26+ weeks and blessed...

How far along: 26 weeks 2 days

Total weight gain: I'll keep you posted...
Maternity clothes?  Yes but I did find a non-maternity shirt today that is long enough to fit. Its long sleeved too so... bonus.
Stretch marks? There may or may not be a few around my belly button.
Sleep: Last night was the best sleep I've gotten in a long, long time. Even though I woke up every time I needed to roll over. The night before last I got hardly any sleep due to bad siatic nerve pain and a racing heart... and hunger.
Best moment this week: My mother in law was here last weekend. We love having people stay with us... especially grandparents.
Miss Anything? Not complaining. I am very sleepy though.

Movement: Oh yes. This little guy is becoming very active. I love it.
Food cravings: The usual. Sweet, potatoes, and a new one: cereal.
Anything making you queasy or sick: not really anymore.
Labor Signs: Still those darn braxton hicks.
Symptoms: The newest one is siatic nerve pain. I didn't really have that with Noah. Its super fun though..
Belly Button in or out? OUT. See picture below
Wedding ring on or off? On.
Happy or Moody most of the time: Happy.
Looking forward to: I have a trip to Utah coming up. I'm a little nervous about traveling with a two year old by myself but I think if I prepare enough it will be ok.

Now, ready for a bunch of pictures? Well... I bunch for me anyway since I hardly ever post any.. here we go. To begin, here is my 1st and 2nd pregnancy comparison photos. They are a day off but who cares...

Noah: 26 weeks 3 days

Baby boy 2: 26 weeks 2 days

My bump this time is a little bigger and rounder. And if you don't mind me saying, I'm a bit more 'curvy' :-)

I don't know if I've ever mentioned this but, Noah LOVES my belly... particularly my belly button. When we're at home having down time (sitting on the couch watching a movie usually) he always wants me to pull my shirt up so he can look at my belly and lay his head down on my stomach. I like to think he's bonding with his brother already. Its adorable...

Noah is fascinated with my belly button. He always starts giggling when he sees it and has to feel it. Its so funny.

And here are a few from Jordan's moms visit and the park today...

Noah throwing rocks with Grandma Hulet

Like father, like son. He wanted to wear Jordans socks one morning

Watching the bubble man at Carkeek Park today.

Running around at the park on this gorgeous day. Seriously,  Seattle... when is it going to rain?

Lately I've been trying to pay more attention to my blessings. Today, I feel so blessed. I have an incredible husband who loves and supports me. He has a great job and is able to support his family with more than enough. I get to be a stay at home mom to the most amazing little boy. And I'm about to have another amazing little boy to adore and love. We live in a beautiful place. We always have enough to eat and enough activities to fill our days with. I really do live a good life and even though there are days when I can barely get out of bed, I couldn't ask for anything more. Today I especially love my life.