Thursday, April 9, 2009

10 Reasons Why I Love My Husband


Earlier this week I told one of my friends that I was going to start blogging more, so here is an attempt. 

The following reasons are not the only reasons I love Kenneth, but some of the reasons he is quite perfect for me. 

1. Kenneth tells me everyday that I am beautiful and that he loves me. Especially now, being 7 1/2 months pregnant, it is nice to know he still finds me attractive.

2. He really is my big teddy bear. Even though he has tattoos, rides a Harley, sometimes has a mohawk, and generally can look mean... he has the biggest heart of anyone I know. 

3. He is head-over-heels in love with our unborn son and can't wait to meet him. 
Example: his status on face book one day...   


Kenneth Washburn

In less than two months my life is going to drastically change. I will have a son that will occupy my every waking moment. This is something I'm not used to but I'm really looking forward to. He kicks, punches, and stretches the life out of Cheryl's tummy and all I can do is sit there and wait for him. He truly has occupied all of my thoughts. Who knew?on Monday  


4. He does not mind being my guinea pig in the kitchen. He is not a picky eater and will try, at least once, every new recipe I try. There have been some blunders, but even then he still tries to eat them.

5. He will go to the local theater or symphony concert with me, even though it is not his favorite thing to do. He would much rather be on his bike and hang out with his friends than be dressed up and sitting in semi-comfortable chairs for at least two hours.

6. He supports me through my battle with chronic pain. He never once has walked away from the stress and frustration that comes with loving someone with a chronic illness. He is my strength on the bad days and helps pull me through.

7. He loves my closest girlfriends as if they were his sisters. I know that if any of them needed anything he would not hesitate to be there for any of them.

8. I feel completely safe with him wherever we go. I have never felt scared or uncertain about my surroundings when I am with him. I know that no matter what, he will always protect me and keep me safe.

9. If we had the space and could afford it, he would rescue every homeless dog he sees. He has a soft spot for any dog, especially if they have been injured in some way.

10. He makes me laugh everyday. He will do anything, and I mean anything, to make me laugh. After 8 1/2 years of jokes and antics, he still can find something that will make me double over with laughter everyday.

My husband does have his flaws, and yes we do have our arguments, but my life has been better everyday since he has been in it. I love him more than anything.  

 

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

10 More Weeks!!!

We have now entered the last trimester and have only 9 weeks and 2 days to go! Colter is more active than ever, he seems to never sleep. Kenneth and I start childbirth classes on Monday, April 13. I have started my notebook of lists... what to take to the hospital, who to call when we go to the hospital, what we still need to do, etc. 

Colter's nursery has yet to really take shape. The fabric has been picked out and mailed to our expert seamstress. The furniture has been ordered and we are waiting for its arrival. The room still functions as the office and has yet to be cleaned out. So much to do and yet time is ticking away. 

The nursery fabric



Here are new pictures of the growing belly....



Maggie hugging Colter



Colter at 30 Weeks and 5 Days

Sunday, March 8, 2009

26 Weeks and Counting!

New pictures of my growing belly. Colter seems to be doing great; he gets more and more active everyday. I am starting to feel a sense of urgency to get everything ready for him. Kenneth and I are starting to rearrange the rooms of our house so that we can start on the nursery. We are starting the countdown for Colter's arrival.



Tuesday, February 17, 2009

23 Weeks

New baby bump pictures... I seem to be carrying Colter completely in front, from behind I don't really look pregnant.


23 Weeks


23 Weeks




We have started month six, I can hardly believe it. Colter is very active and is getting stronger everyday. Kenneth finally felt him move and has seen his foot stretch out a couple of times.

Last Thursday, February 12, was exactly 4 months till the due date... AHHHH! I am not even close to being prepared. We have changed the nursery theme to vintage western, i.e. from the forties or fifties. I have decided to be adventurous and make the bedding, mainly because I can't bring myself to spend more on Colter's bedding than ours. 


Thursday, January 22, 2009

Must Watch!!!

This video is hilarious and as a mom to be I am sure I will be saying all of these things very soon.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

ITS A BOY!!!!!

Colter Wayne Washburn

Saturday, January 17, 2009

19 Weeks

I wanted to post some pictures of my growing belly. The baby this week is the size of a heirloom tomato. I have yet to feel movement (that I know of), hopefully I will feel something soon. We also have an ultrasound on Tuesday, January 20, so stay tuned for a big announcement.