So the new, much-requested pictures are up. Ok, picture, but that's good enough! :)
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Here's Ansley enjoying her popsicle yesterday (after her much needed catnap). But today she's napping again at her regular time, so maybe it's just a weekend thing. I don't know - they always say so much of these things at young ages are "phases" but it's hard to know if it is sometimes. This picture wasn't the best I took of the popsicle enjoyment, but it shows how long she is getting. She is 37 inches now, which I have no idea where that falls out on the percentile chart, but she is looking long to me. And so grown up.
This morning we finally went to our neighborhood pool. It was nice - not very crowded, and I met a couple of other moms that were nice as well. Ansley really enjoyed being around some other kids. She went up to another little girl, introduced herself, then brought her over to me and said "Mommy, here's my new friend Arden." So cute. Yesterday when we were coming home from our errands, there was a young couple walking by pushing a stroller, and I was so excited to see a young family, I chased them down (seriously, literally) and introduced myself. They were really nice, and live just down the street, so I was excited. :) So, we're getting there.
Tried another church on Sunday - let's just say we're still looking. We'll try again next Sunday!
Ansley did very well with our new babysitter, Stephanie, last week while I got my hair done. I put her down for her nap, and then Stephanie was here when she woke up. I told Ansley before I put her down that Stephanie would be here to play with her when she woke up. When I got home, I asked Steph how it went, and she said when she walked into the room, Ansley said 'hi, Stephanie, I went to gymnastics this morning. Look at my stamps!" and just chattered on from there. It's nice to know Ansley is so comfortable even when we're not around. :)
Now I think I'll go lay down - getting my bad headaches again that mere Tylenol does nothing for. I had the same thing with Ansley. I have my doctor's appointment on Friday, so hopefully I can get a prescription. John is home this afternoon, so that's a nice bonus (nothing's wrong, though). :)
ETA: Pregnancy brain - wanted to say a big congrats to our long-time friends, Keith and Tonya, on the birth of their baby girl, Liana Jane. We are so thrilled for ya'll! :)
Sounds like she may be long and tall like her Daddy. Hummmm, your looks, Eddie's height.... can we say model? Cute enough now!
Hope your headaches get better. You look beautiful in your pic.
Posted by: Wendy | July 31, 2006 at 02:23 PM
You look great! Baby central around here..it seems like someone I know gets pregnant every day! Wow it is in the water...better not come to my house! HA! 2 is good for now! The lady across the street just had a first today..A girl!
Posted by: Angie Kudlas | July 31, 2006 at 02:34 PM
Yeah, my request worked now too! :) Thanks! You look great, and hardly even look pregnant yet, I don't think! A cute little bump though is just visible- love it! I'm sure you definitely feel pregnant however! Sure hope they can give you something for your headaches. A migraine sufferer myself, I feel your pain, especially during pregnancy when you're pretty limited on what you can take. Hope you have a nice rest, and thanks again for the much requested maternity pic's!
Posted by: Desta | July 31, 2006 at 02:37 PM
Oh yeah. Baby birds are neat! Glad they are where y'all can watch them grow up!
Posted by: Wendy | July 31, 2006 at 04:24 PM
Hi Megan. You look pretty in your just barely beginning to show picture. Sorry for your headaches - and when Ansley's not napping too. Hope you get some rest. Glad you are meeting some more families in your neighborhood.
Posted by: Renee | July 31, 2006 at 04:51 PM
I'm sorry you are feeling bad--I know how bad a headache can feel--especially in this heat. Did I ever tell you I had bad headaches after Jonathan was born? Maybe it was telling me something????!!!! Ansley does look tall and she looks like she went crazy with lipstick instead of popsicle. I will talk to you later.
Posted by: MiMi and PopPop | July 31, 2006 at 06:34 PM
hey there - headaches are a terrible thing - I've had them this time too - never have found anything that would work, although a little caffeine does seem to ease it up a little. Let me know what they give you - I was never offered anything! I think I may have passed you in terms of "pregnant" appearance now - you look great!
Where's Ashley? I don't think there's been a blog yet where she hasn't been one of the first to comment ;)
Hope the headaches ease up!
Posted by: Christina | July 31, 2006 at 09:23 PM
Wow, you look fantastic! Hope the headaches will get better with some medicine. Ansley really looks grown up!
Posted by: liz | August 01, 2006 at 09:33 AM
It's sorta funny to be missed on someone else's blog! :) But yes, here I am. Network was down all day yesterday at work and then we had small group which is always a rushed and late evening. I also got stung by a bee this past weekend - I don't know about you, but good grief it HURTS! For someone who has never been stung by anything I was in pain. Anyway...there are my excuses :) I LOVE THE PREGNANCY PIC!! So excited that there will be more coming. What timeframe until you can find out what it is? You are finding out, correct? What a pretty dress Ansley has on - she is so funny with all her dresses :) You officially have a girly girl :) Miss y'all.
Note: Angie who else have you found out recently that is pregnant...anyone I know? :)
Posted by: Ashley Jansen | August 01, 2006 at 12:18 PM
new blog please...I would like to open the blog and see a pic where it doesn't look like Ansley is bleeding from the mouth :) HA HA
Posted by: Ashley Jansen | August 03, 2006 at 01:52 PM