly a year ago when my mom called Maggie and I to start looking for a cabin. There were so many options. Do we do a resort, VRBO, etc.? After a month or so of looking, I checked out. Fortunately, Maggie was more persistent and found a spot north of Alexandria on Lake Miltona. The cabin was great, slept us all comfortably and had a great kitchen and community area, as well as a massive front lawn complete with a fire pit and a sandy beach. My dad hauled his old fishing boat up and we rented their pontoon boat as well. What more could we ask for?

We had lots of fun, my sister in law, Shelley, celebrated her 40th birthday, and my dad celebrated his 73rd (with walleye he caught earlier that day). We had huge family meals and enjoyed being together. The weather was so-so, it only rained once or twice, but it was cool, in the low 70s. I was bummed for the kids as it wasn't prime lake weather, but I did not complain as I neared my third trimester.

We had some excitement as well, my dad had his old fishing boat all fixed up for the festivities. One evening as I was lying in bed with Anna reading her stories, I heard Maggie come into the house and say something about needing an extinguisher, a boat and a fire. Anna and I quickly went out to see what was going on. When we walked outside we were greeted with lots of excitement, Alex was getting the old fishing boat ready for an evening ride when the engine started on fire. Fortunately, no one was hurt and it was under control by the time we got outside. My dad had it in the shop the following day and back on the water, but forgot to replace the plug. I did not see it first hand, but it sounded like it was moments from sinking. I cant imagine how we would have recovered that incident. Sully rounded out the excitement with taking a few steps and getting another tooth.

I was spoiled with lots of rest. Dave woke up with Sully every morning, whisked him out of the room and quietly closed the door so I could sleep until my heart was content. What a gift. I hit my 28 week mark on Saturday and have definitely started to feel pregnant. The baby moves a lot and sleep is harder and harder to come by. The end is near, however, and baby excitement is starting to sneak in.

Isaac and Sully on the beach.  

By buddy, growing up so fast. 

Oliver/Munce family photo. 

Sully working on his balance. 

Sully and daddy driving, grandpa supervising. 

Munce family photo. Sully is 14 mos,
Im 28 weeks pregnant. 

So much has changed.

Sullivan turned 14 months old yesterday, and boy has he changed. It seems like just in the last few weeks he has gone from a baby to a toddler, right before our eyes. He is really fun and really busy. We are two weeks into our new sleeping routine and I am happy to report that he is a sleeping champ. He has mastered the 2-3 hour nap and has been sleeping from 8-8, all night long. We get the break we need, and so does he. Too bad the pregnancy has started to interfere with my sleep. Oh well, we will sleep again at some point in the future.

Sully has started to point to things he wants, and says 'uh uh uh,' and when I ask him if he wants something he will occasionally say 'esss' while nodding his head. He is so close to walking, but not quite there yet. Dave and I put him in his walker last week in the driveway and he literally ran from one end to the other, giggling the entire time. He is able to occupy himself for short periods of time, which has been great with all of the house things we have going on.

Since my last entry, we have had a slow steady stream of house activity, even a couple of offers, although both were too low. We have decided to stick to our guns, and hold out for an offer closer to our comfortable range. I chatted with my realtor yesterday and told him of our progress and he seemed quite impressed with all of the traffic we have had, especially since we have done little to no advertising. Im still optimistic that we will snag a buyer, but Im also at peace with the idea of it not working out. What will be will be.

Dave and I have made the McKennan Park swimming pool part of our weekly routine. It is really perfect for all of us. A great way to spend the evening, and just a 10 minute walk away. Ill attach a few photos of the last pool outing (it was a bit cloudy and cool so we almost had the pool to ourselves).

The anticipation of the slide. He loves it. 

Hanging on the turtle.

Back and forth, back and forth on this bridge.