Pregnancy...

Wow I'm waiting for somebody to nominate me for Worlds Worst Blogger...it's been over 2 weeks since my last post! I've had the best intentions but for some reason never followed through...



Anyway...I thought I would do a post about my pregnancy...I am now 25 weeks...Yay! This pregnancy has definitely been more a little harder than the rest. Now when I say that I am not at ALL complaining...nor am I trying to compare to others who truly have difficult pregnancies...I am only comparing to my other 2 pregnancies...I have been MUCH more tired and drained of energy with this one. I know it has to do with the fact that I am older and the fact that I have three little ones at home 4 and under and work full time-but I tell you I just can't shake it! I also have gained more weight (more quickly) with this pregnancy-not so happy about that-but what are you going to do?? I do worry a little though b/c it's slowly approaching ice cream season here in NY and a little shop in our village has the best peanut butter cup sundaes-I don't think they are the thing to eat if you are trying to not pudge up!



I love to hear the girls talk about their baby brother...it's so cute! Ella will often look at my belly and say, "Wow mommy you're belly is getting fatter!" I know it's out of love so I can smile! They are so excited and will often ask if it's time for the baby to come out of my belly yet...poor Abbie has no idea how her little life is going to change in 3 1/2 months-but I know she will be fine-she's such a go with the flow little girl!

We continue to struggle with the name! I tell you boy names are MUCH harder than girl names! Hopefully we will decide soon since there are a couple monogrammed items I would like to order off of Etsy.

I must say that I continue to thank God everyday for this baby! There are times I find myself doubting if I will be able to take care of 4 children (age 4 and under) while working full time but then I remember that God will not give me anything I cannot handle! I continue to pray that He will work a financial miracle in our lives so that I would be able to spend more time at home with my babies-but I know if it doesn't happen that I must still praise God for ALL things!

Wordless Wednesday...

Sweet Abbie...and her clothes...

I had to post this cute picture of my sweet little Abbie. Oh how I love this little girl!


Speaking of Abbie...I was going to put a lot of Abbie's last years summer clothes on ebay very soon but thought I would first check with any bloggers if they would be interested in any of Abbie's clothes. They are all pretty much 12-18 (some 6-12) and are from Gap, Matilda Jane (some), and Gymboree. They are all in excellent used condition. I would much rather avoid the hassle of listing of them on ebay so if you are interested just send me an email and I can send some pics of the dresses/outfits. I guess the only thing you would need is a paypal account to make it easier...


If interested here is my email: jeanninepotter@hotmail.com

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day!!!
Love,
The Whitacre girls!!

I totally turned into a mom from Toddlers and Tiaras (the show on TLC) with this photo shoot. For some reason Sophie, who is usually so photogenic, had no idea how to smile! I was getting frustrated and trying to be funny to get a cute smile and nothing was working. I tried making a funny joke about my fat belly but nope-that only made Abbie lift HER top! I finally realized I was turning psycho when poor Sophie said, "Mommy is this smile pretty?" At that point I knew it was time to wrap up the Valentine photo shoot...and for mommy to go hug her smile challenged Sophie!!!

SNOW DAY!!

SNOW DAY!!!!!

Yay!!!! Snow day!!!! AND the best part is I got to spend the days with the girls AND get some things done...I love when I have a day like this!!! Here are some of the fun things we got to do today...

Wear our "I Love Snow Days" shirt...

go for a horsie ride...

Go sledding...

Play in the snow...

make cute little pouty faces....

and be HAPPY!! YAY!!!

LET THE SHOPPING BEGIN...

Wow it's been a long time since I have posted...things have been quite busy around here. Ella had her adnoidectomy last week in preperation for her P-flap surgery...it went very well and she recovered wonderfully! I tell you that child is one tough cookie...I am so proud of her!

Mommy has been spending her days just thinking of what life is going to be like with a little boy (of course I have been working and mothering too)...it is quite exciting! I have began looking at some bedding and nursery accessories and I have to tell you I am in love with RESTORATION HARDWARE...LOVE the colors they have for little boys!

I have also been doing some "boy shopping" ...I I had some gymbucks to use last week and ofcourse I headed right to the boy section...found some cute little finds. As nice as it is to shop for the opposite sex I have to be honest that as I put away Abbie's 12-18 month clothes I am overcome with a little bit of sadness... no more baby girls to wear Abbie's darling Matilda Jane dresses...or big flower headbands...or smocked dresses...the list goes on... Please don't think I am complaining...just simply expressing my feelings....I'm a psychologist-that's what I do!!! :)

One of my purchases...It really is sooo cute...

I laugh becasue since I found out we were having a little boy my girls have been over the top with girlie things...as you can see by the pictures...how will a little boy ever make it in this house??

Three little LADIES and a...

A PRINCE!!!!!!!!!!

I still can't believe it!!!