More Optimistic Today

So our dinner with my mom and sister last night was lovely. Easton had a blast playing with them as usual. They brought this cool tumbling mat that my late grandfather made and it was something I had as a tyke. How neat is that? Easton also loved showing off his animal (and various other) sounds at the table. He kept signing for "more" things for us to ask him. As in, "What does a ____ say?" Then he provided some after dinner entertainment with Daddy by demonstrating how he can catch a variety of balls, they progressed in difficulty like a circus act or something. He was very proud of himself and more proud because he had a captivated audience. He is so silly that way.

When my mom arrived she said I didn't look swollen so that's good...although J and I think the swelling is only in my ankles right now anyway. Moosie also brought the blood pressure cuff and last night we took it "just to see". It was a shockingly low 98/57. It surprised me that my pressures were that low (twice!) given the dull ache I had in my head all day...maybe my head stuff is unrelated to the swelling? Anyhoo...my BP last time didn't start creeping up until 31 weeks (and E came at 33) even though my swelling then started at 26 weeks. So, we'll keep an eye on it :) Yet, I must admit, as Jason and I were praying at bedtime (shortly after the encouraging BP reading) God blessed me with some of that previous optimism I used to have. I'm not quite so distressed today so I hope that continues.

As we were going to bed last night I predicted to Jason that Easton would be up early. He had a long nap to where we had to wake him up and then he was a little late going to bed due to our guests and the long nap. Those two things do not usually equal a great night's sleep for E. Sure enough, at 6:41 he was up and at 'em. I didn't get him till 7:00, though. We've just hung around this morning. Jason took Easton to the little park while I wrapped some gifts and we've got football coming up here shortly. I'm the only one still in my p.j.'s but I plan to stay that way. So there.

Before I go here are two pictures from this morning. One is Mr. E lounging like a grown-up couch potato:


And this one is his new smaller sized antlers from Gramoo (that will hopefully be less frustrating too!):


I guess that wraps things up. Adios!