Firsts!

A few firsts of note in the Barnett home. Gabriel is using the potty -at home only so far- and Elizabeth took first steps!!!! Life is crazy as I run between the potty to see if Gabriel is "done," and to Elizabeth whose cruising from furniture piece to furniture piece. It's also been a little tough cleaning up his "messes" in the bathroom as curious Elizabeth comes in poking around. Gabriel just doesn't quite have the hang of not moving after going potty. He gets so overjoyed to tell us that he's gone potty that he pops off the toilet and runs in to see us! I'm trying to make him understand that I have to come clean him up first. It's cute that he's so excited, and I'm thrilled he has a new found love for going to the potty (and eating LOADS of sugar each time he goes I might add), but it's somewhat annoying as well. Let's just say it's a good thing someone decided to put the tub beside the toilet ;).

Elizabeth isn't "walking" yet, but she is taking first steps. She isn't confident enough yet to actually walk, although she did get up to about 4 steps. It warms my heart to watch her growing up. She is such a gorgeous little thing. I love her smiles, her babbles, and her bubbly personality. She is a clingy and whiney little thing too, but that is quickly overlooked when I see her eyes light up or a smile on her face. She is starting to hold her own with Gabriel. She will yell at him, squeal when he takes something from her or pushes her, and fling her arms about to tell him to back off! I say to myself, "I can't wait for her to slug him one," but it will only be funny the first time. The next time will be accompanied by, "SHE HIT ME," more fighting, and then I'll quickly regret my statement to self. Siblings........Can't live with em'.....Can't live without em'!

In baby 3 news! No flutters yet but I've marked my calendar for the weekend of November 2nd to look out for them. At around 15-16 weeks I felt Gabriel and Elizabeth. I expect the same with this little one. I can't wait! I was thinking today that it is slightly awkward for the first trimester, and a little beyond,that you can't even tell there is a baby inside. Then -all of a sudden- the baby comes onto the scene kicking away and making momma smile =)! Change of subject matter here, but I don't crave much of anything this go round. I've noticed, however, if I skip a meal I regret it. Nauseous, tired, bloating,etc.. Don't skip a meal or eat too late! One semi craving I have had is Rocky Road Ice Cream (my favorite) with a root beer. Root beer float! I have never been a big root beer fan, but I'm liking it with baby #3. I say "semi crave" because it's not like a "get in the car now we're going to the store" craving. It's more of a "there is a root beer on the counter from the circus party, and ice cream in the freezer, so I think I'll have one" craving. I think I'll actually have one now as a reward for writing this blog. It's sitting on the counter staring at me after all ;).

One more story before root beer float time. I had to note that Elizabeth prefers dog food over my food! Miss Liz goes after the dog food as SOON as we put it down. She is like a turbo jet on a mission when the dog bowls go down. So, mommy thought she would be smart and "trick" Misa by putting HER food in a bowl (like a dog bowl), and putting it on the floor. She went right over to it, gobbled down a bite, and then SPIT it out! She didn't want HER food whether it was in a bowl or a dish, in her chair or on the floor. She no like mommy's cooking, no where and no how! I knew for certain when she started feeding the remaining food left in the bowl to Stitch... Ahh, what to do with that stubborn little Misa?!