"Bolby"

I don't know where the days go, but it seems like lately, the weeks are flying by! Last week, we had a playdate on Monday morning with Irene and her little girl, Evangeline. We haven't seen them in quite a while, so it was nice for the two kids to have some play time again. Evangeline is about 2 months younger than Colby, so it's great to have a playmate so close in age! On Tuesday I had my 34 week prenatal check-up. On the drive there, I was telling Colby that Mommy has to go to the doctor for a baby check up. So when Dr. Currie came in, he greeted her with "Hi Docker... baby cheek-up?" It was great! I think he's starting to understand that a baby will be coming home soon and is helping with all kinds of things in the baby's room. I am crossing my fingers that this little one decides to turn one of these days! She is not head-down yet and most babies are by this point. I go next week for my 36 week appt. and Dr. Currie will do an ultrasound if she's not certain that she's moved yet. Not sure yet if she'll try to move her manually too or not... ouch!! Will keep you posted!

My cousin, Leanne, and her son, Connor, came over on Wednesday morning for a while. Leanne is starting her first year of teaching this fall, so we chatted about a few things and of course, Colby and Connor played great together! Colby sure misses seeing Connor all the time!! Tracy and the kids came for a visit on Friday morning, which was great! It's always great for Blake and Colby to play together... and Tracy and I to visit! :) We headed out to Jody and Mike's house on Saturday afternoon for a birthday BBQ! There were lots of other kids there and being on an acreage, they had lots of room to run! Colby especially LOVED the cows!! We spent a lot of time looking at the cows and talking to them!! We had a very lazy day on Sunday around the house! While we have many projects that should've been getting done, it was really nice having some quiet family time together. Yesterday, we went to the city with Kristy and Landon. We did a bit of baby shopping (2 stores plus lunch). I don't know how I'm going to venture out with 2 kids soon!! Colby doesn't really enjoy being in his stroller too long and always wants to walk (more like run!), so that was a bit challenging. Anyway, always fun when we get together with them!! Whew... busy week!

Now to the title of this blog... Colby has learned a new word... his name!! While it's not exactly his name, it's pretty close! He calls himself "Bolby". Not quite sure why he can't say the "C" at the beginning, as he can say "cow" and "car", but still says "Bolby". Must be the combination of letters or something. Anyway, it's pretty cute! He's using it as in "Bolby coming too" or "Bolby sticker? Uh huh". "Uh huh" is his "yes" and we hear it a lot!! LOL! Anyway, we love hearing him talk and are amazed with how much he is stringing together and remembering! What a great age this is!!

I'm beginning to become more uncomfortable with each passing week. I have just over a month to go (Sept. 27th is my due date) and it seems like I'm out of breath more and more! I don't think my belly is as big as it was with Colby, but am carrying differently, so it just feels differently. I'm enjoying being able to nap with Colby when I want to since sleeping through the night doesn't happen anymore (for me, not Colby!) Just can't wait to meet our new little angel very soon!! We're working on getting her room all organized and I'm really enjoying buying pink!!! Trying not to buy too much, but it's all just so darn cute!! LOL!

Take care everyone and have a great rest of the week!
Gerry, Lesley, Colby and Baby!