We’re getting things ready for 妹妹’s arrival the past few days and I feel totally unprepared. I don’t think Linus understands what’s really happening. I hope he loves his little sister. I finally took the time to take a belly photo this pregnancy today. I feel kind of bad I haven’t documented this pregnancy as well as Linus’, but you try chasing a 2 year old everyday pregnant and see how much time you have to update a blog. We have about a month left!! I think this bump looks smaller than Linus was at 35 weeks, but I feel she is definitely more active inside!

And here’s some photos from the past few months in no particular order. We played a lot on weekends, attending OC Fair, LA County Fair, Disneyland, Monster Truck Rally, birthday parties, the beach, and the likes. Oh, and Mommy became an American citizen!

You’re getting REALLY big these days. Let’s do a little comparison here…

Here’s the dining room table while it was still in the store.

Then Sunday night, we had Mother’s Day dinner with the family.  Do I count as a mother yet?  Since I didn’t get any flowers or cards, I guess I’ll have to wait until next year.  Maybe you’ll know to give me a kiss by then.

I really wish PoPo and Ah-Gong were here to celebrate with us too.  You know, PoPo really is the best.  You’ll really love her.  I know I do.

Love, Mommy

Before you get here, Daddy and I have been trying to enjoy our time to ourselves as much as we can.  We went to a Clippers basketball game this past weekend.

NBA playoffs, and Clippers won!  It was really fun and we can’t wait to take you to a game once you’re out.  We’ll have to get you a little jersey to match the sea of red.

That same night, we saw The Avengers at the movies.  Daddy was so tired, he fell asleep through half the movie, but you were wide awake, kicking and punching with the superheroes. *WHAM*BAM*POW*  Who’s your favorite?

On Sunday, we took our lazy butts hiking.  This was a new trail for us, and we didn’t know how hard it was!  We didn’t make it to the end, but apparently there is a waterfall.  There were too many creeks and rocks to climb over and you’re not making it easy for me.  I tried my best and got as far as I could.  Once you’re out, we’ll go again to see the waterfall.

Here’s me letting you catch some rays.  Check out the hat. Remember, you’re also Canadian as well as being an American.  The Blue Jays are as much your team as the Dodgers are, you got that?

There’s still so much to do before your arrival, but things seem to finally be coming together at our new house.  You just stay put for as long as possible so I can get things ready.

Love, Mommy.

Daddy sang me happy birthday at midnight and you gave me heartburn.  Thanks for that ‘present’ Maknugget!

Today, we went to Venice beach to soak in some of the lovely weather and also celebrate Auntie Nats’ birthday.  I hope you enjoyed the sun and fresh air as much as I did.

So today, Daddy and I went hiking.  What is normally a very easy hike for us felt much harder today.  Carrying you is hard work!  We’ll take you hiking when you come out and I’m going to make Daddy carry you to get the extra exercise.  We made it to the end of the hike though!

So what happened the past 4 weeks since I updated?

1. I’m getting big enough that people are starting to ask if we’re expecting a baby instead of thinking quietly to themselves if I’m getting fat.

2. Being pregnant makes everything taste great and room in my stomach magically appears whenever dessert is mentioned.

3. Stepping on the scale gives me a shock every day.

4. My innie belly button became an outtie.  It’s so weird.  Cleanest my belly button has ever been though!

5. Daddy and I can see you kicking on the outside of my tummy now.  It’s cool seeing my tummy ripple with your kicks.

Time is flying by!  Hope you’re enjoying yourself in there.

Love, Mommy

We’re halfway there Maknugget.  Five more months and a million things still to do to prepare for you.  I promise you I’ll try my best to be ready when you’re here!

19 weeks and not too much to report.  We’re close to the halfway point now, but daddy and I have been so busy at work that the time is just FLYING by.  How’d we get to 19 weeks already?