21, 22, & 23 Weeks: I am a slacker!

The infant carseat that we purchased: Graco Snugride 35 (holds up to 35 pounds)

22 Weeks 6 Days Bump Picture: The day Mom, Carol, and I registered for baby stuff

The baby bedding! Due to Internet difficulties, this is the best picture that I could copy into the blog. Isn't it adorable!!

The stroller frame that the infant carseat snaps into, in order to become a stroller.

(P.S. Sorry for the random order of the pictures. I've been fighting blogger for the last hour!)

So, I've only been a mom for 23 weeks, and I'm already a slacker! Not only has it been 3 weeks since my last blog, but it's been 3 weeks since Ty and I last saw a movie! Whoa is me, already letting my child down! ) ;

So, what did I do with my time when I was dodging my blogging and movie-going responsibilites? Well, I must admit that I did keep rather busy! As most of you know, during my blogging haitus, Ty was offered and accepted a job in Osceola! He will be the chief financial officer/city clerk for the city of Osceola, his hometown. So....we're moving! His first day of work will be June 1st, and I will follow him to Osceola on June 26th.

The job is an awesome opportunity for our family: finally, the beginning of Ty's career in his field of choice, an increase in Ty's pay, better benefits, extended maternity leave for me, raising Beau in a small town, having grandparents located in the same town.... the benefits go on! We are so excited to move on to this next phase in our lives! I can't believe that, a year ago this coming September, I will go from being an Omaha resident, full time student, full time employee, studying for comprehensive exams, and completing my counseling internship to.... a stay at home mother living in Osceola, Iowa. Ah! Please pray for Ty and I as we make this exciting transition into our new vocations.

Now, back to the main attraction: Mr. William Beau.... Beau appears to be doing fantastic! Nothing much to report. I've now gained about 15 pounds, the belly just keeps growin' and growin'! I told Ty and a couple of coworkers that I give my belly button 2 weeks before it completely disappears. Beau continues to move and groove like crazy!

Since learning about the move to Osceola, the nesting instinct has been kicked into high gear. The past 3 weeks have been filled with making baby purchases! Carol (Ty's mom), my mom, and I registered for baby stuff last weekend. Wow....never did I know the amount of stuff necessary to care for an infant. And the choices! Oh my goodness, the choices are overwhelming! And I used to think that choosing baby items was all based upon aesthetics! Oh, no, one must consider a plethora of various baby-related factors when making a purchase as simple as a set of bottles! Whew, let me just say that I was so grateful to have the two grandmas alongside me for the ride!

And baby Beau, your father and I have made 2 very large purchases for you in the past week. First (with the help of the grandmas) we finally chose a stoller/carseat. And, drumroll please.... we finally picked out your bedding! Yay!! I had been searching the Internet for weeks, trying to find just the right bedding. I think the dinosaur bedding that we chose is perfect for you! The light colors compliment the dark wood in the crib very well.

Well, thanks for your patience since my last blog. For your information, the baby is now the size of a "papaya". And if anyone can tell me what a papaya looks like, I would appreciate it! To give more specific growth statistics, Beau should be about 10.5 to 12 inches long & weigh anywhere from 13 to 20 ounces.

Coming Next Week: How our 24 Week Appointment and Babymoon Went!