My Child is Exactly Like Me... Except For

This great little site sends me weekly emails of Pregnancy Tips and things to be thinking of at my particluar point in this pregnancy. So today I got to read an article about what kinds of traits are passed down through our genes. It really got me thinking about the Nature vs. Nurture idea and why we end up the way we do.


My parents like to eat their bread or cake in a bowl of milk- and I hate it!! I got my dad's huge feet and long legs. And I'm more like my mom now than I ever would have thought! Everything from my love of jazz music to my intellect and hot temper are all passed down- or at least strongly influenced by my parents.

All except for my green eyes, that is!



But I am looking forward to watching my children and seeing them grow into little mini-Nessas and mini-Jakes. Of course- I expect them to have some characteristics that are uniquely theirs- I just hope they're things like a mild temper or great artistic talent- things I surely DO NOT have!!

Aren't we glad we didn't turn out like our parents? Well I have news for us all- we DID turn out like our parents- and we're stinkin' awesome!

Raiding His Closet...

So I'm quickly learning that none of my clothes fit me any more and the new clothes I bought to go with the belly seem to have gone missing- somewhere in my mess of a brain and house! I can't find anything to wear in the mornings.
Now you all know that I love to be comfortable- I mean REALLY comfortable. I'll wear Jake's shorts to the store and his T-shirts around the house- why suck it in if you don't have to right?!! But Jake has this nice black ribbed sweater in his closet and guess what- that's what I wore this morning!! Of course- it fits great! All I had to do was put my hair up in a cute bun, add some make-up and earrings so that I didn't look too mannish, and I was on my way!!
I guess what I really learned today is...
1. I should locate my cute pregnant belly tops
2. Mens' clothes are way more comfortable than womens'
3. A little make-up and a cute pair of earrings go a loooong way!

My Back Aches, My Belt's Too Tight, My Hips Shake from Left to Right!

Left! Right! Left Right Left! So I think whoever made up that song must have been pregnant at the time. Back Pains, big bellies, and loose joints not mention some of the strange sciatic nerve issues going on, the nausea and puking, the strange sensitivity to smells, tastes or textures, the lack of energy... And the list goes on. Props to my mom, my grandmothers, my sisters, and all the women who have endured these temporary (though they seem eternal) pains to bring life and joy to our home on earth! It'll all be worth it some day right?

Christmas Toys, Joys, and it's Back to the Grind

Well since I let everyone else do the picture taking this year I don't have one single picture to post on my blog of the holiday happenings. I can say though that the time spent with all our family and friends was the most joyous of it all. We got to join both of our families in Christmas parties, attend our neice Elauna's first dance recital, play games all kinds of games from Partini to Nerts to shooting video games, eat plenty of delicious food cooked up by hands of loving family members or restaurant chefs ;), watch children run, scream, crawl on Jake's head and pee their pants. Hey- it gave us something to look forward to in the future with our own little terror. It was, all in all, a joyful season of crazy snow, laughter, surprises, and love.
With Jake's money from being a football coach we were able to give each other an awesome gift. I bought him the I-pod he's been wanting. I must say that it's the coolest little gadget I've ever seen!! And he gave me a new Bosch kitchen mixer!! We both love our new toys and are reveling in reggae music and homemade rolls and crepes straight from yours truly!!!
We are so blessed to have had such an amazing Christmas season filled with the people we love. We got to see all my family except for Shae who is sharing the joy of his newest baby boy with his awesome wife and little girl! We miss you guys!! We also got to spend time with Jake's family who are definitely a riot- especially during the holiday season. Now it's over and everyone's back at home and back to the grind. Good luck everybody. We love you all!!