The Bohannon Family

Happy Birthday Nana!

We love you!

Sorry, no baby for a birthday present.

I am now 11 days away from my due date.  I thought it would be fun to do a poll of when Kaitlyn will arrive.  Here are some of my previous birth stats:

Allie:  3 days early, 8 pounds 1/2 ounce

Dylan:  2 days early, 8 pounds 12 ounces

Timmy:  1 day early, 8 pounds 8 ounces

Sammy:  9 days late, 9 pounds 2 ounces

Other birth stats:

*My last two babies were born 1-2 days before the full moon

*The full moon will be on Friday the 18th

*My mom’s birthday is on Sunday the 13th, which would be a nice present for her (which would be 9 days early)

*Allie’s birthday is on August 1st, and if I have not had her by then I will be demanding an induction!

*I have discussed an induction with my doctor to ensure that we will have childcare, but it has not been scheduled and my next appointment is on Thursday

*I have not had any signs of labor yet

*Tomorrow I will be trying many techniques to get labor started

So, anyone care to obsess with me?  Anyone care to guess when Kaitlyn will arrive and how much she will weigh?  The winner will receive a virtual pat on the back for being the “Best Bohannon Baby Guesser!”

**Disclaimer**

Please expect posts about pregnancy, birth, and babies for the next few weeks because that is all that I can think about!!!!

Allie:  Mom, do you like Patrick Henry?

Mom:  Sure, why Allie?

Allie:  Because he said, “Give me liberty or give me death!”  and I like him and if you like him then you are a patriot like me!

We have enjoyed eating fresh veggies from our garden.  I can’t believe how much the plants have grown in a very short time.

This was taken about two weeks ago:

This was taken yesterday:

For the next few days the temperature in our area is supposed to be well over 100 degrees.  As if that is not bad enough we are under a thick haze of smoke from all the fires in Northern California.  When we were looking for a house to rent here we found one that we thought would be perfect for us.  It was two blocks from this lovely park, which we now drive out of our way just to go to.  However, the house did not have central heat or air, just a window air conditioner.  The Lord knew that we would be uncomfortable and saw fit to rent it out before our application could be approved.  So, in the coming days when I would have been miserable in the heat I will be thankful to be in my comfortable house with the thermostat set at 78!  Isn’t God good?

We had a wonderful day.  In the morning we worked in the yard and once again everyone helped in the garden.  I also cleaned out the van and installed the infant car seat and moved Sammy’s seat into the back row, so now all three boys are together.  At first Sammy wasn’t too sure but soon enjoyed playing with his brothers.  After lunch we took a nap and just relaxed.  For dinner time we were able to have a couple of zucchini from our garden, YUM!  Then we played cards and at 7:30 ate ice cream.  The children never eat sweets that late and now we remember why, they were so hyper!  After our late treat we had our devotion time and then got ready for a few fireworks.  We just bought the smallest pack and some sparklers.  I am thankful that we did not have a lot to set off because the people across the street were setting off the ones that shoot up in the sky and also putting firecrackers in cans and being generally obnoxious.  There was a girl who was standing in the middle of their yard constantly screaming cuss words.  Rod had to ask them to watch their language a few times and she never really stopped.  However, the children really enjoyed their day.  Most 4th of July’s we go swimming at my uncle and aunt’s house and I felt a little bad that we were not able to do that this year, but the kids kept saying that this was the best 4th of July ever, they are so sweet!

As for a pregnancy update, I am due in 15 days.  I have never had a baby this early but I can’t help but wonder if every twinge is “it”.  I may be getting induced in a little over a week, if I hold out that long.  I have a doctor’s appointment on Thursday and hopefully we will know more then.  I can’t wait to hold my little baby girl!

I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday!

I was asked for the recipe of our breakfast burritos.  I mostly used these two sites for all of my recipes:

30 Day Gourmet

The Homestead Kitchen

Here is the breakfast burrito recipe:

Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Next week I’ll be considered full term (which, of course, means anytime in the next month).  I’ve been busy preparing for Kaitlyn to arrive.  I spent two weeks cooking a ton!  In the freezer above the refrigerator I have approximately 11 dozen whole wheat muffins, several batches of cookie dough, and about three dozen breakfast burritos.

In the upright freezer in the garage there are over 40 meals I’ve prepared along with 11 dozen whole wheat waffles.

With all of this done I should have enough meals to last until around September 1st, with some fillers such as sandwiches and such.  Now we will only need to go to the grocery store for fresh produce, dairy items and bread.

All that is left on my list to accomplish before Kaitlyn is born is a deep cleaning of the house and to pack our bags for the hospital.  I can’t believe we are so close.

Today I woke up slightly very grumpy.  I wish that I could say that I am always sweet, loving, kind, and patient with my children, but I’d be lying.  This morning I was very short tempered and snapping at the kids.  As Dylan was doing his school work he had to write sentences about his “class”, which was somewhat amusing because he was to count how many girls, boys and so forth.  The last sentence asked what his favorite part of the class is.  His answer:  “Mom”.  I do not deserve these children or the love they show me!

After breakfast and working in the garden it was wrestle time!

Yikes!  Here comes Dylan!

I think Rod is just about outnumbered:

After taking pictures I went back to cleaning up our breakfast dishes.  Here are some conversations I overheard during the wrestling:

Boys:  Dad, do you need a break?

Dad:  Break?  Break?  I’ll break you!

(Shrieks followed)

Dad:  Dylan, don’t jump on my head!

Dad:  Oh, Dylan, ow!!!!

Dylan:  Oh, sorry Dad it was an accident.

Dad:  Timmy tooted!  Timmy tooted!

Timmy:  (laughing and in a sing song voice)  I tooted!  I tooted!

Silly boys!