Debating between two evils

I thought a husband leaving for 9 months was bad. Things couldn't look more down, right? WRONG! Jordan's pedi decided since she keeps getting sent home from daycare for loose poop that we should get it tested. By we, he means ME. I have to collect 3 viles of poop this weekend. Did you know once you collect it, the samples are still good for 10 days? This is disgusting. I would much rather have my husband back, thank you very much!!!

National Aviary

Dave, Jordan, and I went to the National Aviary today. We had a lovely time, Jordan LOVES the birds! I might buy a membership while Dave is gone and take Jordan when the weather is rainy or snowy so we always have something to do!



Jordan was VERY impressed with the eagles.




(ok, not so happy in this photo. It was near the end and past lunch time!)





Here is a video of 2 birds in the Wetlands exhibit. The one making all the noise is the male. He was trying to get his girlfriend's attention but she kept getting away from him (not in the video). At first Jordan was afraid of these birds, but then she warmed up to them. We were impressed with how persistent the male was... typical! Also, it took me about 30 seconds to realize Dave was taking a video. I kept smiling my cheesy camera smile because I thought he was taking photos! I'm such a dork!!!

18 Weeks Pregnant and Photo of Jordan

Monday I am 18 weeks pregnant (posting a picture now because I know I will forget on a weekday). Belly is definitely noticeable. We have our big ultrasound on Wednesday, just a few more days and we *hopefully* will find out the gender!!!


Here is an updated photo of Jordan. I love her in this dress...especially with bare feet. One, it makes her look like she belongs on a farm or on a prairie... so cute! Two, it is so much easier to change poopy diapers when there aren't any shorts or bloomers in the way. She is becoming such a toddler girl... no longer my baby!

Most Amazing Thing

I was so sure Dave wouldn't get to feel gummy bear #2 before he left... well... yesterday we both felt him/her!!! The baby gave a swift kick, punch, head butt, I don't know, but we both felt it. Utterly amazing!!!!

Updates

I have been a bit of a blogging slacker. First off, Jordan did NOT learn her lesson from the face bite... she bit at school the following day and once this week. Thankfully not a huge frenzy like some days... she's getting better. Second... I am officially showing now. 2 teachers at Jordan's daycare asked me if I was pregnant, and our computer guy at work noticed. =) Yay, I'm not longer just getting fatter!!! Thirdly, Jordan and I are about to have Dave to ourselves! The housework back at the old place is nearly done and Dave will have a little less than 2 weeks with us (starting Sunday) to eat,watch movies, play, go on outings... do whatever he wants to do before leaving for boot camp on August 15th. The next week and a half are crammed with OB appointment, ultrasound, Jordan's 18 month appointment, and our meeting with Dave's recruiter. PHEW!!

BTW, if you want to see an amazing blog post, check out my friend Boo's latest entry. Brought tears to my eyes!!!