Major Daddy Issues

(Just a sweet picture of the kids. They like each other sometimes)

So, we've been having a little bit of a problem with the kids lately. They are soooo bored with me, and just want their Daddy all the time. I don't know if I'm being a mean, ornery, pregnant mommy, or what. If Jake doesn't get them up in the morning, they cry, if he doesn't put them to bed at night, they cry. They will NOT eat dinner without Daddy, no matter how hungry they are, and Jake's not always home at the earliest dinner hour. Yesterday at church, Jake had to handle both kids in Sacrament Meeting, because they wouldn't let me touch them. He has to put them in the car, and take them out, or else!!! I was just chucking it up to him being gone all the time, and they miss him. But, yesterday, Taylee told me that she loves Daddy more than me. Although, she thinks I'm the best cooker, and cleaner. Yeah, thanks. You wouldn't know that Mother's Day was approaching, and I'm the one that supposed to be appreciated. What should I do with 'em? Weekends are fine, because Jake is around a little more, but, I feel like during the day, they're just asking me where Daddy is, even though they know perfectly well he's at work. It's makin' me a little crazy. . . . I mean, he is a good dad, but, where would they be without me in their lives?

Feeling HUGE, Getting HUGE, Being HUGE!

So, my sister has been asking for a recent preggo pic of me. I am not happy about posting this, but for journaling purposes, I may be happy that I have it in the future. I am now 31 weeks, and feeling 41 weeks. I am just enormous. I always carry my babies really really high, and this little guy has already started kicking my ribs, and taking my breath away. By nightfall, I'm ready to kick him right back. I haven't elaborated a lot about this pregnancy on the blog, but it has been a tough one. I am now to the point that they are watching me like a hawk. I am going in every week for a Non-Stress Test, and every other week, I get an ultrasound. Back around the 16th week, my Quad Screen came back positive, which is a precursor for Downs Syndrome. After an amnio, they found out that wasn't the case, but they were still worried that I had such high hormone levels. They also found, on the baby, what they call "echogenic bowel." Both of these things together, can lead to stillbirth, poor growth, and placenta dysfunction, among other scary things. I have felt fine so far, and I can't see how this baby can't be growing, because I sure am. I guess it's more risky from the 30th week on. It's been kind of an emotional roller coaster, and I just hope that it all turns out okay. My other 2 pregnancies were such a breeze, until it came to the labor, delivery, and recovery part. This pregnancy has been hard from the get go. I definitely weigh more with this one than I did with the other 2, and hope I can get my bun in gear enough to lose the weight afterwards. You'd think chasing around 2 kids would help with that, but all that it does is make me really tired. We are still trying to figure out a name for the little guy, and have quite a few options in the works. Let's hope these last 2 months fly by, with no complications, and he comes out perfectly perfect in every way.

Easter Fun

We had a great Easter this year. It is getting to be so fun, because my kids are at a really good age to enjoy all the festivities. We took the kids to a rainy Easter Egg Hunt at their cousins' community park on Saturday morning. Although it was cold, and wet, they had a lot of fun. Sunday, we headed to church, and afterwards, we went to Jake's parents for the rest of the day. I tried explaining to the kids about the true meaning of Easter. Taylee was so traumatized that Jesus had to die in order to be resurrected. She would not quit talking about "why he had to die." We tried. . . . maybe they will both understand more next year. I think we have enough candy now to last us until Halloween, which we really don't need with a craving, pregnant woman in the house. I am grateful for the Easter holiday, and what it means. I am so thankful to be a member of the true church, with our Savior as the Head.

Another New Nephew! And, What Does That Mean?

I'M NEXT!!! YIKES!!!

Introducing Collin Noah, the newest member of the Klein Clan. Isn't he just the cutest thing you've ever seen? He was a hefty 9 pounds 15 oz., and his mother is as petite as ever. She did beautifully delivering him, and I have no idea how he squished his chubby body into her tiny tummy! We are so happy for Jeremy, Jake's brother, and his wife, Monique. Am I ready for mine, though? Noooooo, not yet! I can use all those 10 weeks, and maybe more. . . .

A Colorful, and Sweet Easter Afternoon

So, we finally did some Easter stuff today. We did do a little pre-school Egg Hunt, and Field Trip on Tuesday, and since then, my kids have been Easter crazy. I finally made the trip to Costco to get some white eggs, and we colored them this afternoon.

We figured out quickly that those wire egg dippers were pretty much useless. Kitchen tongs work the best!

They are very proud of their egg creations.

My mom has 2 of my rowdy nephews, Ben's oldest boys, Jake and Jed, for 2 weeks. Heidi, their mom, just had surgery, and needs time to recover. Mom has been searching for things to keep these 2 busy boys occupied, and she decided to have chocolate dipped fruit for dinner. I thought that was the greatest idea, and we decided to do it tonight. It was a major, messy hit! Thanks for the suggestion, Mom! Even if my kids did have sick tummies afterwards.

Cute Cammie

These are both really short, so I thought I would post 2! My sister wanted more videos, and these are the only other ones that I did. We can't leave Cameron out though! He is the sweetest, most adorable little man ever. I just fell in love with him this visit. He can be quite the ham, but really knows how to turn on the temper, as well. The funniest thing he did when he was here was climb into the bathtub with my kids with all of his clothes on. I left him in there with them, while he seemed perfectly content to sit and watch, and the next thing ya know, he was in the water, and having a blast! I laughed so hard, and couldn't stop. Holly has a picture of it, I think. She said this wasn't the first time he had done that either. He is definitely a happy kid, as long as an adult he knows is around. He likes to follow you around, and wants to be right in the middle of the big kids. Tay and Rohne had a blast with him, and it taught them a little about being older siblings to a new baby brother on the way. I feel sad that I am missing out being a part of my nephew's lives, living so far away. I just love those kids!

We took so many pictures of the kids while they were here, that Cameron actually started posing, and saying "Cheese" for the camera. He would squint his eyes, give the biggest smile, and say it. One of the cutest things ever!!! If you listen really close to the 2nd video, and try to ignore my husband's booming voice, (He has one volume, and that's LOUD) you can hear him saying it. I tried to take away the comb, and he freaked out.

Shuldberg Visit, Part 2

We had a great 5 days with my sister, Holly, her husband, and their 3 boys. We have been wanting visitors for so long, and I am so glad that they decided to come. I know that it isn't always easy to pack up a family of young kids and hit the road for 12 hours, but they did it, and it was wonderful!!! My kids really enjoyed having their "boy cousins" to play with for a couple days. And, I thoroughly enjoyed having my sister around. I miss her so much! We did a lot of fun things while they were here. I didn't take my camera on their last day, which was yesterday, so those pictures will have to wait until Holly posts them on her blog. Thanks so much for coming, Holl. We loved every minute!!!

Rohne is really ready for a brother, as you can tell from this video. He wanted to wrestle with the boys the whole time. Tyler and Zack were hesitant in throwing him around at first, because they didn't know how tough he was. They soon found out that he can handle most anything. Our ever present princess was content just to be the cheerleader. The "Blue Team" is Zacky. She was cheering him on the whole time.