Well life is pretty crazy right now. I back a week and a half ago from cali where I spent almost a whole month there while Troy has been studying for his boards. I was sad to leave but let me tell you Troy was so glad to have us gone so he didnt have to worry about us and he could just focus all his time studying. It was hard being away for so long but it was nice to have help from my parents and we did do some fun things while we were there like disneyland twice, swimming, and enjoying nice weather. Now that we are back in the HOT az it was time to buckle down and start packing our house for our move which is in a few days. My mother in law came to help for a day which was sooo nice but for the most part i've been doing everything because Troy is still studying all day long (goes to school in the morning and gets home at 12am). Its been hard and stressful and very tiring. I am just so anxious to be in our new home and to not be a single mom anymore! Another stressful thing is the owner of our house we are renting is keeping our depsot ($1200) because we didnt give a written notice 30 days before move in. We actaully did 2 months ago but we only talked to the person and not have it written. Long story for that and we're going to fight for our money but still another thing put on our plate. So hopefully moving day goes smoothly (troy will be MIA due to studying) so wish me luck.
I havent really talked about this pregnancy much and I am already 24 weeks! I have to say this time around is A LOT harder than the first. And whats wierd is I'm almost 20lbs lighter this time around and I am also exercising too, but I am in alot of pain with my back and hips and feet. I never really hurt when I was pregnant with Lyla. I am also sooo much more tired this time around AND I was super sick ALL day long my first trimester. I guess being prego with a boy is much different! Also this time around I was alot smaller, I was able to still wear my pants and button them till 4.5 months! This little guy is way more active than Lyla was. He is constantly moving and kicking and pretty hard too! Its crazy to think Im going to have 2 kids AND have a little boy. We're really excited and so is Lyla. She knows there is a litte baby boy Jackson in my tummy and she likes to try and feel him kick. I just move my stomache and pretend he kicks and she loves it everytime.
Now on to Lyla. Every since we've come back from california it seems that she has been alot easier. I mean dont get me wrong Lyla will always be Lyla but I have noticed a change in her. Im not sure if its a phase or if she is actually becoming easier but she has been sleeping alot better, listening more, and hasnt been as aggresive. And I have only been needing to put her in "time outs" like once or twice every other day rather than like 5 times a day. She always has been sweeter. I find myself really enjoying her. She makes me laugh all the time and I love the little girl she is becoming. I also find myself having so much more patience, which I think it comes hand in hand, when Im sweeter and more calm so is she. Maybe I'm finally getting a hang on this girl on how to deal with her. Im so grateful that I am appreciating her more and enjoying her more. She truly is the best thing in our lives and I am so happy Im her mom. And I what I love more than anything is when she says to me "I love you mom" or "thanks mom" I think its so sweet. I've always always loved Lyla but I love it more when you take time to enjoy them more and appreciate what you have.
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