Karate Kid and Miss Pigtails

Russell has finally started Karate and really seems to be enjoying it. Here he is in his 'gi' striking a pose! He loves all the grunts and other sayings while in class. He'll test in a week or so for his next belt and I think he'll pass. He only has to know some very simple terms and actions.

Then we have Rachel. She is loving doing her hair every morning and wants her pigtails in. She calls them bows. We are still working on the potty training. Adam and I have more motivation than ever to get her good and trained before the baby is born.

And speaking of the baby, good grief, I am nauseous, thirsty and tired. Lots of people have told me that the third pregnancy is the worst, but the baby is the easiest! Well, I hope THEY are right. So far they are. I think this has started off as the most challenging pregnancy so far. I have actually been napping quite a bit, which I never do. And I have heard from a few friends that I look pretty tired. So, I guess it shows and it isn't just my imagination!! Ha! No, more like, yaaaaaawwwwwwnnnnnnnnnnnnnn.

Thinking of being tired, which makes me think of being old... when I was a nanny in college, I nannied 3 hellions, no just kidding, they were angels ; ) Anyway, Jonathan is the youngest and he was in 1st grade (my God, Russell's age!!) when I started working for their family. Sigh, Jonathan got married this month!! How is that for feeling old???? Ha! Sweet little Jon Jon who called my Toyota Tercel a 'Terville'. The little boy who cried all the way through my interview about how much he missed their last nanny (I was way better than her!). Hard to believe he's all grown up and married, where does the time go?

Title Change

We are going to have to change the title to this blog. Instead of 'Adventures of Aim n Adam with R&R', it will need to be "Adventures of Aim n Adam with R&R&R'. GASP!! Or maybe we could change it to 'How did that happen?'. Or, 'Our days in a 3 bedroom house are limited!!'. Yes, that's right. I am pregnant. Bun in the oven. Preggers. Again. Totally a HUGE surprise and so not planned. And now that the initial shock has worn off, we are getting really excited about a new baby.

Last week, Rachel and I got a bit of a cold and I was really nauseous. Rachel had one throw up episode (after playing outside on a hot humid day with a full stomach), so of course, I thought we had a tummy bug. Then I couldn't stomach coffee. I am ALL about my morning cup. However, when I'm preggers, it is hard for me to drink. Hmmmmm..... then things seem to be late and whaddya know? Pregnant.

Part of the shock, beyond another baby is we have nothing, nada, zilch. We really thought we were done with Rachel. We have given away or sold everything. And, happily told those we gave to, to pass along or do what they will with anything. Go figure! Ha! Actually, my friend Jess and her friend, Pam, still have a few things - a swing, a breast pump, maternity clothes. So, I guess I can't say we have nothing ; )

Russell is thrilled. Yesterday he told me not to lose my egg. He wants to know when the baby will do somersaults, kick, etc. His excitement is contagious and it is very sweet. Oh, remember his friend, Kerri, (the adorable blonde with a firefighter dad???), well her mom is a labor and delivery nurse. So, I did call her yesterday to get the scoop on all the OBs here and she has given me a couple of choices. I will admit that is big relief. I had Russ here and the doctor is still practicing, but I wasn't crazy about her. So, to have a new choice, with a great recommendation is super.

Overall, I have been mainly nauseous and forgetful. The nausea has been manageable as long as eat little meals throughout the day. The forgetfulness - well, what was I talking about??? Ha!

OKay, time to have some breakfast and contemplate some new R names. Any suggestions????

Huh?

Russell has some color blindness. I know, it puzzles me too. He has this kids' encyclopedia about the human body and there is an example of a color blindness test. Russell couldn't see the number embedded in the picture. So, we found a few more online and there were a few he couldn't see. Such a random discovery!

So, I went ahead and made him an appointment for an eye exam with the optometrist on base. We went today. His vision itself is good. She said he has a bit of farsightedness, but it isn't enough for her to want him to have glasses. They did the color blindness test 3 times on each eye. He consistently missed about 10 (out of how many I don't remember at the moment) on each eye each time. He has some degrees of both types of color blindness. She said there are some shades he'll see, but others he won't. Eventually it will mean that there are some jobs he won't be able to do. He can see red and green on their own, so she doesn't think he'll have a problem driving, but she said as he gets older to have notice the lights when we are driving. And then, she wants to see him again next year. I have to research this a little more. It is kinda bizarre and another thing Russell will have to deal with and adjust to. Poor kid can't get a break!

In another 'huh?' moment. I was in the waiting room today with Rachel and we were looking thru a coloring book. Then she says "Look Mommy, there's the Eiffel Tower". And sure enough, there was a drawing of it. So there you go - Russell is color blind and Rachel is some type of world traveler??? Ha! I am pretty sure she knows the Eiffel Tower from watching Little Einsteins, but still, I was a little bit impressed.