January has been incredibly busy getting ready for the new baby to arrive. After Christmas and Owen's birthday party, it was definitely time to start getting ready, and getting the necessary items that we need for the baby, and doing a little decorating and organizing in the baby's room. Owen and Mommy have also been having lots of one on one time, doing fun activities, playing and arts and crafts. It's hard to believe now that any day we could have a new addition to our family, and the dynamic of our family will be changed forever! We are all very excited for the baby to arrive, and the waiting has begun. Even as I type this, I've been having very strong contractions, but nothing that is getting regular enough to consider it labor yet.
Owen also has been coming to many of my OB appointments, and this past week, was probably the funniest thing ever to happen. When I picked him up at school, I told him we needed to go to my doctor appointment. He said, good, because I have some questions for the doctor. I though uh oh! Sure enough, when the doctor walked through the door, before she could even greet me, Owen said - "I have a question for you". The doctor said - "Yes, Owen" Owen responded - "When are you going to take that baby out???" The doctor chuckled, and responded "very soon, probably a few more weeks, when the baby is ready" The doctor then included him in the appointment much more than she ever has before, telling him he could be her assistant, and talking to him, it was so cute... then when she was about to leave she asked him if there were any other questions she could answer for him... he responded "YES" and she said asked what other question did he have... Owen responded - "Can I please pee pee on your potty and then have one of your lolly pops?" I think the doc nearly fell over. I cracked up! It was so funny! 
We went swing set shopping out in Columbia, and Owen had a ball at the show room. They allow you to swing and play and have a ball. We spent a small fortune, but our new swing set will be arriving this spring. Owen can hardly wait to have a playground in his back yard. 
We also had a nice visit with Great Mom-Mom and Maggie this week. Mom-Mom had some great presents for Owen's birthday and Christmas. 
He also really loved Maggie's Guinea Pigs, and even helped feed them. 
Owen also now goes to "BIG BOY" Gymnastics Class. No more Mommy & Me classes, Owen goes in with the other 3 & 4 year old kids, and he is so cute to watch in the class. He listens very well, and has really had fun in the new class. I kinda miss going in with him, but know it's for the best, because in a few weeks, Owen can still go to Gymnastics and I can still stand in the lobby and watch and hold the baby. He's so cute, he'll be watching the teacher or doing the exercises, then remember I'm watching, and he'll turn around, smile and wave to me. It's too cute!Our little artist. He just LOVES his art projects.
And of course, it wouldn't be January, if the weathermen didn't botch a weather report. They were calling for a dusting, but we got 6 inches of snow! Owen loved it, even though it was FREEZING out, he and Daddy had a blast shoveling and having snowball fights all morning.
And now the waiting begins... We just are sitting back and waiting for the day that Baby Brother will enter our family. 
