Fruit Leather and Otter Pops

My title explains the 2 things that I could eat ALL DAY LONG. They are delicious! The only downsides, large amounts of fruit doesn't always sit well with me. And Otter Pops probably aren't meant to be eaten while sitting on the heating vent, but that is the only place I will eat them this time of year! I've been wishing for pregnancy cravings just so that I feel like eating SOMETHING. Anything. But I'm still only finding comfort in fruit leather and otter pops. I volunteered to be a "model" for an ultrasound training class for L&D nurses. And I couldn't keep my smile hidden as they "oohed" and "aahed" as Ami did flips, rolls, and danced. They were amazed that such a small baby was SO active. She is quite a character, and we can't wait till she joins our family! I added a few fun things to my blog, including a pregnancy "ticker" for Baby Amielia. I'm about 1/2 way through my 2nd trimester, and I can't wait to see her little face.

20 Weeks - I actually looked rather large that day :-)

Last weekend we visited Given's Hot Springs with Andrew's parents and I fell in LOVE. I hadn't been to the hot springs in years and I forgot the bliss of floating and swimming. Beth wanted to dive head first and swim, I had to keep 2 hands and 2 eyes on her at all times. She loved the warm water and playing, but she was very annoyed that she couldn't play without mom holding her back. She also loves to splash! (Sorry, the pictures are a little fuzzy, it was the warm water fogging up the lens). We will definitely be going back soon!

After swimming we were ALL tired. It had been a long week and Beth was pretty fussy (I think it's a new tooth coming in). So I was happy to see that she wanted to get in her P.J.s and listen to daddy tell her a story. He told her our favorite story, Rindercella. If you haven't heard it, go watch it now! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJv_YXIXBsE

It seems like life is always crazy. If I have time to do things I am sick, or tired, or sore. And when I feel great I have to catch up on all the stuff I put off while I was feeling sick. But I've tried this last week to appreciate the little things. The hugs that Beth gives, or 10 minutes I get to see my husband before I fall asleep on the couch. It's the little simple things that matter. I found the lyrics to one of my favorite songs, and I think it's fitting!

'Tis the gift to be simple, 'tis the gift to be free,

'Tis the gift to come down where we ought to be,

And when we find ourselves in the place just right,

'Twill be in the valley of love and delight.

When true simplicity is gain'd,

To bow and to bend we shan't be asham'd,

To turn, turn will be our delight,

Till by turning, turning we come round right.

As Valentine's day approaches I'm hoping that Andrew will agree with my "simple" attitude. :-) I'm thinking we might go out to a movie in the next few weeks since he's been working so hard and doing so well in his classes. We've never been big on Valentine's day, but we have many reasons to be grateful and celebrate. I hope everyone finds something fun to do for Valentine's day, even if it's just sitting on your couch eating some fruit leather and otter pops. Happy Blogging.