Boy time! Pool time!

The Monda's had us over again to swim in their pool last night. Roman had a blast!!

Roman and Jackson

Baby Finn

Jackson, Brad, and Cohen

Mommy and Roman

Silly boys in the pool

Shooting Matt with water

Do you know anything about boys doing their "business" outside? Roman was SO intrigued!

38 weeks!

I am 38 weeks pregnant and now it's just a waiting game! Here's the facts:

• My belly is HUGE!
• I still keep having real contractions every day about 3-5 times throughout the day and night, but nothing timeable yet.
• I'm managing the horrific heat outside okay by staying indoors lots or in water.
• I've gained 26 lbs so far. According to the nurse, I didn't gain anything last week. Strange, I guess she's close to her full weight.
• I'm currently dilated at 1 and 50% effaced
• She is very low! Nothing else to be said about that.
• I walk and exercise so slowly now. It took me almost 45 minutes this morning to walk around our park. It normally takes less than 30!
• I'm still craving fruits and anything "cool" like salads and juices
• I'm actually sleeping okay! This is much better than when I was pregnant with Roman. I sleep around 8 hours every night right now with the exception of waking up to use the bathroom every two hours. I'm literally parched with water in the middle of the night. All times of the day too!
• I'm running out of clothes to wear at an incredible pace! It's so funny to me that my maternity jeans and pants are so uncomfortable, but I can still wear my normal stretchy workout shorts and pants. I live in workout clothes, pajamas, and dresses. No need to buy more maternity clothes now!
• Nesting is in full gear! There is nothing else to nest! The car seat is in the car, the swings are out and ready, the pack-n-play is set up, baby blankets and clothes are washed, and my bag is packed!
• I'm definitely not as anxious about her coming as I was with Roman. I know that Carmen will be here in God's perfect timing and I'm just trying to embrace these last few days as a family of three.

Since mommy has been home...

We've had a great time! It's been close to 100 degrees here in Texas every single day, so if we're outside, we prefer water. Matt has only been gone two different days this week, so we've had lots of fun as a family. Roman has played with many friends too!

Monday we went mommy's doctor to check on Carmen. As we were in the waiting room, in walked Chloe and Lindsey! It was a great surprise! After nap Matt, Roman, and I all headed to the Monda's house to swim with Jackson, Cohen, and Finn. Tuesday was another family day at home.

Roman and mommy played in his kiddie pool on Wednesday while daddy had to go to work. I rocked a bikini at 9-1/2 months pregnant. Not a pretty sight for anyone!

Mommy has been baking a lot too! These oatmeal banana muffins were amazing! Roman took one bite and his face lit up saying, "I like this!" So cute!

We went to the church 'mommy and me' play time in the sand volley ball court on Thursday morning. Roman loved following Chloe and Lily around. (I stole these great pictures from Carol's blog!)

Thursday afternoon we had the Long's over to watch the Mavericks game. Roman always loves playing with Chloe! Friday morning we all slept in until almost 9 am! We woke up and met the Copeland's from church at their neighborhood pool. Roman had fun swimming with Chloe and Hailey. Matt had to go to work on Saturday, so Roman and mommy hung out all morning. After nap, we headed over to the Monda's again for pool time. We enjoyed a great day at church on Sunday and then went to the Mill's house for the final Maverick's game and pizza. Roman loved playing with London and Lilly. They have so many toys!

Overall we've had an amazing week with fabulous friends! I've really enjoyed getting to bond with my big boy one on one before Carmen gets here. It's amazing to see the difference in his attitude towards me since I've been home with him. He doesn't always have to have his daddy now. He wants mommy too!! Wonderful! I've also gotten to stay more consistent with my daily bible reading and prayer time, exercising, and the house is clean! This staying home thing with one child is awesome! Times are about to change, though...

Weekend in Tulsa

I had my week 36 doctor's appointment on Wednesday morning and the doctor said I could travel to Tulsa one last time! I was shocked and excited! I was dilated to a one and 30% effaced. We immediately hit the road! Roman was so good in the car. We had our first Texas In-and-Out burger experience on the way out of town!

We got to go to cousin Taylar's 4th birthday party on Wednesday evening. It was at a cute place where they put makeup on the girls and dress them up. Roman jumped in the bounce house and followed everyone around. He loved the pizza and cupcakes!

Ashley and Mark hanging while the kids played

Gracie

Roman follows Will around everywhere!Reagan helped Roman eat his cupcake
Matt got called into work on Thursday morning for the entire day so I was left at his parents house all day. Mindy had us over for a play date with Lee and her kids. Roman had a blast!

Harper and Roman reading books

Mindy and baby Theodore

Friday morning was crazy because Mike and Meg flew in town. I went with Meg and Pam for last minute wedding shopping and to get our nails done. Matt and Mike took Roman over to his Grandma's house. The great grandchildren call her Grandma Toot. Roman said it over and over!

Friday night was the family wedding shower for Mike and Meg. It was a Mexican theme considering the wedding will be in Mexico. Everyone had a blast!

Ilene, Grandma, and Janet

Erika and Aaron

Emmy, Jimmy, and Meg

Ashley and Ashley

Eating dinner outside

Ashley, Matt, Whitney, and Mark

Grandma and Mindy

Mindy and Jimmy

It happened to be cousin Ryan's birthday, so we all sang to him

It's gift time!

Family showers can get a little crazy!

Jordan and Jade

The party hostesses: Erika, Jennifer, Mindy, and Emmy with Meg in the middle

Tic Tac Toe three Franks sister-in-laws in a row!

Matt, Ashley, Mike, Meg, Mark, Whitney = The Franks family!

Saturday after nap we decided to go to the local water park with Mark, Whitney, and the triplets. We had a blast!

Corn dog break!

The 37 week pregnant beach whale and Roman! I loved sitting in the kiddie pool!

Funnel cake time!

Chef Matt helped cook breakfast every morning!

Roman seriously does everything that Will does! It's so cute!

Before we left town on Sunday, we celebrated Matt's birthday!

Roman kept blowing out the candles!

Singing to Matt!

Overall, we had a great weekend! I'm so glad that we got to spend more time with the family before Carmen gets here and things get a little more crazy! It was so great hang out with everyone!