I realize I'm Pregnant

After balling up worry energy and preparing all kind of things with my body and my life, I am now pregnant. Seven and a half weeks along.
I have been feeling Prego for a while now but I visited the Dr. yesterday and I got to see a little heartbeat in my tummy :)
Two weeks ago while I was making dinner Kelton came up to me and looked at my belly and said "Mom you are getting fat!". (realistically I have gained only 1-2 pounds since Feb) Then I said "What makes you say that Kelton?" and he said,"Well, you have a baby growing in your tummy." I don't know if it is because Kelton is super smart and picked up what we talk about or if he could tell with his sixth sense. Before John and I decided to get Prego we talked to Kelton about it, I think he is my number one cheerleader because he wants a sister pretty bad. It is a good thing John enrolled him in being okay with a little brother too, just in case.
It is strange being so tired and hungry all the time. I guess it is good I have a toddler still so I can blame it on him for caring all the snacks with me. Truley though, who knew I could be so exausted? I am thankful I have such an awesome husband. He is pretty understanding an helpful. It was so sweet that he is as excited to have another baby. I feel silly to admit I had a fear that he was only doing the baby thing for me since he already has Kelton. I am glad to be wrong.
I can't imagine what it is like being alone and Prego. I understand everyone has a community that supports them but it is not like having a "John" around. I am glad Tricia (Kelton's Birth mom) decided to still have Kelton though she got to do it solo. Same with my cousin Laurie, though I know her community is awesome :) I still am glad she had little Mason and is willing to do what it takes even if that does mean doing it by herself. Maybe I should stop giving her flack about "growing his hair out for peace". :)
Anyway, here I am Blogging about being prego. I am going to start posting pictures of my tummy and stuff. I figure This is a good place to let out how much I think about it.

Much love, Mimi

I miss painting

I miss painting. I am acting like I don't have an art room in the basement just for me. I remember when I used to need to paint as much as I needed sleep or food.
I miss it. It is okay if my art isn't epic, I like doing it.
and I make cool stuff..
*sigh*

Gratitude list for April 1st

I am feeling blah, it is that time again where I get to remind myself how much I am blessed with.

I love:
my car that is good in snow
my son
my honey, john
mason jars
the color green
jelly beans
fictional characters
dancing
good sushi!
weddings
wax seals
running
making forts
climbing trees
baking pies
grandparents
my dad
dogs
the way envelope flaps taste
coffee!!!
my body
the color PINK
painted nails
xerox machines
the smell of new books
friends I can call after 2AM
scarves
comfy shoes
my phone
hot pads!
freshly brushed teeth
babies
My mommy
hoodies!
steam on windows
fancy cheese
things that are miniature
emerald green
hiking
swimming
drawing
hugs
DDR (dance dance revolution)
orange juice
baking soda
being eccentric
the Beatles
records
rain
blankets
laughing
olives
hummus!
whistling
morning showers
stories
pickles
caves
favorite underwear
watermelon
Birthdays!
June
Halloween
painting
my siblings
snow
magenta
charcoal
lizards
airplanes
scuba diving
swimming lessons
cooking
Thai food
the feel of nice paper
velvet
cold water

much better :)
love, Mimi