Little One

The time has come to introduce Carlsen baby #3 to the world. We are beyond thrilled to be welcoming another little one into our home.

Currently I am 15 weeks along, and we will be finding out if a little brother or sister is in our future in 2 1/2 weeks. The due date is September 9, 2011.

Ultrasound pictures at 12 weeks. Early ultrasounds aren't common here, but because of Pierce's history our doctor ordered one just to see how this little one is growing, and we were thrilled to have the chance to see this baby.

From about weeks 6-10 I was pretty nauseous in the evenings, in fact after dinner the couch was my best friend until bed time. I never get very sick though and I feel very blessed for that!

We told Allee and Pierce on Valentines day, and Allee was excited, but Pierce really didn't understand. As we have talked about it more and more, and finally told everyone I think he is catching on. Today he was climbing over my legs and leaned into my belly and said, "Hi baby, I am your brother."

We asked both kids if they wanted a brother or a sister, and they both replied brother. Allee's reasoning cracked me up though. She said if it was a brother then the girls would always win when we race to buckle into the car! Love how that little mind works!

Welcome new little Carlsen! We are so excited to meet you!

Another One Gone

Allee had a loose tooth for months. It was really driving her (and me) crazy, but every time I would try to wiggle it, she would complain it hurt and that was then end of our wiggling fun. On March 4th I picked her up from school and she was proudly holding a Ziploc baggie with her tooth inside. She told me how she had complained to her kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Johnson about it hurting and so Mrs. Johnson sent her to the teacher affectionately known as, "The Tooth Fairy". One twist and pull later Allee had that pesky tooth out. She was completely excited.
The next week we bought the book Silverlicious, and she was thrilled to find out that the tooth she lost was the same one Pinkalicious lost. It was a very exciting moment for Allee.
Unfortunately the tooth fairy was busy that Friday night, you know she really has a lot to do! Allee woke up crying because the tooth fairy hadn't taken the tooth out of her special tooth pillow. After some explaining of just how busy the tooth fairy is, and using examples from Silverlicious (if you haven't read it, do! It is so cute) we calmed her down. Sure enough Saturday night the tooth fairy made her appearance and left Allee two whole dollars!

Poor Derek

Today I was lucky enough to get some clothes I had ordered from Old Navy. I love it when I get things in the mail. It doesn't really make any sense because I knew it would be coming, and yet it still puts a smile on my face.

As I was going through the contents with Pierce he was more than happy to model the new summer clothes he had gotten. I also bought Allee a new shirt and one for myself as well. When the bag was empty, Pierce looked at me and asked, "Dad?"

I had to admit that I hadn't even looked for anything for Derek, and that Dad didn't get anything.

Pierce gave me a sad little hug and said, "Poor Derek."

Yes, Poor Derek!