All aflutter

Well, an uncommon phenomenon is occurring at this moment. I just put Addy down for a nap and Mary Ella is in her room for "rest time". Although she has given up her nap for the most part, I feel it is important for her, well, and me to spend some solitary, quiet time in her room. This is a new routine, but one I have always said we would implement when Mary Ella gave up her naps. I must admit, I have been slow to set this plan into motion, but with this third one on the way, I feel it is a "must" for my sanity. My grandmother, who had three girls of her own, told me "rest time" is going to be necessary when I delivered the news about this pregnancy.

We have been here, there and everywhere, not really having a moment to catch up on this little "online journal". When the kids go to bed at night, my tired self can't peel my hiney off the couch. I think a permanent indention is beginning to develop....pretty sad. Certainly I will begin to get some more pepper in my stepper soon....I hope so at least. On the fun side, I have felt some flutters. Even though all the books say you don't feel movement until closer to 17-18 weeks, in each of my pregnancies I've had regular activity by 15 weeks. I think we just have active little ones.

We did go to Alexandria, Louisiana for an interview last weekend. The practice was great, the people were wonderful, and the town was charming. I do miss being in a community where strangers even greet you with a sincere "hello". Too many people avoid eye-contact these days. My hope is that our family will be planted somewhere where there is a sense of community and connectedness. I personally like going to a grocery store where every face seems familiar, even if I don't know all the names, it is comforting and refreshing. We have two more interviews coming up. We'll keep you updated as we go along.

Our little playgroup had a brunch for two of our friends, Heather and D'Nae. They are moving passed this residency chapter. These women are so special as are all of those in our playgroup. This group is so unordinary because when we get together, it never turns into a gripe session and the women don't feel the need to gossip or do the popular, "husband bashing". We get together, lift each other up, laugh with each other, and sometimes cry with each other. It truly is a special group of friends. Heather and D'Nae's sweet presence will be missed.

I do have some pictures to download. Hopefully I will get to that soon!!!!!????