Camping in Pinecrest

This was Penny's first camping trip. We told her about camping leading up to the trip and I think the most exciting part she anticipated was roasting marshmallows, or maybe just eating them. It turns out that she really enjoyed playing with the other kids, going on a boat on the lake, swimming in the lake with mommy (no photos - daddy missed the whole thing because he was sleeping on the beach), and counting the endless stars in the new moon sky. The difficult part was falling asleep amongst all the excitement (this was at least a two-hour process) and going potty in the portable potty we brought with us. She eventually did go potty and got a lollipop reward. All-in-all, it was a little tiring but a very memorable adventure.

The baby in mommy's tummy

Penny says, "I have a secret"...

in a whisper, "mommy has a baby in her tummy!" This is the secret that Penny told at daycare and tried to tell anyone else that would listen, before it was public news. Funny lesson learned: toddlers can't keep secrets! duh!
We are very excited for the upcoming addition to the family, expected to arrive in late January. As in the first time around, we don't plan to find out the sex of the baby until the big day. Penny usually says that she wants a brother when asked. Interesting, because in the book she has, the main character, Penelope, wants a sister and ends up getting a brother. We are curious to see how Penny will be with a competitor for attention... So far, she says she knows that there is a baby inside, sometimes she talks to the baby, and she has been asking me whether the baby is awake. She has been good with me when I haven't been feeling well, and accepts dad filling in to put her to bed if I am too tired. Dad has been good to me too!