Triez. House Update

This is the first pregnancy photo of me with Baby Girl #2. I am 27 weeks and just transitioning into the 3rd trimester. I have been slightly more uncomfortabe recently, but nothing out of the ordinary. We are really looking forward to getting the guest bedroom set up for Gracie's "big girl" room, and then I will be able to organize Baby Girl's room for her. This switching of rooms is going to really make me realize that I have another kid coming shortly!

In other news, this little guy has been a life saver! Grace started potty training last week (we had a rough start), but has really gotten into it in the last few days. She's already going by herself, without any help! I am thanking this frog potty from Meijer $12.99 that she picked out herself. (She also really liked it because one of her best buddies also has this potty!) Needless to say, I never knew how proud I would be over my almost 3 year old independently using the potty chair. Our next adventure in going potty is going to be using the toilet when we're not at home, and staying dry through the night!

My life outside of motherhood (yes, I know this isn't really possible once you have children...but this section is just for me!) has really calmed down since summer started. I finished my spring grad class (4.0 baby, yeah!), and I start my summer sememster class on Monday (boo!). Mike and I will be celebrating our 4th anniversary on the 28th, and we are looking forward to using some free movie passes, going out to dinner (without a toddler), and maybe doing a little shopping...yes we have a nice little Thursday planned :). I have also been blessed by getting to spend some quality time with some of my favorite girls, Bethanie and I went to see What to Expect When You're Expecting (it's a must see! HIlarious!) and tomorrow Erin, Bethanie, and I are going out to Shot's to celebrate another great friend of ours birthday.

Last, but not least I will be spoiling myself for the first time in a while tomorrow...I have my first pregancy massage scheduled, and I can't wait! 

It's a Girl!

Many of you already know that we found out that Baby T #2 is a girl! We are very excited to have another sugar and spice and everything nice little one. I have not shared much about my pregnancy in a while, so here it goes...enjoy!

How far along? 26 weeks on Thursday, I will be in the third trimester very soon!
Maternity clothes? Mainly, they are generally more comfortable, but I still have a few non-maternity tops that I wear sometimes.
Stretch Marks? Knock on wood for me, but no new ones yet!
Miss Anything? My legs. I have developed varicose veins...I was hoping that I had skated by this dreaded part of pregnancy since I didn't have any with Grace, but I have one large one on my left leg, and two smaller ones there as well. The large one hurts at times, but I am doing my best to keep them elevated, and my doctor recommended vitamin E.
Movement: Lots! She is kicking me as I type this. It has been fun to have Mike, Erin, and Bethanie be able to feel her, Grace has not actually felt it yet...but she thinks she has!
Food cravings: Not really any cravings, I guess anything that won't give me heartburn.
Anything making you queasy or sick: No
Gender: Girl :)
Labor Signs: Too early.
Symptoms: Rounding ligaments, varicose veins, heartburn, and just moving a little slower than before.
Belly Button in or out? In
Wedding rings on or off? On
Mood: Much better since our summer break started!
Looking forward to: Getting Gracie's big girl room ready for her to move in, so we can organize the nursery for Baby T #2. We are also going to the Trufant flea market on Thursday, so I am looking forward to finding some great steals!

Summer is Here!

Up North

Yesterday, we headed "up north" to my parents cabin at Higgin's Lake. Here is a picture of this gorgeous lake:




I have been going to Higgin's since before I can remember, and I am so excited to start making memories there with my own family!

Some highlights from our overnight stay include:
an exceptionally fast drive time on the way there, Grace singing a song that she "wrote" herself. It goes a little something like this: I can do it! I can do it! I can do it! With each verse she would venture further into the water. Grace making friends with some distant cousins. Finding all kinds of gorgeous rocks, fossils, shells, and some yucky bugs! Having a date night with Mike while Grace stayed at the cabin with Grammy and Poppa. (By the way Coyle's is the bomb!)


A late night walk down the "two track" streets of the inland cabins with the family. Grace sleeping in until 9 AM, and my first night of more than 7 hours of sleep since the school year started! Drinking yummy coffee with the family with the sound of the waves in the background. Going on a morning walk with Mike and Grace, skipping stones, and watching Mike skip stones as good as Erin. Yes Erin, he skipped several 5 or 6 times! Watching Grace get to know her grammy and poppa better, and the feeling of overall relaxation that can only come from a day at the beach  and being "up north."