Caleb talking to his baby brother

Last night all on his own, Caleb started talking to his baby brother in my belly. He wanted to let him know about how he had been using the potty lately. Then he asked if baby brother was growing in Mommy's belly. And then asked if he goes to the doctor. I interpreted Baby C's responses for him and it was a nice little conversation.

Caleb has been going through some adjustments as Carey has gotten a new job and so now it's just Caleb and I getting up in the morning and starting our day together. As he does, he's been acting out a bit more this week now that the newness has worn off. But, hopefully we are almost through the adjustment and will soon return to a bit more "normalness".

Of course it is almost Caleb's birthday and holiday time so things are not totally normal anyways with Christmas trees, Christmas tv specials and lots of little new excitements.

Baby C is growing well, I'm starting to show more consistently and so I've had more questions if I am indeed expecting. I get pretty regular kicking but it's still not in a spot that can really be felt on the outside. Thankfully the little guy seems to be more active in the daytime and the evening after dinner. For now, bedtime has been rest time for both of us.

I can't decide if I have a new craving for Rice Krispies cereal. Unlike the spring rolls, it's easy to have on hand so when I feel like it would be good, I can just go to the kitchen and make a bowl. They really hit the spot as a bedtime snack for me. Nice and mild before going to sleep. Perhaps if we ran out one night, then I'd feel the crazed pregnant lady need to have them and have to send Carey out to the store. For now I just keep stocking up on them and milk so that hasn't happened yet.

Hope everyone is doing well and having a great week. Talk to you soon.

CC

Re-decorated again

I didn't really like the new look I had picked out for the blog or the new ticker. Sorry Caleb! I switched out the turtle for a little blue bear. I think we are going to put a Pooh theme in Baby C's nursery so the bear and the new colors seemed more like what we'll be going with.

I think the Baby had the hiccups the other day from the movement I was feeling. I have found that drinking juice really does get the little guy moving. Also, in the evenings after dinnertime he seems to get active. I figure it's because he hears his big brother Caleb.

Caleb has been so much fun this year during this holiday time. He really enjoys watching all of our Charlie Brown specials that Carey and I have watched for years. Snoopy's antics get big laughs. Looking forward to having two little guys to enjoy these traditions with us and making new ones.

Hope everyone is going to have a wonderful Thanksgiving. I'm looking forward to the Macy's Day Parade as always and have a light load of just some pumpkin pie baking thanks to brother and sister in law doing most of the cooking!!! They are so nice!

Take care and talk to you soon.

Getting used to a boy

Everyone is getting used to the idea of a baby boy coming to live with us. Caleb has really taken to the idea well. His one main concern was that Baby C couldn't have his Cars blankie. But we agreed that we'll get Baby C his own blankie.

Now we can get decorating!!! This weekend will probably be filled with purging of little girl items that had been saved for "in case" and getting geared up for a new nursery. We have saved Caleb's clothes along the way so we'll be able to unpack the smallest ones as soon as we have a dresser. Lots to do, lots to do.

For now, I am trying hard to keep the name of Baby C a secret. It's our one last little surprise. We'll see if it works out though because Carey can't stop spilling the beans!

Hope everyone is well. Take care and talk to you soon.

CC

Baby C is a boy!!!

The Cannon family will have two sons. Caleb will welcome a baby brother to the family this spring!