Motherhood

This morning as I dropped Sage of to campus I drove by the building that I used to spend all day in when I was in school. Seeing that familiar place and watching familiar faces go inside I again felt so strange that I was not the one being dropped off for a day of classes. When Sage and I got married we both knew that we did not want to put off having children. I was about halfway through with my degree and loving school but I knew this is what we needed to do. But as I drove home this morning I needed some reassurance that this is what Heavenly Father wants me to do. This video gave me the reminder I needed that things will work out and that I am doing what I need to be doing right now. That it, to be a mother. 

Good Morning!

This morning I took Sage to campus for his first day of Fall Semester. It is so crazy how quickly time goes by. This summer has gone by especially fast. I can hardly believe that it is time again for school. It was a strange feeling watching all of those students walking to their first day of classes and not being a part of them anymore. I have chosen to not try to go to school and be a mother at the same time, at least for now. I know that this is what I am supposed to do though. Sage and I have always felt that I should be the one to mother our children and that staying home should be my first priority. School was great and I loved that time of my life but now I am entering into another great time in my life and I am sure I will love it even more.

Speaking of time going by fast, baby boy will be here in less that two months! That is less that two months left of preparation time. I need to get to work!

Here is a beautiful music video to leave you with.


Have a great day everyone!

10 week countdown...

Week 30 is here! Which means the 10 week countdown has begun. It is so crazy how fast this pregnancy has gone. I remember being only 10 weeks along and feeling like it would take forever to get to where I am today. And before I know it, our little boy will be here!

My head has been buzzing trying to think of everything that needs to get done before he comes. We are hopefully picking up a car seat this weekend which will be a huge check off of the list.

Monday we start our 6 week birthing class at the hospital which will be nice. Still so crazy to think that we are already at that point of the pregnancy.

And today I am trying to get rid of a head cold I picked up a few days ago. As much as it stinks being sick, it is kind of nice having some forced down time. 

Well, that is all for today. Have a great one!

Update

Well, it seems that I had forgotten I have a blog. So here is a quick update.

June: We celebrated our 1st wedding anniversary with a lunch at teh Blue Bird and a boating trip with family.

July: Sister was sealed to her husband! And brother-in-law left for his mission to Bolivia.

August: Baby is very active and makes me shake at times from his powerful kicks. Sage is nearing the end of summer classes (yahoo!) and I we are very much in nesting mode.

Well there you have it.

ps. This is my new favorite song. Enjoy!

Baby Boman 20 Week Ultrasound

There he is everyone!

Yes, I said he. It's a baby boy!

Tuesday

Today is a recipe day. This is my favorite lasagna recipe that my mom made often growing up. Hope you enjoy!

Lasagna (Karen-Mom version)

Prep time: 45 min.
Bake time: 30 min.
Serves: 8

Ingredients:
- lasagna noodles
- 1 can (26.5 oz.) spaghetti sauce
- 1 large container cottage cheese
- 6 oz. shredded mozarella cheese
- Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven: 375 degrees F. Cook lasagna per package directions. Drain. In a 9'x13' baking pan, layer lasagna noodles, cottage cheese, mozzarella cheese and spaghetti sauce. Make 2 layers. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake 30 min. Let stand 10 min before serving. 

Note: This is also delicious with cooked ground beef added to the sauce. Makes it a little heartier.

Have a great Tuesday everyone!

ps. Doctors visit tomorrow afternoon to take a peek and that little bump there. Boy or girl? We shall see! Last chance to make a guess! 

*photo courtesy of Mirranda Mott. Check out her Facebook page here.

Monday

Sweet Grandpa Boman brought me this darling rose from his flower bed this weekend. He is such a great grandpa, always saying nice things and giving me hugs. He loves me like I was born into the family. I have the rose in some water on my desk and I love smelling it as I walk by.

My darling husband also did a very nice thing for me this weekend. It was very out of the blue and such a  surprise. For those of you who do not know of Stephanie Nielson, she is my hero. She has a great blog and an amazing story. She is a great example to me of having hope and never giving up. I admire the wife and mother that she is and the person that she has become from the experiences she has gone through. If you do not know of her, start with this video.



Then check out her blog,  and then read her book. Which brings me to the big surprise. Sage bought me her book! It is wonderful. There is a digital preview of the first few chapters on the right hand side of her blog. 

Oh, and have a great Monday!