Busy Baby - 18 weeks

This last week has been a busy one! I was in Sacramento for 5 days for work and one thing the baby and I have in common...neither of us like to fly! I threw up, in a vomit bag, I was sitting in the middle seat, and no - I didn't know either people sitting to my left and right. It was very embarrassing but luckily the flight attendants were very sweet and gave me all the essentials (i.e ginger ale, saltine crackers, and a fresh vomit bag...haha). However, we made it safely and our return trip was little more enjoyable.

When I returned home, Moe had left that afternoon to recruit in New York. I had a long week and a tiring day of travel and all I wanted was to shower, eat a large meal, and watch TiVo. However, to my surprise the house was in complete disarray! After little investigation I realized that Daddy had been VERY busy while I was away. He completely gutted the 'office' - ripped out the carpet, removed all the doors, painted all the trim, and painted the entire room! What a wonderful surprise! Our 'office' is now 'The Nursery.' The paint we chose is absolutely perfect and will go with either a boy or a girl! There is also one wall where he painted vertical stripes...I'm not kidding...it's ADORABLE! We still need flooring and furniture but we've started working on both. I can't wait for you all to see.

The baby has been moving SO MUCH! I can always feel he/she at work in the mornings while checking email, and at night after dinner while watching TV. Although the baby is movin and shakin - Daddy hasn't been able to feel from the outside just yet. It's hard to catch a perfect time - the baby will kick and I will grab Moe's hand and put it on my belly, but by that time the kicking stops. I predict that by next week he will feel our little baby for the first time.

However, we've found other fun ways for Daddy to bond with the baby.

My great friend Abby bought our little one a Dr. Seuss book called Hop on Pop

(with a matching stuffed animal). Since the baby is now able to hear, I laid in bed while Moe read the book to my belly. At the end of the book, the baby

started kicking!! It was very sweet!

We hope you all enjoy your Easter/Holiday weekend. We will be at home doing a few projects, maybe a little more shopping for baby furniture - but most importantly - enjoying the presence of each other. Less than two weeks until we find out the sex! We can't wait!

Happy Easter,

Emily and Moe