My 35th Week Update...

This past Tuesday was my 35th week of pregnancy. Not much has changed (except my weight & silhouette), the MD felt the baby has already moved into position but will confirm when he does an internal exam on my 37th week. And I will need antibiotic when I go into labor. Other than that, my MD says I'm doing "beautifully".

I feel fine other than the kicking & stretching of my baby girl. She is really testing the elasticity of my belly. She kicks harder than Devin too, in utero. I don't remember being uncomfortable with Devin but with this baby, she is a little ninja.

My MD also mentioned that this baby will probably come before the 40th week given that Devin arrived on the 38th week. Well, I really pray that she will stay till the 40th week since I have things that I want to get done. And I need to get my haircut-couldn't get an appointment till next Saturday and if I don't make it, I'll be the only asian Repunzel giving birth...

It's been a while...

...since I've last blogged. Last week was a haze, at least for me, with Devin under the weather. I think I did laundry 5 times or could be more, after a couple of times I lost count. He had a stomach virus that lasted about 5 days. Everything he drank or ate just went right through him and one of those days he didn't eat more than three bites of food. We tried Pedialyte, gatorade but he only wanted water (I should've thought of smart water but really, I didn't think...). Then he wanted vitamin water, and we found one flavor that actually contained electrolyte...By Saturday (he started not feeling well Monday), he felt better, he ate little but everything stayed inside of him, thank God!

And this week, Devin is eating like a teenager! Most of the mornings this week, he would have 2 breakfasts, a normal lunch, a snack after his nap (which is usually another lunch size meal) and a good size dinner. For example- today, he had an egg & 2 turkey sausages for breakfast (his usual breakfast), some bread sticks for snack, half of a ham & cheese wrap and a hot dog (with bread) for lunch, 2 more turkey dog with a slice of bread after his nap and some pasta with chicken parm (almost same portion as Andrew's) for dinner with some bread. Then right before he went to bed tonight, he said he was hungry & wanted some bread...he ate a mini croissant and a slice of italian bread. OK-where does it all go in this 3 year old boy?! I wanted to say he's just making it up for last week but he would eat like this a few times a month. Not that I mind at all, I just find it humorous & a joy to watch him eat.

Playing with his friends at Astoria Park after his swimming class & a big lunch.

Olivier's Birthday Party!

Devin's little friend, Olivier turned 3 on June 7th, but just had his party this past Sunday. There were an abundant of food, kids humor, & kids tears. All in all, everyone had fun and yes, including the parents. 

Devin riding Olivier's Harley tricycle with Isabella & her mom, Gina in the background

Devin took time out from playing & did a little work on Olivier's laptop

Starting a band starring Ian & Devin 

Olivier giving out tips on potty training to Ian & Devin

Singing the birthday song & posing for the camera

Our Friends...

Our friends Larry & Ruby got engaged at stroke of midnight on Father's Day. Apparently Larry had this planning for a while. And Ruby had no idea! After church, we went out for Indian food to celebrate. We are so excited for them & can't wait for their wedding in November!

Congrats to the newly engaged couple!

Picnic

Yesterday was our church picnic at the Prospect Park. Devin ate 1 1/2 burgers (in the span of 3 hours), played different kind of sports, and befriended a bull dog named Funky aka Fatso (she was a fat puppy, we were told) that shares his birthday. We had a tiring but fun filled day. 

Devin contemplating on which way to take the skateboard...

Andrew & our friend Colin gearing up for the balloon game...

Waiting for the game to start...

Playing with Funky aka Fatso & her owner...

Beat the Heat

Thursday was another gardening day for the kids at our co-op complex. This time Devin's buddy Olivier joined him in the fun. But half of the time, they were watering each other instead of the flowers. What better way to beat the heat?! They were so funny...and wet! 

Olivier practicing his aim...

Devin willingly walked right into the spray of water!

Our Little Green Thumb

Today was our first day at the Children's Gardening Club, one of our Co-op complex's annual activities for the kids. And this is a once-a-week activity for the month of June. When I told Devin our schedule for the day this morning, he couldn't wait to dig in the dirt & plant. He woke up from his nap & was all ready to go, didn't even want to go to the playground. Yes, he was THAT excited. Unfortunately the planting didn't start till later in the early evening, so he ended up in the bathroom playing with water for a while. When he finally got to the garden, he did so well in turning the dirt, planting & watering the flowers. Of course, he came home soaking wet. And he loved it!

Planting the flowers together...

Making sure the flower is deep & covered...  

Watering the flowers & bushes...