A "Fishy" Weekend

Kaylin Michelle Colonna

   I have been under the weather the last few days with a nasty sinus infection so it's been hard for me to blog at night. Let's try to see if I can catch you up on everything that has happened. On Friday, we woke up pretty early with our once late riser. I think now that he has gotten a hold of this walking thing he wants to get up and start moving. It doesn't bother me as much though, because now I can see him before I go to work. Our ultrasound was on Friday morning so we got to see baby Kaylin for the last time before she joins the family. She is looking good. They told us she is 11 ounces and all organs look healthy. Her heartbeat was at 155. It is still just amazing to me (even on the second child) that there is a baby growing inside of me. It is truly a miracle from God.

It's a girl!

   While we were at our ultrasound, our friend, Joe Paren, watched Malachi for us. He told us that Malachi was terrific for him and he threw Spongebob at the cat. I'm sure the cat really appreciated that. After the ultrasound, I had to go back to work and Marc came back to watch the little stinker. We've been doing baby signs with Malachi since around 6 or 7 months and he's caught on to a few. The other night he caught on to fish! Then, Marc said he was saying, "fish" on Friday, but every time he tried to get it on video he wouldn't do it. He really is a stinker!
   On Friday night, I went out with some girls from school and Marc and Malachi stayed home and watched some hockey. I am so fortunate to have a wonderful and loving husband. He has taken such good care of me while I'm sick as well as taking care of Malachi. I hope this stuffiness goes away once Kaylin arrives!

    Yesterday, we had a lazy day. We went to target in the morning and met a lady so I could finally get my Ergo. Malachi has been extra clinging to me lately so I figured I'm definitely going to need a good carrier. Then when we got back we played basketball outside for a bit. Malachi did not want to come inside so we decided to take a family walk in the SmartTrike that Grandma and Grandpa Poling got him for Christmas. He has handle bars in the front where he can help guide where he goes and for some reason he kept pulling us to the left. Also, pictured is a hairbrush that he took from the bathroom before we left. For some reason he really likes to try and brush his own hair. Sadly, that is the last time you will be seeing that hairbrush, because it was broken shortly after.

Malachi's Coloring

   After our walk, Marc and I decided it would be good for us to go out together with just the two of us. My mom and dad were thrilled to watch him because Marc has had him most of the week so they haven't had as much Malachi time as they normally do. Marc and I went to the movies and filled up on popcorn. We saw "Safe House" with Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds. Any movie with those two actors has got to be good!
    Grandma and Malachi colored while mommy and daddy were away. Pictured to the left is Malachi's wonderful design. I think we are going to have an artist on our hands. 
    Today, were are going to take it easy as well. We have a baby shower to attend, going to pick up an infant car seat, and doing some cleaning and lesson plans (well, I'm doing some lesson plans). Just a moment ago, Malachi started pointing to his head. Now, we have three body parts down pat. He can point to his head, nose, and toes. Next, we are going to try ears. It's amazing how much they learn in such little amounts of time. Oh, how I love and cherish each moment with my child!
    To sign off today, I will leave you with a picture of Malachi brushing his teeth. He's not really brushing yet, but he sure is trying. He grabs his toothbrush right after his bath, puts it in his mouth, and shakes it around inside his mouth. The cute things our children do!

Malachi attempting to brush his teeth.