Owens Un-Birthday

Well my due date has come and gone. Well technically there is still 2 hours left but he will for sure not be here in 2 hours. We once again celebrated another un-Birthday in the McLachlan house. It is becoming quite the tradition around here. The day began with a dance party for Mae and I, then we played school, and then danced some more. Sean came home from practice and we had lunch then went for a walk. So yeah just a regular day. Mae and I went down for our nap and Sean vegged on the couch. When I got up Sean decided that he was going to wash the car, he did the same thing on Maes un-Birthday (see what I mean about tradition). Mae got up and then her and I vegged on the couch before dinner. Since we were celebrating Owens un-Birthday we though it was only fitting to go to the Elk for dinner. It was a great dinner, Mae was great and the food was amazing as usual Mae even ate most of hers (not normal when we go out). We then headed home for a family movie, Monsters Inc. and banana splits! Sean is now putting Mae to bed, of course tonight she picked her two big sister books to read (we did not even prompt her).

So how am I feeling you wonder? This morning I would have told you he will be very late but as the day has progressed I have gotten very snatchy at poor Sean, my patience is worn thin with Mae and I just want to cry. Physically I feel the same but have become an emotional wreck once again. Maybe that is a good pre-labor sign, but then again maybe not.

Poor Ethan

Joshes family came up to visit last month and stayed at our little house. It was cramped quarters but fun. Mae had the best time playing with Jess and Ethan. I don't know how much Ethan loved Mae all over him but I got some good pictures of it.

It really was a great weekend we just hung out, watched the Olympics, did some hair and Josh even fixed my washer! sometimes doing nothing is the best thing to do.

Erik Anderson Community Fun Run & USATF Cross Country Nationals

February 13 was the Erik Anderson Fun Run. I wish I could have ran it but you know I cant really move like that for 3 miles right now. Maybe around a store chasing Mae, or rushing her to the bathroom from the back of the store. Mae and I went to go support Sean and all our friends who were running the race. It was a gorgeous day, which made it even more fun. Mae had fun cheering for Sean like she usually does for his athletes. Every time he would go by she would get all excited. The Fun Run was right before the USATF Cross Country National Championships began. Mae and I wern't able to stay because we had a busy day, but it was really cool to see all the athletes arriving and what not.

All of Seans athletes who ran the race. Also in the front row Mariza and her girls Ripley and Evelyn, Mae got in on the action and Eriks bro Brian.
Mae had the best seat in the house!

Done Working

Well its official, I am on Maternity leave. It doesn't really feel like it because this is my usual weekend off. I still feel like I will be going in to work on Tuesday, but I will not be. I could even have a baby by then. Even if he is late I could have him by then. Crazy! With how busy we have been this quarter I don't think that it has really sunk in with Sean and I that Owen will really be here by next weekend at the latest, even just typing that it still doesn't feel real. So wish us luck for the next week and stay tuned for Baby Owen updates!

PS please don't call daily asking if he is here yet. We will let you know when its time :)

No Toys

Poor Mae. Yesterday we spent some time out in the backyard because it was so nice out. I then realized in the hour and a half we were out that Mae had no outside toys. Well she had one toy a little orange shovel. All the balls that we have need air in them, she did have fun playing with the hammock. Its really quite sad. I figure now I know what Mae is getting for Easter this year. On the plus side she does have a really good imagination and can pretty much play with anything anywhere.

36, 37, 38 Weeks

The past 3 weeks have zipped on by. I have had 3 Dr. appointments all of them had been the same so I kept putting off my blogging since I did have the stinking feeling that every week would be the same. I was right, I'm dilated to 1 cm a little bit effaced and that's about it. I wish I had more to say on that topic but I don't. In fact during my appointment on Monday Dr. Barrong and I talked more about Track then we did about my pregnancy. It was pretty funny. I will say I am ready for Owen to come so I can meet him. I'm 99% sure that I will be late, so I am trying to not really think about the actual due date. I am more counting down my work days (6 more as of today), because I am getting tired of standing all day on my swollen feet, and my hot flashes from blow drying. I know I should not complain since I am able to work still and I choose to work until 2 days before my due date. But it does get exhausting sometimes. Ok enough complaining for tonight.

I have been getting ready for Owen this past week. I got the car seat, co-sleeper, and swing out of the garage. I have all of his clothes washed, binkys ready, blankets and boppy in the crib. Mae is being educated on what is brothers and what is Maes. So really if he came tomorrow or tonight or next week I am now ready.

Our Insane Quarter

In our house we live our life by 3 month increments because of Seans schedule. This Quarter has been especially crazy. Sean is doing his student teaching, which for those who don't know (I didn't before Sean started his) you are doing a regular school schedule. If you ask me it sucks and I'm very glad I did not become a teacher, you have to get up way to early and there are to many staff meetings in the morning before school even starts. On top of Sean student teaching he is also getting in his coaching and work, so pretty much pulling at least 12 hour days 5 days a week YUCK. He is totally rocking it out though and keeps the complaining to a minimum :)

Along with Seans crazy schedule its my job to take care of Mae, work, keep the house up, and get ready for Owen. The upside is that we have tons to look forward to when the Quarter is over. Sean wont be pulling 12 hour days, we will have a new baby, and I am lucky enough to have a maternity leave. I'm very excited for that to get to stay home with Mae and Owen for a few months without having to worry about work. The other good part is that Sean only has a month left of student teaching and I only have 5 weeks left (give or take) of being preggers. Its almost over YEAH! Heres to the next Quarter being much more relaxed.

Chopsticks

Mae is becoming a Chopstick Master. Ok maybe not a Master but she is getting very good at using them. Anytime anyone else is using them she also needs a pair, and as long as they have the helper she needs no assistance.

Strike A Pose

When we were hanging out with some of our friends, Mae received a tattoo. She was so proud of that tat it was cute. The next day I was going through all of her old clothes and she kept trying them on even though they were all to small. I took the opportunity to snap some photos. Mae was getting into it and began posing up a storm.

Obviously this first pose was all about the tat.

After the pics I think we were listening to the Black Eyed Peas and she began dancing it up. Man what a great kid.

Working At The Store

A few weeks ago Misty took Mae and I to the Childrens Museum with her, Gabe and Clara. Mae had a blast, she is finally getting old enough to really love it. Her favorite part was working in the store.

Mae and Gabe were selling Misty and I all the goods from the store.
"5 dollers"

Fresh fish anyone?