Poor little Levi has been teething. Teething didn't really affect Alaina and Caleb, but Levi has always had a hard time with it. It seems to be really painful, causes a high fever, and really affects his sleep. The advantage of all of it -- lots of snuggles with mom and dad.
I can't write much today. My poor laptop, which is slowly fading away, makes it extremely hard to type. I have to type VERY slowly and even then letters don't show up and I have to go back. I don't have all day :)
Today is our family day. We have a few things planned including a very yummy (or so we have heard) dinner at this place. It is a Brazillion steak house where they serve all you can eat meat. The waiters come to your table and carve the meat right on your plate. There is beef, pork, lamb, chicken, and Brazillion sausage. It is reported by friends to be AMAZING. Can't wait! It would normally be too expensive but we have a 50% off coupon and kids 6 and under are FREE!
Before I go, here is a LO I did a long time ago...just a few days after we found out we were expecting.
Journaling reads: This is it. The first last. Because of the line of work we are in, we are pretty sure that baby number four will be our last. We aren’t positive, and we are open to whatever God has in store for us, but as far as we can see, this is it. And as excited as I am to have another baby, it is a little bittersweet. I realized right when I found out that I was pregnant that this was the first “last.” The last time I will look at that little line appear in the window. The last time I tell my husband that our family is growing. The next nine months (and a lot of years afterward) will be filled with “lasts.” The last time nursing. The last first steps. The last onsie. The last day we have a crib. The last reading of GUESS HOW MUCH I LOVE YOU. I am excited to see our family grow up but I will miss the baby years. I have truly loved this time with my babies and this, my first last, makes me a little sad. June 29, 2007
Have a great Thursday!
Awwww, that's a great idea! How sweet! I had to comment about the restaurant. It's got to be a churrascaria - hmmm, they're the best in the world!! I'm very jealous. Enjoy it to the max! Not only is the meat fabulous, the salad bar should be incredible. And if they've got "polenta frita" - try it, it's great. Oh, and breaded deep-fried bananas - hmmm. Have a wonderful time! Hugs!
Posted by: Jacki | September 14, 2007 at 04:49 AM
noooooo you are NOT going to a churrascaria!!!!!!!! ack I am so so so jealous right now!!! I live in Australia and am originally from Brasil and I have to wait until december when we are going to visit to even think about churrasco........
I wonder if they sell chicken hearts were you are going? I know it sounds disgusting but I have to say it is my absolutely favorite roast!!!! ok, enough of food talk, I am hungry at 1AM in the morning and cant snack ;)
I got teary (as usual) with your layout. My second child is 9 months and I am trying to convince myself he is the last, but ten I get all these mixed feeling just like you described, I am going to miss it so much.. but I really would like to spot at two, LOL
Have a great Thursday :)
Posted by: Michelle Filo | September 14, 2007 at 05:05 AM
How adorable is that LO - and bittersweet is so right! Glad you shared it! I love how you took the photo of the pregnancy stick. Have a great dinner tonight!
Posted by: MandaKay | September 14, 2007 at 05:28 AM
Beautiful page, Janet, and even more wonderful journaling!
My dh loves the Brazilian restaurants, too! He can probably eat a ton of meat if he could. lol
Posted by: Rona | September 14, 2007 at 05:39 AM
Gosh, I've never heard of that restaurant, but it sounds awesome!!! It looks like the closest one is not too close, LOL! Maybe someday...And I have just adored that LO ever since you sent it to me. The journaling is just exactly my thinking about the whole "last baby" thing. The last of everything--first words, first smiles, etc. Well, have a great dinner!!!
Posted by: Hollie | September 14, 2007 at 11:45 AM
Congrats on baby #4. I was a little surprised about the LO only because I had not visited your blog the whole week so I did not know of your pregnancy. How exciting! Congrats again & God bless!
Posted by: Joy | September 14, 2007 at 01:31 PM
Sounds yummy!! Your LO is wonderful! Love your journaling -very precious!
Posted by: Margie | September 14, 2007 at 08:38 PM
wow, congrats Janet!!! ah, you know what you are feeling... I am right now breastfeeding my last baby whose just learned to sit and I'll not have any other small baby that can not sit :) I enjoy this time but it is really bittersweet! Enjoy your time and feel lucky that you have lived it 4 times. I had twice and can't have more kids.
God Bless you and your beautiful family, I am happy with you!
Posted by: Iara | September 15, 2007 at 11:14 AM
do you mind if i just copy your journaling...oh, i've been wanting to sit down and do EXACTLY what you've written about. nate started preschool this week, and it really hit me...this is the last first day of school...we took down the crib last month, again, the realization that was the last time i would tuck a little one into a crib at night...ok, now i can't see my computer screen through the tears...i'm going to go now...but thank you for posting this layout, it's so inspiring.
xoxo,d
Posted by: deann mcdaniel | September 16, 2007 at 03:22 PM
That journaling makes me cry!!! Congrats again!! :) :)
Posted by: islandmom | September 23, 2007 at 04:27 PM