The Rivard Fam: February 2009

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Cole's 3rd Birthday!

I cannot believe that Cole is already 3!! We had a nice little family party with him on his actual birthday, and then a "Thomas" party the next day with his friends. Here are some pics. of what went on.

Here he is blowing out his candle.

I find it hilarious that this is how he eats his cupcakes. Why should he pick it up when he can bring his face to it?

Anyone who knows Cole knows he loves his trains. Lady is his favorite right now.

Here they are getting ready to eat pizza.

They played pin-the-number on Thomas, which was totally hilarious!!

Here he is trying to open his presents, as were all the other kids :)

This was Cole blowing out the candles on his "real" birthday cake that he so patiently waited for.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Current Prego News

I saw the perinatologist yesterday and they were so nice to tell me that the baby is already over 8 lbs!!!!! YIKES! I still have 12 days to go, so with gaining 1/2 lb. every week he will definitely be over 9 lbs. With Logan being 9.4 and Cole 8.6, I'm sure this last boy will beat out both his brothers. Also, his head is measuring on target, but his tummy and limbs are measuring 2 full weeks further. This means that there is a high risk of me having to have a c-section (which is my greatest fear!!) because the doctor may be able to get the head out, but not the rest of the body. My ob will not induce me more than one week early, which is what I already have scheduled for the 26th. Wish me luck!

Monday, February 9, 2009

Boys and Their Fun

With this pregnancy, for those who haven't known me for very long, I am HUGE!! With Cole I didn't have to start wearing maternity clothes until I was 7 months. With this one I had to start wearing maternity clothes before I was even 3 months! Needless to say, my big tummy has been providing much fun and laughter for my boys. Last night this is what we found Cole doing (cracking himself up by-the-way). I can't be mad at him because I, too, thought it was hilarious. Also, I can't be mad at the only one in the house who will actually rub my belly, feed my belly, and give my belly loves. I think Cole's going to be a great big brother!! At least I hope this kind of treatment continues after the baby is actually out of my tummy ;)0

Thursday, February 5, 2009

Pregnancy Update

I just want to let everybody know what happened at the doctor this week. I am only dilated to 1-2 cm., and am not effaced at all. He says my cervix is way in the back (so it hasn't dropped). With this news, it is not looking good in the way of being able to have a quick induction. In 2 weeks I will be checked again and then he'll tell me if I need to be induced at midnight or in the morning of the 26th. So now I am going to be walking a lot to try to get gravity to do it's work!!! I have a perinatologist appointment on the 13th (hopefully my last) and I'll update everyone on what happens after that. Wish me luck :)

Logan

Logan will be 11 in April. I can't believe my baby will be that old! He is in the 5th grade, and can't wait to go to middle school next year. He is still a great helper around the house, and his mommy really appreciates it! He has started to take on the big responsibility of babysitting his younger brothers. It is SO nice having a built in baby sitter, so thank you Logan! Logan still wants to be a pilot when he grows up. I don't know that that will ever change. He is still playing tennis here in ABQ, which his parents love. Logan is an excellent reader, loves Cub Scouts, and is an all-around happy boy.

Cole

Cole will be 5 in Febrary (where does the time go?). He is very excited to start going to mommy's preschool again. He, too, is a great helper (but only on his terms). He has learned to love to play with Ty, which often gets both of them in trouble. Rough-housing is their favorite, but only until someone gets hurt. Cole very much likes to play video games (thanks Uncle Michael), and excels beyone his years (this is not a compliment to his mother's parenting!). He also enjoys, tremendously, playing with Star Wars. As a middle child he is often ignored, but his booming voice makes sure everyone knows he's around :) He played his first season of soccer this last fall, and loved it! He is just starting his first season of basketball, and, shall we say is learning to love it. Cole is such a joyful addition to our family, and we love him dearly.

Tyler

Ty, more than ever, is still feisty!! He even more so knows what he wants and, sadly, he usually gets it. The only problem is that he knows what he wants, but his parents don't always know what he wants. We've been working on his every-growing vocabulary. Saying that Ty loves Mickey Mouse is an understatement. He carries around his "mouse" and any other stuffed animal he can fit in his hands. He loves on them and kisses them all the time. Sometimes when Mom goes into check on him at night he'll kiss his mouse while he's sleeping. It's the cutest thing ever! Ty loves his older brothers, and loves that they dode on him. He is definitely a rough brute! Beating up on Cole is one of his favorite things to do. They both have battle wounds to prove it! He is now in 4T clothes (remember, he's not quite 2), but everyone think's he's older. When he throws fits in the store people look at us funny ;) Even though he's a handful, we love him and am glad he has joined the Rivard ranks.

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