Is it May yet??

Spoiled would probably have to be an understatement. I have found the times that I most feel the need to write are when I am feeling very grateful!

To start with, the cat is officially out of the bag. I have not said it to really anyone in these words, but school knows, church knows (thanks to Jared being unable to lie to the Bishop... not sure what that is all about!) and it's only a matter of time before I can't get any baggier of shirts. So we are having a baby, and we could not be more excited. I am a ball of nerves, as always, wondering how to afford this, or schedule that, or even better, how to get out of bed or off the couch! Work seems to get longer and longer, which is weird cause the time hasn't changed, and food seems to look nastier and nastier, as the nausea has worsened as opposed to everyones predicted "it get's better" plan. The gratitude comes in when I know for a fact that I am married to a saint.

I generally get done teaching to head back to my permanent butt imprint cushion on the couch, with the dog dying to get out and no dinner made. Jared just stepped in, and all of the sudden instead of grilled cheese and macaroni I am eating peppered steak and green beans! I even caught him on a recipe website called "healthy dinners" and with an official "shopping list" which I am embarrassed to say I have yet to master. So we have once again pulled out the tv dinner trays, and I pick at my food (exept for the steak of course which I pounded) while Jared inhales his dinner over the sink so he can get to dishes, laundry, and whatever else he can think to do! Like I said, a saint.

Then there are the few rare moments where I feel great for at least an hour (usually a Saturday when I haven't been up all night with work nightmares!), and my hubby does things like patch the hole in my bike tire so we can go for a ride, and find a tee time so we can golf with my old boss and his wife. No worries, just a Executive Course, where I learned I am not supposed to feel guilty for falling asleep at 8:00 long before the chores are done because it is good practice for Jared. Not sure if I can buy into that one though!

Truly, I am grateful for all he has done for me. I feel like a wuss, but work honestly has been really difficult, and the fact that the end of school is near has not been much comfort as every day seems to get harder and there are plenty left. I don't know how there are women who do this without complaint (Brittani!). You all amaze me!

Thanks to all for prayers and thoughts, and Happy Birthday to Lydia. SO sad we missed it!!

Oh, and here are some pictures for Grandma Knudsen... thanks for saving his favorite toy... aka, his "cigar"!!

and even better....

Where to even start...

Sorry, no pictures again. I need Lindsey to move in and document my life as I am a horrible picture taker! Well, the last few weeks have been... interesting... and the next promise to be the same!

Spring break was AMAZING for starters, although I think I spent an entire two days laying on the couch recovering from what Jared lovingly called a "sleep deficit". I was a little (and by a little of course I mean a lot) sad that I was not at home in Utah enjoying the snow, but the 65 and sunny wasn't too bad. Jared got a free lift ticket to snowboard Brianhead, which he quickly and gladly accepted, and after reassuring me that next time I could come, off he went. He managed to come back with only one injury, for which I was grateful. However, I was not so grateful when I felt really really icky that night, and he couldn't walk! I must say, risking sounding spoiled and a bit bratty, I felt really REALLY grateful to have a husband that normally is amazing when I am sick!!! But his ankle is recovering pretty quick, and the dog is loving the dog park until he is walked again.

Other good news seems to be the best news ever. Just got back from the third ultrasound, and the Dr. sounded really positive for the first time! We may actually make it out of the woods with this baby! And.. the tech had a great guess for what sex it is... but I am not telling. I do have pictures though!! I'll have them this weekend, and we'll see what the fam thinks! Both Jared and I were laughing our heads off afterwards in the car when we both had the initial comment of, "Oh man, this is real!" to be followed with "That's unreal they can see all that at 13 weeks!" Baby weighed in at 2 ounces, and tomorrow we go back to my doctor for all my 1st timer questions. We are so so so excited, and a little bit more scared, but mostly grateful that everything is looking good finally.

So there is the update! School stinks, but there are only a few more weeks, and my co-teachers are being amazing about my lack of enthusiasm and overly-frequent potty breaks in the mornings. Other than that, hopefully no other parents know, at least for a few more weeks. Jared says he doesn't think I am showing, but I think he is just saying that so I don't freak out about being so fat!!

We are so happy and grateful for all that is happening, and we can't wait to see everyone! Hope all is well!!