Merry Christmas

I know we're all busy getting into the spirit of Christmas, right? If anyone is actually ready for Christmas, I don't want to hear it! Between work, pregnancy and normal kid routines, we've been putting off the Christmas preparations. We do however have our tree and the house is decorated somewhat - so it is starting to feel like Christmas now. Good thing since it will be here in a few days.

The girls are doing great. They are very excited for Christmas Day. I hope they aren't disappointed! They were invited to a friends the other week for a Christmas Party. Santa made a surpise visit! Rachel had no problem talking to Santa but Jessica kept her distance. She at least shook hands with him so she could get the book and candy cane he gave out. They saw him again Thurs night at the elementary school party. Jessica had no problem sitting on his lap and telling him what she wanted for Christmas. Must have been peer pressure that helped her do it!
They are both doing well in school still. Rachel is very interested in learning to spell words. She asks what everything says and strings letters together to try to make words. She's very good at writing, " I love Mommy, Daddy, Jessica, Gee Gee and Pop Pop". She writes it on everything!

Baby Beaghan is growing by the mintue. Somedays I think I have an acrobat in there. My contracations (Braxton-Hicks) seem to come more and more each day. As long as they aren't getting stronger they say it's ok. The Dr's are monitoring my platelet counts since they dropped during my last round of bloodwork. They don't know why they dropped and won't be too concerened as long as they don't go below 90, (currently at 128 and normal is betwen 150 and 400). I had blood drawn on Tuesday but haven't heard the results yet. I've been checking my blood pressure quite often too - just in case! I haven't been feeling the best - morning sickness is back, occasional dizziness and overall crappy feeling. Some days are better than others. I'm taking off from work the whole week so I'm hoping that will relieve some stress and allow me to recover a bit. Our Christmas schedule isn't too demanding this year either, so that may help me get some extra rest. I only have 7 weeks to go until the due date, but I'm hoping for at least 1 week early. I guess that means we better get the baby stuff ready!!

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!!