I can't eat, sleep, or walk... how am I supposed to find the energy to glow?

Okay, so actually I don't really feel these things, but it was in an e-mail I received and I thought maybe some of the pregnant people out there might relate. Congratulations to all of them by the way. I do, however have sore ribs- on the right side. Very tender to the touch. After my last doctor's visit they seemed a little worried about me not gaining enough weight and "measuring small". I'm not too worried about it but am supposed to be upping my caloric intake and am scheduled for another ultrasound. I'm looking forward to that. Who wouldn't want to see her cute little self (she's supposed to be the weight of a cantaloupe about 18 inches long). Hopefully they will print some of the shots out and hopefully she is feeling photogenic and then hopefully I will share them with you.
I have decided that we will probably still be living here when she graces our presence and so am making plans to move the computer over to the room with the treadmill, doing something with my sewing machine, and stashing my keyboard somewhere because for some reason I can't get it to work. One day it just didn't turn on. If anyone has any ideas of how I can resurrect it (besides plug it in or change the batteries) I would appreciate it. I loved having a little something to make tunes on. I'm also going to move my dresser in here and refinish another dresser at mom and dad's for our room. It's no painting the nursery's walls or making curtains, but that will have to satisfy my nesting needs.
Still no definate names or cravings.
-Elisabeth and "little miss"

FHE

We had a very nice family home evening yesterday at Jonathan and Isa's (and Amaya and Enoch). All the locals were there except Michael who was away being studious at school (every night- way to go!). Ivy made it there from school too. We talked the new prophet and sang Follow the Prophet and We Thank Thee O God for a Prophet. We loved his parables and it was noted that they come from his personal experience of a lifetime of service. So, we followed his example and our activity was service based.

Yet another belly shot

32 Weeks are here- well, general conference sunday. Tonight she is busying herself drumming on my right hip. I had heard about rib punches but I never did realize just how far she could reach. Sleeping has gotten more difficult and I can appreciate a little more those who have a hard time getting up in the morning. A travel pillow in the car and a rolled up blanket between my knees when I sleep have really helped. So far I have gained 20 pounds and my back isn't appreciating it much.
The farm is full (one more dump) of baby chicks! Around the time they go to market little miss Freeman should be gracing our presence! I am so excited to hold and squish this little person I have been getting to know and I am also excited to let you get to know her too!

Wade's first Music concert went great. He had several parts. It was called "Animals in Music". Wade was in the elephant class and he danced like an elephant. He had a lovely little poem he memorized and spoke over the microphone ( monkeys swing, lions stalk, egals soar, people walk) He sang several songs, played musical instruments, danced and acted out a few songs (he was a mouses in one song). The last song was about catterpillers and I saw him grimising and plugging his ears. I latter asked him why and he said that the kids behind him were making wierd nioses and not being serious, and it frustrated him because he was being serious. On our way home he was talking about his friends Jose and Zimri. Jose is funny because he always pretends to run into the posts. Zimri tries to be funny. Wade said, "He should be a clown, but he wouldn't be a very funny clown."

Wade is full of remarks like these, full of a wisdom and observance level one wouldn't expect. He is funny, but he doesn't want to be a clown, he just likes being himself.

Missionary Mom!

Mom spends a lot of her time now as a church service/ family history missionary. I can't recall exactly how she's labeled. She has meetings and trainers and reports hours and spiritual experiences. I am so proud of her!