September 10, 2011

Saturday,

Watching the Dateline special on 9/11. Feeling very sad for all the people that died and all their families. We are so blessed to all be safe, happy and healthy.

Owen playing and eating dirt!! Owen Flirting with a little girl.

Owen and his Buddy Ayden!! Owen Going 100 miles an hour!!

Owen has been going 100 miles an hour. We have been going to the play ground, zoo, sea world, gymboree, and the gym. It has been a lot of fun hanging out with him. He is walking, running, climbing and of course dancing like crazy. We have dance time every night and Owen seems to love it. Not to mention that we get the biggest kick out of it. Owen is waving, doing arms up, saying hi, bye, ba ba (bottle), dada, and mama. We figured out that he calls Eric dada and the dogs dada. It is kind of funny. He just got tooth number six in and two more are coming. I gave him his first ever big boy hair cut, called a sport cut. I went on line and looked up how to do it and it turned out great. He is all ready to turn one and his first birthday is around the corner. He is having two parties, what a lucky little guy.

Eric has also been going 100 miles an hour. Besides getting all the things done around the house, that I can't do, to get ready for Jack and spending time with Owen and I, he is super busy at work. At work he is managing a new project which is taking up tons of time. He worked last Sunday, labor day weekend, till 3 in the morning and again on Monday for 4 hours. Him and his team were finishing part of a demo to present to the CEO on Tuesday. He is really taking the bull by the horns so to speak with this new project. We have had a couple things around the house break which he is having to fix. When he gets home at night he wants to kick back and relax with Owen but Owen is off to the races. So Eric races with him. Eric's days are nonstop but he seems to be very happy. It makes his day when he walks in the door and Owen puts his arms out, gets a big smile on his face and says dada. Eric's face lights up with a smile from ear to ear. Eric just finished his Thursday night softball and they got first place. He has also been able to keep up with his once a month poker night with the boys. It is a much needed guys night.

I have also stayed busy with Owen and Eric. Keeping the house clean, making sure Eric has all he needs for a smooth day, taking care of Owen, working out and taking care of Jack and I. It is actually a lot more work than I thought it would be. I seem to have very busy weeks and Jack isn't even here yet. I find the play dates to be refreshing as Owen gets to play with other kids his age and I get to have adult contact. I find the gym to be my saving grace. I get 45 minutes to an hours of a relaxing low impact workout and Owen gets to play with lots of other kids. Its a win win if you ask me. The pregnancy has been going well so far, we are at 30 weeks. I have had lots of pressure lately which I remember having with Owen. This is the time when the baby is doubling or, in Owens case and I am sure Jacks, tripling in size. Jack hasn't been quite the kicker that Owen was but moves around more than Owen did. We can't wait to meet the little guy. I will post my 30 week belly pic on Monday, maybe tomorrow if I get to it. I just started a once a month girls cooking night. I will have to take a couple months off when Jack comes but it is nice to have a girls night also. Plus it gives Eric and Owen some father son bonding time.

September 6, 2011

Tuesday,

So just wanted to touch base. I have not done a very good job keeping the blog updated but I will try to do a better job. We are just getting ready for Owen's first birthday and the arrival of Jack. Things have been very busy for all of us.

Owen is going 100 miles an hour. He is walking and even running at times. Keeping up with him is a job in itself. He has also mastered opening and closing doors so we are putting on the child locks. We are enjoying the cooler weather and spending more time outside.

Eric is super busy with work. He has been putting in some crazy hours but it is all paying off for him at work.

I am just learning to be a stay at home mom. Cleaning, working out, chasing Owen around, having some fun play dates, etc. All in all life is great!!

July 17, 2011

Sunday,

So Much catching up to do. Overall we are doing great!!

Eric has had a crazy week as his company was sold last week. In the short term is is a good thing and in the long run it will hopefully be a good thing. We are getting ready for his birthday coming up on the 26th of the month. We are hoping to have another night out on the town. Eric has not been traveling lately which is so nice. Owen and I feel very lucky to have him around. Owen is kind of having a daddy thing lately where he always wants to go to daddy which is a nice break for me. I know that it makes Eric happy also. We spent a week visiting Eric's parents, brother, and brother's girlfriend. It was great to see all of them.

Owen has been doing great also. He is doing new stuff everyday. It is just amazing to watch him learn and watch his thought process. Over the past month Owen had his nine month doctor appointment in which we were told that he was really tall and a little under weight. However, Eric was the same way when he was growing up. His doctor said he needs to get on solid foods and it has been great. He loves eating what we are eating. He has become a little fish lately absolutely loving the water. I am going to put some great videos on here. He had his swim lessons on Saturday and they went so great. Then today we took him to the pool and had a wonderful time. He is also starting to take steps on his own. he took one step from the coffee table to the sofa. Starting to get some great use out of his walking toy as he is going 90 to nothing behind that thing. Overall just a huge month of growth for the little guy. Not to mention that his little personality is coming out more and more everyday.

Baby Jack is also doing well as far as I can tell. So we have found out that we are having a little boy and we have named him Jack Nicholas Barta. His middle name is after my middle name that is how we came up with his name. We almost have everything moved out of Jack's room and Eric painted last night. Now we are ready to start hanging stuff and just getting everything ready. We have purchased the furniture and will be getting next weekend from my dad. Finally started really feeling Jack move around over the last couple months. I feel him move more and more everyday. He moves the most when I am holding Owen against my belly. We are so excited to see what this little guy is going to look like and what kind of little personality that he will have.

I am 22 weeks prego tomorrow and doing great. I do feel like this pregnancy has been so much harder on me mentally and physically. I am sure that carrying around a 9 month old doesn't help my back. Plus I have been working out a bit more with Jack than I did with Owen. However, overall I am doing great. Some days I don't even realize that I am prego. Much like Owen my second trimester has been nice to me. I will be stopping my preschool in August which is just around the corner. I was sad at first but am ready to see what this new chapter in our life will be like. There is still a lot to do before little Jack gets here the biggest thing being Owens first birthday. Not totally sure what we will be doing for his birthday. I do realize that his first birthday is more for the adults in his life. I really just want to see a smile on his face to know that he is having a great time. I am the happiest I have ever been!!!

June 20, 2011

Monday,

Today 18 weeks prego. So excited to only have one more week till we find out the sex of the baby. We will be happy with anything but I kind of would like a little girl. It is funny that many people in our family want us to have a little girl. I guess we will see?? Owen has his 9 month appointment on Friday. So crazy how fast time has flied. I can't believe he is three months from being a year old.

This was a great weekend with family. Hanging out with my dad and step mom on Saturday. Owen had fun swimming and riding on the Kubota. Sunday we had fun with my mom, step dad and her entire side of the family. Lots of people for Owen to entertain.

June 12, 2011

Tuesday,

Well yesterday I was officially 17 weeks prego. I can't believe I am only a couple of weeks away from being half way through this pregnancy. I still can't feel the baby moving which of course worries me a bit. Eric says that all is fine and I am sure that it is but I still worry. Can't wait for my doctors appointment in two weeks. We find out if the baby is a boy or a girl. So exciting!!!

The Barta family has been fighting off sickness the last two weeks. Last week Owen was sick and this week Eric is sick. So far I am doing ok.

June 6, 2011

Monday,

Ok so another week down and many many more to go. We are 16 weeks prego!!! Four more weeks and we get to find out the sex of the baby. I have been really worried the last week or so because I started working out. I don't feel like I am over doing it but I just get worried. I am at that stage where I don't really feel sick anymore and I don't feel the baby yet. Kind of don't feel prego anymore. Except for the fact that I have been crying all day today which means that my hormones are still really pregnant like. This is a very good feeling.

May 25, 2011

Wednesday,

So Monday was 14 weeks. I have some belly pictures but I will post them when I have the time to download them off the camera. We have our next doctor appointment on Friday. Can't wait to hear the heart beat of our little baby. I really hope that everything is great with the baby. I have had a rough week because I tend to really freak out the week of my appointments. I have been a little emotional and having a tone of anxiety. Worried about not having a job, getting everything in the house ready for a second child, will the cars work for two children, etc. I just have so much on my mind. I am so grateful that Eric know me so well and doesn't get upset or irritated (to my face) at all my emotions and crazy hormones. I guess let’s just get to Friday and make sure everything is going well with the pregnancy.