Baby Girl: The First Trimester

I fully meant to keep up with posting pregnancy updates. 

I took all the pictures, sat down to do them, and the program I used wouldn't let me make shapes!

So I asked Kyle to help me with it. 

He got me photoshop, I couldn't figure it out. 

He got me on illustrator and walked me through it step by step. 

I sat down to do it by myself the next day and couldn't figure it out!

So here I am mid-way through 24 weeks and I finally found a different online program. 

The photos may not be exactly what I wanted, but I don't want to forget the details of this precious little one. 

Weeks:  
Well this is covering my first 14 weeks. 

Weight:  
By the end of my first trimester I had gained 5 pounds.  

Symptoms: 
I was lucky enough to have a fairly easy first trimester. I would get nauseous if I didn't eat something every few hours, but as long as I had some crackers I was typically fine. I did have to start eating a carb-filled breakfast, the only thing I could manage in the morning was a bagel. 

Stretch Marks/ Body:
No stretch marks yet. By 10 weeks I couldn't hide my belly. People at work started asking me if I was pregnant.  

Movement:
I felt one small flutter at 13 weeks 6 days, but nothing else. 

Cravings:
All I wanted was carbs and pizza. I can't tell you how many bagel bites I went through. We officially made Saturday night our pizza night. 

Aversions:
Before I even found out I was pregnant, coffee started making me feel sick. I kept trying to drink it every morning because I love coffee, but without fail I would drink barely half and stop. When I found out I was pregnant a few days later I completely stopped trying to drink it. 
Lunch meat
Sweets
Anything spicy smelling. 
Poor Kyle, I couldn't stand packing his lunch for months due to his sandwiches and spicy chips. I would bring him the bag and make him pour them himself. 

Random Tidbits:
Kyle and I were both completely convinced that it was a boy. All the old wives tales pointed at boy except for the Chinese gender chart. At 12 weeks, thanks to blood work, we found out we were having a girl. We can't wait to meet her!
We told our parents and siblings at 7 weeks, Kyle's extended family at 10, and mine we told at 14 weeks.

Looking Forward To:
Once I had my blood drawn I couldn't wait to find out the gender. It wasn't something super important to me, but as soon as someone somewhere knew it was all I could think about.
I also couldn't wait to tell our families. It got really hard to hid and a lot of people started asking me. A part of me wished we had told sooner.

3 Years Later

I love having out anniversary on New Year's Eve. 

I think it is such an awesome way to be able to look back on our year.

Kyle and I can't believe that it's already been three years.

The time seems to speed up, and I know it'll only get faster with all our changes ahead. 

               2011 we said "I do".                                          Three years later we're growing to 3.

This year has brought a lot of wonderful changes to our lives.

In February, our beautiful niece Reese was born. 

It's been so wonderful to watch her grow this year.

February, May, July, September

In July, Kyle got a graphic design job.
As a bonus, two of his friends work there too.

Off to his interview

In August, I took on the task of having the ESE inclusion class as well as team leader.
Not only did I have a team all new to Kindergarten, but my class size went up to 26.



In September, we found out I was pregnant.
We are so excited about this amazing blessing.

 

We were lucky enough to have my sister-in-law take pictures for us early on to announce.

I can't wait for all the changes year 4 will bring!

 Silver Lining: Year In Review 2014 Link Up

Thankful

The last few months have been busy and full of changes, but we are so thankful.

Backing up to September....

Kyle celebrated his 27th birthday this year. 

The day after his birthday he came home to a pretty special present. 

He didn't think anything of it until he opened it and saw what was inside.

Needless to say, he was a little bit shocked.

It has been the hardest news to keep hidden. 

As soon as we got our first ultrasound at 7 weeks we just had to tell!

Our parents were all excited. 

Thankfully this has been a very smooth pregnancy. 

No morning sickness here. 

Other than being tired, which I also attribute to the 26 kindergarteners in my class, 

my symptoms have been mild. 

I feel very lucky.

We waited until October to tell Kyle's extended family and broke the news on Halloween. 

We gave everyone treat bags with the sonogram inside. 

Today we are breaking the news to my extended family and youngest brother. 

Then to everyone. Finally!

We can not be more excited and anxiously await the end of May and being able to hold this precious gift in our arms.

September Currently

It's been a busy few weeks. 

Thank goodness for this three day weekend to get some stuff done. 

Linking up with Oh' Boy 4th Grade

I'm sitting in the office and Kyle is watching the League Finals on his computer sans headset. 

Therefore I'm really listening to sounds of fighting. 

Once Upon a Time season 3 came out on Netflix Friday and I've basically been binge watching it ever since. Since we don't have cable I'm always waiting for my shows to come out!

I'm so ready to be at the point where I'm prepared for the week. 

Instead, I'm still in the running around trying to get everything done phase. 

Please oh please get here soon October. 

It truly takes that long to get my Kinders into a normal schedule and feel prepared. 

I always procrastinate going to the grocery store. 

It's just one of those things I wish I didn't have to do!

Three trips: 

I've never been to Europe and always have wanted to.

I love cruising, it's so nice and relaxing.

It's so stinking hot here right now all I can think about is Fall and cooler weather!

Here's to a New Year

I had every intention of writing about my classroom set up this year. 

However, this is one of the only photos I took of my classroom so far. 

Last week was busy. Busier than any year so far. 

Including the year I was hired in September and had two days to set up my room. 

Between moving rooms, being team leader, and having a team of all new to K teachers, I was stressed. 

Not to mention those extra 4 kids I got Friday afternoon. 

We have a whole extra class between us right now, and they can't hire a new teacher for at least a month. 

Then the copier at work died, and won't be fixed until Monday.

All that to say, taking pictures of my room was the absolute last thing on my mind. 

Maybe I'll remember this week, or maybe those 22 5 years olds will make me forget. 

Either way, I leave you with my favorite student quotes from last year. 

Hopefully this new bunch will keep me laughing just as much!

Student 1- (points to picture on my desk) "What are you doing there?"

Student 2- "They're taking a picture! Duh!"

Student- "How did you grow up?"

Me- "What do you mean?"

Student- "Well I know you were a baby once, but how did you get to be an adult so fast?"

Working on a sample math problem. 

Me- "How do you know 8 is greater?"

Student- " Because they circled it for you!"

Student- " My mom is 99 years old. On her birthday she'll be 100!"

Student- "If you keep putting sand in your shirt your momma gonna say take a bath!"

Science Prompt: Draw a picture of something that moves slowly.

Answers: A Baby. My Grandpa. 

Student- "I'm allergic to kissing"

Student 1- "Why did we get new markers?"

Me- "Well a lot of them disappeared when I was out."

Student 2- "I think a marker monster must have ate them!"

After talking non-stop for 20 minutes. 

Student- "My aunt says one day I'll learn to keep my mouth shut"

Me- "How will you learn that?"

Student- "Someone will probably punch me in the mouth for talking too much."

It's That Time of Year

It's time. 

Today starts my official first day back,and by official I mean paid and have to show up. 

We all know I've been in there almost every day for the last two weeks!
This year is bringing about a ton of changes for me, but I'm really excited.
First I became the K inclusion classroom teacher,
Then I moved rooms,
Next I became team leader.
If that wasn't enough my entire team from the past two years was broken up,
So it's me, 3 new to K teachers, and a para.
Plus those 8 ESE students and 10 "typically developing" students.
Whew, that's a lot.
Of course, leave it to me to decide to change up lots of stuff this year!
It's going to be a major learning and growing experience, but I'm excited for the challenge. 

To start the year off right I made some cute beginning of year gifts.

Everyone on my team is getting one of these today as first day pick me up.

Everyone got a cute patterned composition book, post-its, sharpie, and highlighter.
Not shown, Dove dark chocolate.
What teacher gift is complete without chocolate?


I love how the gift tag came out. I saw the wording somewhere on pinterest.

I just started working on my student's gifts for Open House.

I printed it on bright paper to match my theme.
I'll punch holes on top and bottom and slip a pencil in.
Click the picture to download this freebie!

 

Colorado 2014

Colorado is always so beautiful and this year was no exception. 

It was also really nice and cool, a wonderful change from 90 degree South Florida. 

One of our first days we were able to go to dinner with friends of ours who just moved there. 

We went to this really weird burger place, it was great!

We spent the rest of the trip hanging out and hiking. 

We also spent a day in Breckenridge, which was one of the things I wanted to do the most!

 

So beautiful!

 
Our first hike of the trip, the tree house.


Of course I had to spend time snuggling this cute 5 month old!
Love my niece!


One of my favorite nights!
Most people went to a play, but we stayed back.
We spent most of the time playing with this cutie!
He loved popping the bubbles Riley was blowing for him.
I was so impressed with how they sat on the grass!


SO much joy!

 

She had so much fun with this dollar store kite!