Stubborn... The Whicker Way.

The little man definitely has some of his Daddy in him... Mason is showing me early on that he is the boss around here! (Which Nate thinks he is as well, it will be interesting to have two bossy boys around my house!) And yes, my bossy little man does have this onesie. It was a must have.

Yeah, Mason's not budging. We aren't "Fort Knox" anymore as my doctor told me, (Haha... So funny to hear a doctor be so sarcastic! I love it!) but we aren't getting anywhere quickly either. So as of right now, we will be heading to the hospital at 6:00pm on Sunday, December 20th to get started with all their baby enticing magic tricks. That's only eight days after his due date... Not too bad, right?! Haha. I am sure I'll be begging by then! So for now folks, that's where we stand! Here's to hoping the new little boss will want to come earlier just to prove he can!

6 days, and counting.

Let the countdown begin. Mason's "official" due date is in six days. Yes, six. I have to tell myself that multiple times a day as it gets closer... A baby will be here soon! It's crazy to think about, but man am I ready to be a more normal person again! Plus, Nate only asks me on a daily basis when I am going to let Mason come out and play, as if I am keeping him here for fun at this point!

Unfortunately, my son is stubborn. As of last week, he had no intentions of going anywhere. So, here I wait. My last day of work will be Tuesday. I am excited to spend some time at home catching up on all the things I am too tired to do after work at night. I am hoping that my appointment this week will come bearing excellent news so that I can have the option to be induced sometime next weekend. If no progress is still where we sit after that appointment, I am stuck until I am at least 41 weeks (which will be the 19th, or 20th), when Ma Kay Dee will "assist" me in coaxing Mason out with whatever magic they have in store. Dr. Boheen promised she wouldn't make me stay pregnant forever, and that he would definitely be here by Christmas. We'll just bring him home in the stocking Nate was brought home in 23 years before! (This isn't Nate, his stocking picture is taped up here on my computer... But it is this cute!)

In response to my son's already stubborn nature, I have decided to issue him this eviction notice. I had Nate read this and it cracked him up, so here we are. I have always been one to share!

"I am issuing 7 day notice for EVICTION. Tenant will have 7 days in which he can either gather his belongings and promptly vacate the premises, or wait until the final day. After which, he will be physically removed from the property. He's being evicted due to breech of contract and destruction of property. Expansions only to the FRONT of the house, within reasonable limits, were discussed. Not only have these limits been exceeded, but additions to the back of the house were also made! Remodeling and gutting of the home was never approved, nor was changing the initial layout and base structure. And due to property damage, there are now leaks in both the upper AND lower levels of the home. On top of which, the landlord has received numerous complaints about nightly disturbances. After 7 days from this day that he doesn’t comply with the notice will result in immediate and forceful removal at my discretion."

Hopefully everyone has a wonderful week... Don't worry readers, (because I know there are droves of you!) I won't keep you hanging. Especially since I will soon have some optimal blogging time on my hands waiting for the little man. Check back for updates :)

The Nursery

I am pretty much considering Mason's nursery a done deal. It is pretty much exactly the way I wanted it to be... I am just putting a few finshing touches here and there, but for the most part, I love it the way it is. We are still finding homes from all the awesome stuff we got at the shower, so forgive the full crib! But minus that, this is the boy's room!

His crib, which has super cute bedding you really can't see because it is packed full of gifts that need to be put away! I have to get on that this weekend!

The shelf is probably my very favorite part of his room. The picture frame on it has a poem by Shel Silverstein called "The Mustn'ts". I love this poem, and have always told Nate I want it in each of my children's bedrooms. It is everything I want my children to know wrapped up in a single paragraph. We are still decorating the shelf. The jars will eventually be filled. The giraffe was the perfect addition, added by my great friend Kamie. It looks perfect.

This is his stroller, parked in the corner. With some gifts hanging around the crib.

In my imaginary world that all new moms probably have, this is the place I see Mason and I spending most of our time. Cuddled up in the comfy glider, wrapped up in that cute blanket Aunt Ranell made, reading books. (It was Bedtime Stories themed shower, so people brought books instead of cards! He got some really cute, and fun books we can't wait to read to him.)

The changing table, which is packed full of diapers, burp clothes, wipes, and lotioney items. Not the most gamerous part of his room, but definitely very important!

His room is great... Now I just need a baby to put in it! We are on the "less than one month" countdown... 29 days as of today! My doctor said she wouldn't make me go past my due date of December 12th... But that's my birthday! So everyone do some wishing and praying that he will be an anxious baby that comes a little early, haha! Or I may stun my doctor and request an induction a few days after!

Bedtime Stories and a Baby Shower

Nate and I have amazing family and friends. Seriously. That could honestly be the name of this post, and that would say it all. Mason had his baby shower last Saturday, and I am here to tell you, this kid is going to be spoiled from the get go! Thank you to all the people who came out last Saturday. It was a beautiful day, probably the last really nice one we will have in awhile! Here are some pictures from the event!

The "theme" of the shower was "Bedtime Stories". This was a little bed my Mom set up that the gifts went on. It was really cute.

This is a diaper cake my Aunt Wendy made for Mason.

Some of the party goers. It was a full house down here in the basement!

The gift table. The kid is spoiled rotten I tell ya!

The cake. Always delish.

...WARNING...

So, the following pictures you must forgive. They are mostly of me, my huge self, and the cute gifts Mason got. I, as you can tell by lack of self portraits on my blog, am not a huge fan of pictures. BUT- As a good sport, I am going to post a few of myself in the not so flattering positions of kneeling on the floor, and uncomfortably situated on a foot stool opening gifts. Please, hold all laughter until the end.

It really was a fun day, and Mason got alot of great things! Thanks again to everyone who came! Nate and I appreciate your kindness so much!

Spoiled Rotten... Already.

Yes, I am making it known that my dear son is spoiled already. Mason is going to come into this world with a wardrobe handsome enough to get him in the pages of People. Nate's mom has found him some really cute clothes! She got him this bounty last weekend at a garage sale... Lots of clothes, and a really cute bouncer.

Here is my favorite from her find, I mean what boy wouldn't look cute in this outfit!

Nate was telling me the other day that Mason was going to need some basketball shorts so he could be "comfy" like Daddy. Well, Nate asked, and received!

Not to say he has enough clothes... Because this boy has a mom who loves clothes! (I may have already hit up Old Navy clearance sales and stocked him up on some essentials for his first years of life!) But, he sure does have a stockpile, and he isn't even here yet! My mom spoiles him too. She got him the cutest little outfit that I would love for him to wear home from the hospital. It is a little shirt with blue and brown stripes, and a pair of brown pants that have monkey feet! It is so cute! She wouldn't want me to forget the beanie hat that has a monkey on it too... It's an adorable ensemble. Where is the picture? I know that's what you're asking yourself... Well, my mom got him the "Newborn" size. I am not anticipating this boy to be a small baby. Why? At my last appointment, this little guy is already weighing in at 1lb 10oz. He consistently measures more, and more ahead each time I go in. So I think Mason will be more of a beefcake linebacker, and less of a speedy running back. Go figure :) So my mom is exchanging it for a bigger size, after which, I will post a picture. Because honestly, it's too cute not to!

Last but not least, we found another good deal. Nate found a used glider on Ksl.com for cheap! And it is nice, and comfy. It will be my pleasure to lounge and rock Mason in this little find!

Growing Well, and Begininngs of a Nursery

Today was what my doctor called the "BIG Ultrasound". The one where they check for fingers, toes, four chambered heart, and all the other physical things parents want their babies to come with. Nate and I are happy to report Mason has all his pieces! I was really nervous for this ultrasound, since so much can be effected by it's outcome.... But all was well. He was still a little camera shy today. The ultrasound technician told us that she would have thought it was a girl at first too with how he was sitting, and with his legs crossed. But all that talk of calling him a girl got him to open right up, and he gave her a money shot. She says he's all boy! He still kept his hands right by his face, and covered his eyes alot. I don't think he likes having his picture taken- he gets that from his Mom. He also moved all the way from being in a breech position, to being head down by the end! He's a mover!

They recorded this ultrasound for us which is kind of neat. It's nice knowing I can turn on the DVD player and hear his heart beating whenever I want to. We also found out today that my doctor has moved my due date around on me a bit... She has moved it up a few days to December 12th- my birthday. It will all work out okay, I think. Rarely do the kids make their big appearance on their due date anyways. So he is 21 weeks and a few days today. Here is a new profile picture of him we got this morning. The machine printed a little dark, so it isn't as good as the last one we got... But man, is he going to be one handsome fella if you ask me! (I am definitely not biased!)

We have also gotten Mason's crib, and his bedding. Boy things in general are so hard! I have decided since being pregnant with a boy that the world is definitely sexist, and geared towards cute little girls! Boy sections in stores are 1/4 the size of the cute girly sections- what about boys?! They're cute too! Okay, rant over. I searched, and searched for his bedding and decided to get this cute little jungle set.

We aren't going for a whole jungle theme... I don't really want a theme. This one has animals, stripes, and polka dots- and the colors are bright, and beautiful! Lots to work with! So the nursery is a work in progress. Nate asked me how long he had to finish moving his computer out, and painting the room up nice. I told him he could have four months :) Slowly but surely, the boy will have his room!

Two Years Later....

On Sunday Nate and I were remembering what we were doing on that very day a mere two years before.... Getting married on a beautiful July day with all of our friends and family watching and rooting us on! It is crazy to me how fast two years can fly by, and how much can change in such a short amount of time... Like spending this special day next year with my two special guys. (It's only polite to let Mason join in the festivites next year too... Although he wouldn't have enjoyed Ruby River Steakhouse as much as we did.... I'll bring him some "yummy" carrots or something next year!)

I love my husband more today than I did on our wedding day, and cannot gush and love on him enough here to express all that I adore about my guy. He is selfless, so incredibly handy, endlessly loving (and sometimes cuddly!), and my very best friend- not to mention he is going to be the world's best and coolest Dad. I think this growing boy of ours is pretty dang lucky to get such a catch for a Dad! I don't think anyone else could have put up with me, let alone love me as much as he does! Here's to another year of our life together- I love you.

It's official... He's a boy!

How doctors can decipher these ultrasounds I have no idea... But my doctor told us today that our little 6 ounce bundle of joy is all boy! (She was glad she had us come back, he cooperated much better today!) Here he is:

If you are having problems identifying what makes him a boy- so are we! These pictures are not the best, but you could definitely tell on their little ultrasound screen. In the excitement of our upcoming boy, we bought him the first baby item we have gotten to date.

We are hoping this statement rings true... Here's to wishful thinking...

Long Time, No Post.... With an Announcement!

It has been ages since we have updated the blog.... Poor, neglected little thing! Lots has been going on under wraps here in the Whicker household. We have had a little announcement we have been keeping to ourselves and slowly leaking to family, and friends. Now, it's blogworld's turn! I would like to introduce to you... Baby Whicker!

Here he/she is today at 17 weeks! Today was supposed to be the big day that we would know whethere "it" was a boy like Daddy has thought since day one, or a girl like Mom likes to say just to drive Dad crazy!

But- "it" will now have to be referred to as "Naughty Baby" for it's behavior during the ultrsound today! My OB (who is so fabulous by the way, I love her!) tried to see what this cute little bug was right off the bat, and drug the little symbol that said "girl" down right away! I was like, "Haha! Nate! See, you've been calling the little girl a boy! Poor thing!" and that kind of teasing. Then- my doctor thought she saw something- but couldn't decide if it was some cord, or actually a little boy part! So she pushed around all over me (kind of hard too!), poked the little bug and tried to get "it" to move around so we could get a better shot. All this little baby would do was cover it's eyes with it's hands and sit Indian Style, cross legged so we could see absolutely nothing! It was throwing a little fit if you ask me, it must have gotten that from me already! It just would not budge! Haha! Silly little thing. This is why it shall hereby be nicknamed, "Naughty Baby".

I will have another appointment next Wednesday where hopefully the bug will cooperate- my doctor told me to drink some orange juice before I come to get the baby hyper and moving around alot so we can get a good look. The good news is, she says the baby is growing beautifully and looks perfect! Yay!