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The Husband Tag

1. How long did you date before you got married? almost 2 years
2. How long have you been married? almost 8 years
3. What does he do that surprises you? he needs to surprise me more
4. What is his best feature? his hands, lips and arms
5. What is his best quality? he is funny and he loves me
6. Does he have a nickname for you? not really
7. What is his favorite color? black
8. What is his favorite animal? tough one, probably one that he can eat
9. What is his favorite food? vanilla ice cream
10. What is his favorite sport? baseball
11. When and where did you first kiss? pioneer park, june 7th
12. Favorite thing to do as a couple? anything out of the house, we're in for a good time
13. Do you have any children? 1 & 1 on the way
14. Does he have a hidden talent? he is extremely creative
15. How old is he? 31
16. Who said 'I love you' first? he did
17. What is his favorite music? hard rock, but he likes music in general
18. Do you think he will read this? yes

Books

Running late for a doctor's appointment I pleaded with Canyon to just go play with some of his toys or read some books. He left my bathroom with his head sunken and after a few minutes of concerning silence I checked on him. This is what I found...

He had a pile of books beside him. When he caught me peeking he said "I read book, mama." I thanked him, and kissed him, and cuddled him. He is such a sweet boy.

To do list & few other thoughts

Things to do before the baby is born:

*Clean out the kitchen cabinets
*Wash the walls and baseboard
*Touch up the paint on the baseboard
*Get the carpet cleaned
*Wash the baby clothes
*Clean the car seat, swing, and bassinet
*Make a blanket
*Come up with a name for the baby
*Prep the garden for planting
*Paint the swing set and garden fence
*Get a massage
*Buy bottles for when I go back to work
*Finish the dogs yard
*Find a breast pump that is fabulous so no formula will be needed for this baby
*Go away for the weekend with just Gary
*Learn how to be a parent to two kids


The list grows every day. And so does my anxiety. I am anxious to be done with pregnancy and anxious to have another baby. I am anxious about labor. I have been so tired and have begun to get a bit overwhelmed at the thought of having two kids. I have been told it can be done and I believe that. Canyon has been an angle lately and I can't stop playing with him. The thought of loving someone else as much as I love Canyon seems impossible, but a great blessing. Amongst my anxiety and fatigue I have gotten some things done. The garage & laundry room have been cleaned. And I organized our spare bedroom/office a few weeks ago. Today Canyon and I cleaned out my bathroom.

Made With Love

I have been making Valentine's and completely enjoying myself. I love Valentine's Day! I love LOVE! I have been getting lots of good loving lately. I have had the sweetest little helper while making these cards. Canyon has been wrapping his little arms around my neck, kissing my cheek and telling me I lobe ooo too mama (I love you too, mama). He helped tie the bows and especially loved helping with the doilies. There is a lot of love and joy in every Valentine we are sending this year.