One of My Favorite Things...

I don't know how many of you know that during my running season, I am up and out of bed pretty early so, I can sneak a run in before Brian goes to work and the kids then need me.  Well, since I am pregnant I am putting running on the back burner, just to make sure everything goes right with this one.  So, I am staying in bed a lot later than in the past few years. 
In the mornings, I hear the kids get up and Brian gets them food and then they watch TV for a bit.  Then they decide they need their mom and come into our room.  The kids crawl into bed with  me and we talk, giggle and snuggle.  I love it.  It has become one of my most favorite things to do with my kids.  I am soaking it up for sure, during this time, knowing it will change.  But for now, my late morning starts are the best part of my day. 

Colin Starts Basketball

Brian and I have been on a hunt to find a sport that Coli loves.  He did like Karate, but Bri feels it was not active enough for him.  Soccer was a challenge, as he would run his heart out, but not kick the ball.  I think he was nervous to get into the mix.  So, when he had fun at P.E. in basketball, we thought we would try that.  Today was his first clinic of 3 before they have games.  I think he really liked it, he even made a basket practicing.  I hope that he continues to love the sport.

Out of the Mouths of Babes

The kids have been talking about another baby for some time.  Even before they knew I was preggers.  One day we were driving home and the following conversation occurred:

Audra: Mom, when you have another baby you will have 3 kids.

Me: You're right I will have 3 kids.

Audra: Dad will say "I can't handle this."

With that I laughed a good laugh. 

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Last week, the kids were playing outside in our yard.  Colin, came running into the house and straight into the bathroom.  He was in such a hurry he didn't shut the door.  After he finished peeing, he said in a disappointed tone "that was short."

Again I laughed hard.  Really where do these kids come up with this stuff?

Some Very Exciting News

I have been promising to update you all on the things that have been going on in the Hansen world.  So, here is the first one:

That is right, we are expecting our 3 child.  I am now 12 weeks pregnant and everything is looking good.  We found out that I was preggers on Jan 20, just in time for my birthday.  (I told Brian previously that was what I wanted.)  I have been very sick and tired with this one.  But very glad for this, as the baby is measuring right were it needs to be and the heart rate as of March 5, was 164.  PERFECT!!! 
The kids did not know that I was preggers.  They have been wanting another baby for some time.  A couple weeks before my appointment Colin told me "You need to go to the doctor, to get the germs out."  So the day of the appointment we told the kids we were going to the doctor to get the germs out.  While the doctor was examining me, I told her that the kids didn't know.  She then ran the ultrasound and told the kids, it's not germs making your mom sick, it is a baby.  The kids screamed, danced and chanted "We're going to have a baby."  They were so excited. 
Colin came home and drew "a very special picture."  That is what is being used to tell people we are expecting.  Since, I am still struggling a little with sickness and fatigue things have taken a back burner.  But I am feeling better and more things are getting done. So hopefully, I will be able to tell you what else has been going on in our world soon.
My due date is 9.23.13.  We are very excited and have started down the road of names, which at this point is not going well.  But we have 6 more months.  Lynnie has informed us that we should name the baby Stella or Mitchie depending on the gender.  We have also decided to have a surprise baby and not peek this go.  So tune back in September for the details of boy or girl. 

A Driving Adventure

Yesterday, was Brian's 34th birthday.  We went to Neeners and Grandpa's for dinner.  After Brian had a Ragnar meeting.  Since, daylight saving had also occurred on this day, it was still light out after dinner.  Grandpa Garry, Neeners and I took the Jeeps outside and the kids got to ride them for the first time.  WOW!  What an experience.  Colin would do pretty good for a while, but then steer off the side walk.   Lynnie on the other hand was constantly going off the side walk.  MAN, OH, MAN!  She was literally moving her hands back and forth to steer.  Towards the end she said "I not very good at drivin'." The kiddos had a great time and are hoping to get out this week for some more drive time.

My Daughter

I love my son to death, he is a good boy and my miracle baby.  He brings me so much joy.  I don't know what I would do without him in my life.  But there is something about my sweet little Lynnie Lou.  She is so much like me in so many ways.  In even more ways she is like my little sister Jocelyn.
I love musicals, classics and such. Well, Lou has this same passion.  She loves the movie Annie.  I downloaded some of the songs from the movie.  Lynnie will ask me to please put on the Annie song.  She loves to sing these songs.  She is always so happy.  It just makes me smile.  I have fallen in love with Les Miserables.  I had never seen it before the new movie came out.  I have now seen it twice and I love the music.  I have downloaded the music from the movie too.  Well, Audra Lynn will sing the songs with me and loves it just as much.  Even when the boys complain about the music Lynnie doesn't.
Some things about her that remind me of J.  Jocelyn has fine hair, so does Lou.  Jocelyn had ears that stuck out a little, my sweet little girl does too.  Jocelyn could empty a water heater taking shower, well my 3 year old could too if I let her.  Lindsey has even stated howmuch Lynnie reminds her of J.  Amazing how genetics work.  Take a look at these two photos:

She is my little sweetheart and I am so grateful that she is mine. 

Oh My Goodness!

Do you remember me?  I am not sure I remember myself.  I am sorry that I have been on a blogging hiatus.  Life has been crazy in the past 2 months and I promise to catch you all up.  But this is my I promise I have not forgot about blogging post.  It is starting to haunt me in my sleep, so I will be back shortly. Stay tuned for some exciting things that have been happening in our world.