The Life and Times of Thayer McCully

It was a pirate halloween

2008-11-10T07:16:00.000-08:00

2008-10-31T13:55:00.000-07:00

Well it happened...it had to happen...it was inevitable...and I could not care less. I turned 30 on Thursday and it was non-eventful. I have heard that some women have cried for week prior and after their big 3-0 and after turning it - I do not see why. Whatever. Onto bigger and better topics!

THAYER!!!!! His first adventure in trick or treating is tonight and i can't wait! We have a couple of the neighbors houses that we plan our little pirate to go to. Pictures will be posted soon. I know I always promise that and trust me, this time, I will do it! You have to see how cute he is. I will also post pictures from this years pumpkin patch!

2008-10-14T08:58:00.001-07:00

I was having fun on the internet...the internet is fun!

2008-10-13T09:24:00.000-07:00

I have a couple pictures! Hooray for me!

I was looking at my friend Jenny's blog and it reminded me that we need to do a pumpkin patch trip - I guess I kinda forgot b/c it is still averaging 90 degrees down here in this cesspool. But, we need to do a pumpkin patch run and get ready for Halloween. Speaking of, we tried on Thayer's costume on Saturday and he is so cute I can't stand it! I think that I will wait until the 31st to post pictures, so you will have to wait!

Thayer working on his PowerPoint presentation for Santa

Thayer giving some high fives to Daddy and friends after UT beat OU!!!

2008-10-07T12:42:00.000-07:00

Rambling.

Gosh, how time totally flies. I have been at Coolhires for about 1.5 months, Thayer is almost 15 months old, and I am already prepping for Christmas! I am really not even thinking about the fact that I turn 30 in *gulp* 23 days....shit...I guess it will hit me a bit harder closer to the date. I need to try on Thayer's costume and make sure it fits before it is too late and we are forced to buy an over priced one from the Halloween store - not that I wouldn't! I also need to finish altering my costume to make a a bit more feminine. I am taking a man costume and making it a bit sexier, but still fresh and piratey. On the sewing note, I really need to fix Chris' back back for work. Sigh. On another sewing note, a new friend at my at the office (Christine) is starting to sew and it is so fun to see someone excited for it like I was. She had a birthday recently and I got her a couple of easy patterns - she is gonna be super fresh in the apron and dresses (maybe even the pant suit)! I can't wait to help her!
Chris just got back from Vegas (for work) and it reminded me how hard it must be to be a single mom and so happy that I will never have to do that. Zonks...it was a very long 5.5 days! While he was gone Thayer got his first pair of Stride Rites and some PJs - which it took me forever to find PJs for his age for some reason. Target had hidden them from me....foosh! I need to go back closer to Christmas and find some xmas PJs, b/c you can't stay up for Santa in non-xmas PJs. Shit, what kinda mom would that make me! haha. Thayer starts a new school that is closer to Chris and my work locals so hopefully my commute will go from 1.5 hours one way to 1 - I could totally deal with 1 hour one way.
It totally sounds like I was just bitching, but please note - perfectly happy. I have some excellent pics to post once I load them...stay tuned!

2008-09-15T18:04:00.000-07:00

Well Family and Friends,

I know it has been a while, but the new job really does not allow for a lot of time to mess around on the internet and post to the blog. I actually have to work to earn my keep, and you know that I am loving it.

Thayer has been working on a little something for you - enjoy!!!

2008-09-05T13:39:00.001-07:00

I know, I know...I need pictures posted. I am a bad bad mom. But a quick update on little man. List of words: thank you, potato, golf ball, cup, bottle (ba ba), more...we are working on "please" and of course; mama, dada and grandpa. We are still working on Osiris, Aunt and Grandma.

Excellent: FIRST STEPS were taken earlier this week. So so fun...I think that we are in trouble now!

More to come later and me hopes some pictures too!

Hugs to all!

2008-08-21T10:27:00.000-07:00

Not that I am a huge reader of books, but I really enjoyed (and read in 2 nights) the book called Twilight that is being made into a movie this year. I am behind on the times as the book was released years ago. I was in love and read all ~500 pages in 2 nights. A young vampire in love with a human - oh yes. It was awesome. I am already trying to see when I can get to the store to pick up the next 3 books. For anyone that enjoys a good, relaxing and fast read I recommend this novel.

So, the books take place mainly in Forks, WA which is about 40+ miles west of where I lived in Washington. So I could imagine perfectly in my head the described surroundings of green, damp and cloudy. I must say, it kinda made me miss the NW. I miss the rain. Especially during this hot and dry summer that we are having in Texas - and I am sure it will roll into a hot and dry fall. Blech.

I just noticed that my last two posts were relating to vampires - do not be aghast - it was just pure happenchance.

2008-08-12T06:36:00.000-07:00

Lost Boys: The Tribe.

I finally got to see the sequel for the lovely as ever Lost Boys movie. It was everything that I needed and wanted it to be and more. For those of you who know me well, you understand my enjoyment of vampire and zombie movies. Doing research in case we are ever infested and I must fight off infection - not really (but maybe...maybe...). But, for some reason, I really enjoy these movies - no matter how horrid they are. And let me tell you something, I have seen some exceedingly bad vampire and zombie movies.

But not last night! I had prepped myself for Lost Boys 2 (The Tribe) after seeing The Soup a couple weeks back that had a guest appearance from my favorite Corey. Oh Corey, look at you - all grown up and married! I was just tickled pink that they had you came back for the second as a surf board shaper and vampire hunter. I love it and loved it!
The movie was a little more sex-u-al and more bloody that I remember the original movie being, but seeing that the Corey's were so young back then - I guess for the fan base it had to be. I also very much enjoyed the brother of the older Sutherland! I really did not know what to expect, but I did enjoy him. He was creepy, but never too creepy. His hair looked a little greasy though - I always think that vampires should have clean coifs. But that is personal choice!

This movie makes me want to finish my zombie TV pilot - maybe Corey would take a part in it! It would be right up his alley! Much loves Corey!

Also, but never to ruin - there is a fun little cameo at the end, but sure to watch it and not turn your DVD player off too soon!

2008-08-11T10:50:00.000-07:00

Random Post: Me, riding a horse in Seattle in June.

Yes it is a bit far away - but still, you get the notion of it all.

2008-08-07T09:16:00.000-07:00

Update to first words blog entry.

I wanted to say, and ever so proudly, that Thayer is saying mama now. And again, not just babbling. But saying it as he crawls over to me or hangs to my leg as I wash dishes and have no hands to pick him up. It is very sweet and i just can't see where time has gone to. I am sure my friends are right though, I will, in about 2 months wished that he would un-learn it!

2008-08-05T13:58:00.000-07:00

Cobra Kai.

I wanted to announce the name of the karoake team that I will be joining in the fall. The team name is Cobra Kai and the team includes: myself, hubby, Debra and Julia. I am wondering who else!!!! ummmm....we need another dude!

2008-08-04T07:09:00.000-07:00

What a wonderful weekend in the ever too hot Breckenridge, Texas. I think that the temps topped out at 112 degrees, but when you are outside playing golf, it seems even hotter. Chris and his team made the championships and had we stayed longer yesterday evening we would have discovered that his team came in the money and was third. But, let me tell you. When it is 8:00 at night and you know that there is a 4 hour drive ahead of you with a 1 year old - you kind of just want to leave.

It was a lot different this year with Thayer present and not in a bad way. Usually we would be stuck places with no reason to leave. Like the town bar called Potters on Saturday night for the tournament dinner. BUT, we were told that Thayer could not stay past 9:00, seeing that it was in fact a bar! I am glad that we left when we did because I heard that right after we left, there was a bar fight. I kind of imagine a "Roadhouse" kind of thing with a blind man singing, chairs being thrown...and yes - I was told a beer bottle and pool cue came into play. A little bit different that what we are used to seeing in Austin, but this town is full of true Texans. Tight jeans, boots, hats and of course, giant belt buckles - and that is just the ladies! Not that I do not enjoy most of the people we see on this one weekend every year. Lance, Angela, Diane, Thomas, Mr. Weatherby...but I just get tired sometimes of - well - how do I say it...okay, really I do not have any reason to leave early other than I am tired and old. When the clock chimes 10, I am usually curled up in bed watching the history channel. I guess this one weekend every year could be the exception, but I do love sleep!

I really did miss caddying for Chris, usually I get to ride with him, clean balls, get water, help with clubs...I did not this year. Thayer and I went out with him Saturday morning for about 5 holes, but then it got to be Thayer's nap time and we headed back to the hotel. But, I must say that Thayer was perfect on the course and acted like a little gentleman. He also received numerous compliments on how well-behaved he was. Even one comment that we was quieter than the gallery of drunk ladies that were following the players around. Well done Thayer - well done!

All in all, it was a great weekend and we got to see all the people that we love to see! I am excited for next year when Thayer is old enough to get in a lot more trouble.

2008-07-31T12:21:00.001-07:00

The stats are in! Thayer is still tall and still thin!

95% for height at 32 inches
25% for weight at 22 lbs 11 oz

My son is so big and strong!

2008-07-31T07:24:00.000-07:00

First Words

Sigh, time is going by too too fast! He has said his first words and I have been holding off of deeming them first words for about 3 weeks. He says "dada" and "baba" and not just his garbled blabber foreign language that he has been speaking for months now. But, he is actually reaching for Daddy and say "dada" and holding up his bottle and asking for more by saying "baba." Sigh, he says mama every once in a while but never in reference to me - so it must be a fluke. He also will throw up his hands and say "Hazaa!" That he learned from me. :)

The other day I bought his Halloween costume and this year he is going to be a pirate! I guess I could have sewn his a costume like I did last year, but the Spartan was a lot easier and less time consuming. The costume was also like 50% off - how could I say no? This year for my 30th birthday I am having a pirate themed party. Usually it is just a costume party seeing that my birthday is the day before Halloween, BUT it is my 30th and I want everyone to be pirates. It is all about me - right Cody?

I am going to do some online shopping, when I have the funds, and buy a pirate flag to be flown from our house. Seeing the hoodlums that live a few houses down, I hope that it is not stolen b/c that would be just a little too ironic.

Anyways, Thayer has a doc appt and I will post his percentages later today! Me hopes that he has gained a healthily amount of weight so that I can stop worrying!

2008-07-28T12:06:00.000-07:00

What a fun weekend, good times were had by all! We had, yet another, birthday party for Thayer and this time it was at home and with all his little daycare friends around. What I realized was - he has no little boy friends. none. All little girls. He had 7 little girls at the house playing with him on Saturday. SEVEN! no little boys. Chris and I are thinking that we will take him to one of those little baby play places like Gymboree (sp?) so that he can meet some boys. Not that he does not enjoy his girlfriends, but one day he will need boyfriends around to talk about his girlfriends :) Thayer got some excellent toys too, and we heard them all day on Sunday.
It is fun to watch him, as we slowly leave the room to pay attention to laundry or dishes, as he plays and laughs to himself. What a little man he is becoming. I look at pictures from a year ago and sit in wonderment at how different he looks, how much like a little person he is with thoughts and ideas of his own. What a great joy it is to be a parent. Best thing I have ever done. Greatest thing in my life!
This weekend we are off to Breckenridge, TX for the annual Cooper Brown Scholarship golf tournament. We missed last year because I was not able to be more than a hour away from the hospital, but we are excited for Thayer to meet more friends that he will see on a annual basis. It will be a change though that I usually caddie for Chris and this year I will not be able to. But, I am sure all the old stories will be told, songs will be sung and more memories made. I wonder if Mr. Weatherby is still alive, and if he is, will he share another Jack and Diet Coke with me. Boy, that man makes his drinks STRONG!

2008-07-23T08:12:00.000-07:00

It is a sad sad day. Estelle Getty has passed away. My favorite Golden Girl. For the rest of the week in her remembrance I will wear a Miami moo-moo, wicker purse and large coke bottle glasses.

You will be missd, Estelle!

2008-07-23T08:11:00.000-07:00

2008-07-21T07:13:00.000-07:00

Well we are back from WV (pictures to follow later) and it seemed like it was a very long trip. Chris, Thayer and I got home yesterday at about 10:00AM - which I very much enjoyed having the afternoon at home and to putter around the house, do laundry and the whats-nots that you do when you return home. lately, I have been doing these things when it is 2:00AM after the family had been stuck in an airport all day.

During the trip you could tell that everyone was a bit moody at the end - we wanted to be home, Thayer wanted his own bed and Jenn and Brad wanted their home back. I think that maybe a full week was too long and next time we will stick to 4-5 days....before the fish starts to stink. Jenn is a wonderful mom and even though she was completely tired AND recovering from her C-section, she was a lovely hostess. Seeing Dad was brilliant and it seems that Thayer's first words might be "grandpa" - but will see. Mom and James came over a few days when they were not having to work and they even gave Thayer his first trikie for his birthday.

Did I forget to mention that we had 2 birthdays while we were there. Dad turned 52 on Tuesday and Thayer turned the big ole ONE on Friday. Thayer had cake twice - once with Grandma and James and once with the rest of the family. Ummm, yea...sugar is no good! That little boy would just stand up and squeal for about 2 hours straight as loud as he could, then he would laugh b/c it was funny to him to see us all plug our ears. I told my mom that he was really tiring with being everywhere all the time and she said wait until he walks really well - which the family thinks is about a month away. My friend Jenny's baby is a little over a month older than Thayer and is starting to walk - it looks like a very exciting time and I just can't wait to see our little man doing the same.

We have Thayer's first birthday party for family and friends in Austin this weekend at the house and that will make a total of three parties for little man's first birthday. I am going today at lunch to buy his birthday presents and I just can't decide what to get him. Chris and I were thinking about this work bench and tools at Target, but I need to check the age approval range of it. Babyzone.com said that the best gifts for 12-18 months are kitchens and work benches...do like mommy and daddy do...so we will see!

Just a little blasty blast from the past...I do not know where this year went! Here that silly ole T Dog (as Auntie Jenny calls him) from a full year ago! Good grief, that was officially the FASTEST year of my life!

2008-07-11T14:09:00.001-07:00

2008-07-11T10:10:00.001-07:00

TOMORROW! TOMORROW! TOMORROW!

I get to see my sister tomorrow and her little baby boy! I am excited to see her in a whole new light, which is as a mommy. I am sure that she is awesome at it, but still it is a sister that I have never "met" before...and I am excited!

Posting might not be for a while as I visit with family. It will be a great week next week with meeting Bauer, Dad's birthday and then Thayer's first birthday! There will be TONS of photos! I just can't wait. Now, fingers crossed that Continental does not fuck up any more of our travel plans then they already have! That reminds me, I need to write my letter to them. BOO! After this trip, I will never book with them again!

2008-07-10T06:41:00.001-07:00

I really do love my friends. I have this excellent group of work buddies that go to happy hour about once a month and it always ends up being happy hourS more that just a couple of calm drinks where you talk about work and eat hot wings.

It is kinda like this: remember that group of friends when you were in high school that would pass notes all day about the party that night? Then, once you all would get to the party you would only hang out with each other and then chat it up about who is dating who and what kissing what-his(or her)-face was like. All the while, totally ignoring the rest of the party b/c you and this group of people felt that the night could not get any better. You were the group of people that everyone would come up to and tell you how "totally cool and awesome" you were and all you could do was agree. Then, ultimately, someone's parents would call and everyone would ohh and ahhh about being in trouble, but inside you really hoped that one of your besties was not grounded. yeah, the happy hour gang is like that.

Last night was totally fun and we had all the right characters present. We had the shy girl (or seemingly shy) that comes into her own once she has a few drinks in her and then shocks the shit outta you with the awesomely stupendous comments. You have the crazy party girl with the heart of gold. The one that would bend over backward for a friend and who would totally have your back in a fight (even though she is only 5 feet tall). You have the token dude, that is the dude's dude and all other dudes look to and say "how did he get so cool - I wanna be cool?" The one that somehow is so randomly cool that he wears sun glasses inside and walks likes he knows something that no one else knows. Finally, there is the entertainer, always ready with a joke, story or quick jig - anything to make the friends laugh. She is the one that every one mistakes for being an attention hog and the case is really that...well...she is an attention hog.

A perfect mix. The perfect group. The perfect time.

2008-07-08T18:50:00.000-07:00

Here is our babysitter who found our camera while we were out for Chris' birthday on Saturday! I think she has a career in store for her!

We love her! Let us know if you need a great sitter....just hide your camera, rock band mic and lock your computer! :)

2008-07-08T10:23:00.000-07:00

Countdown to WV - 4 days! HAHZAA!

2008-07-07T11:52:00.000-07:00

Thayer's First Haircut!

Well, we all knew that his hair was getting a little long. But, I totally loved those little curls - they were the only thing that looked like me on the baby that I carried and bore for all those months. Well, he was beginning to look a little "Hippie-ish" and so we took him into the Snip-its on Sunday for his first hair cut. He did really well until she started the clippers on him. The very smart stylist gave him a sucker that really distracted him from the buzzing all around his head. He did not mind the scissors at all and smiled when she was doing it.

Thayer Before the Cut - (notice how the hair is curling into his ears)

Thayer During the Cut (he loved his stylist Brittany)

Thayer After the Cut (he is saying "Where did my hair go?")

On another note, Thayer is now trying to put clothes on by himself - even thought he is getting is all wrong - we applaud and encourage him all the way! Well done baby! Well done!

Countdown to WV - 5 days!

2008-07-02T09:29:00.000-07:00

Some Seattle Photos!

The trip to see grandpa was WONDERFUL and we had a fun time at Laura's (whose name is now deemed "LB" to Thayer). Thayer really did enjoy the ranch but it took a while, eventually he enjoyed the horses and even the dogs.

On Thursday night, we went over to Pat and Dan's and were able to see Great Grandpa Walters - who Thayer is named after. We took a lot of photos while at Uncle Dan's but not all will be posted straight away - I need to load them into the computer. BUT, below is a picture of Thayer, Grandpa and Great Grandpa Thayer! I love this picture for some reason, I think that it will soon be printed out and hung in the hallway!

The weather was a little hotter than i would have liked in Seattle (Ravensdale) this past weekend and even hit the mid 90s. I guess I was just hoping for some drizzle and gloom...which was a no go. What we did get to do was play on REAL grass (not this hard Texas stupid ole crap grass) and we played for a couple hours a day outside on the fluffy, soft, green Washington grass! Below is a picture of Grandpa and Thayer! This sight was seen many a times over the long weekend! Those two playing together was a highlight of the trip!

More pics to come from the Seattle trip later this week!

Countdown to WV - 10 DAYS!

2008-07-01T10:45:00.000-07:00

Bauer has arrived! For all those readers who knew that my sister was due...Bauer arrived last Friday, June the 27th! He was a nice 9lbs 4 oz and 21 inches long. Jenn and he are already home and baby time has begun...fun!

2008-06-24T06:48:00.000-07:00

Round Rock Express baseball games are fun! Chris and I have always thought so and so we begin the tradition of taking Little Man to the games. This was his second trip to the Express and last time he did not have that fun of a time sitting in the seats, so this time we went all out and bought the cheapest seats on the berm. (grass)

We started the evening eating up some delicious sandwiches and fries and watched kids throw fast balls, jump on moon walks and play basketball! I think that Little Man is anxious to get out there and play with the big kids...it will happen sooner than we think!We then found some front row seats on the berm (nice) and Thayer liked watching the players warm up. Little Man liked this time at the game more that the past and I think it is because he was able to crawl and sit on the families above us blanket. He enjoyed rolling down the hill, playing with the children and eating grass. Lovely. The Express games are definitely FUN and we will go back to the grass! Maybe next time Auntie Julia and Kelly can come too! I know how much Julia enjoys a nice Express Game! Maybe next time it will not be 105 degrees at 7:00 PM! Wishful thinking indeed!

COUTNDOWN TO GRANDPA - ONE DAY! HAHZAA!

2008-06-23T11:59:00.000-07:00

The new desk and chair. I think that Thayer likes his new digs in his room - see him in the pictures below working up an excel spreadsheet for his mommy and daddy!

His next action item is a PowerPoint presentation on what he wants for xmas from Santa!

2008-06-23T06:28:00.000-07:00

Is it really possible that Thayer is getting more and more cute everyday? This weekend we played hard! His new favorite games are chasing a golf ball along the kitchen floor after he throws it and also sitting and knocking pool balls in on the pool table!

I think that he is also learning the word "no" b/c he keeps telling it to me when I tell him to get off the back of the couch! Oh dear lord, please do not let his first word be "no"....

He popped out that toofie #7 this weekend and chewed on everything he could to get it out - even Mommies old soda bottles! Not any fussing about it...that is our BIG BOY!

Count down to GRANDPA - 2 days!

2008-06-19T06:20:00.000-07:00

I love feeling useful in the evening other than just a load of laundry or making dinner. As you know, I put together his toy box 2 nights ago and last night, I put together one of his little chairs that we bought him! He seemed to enjoy it and sat watching the Family Guy (he loves the singing and bright colors!) like a big boy for about 15 minutes!

2008-06-18T12:25:00.001-07:00

Hahzaa! Thayer is 11 months old today! Hahzaa!

2008-06-18T10:38:00.000-07:00

2008-06-18T10:32:00.000-07:00

It is a sad day, but this evening I am putting away Thayer's changing table and replacing it with a toy box that I put together last night. We probably have not used the table in about 2 months - ever since his legs have hung over the side - and it is time that we used the space for other things. I think that I will move the table into his closet so that we can have some extra storage. Another sad part is that the table's shelves are full of little cute baby things that he does not use - reminding me ever so much of how fast he is growing!

On another note, tooth #7 is showing just under the gum and that little sucker is gonna pop any down now - followed by #8! He is going to be eating ribs with us any day now!

ONE WEEK UNTIL WE SEE GRANDPA!!!! I think that Thayer will enjoy the cool weather in Enumclaw and the horses! Now, I just need to find Thayer some long pants as he does not wear his in this 105 degree heat!

2008-06-17T07:05:00.000-07:00

Thayer's first Father's Day was a real special one. We woke up Daddy around 9:00 and the fun begun. Mainly the day was spent relaxing on the sofa and watching the US Open, but we went to eat lunch at Pluckers (yummy wings) and I made dinner at night (Julia's meatloaf - delish). I think that the best part of the day was wing we all played with or golf clubs in the game room. Little man even smacked his ball around the room in excellent style. Chris and I imagine that this photo will be shown as he is winning the Open, Masters - or other major golfing event!

2008-06-12T14:43:00.000-07:00

I know. I know. I took a little break. Opps! but I am back now - sorry about that to all my readers, but life has been a bit foggy. I promise to get some photos of little man posted as soon as I load them into the computer! Thayer is almost 11 months old and is excited for his cousin Bauer that should be here soon!

Hugs to everyone!

2008-02-27T11:17:00.000-08:00

Well, I just noticed that it has been about 2 months since i posted last - work has been really stressful and when I head home at night the minutes are all consumed!

Update on the little man. Thayer is a little over 7 months old. He is about 19 pounds and 30 inches long. He has 2 teefies and really likes to crawl! He is pulling himself up on anything and everything that he can grab, but sadly does not know how to get down, so he will fall on his tookis rather often!

2008-01-07T10:10:00.000-08:00

Sorry. Folks are mad with me for not posting as often as I should. But it has been tough these days with busy work and the holidays. BUT, we are through that and back on track at work and home (once I get all the laundry folded and put up - but I never do). Thayer's first Christmas was lovely and we had a wonderful time opening gifts. We found a wonderful santa at Lakeline mall. As I was walking in, I was telling Thayer that if this santa was torn up with bourbon on his breath, a fake beard that was falling off and holes in his suit that we WERE not seeing him. I was really shocked at the coolness of this santa and he was everything that we needed him to be! He even sang "Jingle Bells" to Thayer while we were sitting there! GREAT SANTA!
Thayer could not get enough of the presents - leading up to xmas he had partially opened or drooled on about 75% of them. Well done! One night as we were have naked time (from 7:30PM-7:50PM nightly) he was all up in the gifts; pulling off bows, trying to eat the paper...and drooling (per the norm)...he liked on bow specially. With a bit of cencorship - below is a picture of little man and his favortie bow. How cute is my son....really?!!?! DERN IT. The system is slow and will not let me load. I will try again later this week.

On another note, Thayer is doing a makeshift crawl right now and cutting his first tooth. Poor dear. He is turning 6 months on Jan the 18th. Daddy took off so that he could take him to the golf course to show him off!

2007-12-06T05:41:00.002-08:00

Well, Thayer had his 4 month appt last week and the doctor was rather surprised at how strong he is. When we told Dr. Chang that Thayer was rolling over tummy to back at 2.5 months and back to tummy at 3 he was shocked (but in a good way). When he then checked his "Brad Pitt" muscle and hips Thayer kicked him hard and pushed himself nearly into the wall the doctor laughed and told us that he was amazing strong! Thayer has for about a month been "kicking" himself along the floor. His upper body has not caught up yet, so it looks like he is doing the "wheelbarrow" without walking on his hands. I found him under the Christmas tree a couple days ago in love with the presents! We find him everywhere and all the time. What a strong boy!

Thayer has also found this thumb. He has never taken to a nuk and really does not care for anything but this hands, but last week he found his little thumb and he just squeals in delight to have it in his mouth!

Current stats are this: 45% for weight and 95% for height. Tall and skinny. I wonder where he gets that...GRANDPA!!!

I FINALLY got the photos of Thayer in his Halloween outfit. No fault of Amy's as her computer was busted...she must not have a Dell. Pleased to enjoy our Little Spartan - King Leonidas (with Momma as Holly Hobbie). I think his costume was the easiet I have ever made. Crimsion cape and brown loin cloth...done!

2007-12-06T05:41:00.001-08:00

URINE TEST .... (I sure would like to know who wrote this one! They deserve a HUGE pat on The back!)
Like a lot of folks in this state, I have a job. I work, they pay me. I pay my taxes and the government distributes my taxes as it sees fit. In order to get that paycheck, I am required to pass a random urine test with which I have no problem. What I do have a problem with is the distribution of my taxes to people who don't have to pass a urine test. Shouldn't one have to pass a urine test to get a welfare check because I have to pass one to earn it for them? Please understand, I have no problem with helping people get back on their feet. I do, on the other hand, have a problem with helping someone sitting on their rear ends, doing drugs, while I work. ... . . Can you imagine how much money the state would save if people had to pass a urine test to get a public assistance check ? Pass this along if you agree or simply delete if you don't.... Hope you all will pass it along, though . . . something has to change in this country and soon!

2007-11-27T07:12:00.000-08:00

I love Christmas! I think that it is totally the best time of the year, and to top this - now I have a baby to spoil! To aide is the spoiling that is soon to commence I have made Thayer his first stocking and it is so massive that he can actually fit into it! This thing probably measures 2 feet from tip to toe! By the way, 27 days until Christmas

2007-11-15T08:22:00.000-08:00

I know - I know, it has been too long really. But work it really kicking my rump these days and I just can't for the life of me keep my fucking house clean. I told he hubby yesterday that I will not get to go to bed at 9:30 anymore b/c this will be house cleaning time. Sigh... and how I do love sleep!

We recently, I say recently because it was since the last post, received Thayer's 3 month photos from the new JC Penny's (may I add that the manager there is a total douche bag) off 1431 and Thayer is a dream! He was not so fond of the photos being taken while he was dressed, but once naked time occurred...it was on!

Please to enjoy (from almost a month ago) future QB for the Texas Longhorns - Thayer McCully!

2007-10-22T06:39:00.000-07:00

I wish that I could say that Thayer's first pumpkin patch adventure was perfection, but sadly it was 90 degrees and bees were swarming everywhere. I guess in my mind you pick out a pumpkin when it is below 60, there is a delicate frost on the pumpkins and the air is crisp and clean. No such luck here is the grand ole stupid state of Texas when it is 90 degrees in mid October.

Now today would have been perfect b/c right now it is 48 degree! PERFECT pumpkin hunting weather! Next on the list of falls activities is finishing his Spartan halloween costume and getting ready for the birthday/costume party this Saturday! Enjoy the pics!

2007-10-15T07:38:00.000-07:00

It is totally amazing how fast this little man is growing! This Thursday he turns 3 months old and Chris and I are amazed at how fast he is learning! Last week he began rolling from tummy to back and he is totally in love with investigating his hands, fingers and movements there in! He is getting onto his side now while laying on his back and we think that back to tummy is soon to come!

Grandma comes in town this weekend and we are totally excited for her to see his development and to have lovely chats with him. This is little man is a nonstop coo'er!

I was talking to my friend Erin about baby outfits and we were cracking up that we put babies in whatever we want and laugh our asses off at their expense! Check out his outfit above and then note that the whole morning while we were getting ready I kept stating that he was going to have "A whale of a good time at daycare..." I bet that will come back to haunt me when he is 14 and trying to become independent!

2007-10-08T13:37:00.000-07:00

It has been a while for that I give many apologies! Thayer is nearing 3 months old and it is crazy how fast time is flying - what they say is true "time really does fly..." I have been back a work for over 2 weeks and same ole stuff different day. I am just totally tired today as we are still trying to work out why Thayer is sleeping through the night sometimes and other times - not so much!

Thayer's last appointment went really well and the doc says that he is really alert and strong. He is tall and thin! 95% for height and 50% for weight! Daycare is not going so well yet, but perhaps we need to give it more time - he seems to be upset and cries all day at the care and fine with us at night. Very sad indeed.

Grandma comes into town again in about 2 weeks and we are going to visit a pumpkin patch where Grandma can help Thayer pic out his first pumpkin! We are very excited and the Fitzpatrick's are going with us! I am sure that some pics will be posted from that weekend!

Enjoy the pic of Thayer's fourth day of school - a couple weeks back!

More to come soon!

2007-07-23T13:24:00.000-07:00

Well, as some of you might know - HE HAS ARRIVED! Thayer Dean McCully was born on Wednesday, July 18th, 2007 at 7:01PM CST. He weighed 7lbs 14 ozs and was 21 inches long. It was only 2 days in labor after an induction due to my blood pressure and only 1 our of actual pushing. All I have to say is thank god for epidurals!

He is doing great and Chris is an excellent daddy! I never knew how much time one of these things took - haha - kidding. We are having a great time and my mom arrived on Friday night to help out. Lucky us, we get her for another week and she is very helpful! Chris is home for another week too and my dad and sister come in mid-August for a visit.

Only thing that we are currently working on is that he is a night baby. So, we are trying to keep him awake more in the day and sleep a little more at night. Doc had some great advice for us on this - we are starting today!

Pleased to enjoy Thayer Dean:

2007-07-16T05:37:00.000-07:00

4 Days and Counting!

Counting to what at this time I am not sure. We go in this afternoon for another status check and I just feel this loom and doom that there will be no progress and Thayer has decided to stay in for keeps! Woman that Chris works with says that he is too comfortable - well, we tried to battle that this weekend with a good about of mall walking (I felt old) and an immense amount of puttering around the house. But, that was mainly b/c mom flies into town with James Huey on Friday and I needed to get a lot done prior to 10:30 PM on the 20th and this work week looks just as busy as any other! Another update to come later!

2007-07-11T11:20:00.000-07:00

Boo! No progress! NONE! Nadda! Zilch! BOO! BOO!

That was what the doctor said. Not much else to do but wait - BOO - and a walk - BOO. She is concerned with the progress now and Thayer baking too long due to size and all that. We go back in on Monday and check again and see about the induction date...hopefully.

If it matters - 9 Days and Counting

2007-07-09T06:10:00.000-07:00

11 Days and COUNTING!!!

Mom called last night and said that the RNs on her unit have decided that I am not making it another week and to them I say - thank you and yes please!

As many of you are aware I am not a complainer - life is too short for that kind of attitude - but I am really kinda done with being preggers. I am sure that all women feel this way at this point, but the not sleeping b/c of a bad hip is killing me. No position is comfortable and everything aches my freaking hip. Sitting down - no. Laying down - no. Standing - heck no! Good grief! Last night I finally gave in and took 3, yes 3, Ty PMs - I am sure that Thayer got a good nights sleep as well. Not to mention that the low pressure system that has kept Texas cool and flooded for the past month has moved on and now we are up to 100 degree heat and with the TED hose it is killing me!

Enough complaining! Too excited to see little Thayer, count his fingers and toes, hear him cry and make sure he is totally healthy!

2007-07-05T07:01:00.000-07:00

Prego Appt Update:
What a great baby appointment we just had on Tuesday! Doc said that the baby has DROPPED (she could even feel his head from down below) and that we are effaced to 50%. So really it could be any day now - even though I think that it will be another week to a week and a half away! So now, I begin to try the old wives tales to kick this into gear. Spicy foods are out - there is no way my tummy can handle that. Fresh pineapple is really pricey right now - so that one is on hold. Walking - this one I will do even though now that Thayer has dropped the hip is in utter agony. Scrubbing the floor on hands and knees - yeah, not sure about this one with the bad hip and a knee that hurts - but we will see. Sex - oh yes for sure. Nipple stimulation - well (hahaha) not sure what I think about this one. Castor oil - only if I get really desperate b/c i hear it makes you crap out your pants, but it seems to work?!?! Gosh, going back over the list it looks as though I have nixed everything but sex - nice...good thing it is my hubby's birthday today! :)

Countdown is on - 15 days to go!

2007-06-28T06:10:00.000-07:00

Must have baby item! Well, I have put months of thought into this item - will I use it, can I get one that I would like, can I get one that I would wear daily and is it worth the money? The nursing bracelet! I have heard rave reviews about how it has saved mums at 3:00 in the morning and kept feeding on track! Well, I have decided to buy one (I guess it was time to make the decision too - seeing that we are due in 3 weeks) and I found a great deal at a website called http://www.babyfeedingbracelets.com/ and it is one that I actually like and I think that I could wear on a daily basis! Ebay had a bit of them for less but I did not like the number beads that were used; and why buy something simply for cost alone?!?! So below are a couple photos of the nursing bracelet that I have chosen and should be delivered in a week and a half!

For those of you who have not heard of nursing bracelets and how they help - check out the website listed above. I think that it will be really beneficial!

2007-06-26T07:01:00.000-07:00

Prego Appt Update:

Well it was a GREAT appointment yesterday. We got to see Thayer again and see him wiggle feet/toes (which look huge) and flex his bicep! The measurements show him at 6lbs14ozs at this time and is on track to be a 7.5-8.5 baby! What really shocked me is the time line that we are now on. Are you kidding me! We are about 3 weeks from having this baby and I do not even feel the least bit prepared. I do have the feeling that we will be inducing on the 23rd just b/c it is my luck to go over. I need to finish up the hospital bag fo sho! I keep looking at it every morning and planning on completing it that evening...but it seems that when I get home I sit on my fat A and only get up for a snack or H2O. I really need to start getting some work done around the house if this baby is so close!

Above is the ultrasound from yesterday! It is a profile - so you can make out his nose, cheek, an eye and forehead. On top of that, he is giving us a flex with his bicep. Really he is probably just moving his hand around - but no one kill my fantasies! Chris asked the ultrasound tech if he looks like a quarterback or a strong safety and she replied that they are not that advanced yet in ultrasound technology! What she could tell us was that (and this is amazing to me) he is pretty bald minus a few strands of hair on the back area of his head. I guess we will see in a few weeks color!

2007-06-20T05:54:00.000-07:00

Prego Appt Update:

Well readers, the appointment went well yesterday, not well enough that they rushed me to the hospital to deliver, but well enough. My BP is still fine and Thayer's heartbeat was steady at 140. Next week (on Monday) we get our last ultrasound for measurement reasons and I just can't wait to see him again! Yesterday, I showed Dr. Orth the epidural shirt and she laughed so hard and then asked to show it to another Dr that she shares the floor with. I heard them both laughing at it...and they suggested that I should sell them...which is not a bad idea. I can start Ce Fini card company and a preggers shirt company. I was cracking doc up so much yesterday she (through her laughter) said that I am going to be one of the funnest patients to labor and deliver. Hopefully I can keep the spirit up to mid July! If I can't laugh at this - what can I laugh at?

2007-06-20T05:37:00.000-07:00

Who thought that a bag of oranges could cause such drama. I guess it really was not drama, but seeing that my hormones are on a rampage it was to me and I was really upset. Allow me to retell the story for you!

Yesterday I went to the walmart (note that I hate that place but it is on the way home from work) to purchase some oranges, trash bags - you know the necessities in life. Now the bag of oranges was rather large and on sale so I purchased them to partake in as snacks! So picture this, HUGE bag of oranges in one hand and the other shopping bags in the other huffing my, way 8 months prego, to the car in 100 degree heat. It seemed like someone was nice and stopped so that I could cross the street - as I passed the car the Hispanic man hollered out - "lots of oranges, eh?" I just smiled and gave a little "yeah." Well I finish loading the items into the trunk and make my way into the car (which is an adventure in itself) when this man pulls up beside me and asks me to roll down the window. Being stupid, I did thinking "did I drop something?" He gives a nasty dirty slimy "your cute..." and I respond quickly with an "I'm Married" thinking that will make him leave. But no, I then get a "are you sure?" in which I say "YES!" That should be it right! RIGHT! Now this is the part that really makes me mad; he then says "you want to fool around anyways?" SERIOUSLY! Are you kidding me! Who says things like this - who tries to destroy marriages in the walmart parking lot! And to further the point who in their right mind would go - you know screw the marriage and the baby in my tummy - lets fool around! I raced away fuming mad and called Chris. He told met to turn around and tell the guy I would meet him up at a rendezvous point then Chris would show and give him a total beat down. I was tempted, but talking to this human piece of apathy again was not on my top list to do!

Needless to say - the bag of oranges are tainted with the thought of slime and i will try to steer clear of the cesspool of walmart at all costs!

2007-06-18T06:06:00.000-07:00

Well, we have completed the last baby shower and little Thayer should be all set for whatever life throws his way! My work really did a good job at the baby shower seeing that we were limited to an hour on a Friday. In this jammed packed hour we played 2 games, ate cake and opened gifts! Zonks! My team really blessed us with getting us the monitor that we wanted from Target - a nice one with a TV monitor for our room including night time vision! SWEET! Chris did not get a chance to play with it this weekend, but I am sure it will be popped out of the box soon enough!

So, I think that I might have hit the nesting phase - that or I am just a clean freak (like always). B/c I can't get on hands and knees, I made Chris clean the nasty (or what I thought was nasty) baseboards. I gave our bathroom a good old scrub down that had not been done in about a month - I never thought that bathroom could look so clean and I gazed at it for about 10 minutes after I was finished! It was a gorgeous sight indeed! I also washed and put up a lot of the items that Thayer received at the shower and put up all the tissue paper and bags! I felt like I accomplished a lot this weekend, but Chris did more than I did. I bet he can't wait for me to have my full energy back for cleaning...it might be while! One last thing that is totally grossing me out and that I want done are the carpets - not b/c Thayer will be crawling on them anytime soon, but b/c they are totally sicking me out and making it so I do not even walk barefoot in my own home! Our carpet cleaner is just not cutting it these days (I think that it is broken) so I might have to call in professionals!

Anyways, 35 days to go and counting down!

2007-06-14T05:22:00.000-07:00

Well it is completed! The shirt! The shirt that I will change into and wear to the hospital when it comes time to labor and delivery! I worked hard on it last night! In a couple weeks, I will begin to keep it on me at all times - just incase I need to change into it!

Front
Back

A special thanks to Carrie Armbruster for printing off the iron ons for me! Much appreciated!

2007-06-13T13:26:00.000-07:00

Opps! I just realized that all this time I had the incorrect due date on the lilypie tracker! New updated tracker with correct due date is above!

2007-06-11T06:04:00.000-07:00

Visionweb baby shower!

Oh my goodness! Chris' company really went over and above for the baby shower this past Friday! Not only was there delicious food galore but they really blessed Thayer with excellent gifts and much needed items! Julia's grill job on the chicken was wonderful and I can't believe that she stood over the grill in 100 degree heat doing it! The 7 layer dip that Jeannie made was delicious and I gobbled up my share! Jessica's apartment pool and party area was perfect for the location and I think that everyone had a great time! Julia's sister Michelle came with Nicholas and Jeannie came with Charlie - they were so cute it just made me so very excited to see Thayer!

We were especially thankful for the high chair, Baby E play center and the UT diaper bag and accessories - Thayer is really going to roll in total STYLE! Michelle gave Thayer a tummy time play mat that looks like a surf board and I was really excited for it.

We have one more shower to attend and that is this Friday from my work. Some fabu co-workers are hosting and I am sure that fun will be had by all!

THANKS VISIONWEB!

2007-06-06T06:55:00.000-07:00

What a fun week at work - really it has not been (note a hint of sarcasm). It is just really busy, but the time is going really slow! The only thing that is getting me through the week is that I get Julia's BBQ eatin's again on Friday evening and a pool party/baby shower from visionweb (Chris' employer) which I am very excited for! We are also having Chris' birthday party this weekend; a little early but best seeing that in July I might not feel up to it or we might have a kid!

Speaking of! Docs visit went well yesterday with zero weight gain - which i account to the fact that I am not eating ice cream 1-2 times a day anymore. Goodbye ice cream and hello apple sauce! Blood pressure was good - actually less than it was at week 30. Doc is very pleased and on the next visit she is even checking if I am dilated at all. I can't believe how soon it is! NEXT MONTH Chris and I will have a kid! Zonks!

I told Dr. Orth yesterday that I want to get a shirt made to change into for the drive into the hospital that says on the front "Give me the Epidural" and on the back "Now!" She laughed so loud I thought that other patients would pop heads out of the rooms! But you know, that was the reaction I wanted! I want to be her funniest and coolest patient!

Another one thing that I am pleased about is that if Thayer decides to make his grand entrance early Chris and I could be totally fine with what we have now - I still need to pack the hospital bag, but they say to have that done by week 36, so I have 2 weeks to complete. I did head to Target this week and buy travel sizes of shampoo, conditioner, soap...all the essentials and place them in a ziplock! That was really fun! I also bought chapstick, lotion, contact case, and toothbrushes for the bag. I need to get going on this packing thing! Next decision - what outfit does Thayer come home in? Chris has nixed everything I have shown him - so it might just be a cute onesie outfit!

2007-06-06T06:37:00.001-07:00

No Excuses! Even an 8 month prego belly does not hinder me from proper Xterra maintenance!

2007-06-04T06:15:00.000-07:00

I must say that I had a lovely weekend! Friday night Chris and I did a bit of relaxing, much needed after a short but crazy week. On Saturday, we went down to south Austin or "Mexico" and visited Julia, saw her new patio tile job (lovely), ate some delicious food and played video games. When I say play, that means that Julia plays while everyone else is telling her to do this and that! It was great fun and totally relaxing!

I had to leave there rather quickly to head downtown for my hot stone pedicure that I had been waiting for all week and I am sad to say that I am rather disappointed with the Milk + Honey Spa. It was roasting in the building, the in building, the was done on a bench and the stone pedi was severely lacking. I have had wonderful stone pedis in the past and I expected this one to be like them. All she did with the stones was place them b/t my toes and rub my legs with others. No pressure, no thought and no feet relief! Then to boot she cut my toe nails way too short and now they are in a bit of pain. I am very glad that I had a gift certificate b/c had I paid $80 for that I would have complained! But, I did pick up some tid bits with the remaining of my gift certificate and those are fun! Some bath bon bons, a headband - you know, girlie things!

Sunday Chris played in the Our Savior Lutheran 4th annual golf tournament (I followed in a cart) and his team came in 2nd! Not bad, as each year he has placed! It was hot and muggy yesterday and I got a nice bit of sun (protected with a low level SPF) - I told Chris that Thayer needs to see a tan mommy when he arrives and not a pale one! Once again Coach pulled off a great event and we are already looking forward to next year!

All-in-all it was a great weekend - nothing got done at the house - but great weekend!

2007-05-30T15:27:00.000-07:00

Well, I think that it is the most beautiful cradle ever made! Below are the photos of the cradle my step-father, James Huey, made with his own two hands! It is now in its place in the corner of our room and near ready for Thayer Dean! Grandma is still working on the bedding, but she is in the works. Draped over the back is one of my favorite blankets that Auntie Pat knitted for little Thayer!

PLEASED TO ENJOY: Thayer's Handcrafted Cradle!

2007-05-29T05:56:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to say that I have not "popped" out the hip in 4 days (knock on wood) and I think that I am finally learning what I can and can not do. I call on Chris a lot to pick up things off the floor and move things - but at this stage I do not think that anything is wrong with that.

My dad called last night and said that he was going to start researching flights to fly into town in August - I am wondering if it is around the time that Resident Evil: Extinction comes out - if so, I think that I might ask grandpa to babysit for a couple of hours so momma here can get her zombie on!

I received my newsletter today from the American Pregnancy Association it the first thing that it says is "7 more weeks until your baby arrives!" wait - what - how many?!?! I still have so much to do - only 7 weeks! ZONKS!!! The newsletter also mentioned that Thayer is approximately 15 ¼ to 17 ¼ inches long and weighs between 4 ½ to 5 pounds. Which makes me feel a lot better about the 19 lbs weight gain. I get weighed again tomorrow at the docs and after a week long of ice cream attacks and lazy couch evenings - I am sure that I have gained a bit more.

Chris and I had a really fun weekend (I thought) and we even Karaoked on Friday night, something I have not done in 8 months, and I still got it! The longer notes were harder to hit due to lung capacity, but I still received standing ovation for my rendition of All That Jazz. Some of Chris' friends had brought along ladies that they were trying to impress or get approved and they were shocked by my brilliance! hahahaha... On Saturday night I drug my hubby to a topless bar to watch the UFC fight (yeah, he has a tough life) and my pick of Rampage Jackson won! YES! Chuck "Glass Jaw" Liddell (as I now call him) went down in the first round at about a minute and a half. I think that I was the only one in the club that was cheering for Jackson! Anyways, the steak was cheap but the diet cokes outrageously priced at $4.50! A special thanks to Amy for coming and enjoying the evening with us and who received a shout out from the DJ! Niiiicccee Amy!

More updates later!!! House is getting prepped for Thayer's arrival and nearly all the plugs have little covers on them. I did arrange the cradle last night and I will snap and post a photo of that in the next couple days!

2007-05-24T06:38:00.000-07:00

and I think it's going to rain today.... - to quote the Divine Miss M

Well, the memorial day plans of soaking in the sun and playing outside might be put on hold due to rain. Which in all candor, I do not mind b/c these days I have been feeling nothing but a big helping of lazy and the idea of 3 days straight with naps in them does not sit poorly at all. I just need to get some sort of house work done! The kitchen looks great - I cleaned it on Tuesday and it is still lovely! That and Pirates 3 opens this weekend - we will hit that one up!

May I say, that I finally saw Ms. Henderson Presents last night with my fav British actress Dame Judi Dench and it was wonderful! I loved how she described things as "delicious" and I have decided that I will start to do so as well! It was a good movie, not knowing what I was getting into the nude scene with Bob Hoskins' wiener was a bit shocking and may I say - I am not all that impressed. Good movie though, really had a point (i thought) and Judi should have won the Oscar for that...we stupid Americans keep nominating her and never giving it to her even though she deserves it!

Anyways, baby is good. Hip is worse and doctor said that the only thing that might help is physical therapy - but then she added that it probably won't help b/c it is due to pregnancy. So, for the next 2 months I will live in intense pain with my hip popping out. At least I found that laying flat will pop it back in - only problem is that I was stuck on the floor for 15 minutes yesterday at work in an empty conference room unable to stand. Not the best thing - but hell - what can I do!? Seemingly nothing.

Sorry for the venting, maybe I should finish with Thayer is "delicious" and I can't wait to see what he looks like, give him a hug and a lot of kisses!

2007-05-22T11:16:00.000-07:00

You know what I just noticed? I am now at the point of the pregnancy that I am no longer counting what week I am at, but how may weeks I have left. I am thinking that I want to start counting down the days too. Not that I am having a miserable time, but being prego is not my favorite thing in the world - but the outcome is worth it. I find myself at work having to get up and have a stretch more often than I used to - and to kee kee b/c of all the water that I am drinking. I have a distinct waddle in my step these days and the tummy can't be hidden any longer. I am to the point where peeps are touching the belly - I give a kind yet firm "please do not touch" but there are other folks at work that I do not mind b/c I work with them daily.

I did not do any work yesterday on getting the cradle in place - perhaps I can place that on the list of to do's this afternoon when I get home. A little laundry, a little sweeping and a little CSI - there is nothing better to get the end of the day wrapped up!!!

Week 31 and 3 Days

2007-05-21T06:25:00.000-07:00

It is really hard to believe that I am in the third trimester and nearing the end - less than 9 weeks to go! This pregnancy has been FLYING by! If I can take a moment to mention that I am totally exhausted and I have not cleaned my house since the baby shower 2 weeks ago. There is still confetti on several tables, bottles that I want to clean before putting up and here and there bits and bobs that need to be put away. Thank goodness for my hubby and his ability to do dishes, laundry, putting cradles together, kitty litter...the list goes on and on! Thank goodness for my mom too who helped pick up and put away before her flight took off - if she did not, I am sure that stuff would still be sitting around the house.

On another note, the cradle arrived from James Huey (mom's hubby) on Friday and it is a gorgeous handcrafted oak! What was amazing to me as Chris was putting it together was that it reminds me of the quality crafting that the pioneers had and not this cheap particle board/plastic mix that stores are selling these days. This piece could last hundreds of years and maybe will be used great-grandchildren of Chris and mines! ZONKS! Once it is set up and in position, I will snap a photo and post it. I need to move a full length mirror, dresser and chair in our room to make way! Well, maybe Chris will shift the furniture and I will direct traffic! The only thing that remains is the cushion for the cradle - I know mom wants to make it, but I might do it in spare time, if I have the energy!

Change in subject again! Went to the community pool twice this weekend and my hip feels GREAT! It only popped out 3 times this weekend, but I was able to pop it back in myself! In hopes to hit up the pool 3 times a week to work it out and get a little exercise!

More later! FYI, Thayer is about 16 inches long ands weighs about 3 pounds - so the websites say! Can't wait to see him and pinch his little cheeks!

2007-05-15T06:47:00.000-07:00

Just a quick update to all my readers!

Nothing much is going on these days - busy at work (and I mean really busy) but that will make the next two months fly by (I hope). I am really tired and do not feel like cleaning the house at all - so laundry is quite backed up. I should really at least fold something when I get home today and throw some dishes in the washer. I spoke with Dr. Orth yesterday and she agreed that if I have not delivered by the 20th of July that we will induce on the 23rd so that momma (grandma) can spend as much time as she can with Thayer. I am thinking that we will probably head down that path as I was 9 days late when I was delivered - but who knows really - except Thayer! All I can say is this - my last day at work is July the 20th and I will need the break and I will need to be packed for the hospital by week 36, per class directions.

I have attached a photo from the baby shower! All I can say is this - I wish that drink was "adult" - but sadly...no. Notice Grandma in the background - I wonder if her drink was adult?

Allow Us to Reveal....The Babies Room!

2007-05-09T09:36:00.000-07:00

Now that we have had the baby shower at the house and the family has seen it in person first - we are pleased to reveal the babies room via the Blog!!!!

PLEASED TO ENJOY - Thayer's Room

Jenn, do not let your nursing friend steal all my ideas now that she has my bedding!

28 Week Old Alien?

2007-04-30T06:32:00.000-07:00

Okay, so it is not really an alien that you would see in the movies...but we are starting to see the belly moving and shaking from the outside. By no means do you look down and see the outline of a hand pushing out - which I have seen before and it gives me the willies - but the ripples do make me giggle.

Sad news from Tuesday night. Our childbirth instructor decided, after 10 years of teaching, to sell her company to another RN that she works with. It was a sad goodbye for her, but she said that she could not have had a better class to end with. When leaving, she stopped Chris and I and told us that we had made the class for her. Probably his class clown antics that she loved and then she told me that I was a very strong woman and childbirth should be easy for me. It was nice to hear it from someone else. She also asked that we call her when Thayer is born and we guaranteed that would happen. A selfish thought snuck into my head at this point b/c I was given the choice b/t May classes and April classes. Had I been lazy and pushed it out, Chris and I would be classless and that thought frightened me! But, everything worked out in the end!

On another note! Just few more days until my family is here for the baby shower this weekend! It will be fast upon us! The plans seem pretty solid for the 5 days that they are here and Chris and Brad will enjoy several rounds of golf, happy hours and Gears of War on the xbox! We finished the babies room this weekend, except for a few tidbits here and there - but nothing big! Just a few more weeks and I will begin prepping the hospital bag, but right now I do not want to move it b/c it is Osiris' second bed and he looks so cute in it!

News on another note, I found out this weekend that my cousin Sarah is expecting a little boy and they will name him Vincent (my dad thinks). Excellent news b/c last I had heard she had lost a baby mid last year! CONGRATS to cousin Sarah!

That is it for now! Hugs to everyone!

Lovely Update

2007-04-23T11:33:00.000-07:00

Family and Friends!

Nothing much is new from the land of the McCully's. Chris had some urgent oral surgery that caused a delay in the progress of the babies room - so we are working doubly hard to get it finished by May the 3rd! But, there was no way I was going to let him alone with a circular saw while doped up in vicodin!

After the camping trip this past weekend we came home totally sun-burn and exhausted, but still had enough in us to do a little work and it is looking wonderful - so says me! After a bit more paint touch ups this evening I will probably be able to place furniture in proper locations and start the wall decor. I have purchased the fabric to make the curtains - so those go in the works Wednesday or Thursday. Making them will be a lot less than buying and i get something that I want this way! I am excited to see the final product - I hope Thayer will enjoy it as much as me!

Had the sugar test this morning including lab draws as well as the Rh- shot. I am still shaky and queasy from the sugar test, but the doc says that if I react the less chance that it will turn out to be positive. My thought here is that a couple weeks back in prego class a woman was complaining about how much the Rh- shot hurt. Ummmm....can I say that it did not hurt one bit and that woman is going to have one heck of a time actually popping her kid out! It was a pull em down, relax and no worries! That prego woman is in for a treat when it comes to labor - I think!

All else is well on the baby side and I am counting down the days to the baby shower! REMINDER: it is on the 5th of May!

HUGS!

Second Prego Class

2007-04-11T11:30:00.000-07:00

Update from Prego Class!

Well, we learned and practiced two kinds of breathing last night in the class and Chris and I are not certain if we will use it or need to use it. I think he will be asking for me to have the epi even before I go into labor! We also discussed what each stage of labor looks/feels like. Am I learning a lot yes - will I remember during the labor ... that is anybodies guess!

Next week - meds!

Focus Item?

2007-04-09T07:44:00.000-07:00

It has been nearly a week since I was given the assignment of bringing the Focus Item to the prego class tomorrow night. I thought long and hard about it too. I did not want a stuffed animal or something cheesy - that might work for some women, but not me. I wanted something that would make me feel powerful and strong. Then I remembered a recent movie that I saw that I totally loved the leading lady in and quoted her for weeks following! Queen Gordo from 300! I could totally do this! She had so many famous quotes - one that history said she actually said "Only Spartan women give birth to men!" LOVE IT! So I started saying that "I give birth to Spartan men!" I felt strong. So that is it - some might think it stupid, but I will create a focus object from her! Below it what I created from the movie! ENJOY!

Update from First Prego Class

2007-04-05T05:57:00.000-07:00

We all should have guessed it - I was the nerdo in the class that knew all the answers and my precious hubby was the class clown. When in the past have these two decided to hook up? Class clown and the nerdo. I think that the class will be very informative! We looked at when to call the doctor/go to the hospital in the first class, is my water breaking, and watched a video of a woman in labor and then delivery.

Strangely, out of 15 couples that attend the class, all but 2 couples are having boys. Everyone expect one woman we call CSI (b/c she looks like Catherine Willows) is really very nice. CSI just sits there the whole time and pulls a face whenever Chris or I say something. She will have to watch out b/c I am not afraid to ask what her problem is!

Homework: bring in focus item to begin the floor work next week. Now, i just need to decide what my focus item is as Osiris is not allowed in the hospital!

Until next time!

Pic of Momma - Week 24 and 4 Days

2007-04-03T05:38:00.000-07:00

A lot of family and friends have been asking after a recent photo of me. So attached is a photo of me from last night in front of a tex-mex restaurant's fountain! I tried to pull my shirt a little tighter to give you a good feel of the baby pooch. This is at 24 weeks and 4 days or 6+ months. I can't believe that we only have 115 days to go until another McCully is at Le Pomme de Terre!

24 Weeks and 3 Days!

2007-04-02T08:57:00.000-07:00

Just a quick update for the family and friends on the health of Thayer and momma. After the appointment today we finally saw his face - actually they would not let us leave until they had seen his face b/c they needed to check out some of the details. They also looked at the heart and counted the valves and all looks excellent. Thayer is right on track measuring at 24 weeks and 3 days. It is hard to believe that Chris and I will have a baby in about 3.5 months! Time is flying really quickly! My health is good and my blood pressue was about 116/something or other with about 14 pounds gained total and being in the 6 month we are on track. However, I feel I have gained a bit much so I am going to eat less french fries and more salads. Chris and I are also walking a mile to 2 a few times a week.

Tomorrow night we begin the pregnancy classes for the full month of April that includes breathing/relaxation and seemingly several videos (yuck). I will post another blog to let folks know how that is going.

We have painted part of the nursery with only the edging remaining - me hopes that we can work on that this weekend. Then we can work on the chair rail and then the decor! My hope is to still have it done by the May 5th baby shower!

I promise I will post a photo soon of me - just need to actually do it! Maybe tonight after work, but to be honest probably not!

Hugs!

Strange Dreams and TED Hose

2007-03-20T05:28:00.000-07:00

The last few weeks have been full of some rather strange dreams that many books would say are due to the pregnancy. If they are or are not is not what this blog entry is about; it is about the dream I had last night. I will not give you all the details other than to say that it was bouncing between random places that I feel my subconscious either knew about or made up. The part that woke me up with neither a feeling of dread or anxiousness was that in it I was giving birth. It was a lovely birthing room, but the part that stood out in my mind was that there was a huge window that looked out onto a snow covered mountain with springs rolling and splashing down it. I take it that this is my happy place. My happy place that my mind will travel to when in the intense labor pains begin. It is nice to see it already.

Now, onto my TED hose. These are anti-embolism hose that will help the veins and swelling in my legs. Before getting these, the end of the work day was full of pain, throbbing and swelling - thanks to the bad veins genetics in my family. The one thing that I am worried about, call it vain, is that when it is summer in Texas it reaches high 90's to low 100's and I am going to have to wear these hose and slacks or jeans. Yuck, i do not like the sound of that. Then I started into thinking that leggin's are coming back and why can't I try to bring white knee highs back! I could wear them with my black work Capri's or prego denim Capri's...and soon everyone will be wearing white knee highs under there Capri's. Or maybe not - just a thought.

And the Gender is....

2007-03-08T06:20:00.000-08:00

Family and Friends,

I am truly sorry that it has taken so very long for me to post the gender! It has been a week that blew up at work and I am sorry. Monday morning was filled with immense excitements and nervousness as we waited for the appointment. And you would know it that we had ti wait about 45 minutes in the waiting room until we were finally called back to the ultrasound room. It had to be the longest 45 minutes of my life. Let me tell you that the little bugger has it's legs crossed and arms covering itself when we began. My heart sank - I think you could have almost seen it on the US it sank so low - but the tech started to locate other things that made me excited again. Kidneys - Healthy. Bladder - Healthy. Spine - looked great. Head measured good as well. Then the baby fell asleep. Nice, and that is when the prodding and jigging began. The tech was trying to get a view of the heart to make sure it had all the ventricles that it needed. The little "toot" as she called it would not share that information, so another US is needed in April to take another look. Some other information was shared when the baby finally stretched out it's legs preparing for it's nap. It then showed us the gold mine! The tech pointed out two dots and what was in between was the news we had been waiting for. It is a BOY!

Little Thayer Dean measured at 20 weeks and 3 days and the due date is still set for July the 20th!

Follow the link below and see what room decor Chris and I have decided on for Thayer's room!
http://www.babyage.com/bedding/turtle_bay_cocalo_collection.htm

Thayer's first golf shoes are on order and his first lesson is in November - not that he will learn much at 4 months!

Hugs!
Becky & Chris

Week 20!

2007-03-02T06:51:00.000-08:00

Family and Friends!

HALF WAY! We are now half way - week 20! It is hard to believe that the time has really flown so fast on the pregnancy!

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Just a reminder that we have the week 20 appointment/gender discovery on Monday the 5th at 9:00AM CST. We will call immidiate family straight away if able to tell gender and a post will occur soon after on Monday afternoon.

Week 18 (and 3 Days)

2007-02-19T06:42:00.000-08:00

Just a quick update for all you family and friends out there! At week 18 (and 3 days) the American Pregnancy Association states that Baby McPeanut is around 7.5 inches long and should be weighing about 7 ounces. 2 weeks until we find out the gender and I know that Grandma and Auntie Jenn are also excited to know the details!

Chris and I are doing well and he is nearly finished sanding and painting the dresser that we purchased at the antique store a few months back! We have just hit month 5 of the pregnancy and I feel that the time is speeding by! My co-workers at work mentioned that the last month will drag, but I am hoping for me that it too will be swift!

Still on the hunt for plus size maternity clothing - but you know me I love the hunt in shopping!

Happy Valentine's Day!

2007-02-14T08:55:00.000-08:00

I think that I am becoming a bit too obsessed. Every meeting invite I accept, movie trailer see on TV and pretty much anything that involves an actual date reminds me of the appoinment at which we find out the gender! I guess I just really want to see Baby McPeanut again, discover its gender and ensure that s/he is a healthy baby that is perfectly Walters/McCully. I wonder if other women go through this when they are so close to discovering the gender. Then again, maybe it just stems from the fact that I am an overly type A personality that should really get help for my Obsessive Compulsive planning nature. Which makes me think, how did I become this overly obsessive with deadlines and checklists. Ummph...I do not think that it is genetic - if so, family and friends, please pray that Baby McPeanut turns out like Daddy in this area and not Mommy.

Just an FYI 19 days until the appointment. Yeah, there is a little count down at my desk.

Photos of Recent Nursery Additions

2007-02-12T18:17:00.000-08:00

Family and Friends!

As promised, attached are a few pics of some recent additions for the baby. First photo is the crib that was bought for a great deal off of Craigslist. A lovely 4 in 1 that is white (as you can see) with a blanket bar along the back where you can hang extras for little baby Mc. Also attached is a photo of the travel system (with Osiris investigating) that we bought this past weekend. After speaking with soon to be Auntie Jenn, we decided that we should be a gender neutral pattern that can be used for another pregnancy a few years down the line. The final photo is the changing table (also from Craigslist) that has a fresh coat of paint and a new changing pad. The dresser is soon to follow as Chris is still updating it!

For all of those who I have not talked to in a while - miss you and I hope all is well.

Week 17 and 3 days!

2007-02-12T05:29:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to give a quick update as to what the websites are saying about baby McCully during this week of the pregnancy. Depending on what website or email update I have received baby Mc is about 6-7.5 inches long and around 5-6 ounces.

On another note, I heard some lovely news from my mom last night that the "Sister Reunion" might be held in Texas again this year as mom and my 2 aunts might be coming in for the Cinco De Mayo baby shower. Mom and Aunt Leslie are already for sure - we are just waiting to see if Aunt Pat is able to come as well. This is excellent news b/c the last time I saw them was at the wedding and I did not get much time with them during their stay - as so commonly happens with weddings!

Best wishes to you all! More photos to come this evening of some items purchased for baby this past weekend!

Just the Facts -Maam

2007-02-09T12:05:00.000-08:00

Family and friends!

We had a great appointment on Friday! Everything looks really good. The babies heart beat was b/t 155-157 throughout the monitoring. My blood pressure was a healthy 100/62. Dr. Orth mentioned that I will be probably getting out of my clothes in a few weeks and into more comfortable articles of clothing.

The next appointment is on March the 5th - and it is THE appointment that we have been waiting for - gender discovery! Doctor mentioned again that the heartbeat was high so OWT would say that it is a girl -- well in 3 weeks we will find out how true this is!

Hope all are doing well!

Photo of Momma

2007-02-08T15:43:00.000-08:00

Some family and friends have asked for a side view photo of the Momma! Ask and you shall receive! This photo was taken on 02/08/2007, 17 weeks (4.5 months prego) It does not look like much, but I sure am feeling tight in my favorite jeans!

Hugs,
The McCully's

New Auto Policy

2007-02-06T05:45:00.000-08:00

You might be wondering how an auto insurance policy can remind me of the loveliness of having a baby, but somehow it does! This morning as I opened the new cards to divvy up among the cars I suddenly realized - the next time I am doing this, I am going to have a baby in the home and the baby will be about a month and a half old. I guess it is a mess what can get you to think of the upcoming baby - but the whole adventure is fun!

Best wishes!

Quickening?

2007-02-05T09:35:00.000-08:00

Well Family and Friends,

I think that I have felt the baby move for the first time and this happened at 16.5 weeks. The average is 14-18 weeks, but this gentle tickle in my lower abdomen is very noticeable and something that I have never felt before. So, needless to say I am very excited about that little tid bit of action!

Little Peanut is b/t 5-6.5 inches long (depending on what website I read) and is supposed to be about 3 ounces in weight! But, this is a Walters/McCully so it could be a bit bigger than that!

I will post another update on Friday after my next doctors appt!

Welcome!

2007-01-30T07:27:00.000-08:00

First blog on the new website! I wanted to create a place to update family and friends about the pregnancy and the baby (when he/she arrives!) We are currently at 15.5 weeks which is month 4 out of 10 (for those who are confused - you are actually prego for 10 months and not 9). Chris and I will find out the gender in early March and it feels like forever until then! Right now, the websites state that Baby McCully (or Peanut) is about 5 inches long and weighs about 2.5 ounces. I am starting to feel a little tight in my clothing even though I have only gained 3 pounds, but that is very much expected! I am scouting out locations to purchase plus size maternity clothes, which will be a chore, so I might just have to sew them myself!

We have another appt to hear the heartbeat on 02/09/2007 when Peanut will be 17 weeks old, and then 3 weeks after that - the gender! Last time the heartbeat was 150 - that could mean (if we believe old wives tales) that it is a girl or it could be the baby was hyper due to the soda I had that AM, b/c I was really tired. For the appt on the 9th I promise that I will have NO caffeine prior to that we can get a better feel on the OWT!

Chris and I are happy for either gender, we are just too too excited to know if we are buying pink and ruffles or blue and footballs!

We love you family and friends! Another update to come soon!