We're having...

ANOTHER PRECIOUS LITTLE BOY!

And we're so excited! We think its going to be so neat to have 2 boys 18 months apart. They will be best buddies for sure! I love having a son..so having 2 will be even better!

Our little guy made it very clear that he was a boy. Matt and I could tell as soon as it flashed up on the ultrasound screen. We knew before the lady told us. I was actually a little bit shocked. I really had a feeling it was a girl. I guess bc we had a girl name picked out. So now, we have to get on the ball and get some boy names picked out. We've got a couple of ideas but aren't set on anything.

So mothers of all boys, any advice? I think I'm going to like being the only girl and have 3 boys(including Matt) to spoil me :)

And if you have any cool name ideas that you aren't going to be using for yourself someday, throw them out there! What name do you see for a Palermo boy?

Tomorrow is the Day

We can't wait to find out tomorrow if the baby is a boy or girl. I feel like once I know, it's going to make it so much more real. Obviously it has seemed real so far..who can ignore the constant vomiting and nauseous feeling..and the growing belly. But I stay so busy that I forget a lot of times that I even have another sweet baby in my belly. I've heard a lot of moms say that on your second(or third or fourth) that you forget that you're pregnant a lot. And its definitely true. So I think knowing if we're expecting a sweet girl or precious boy will really help me to start preparing mentally and around our home.

Everyone always asks us what we want this time, since we already have a boy. I'm very torn. In the beginning of the pregnancy, I thought I knew for sure. But now that time has gone on I've sort of drifted towards the middle of the road. Obviously, we are going to be VERY HAPPY with either. But you always have a little preference. Part of me wants a boy since it will only be 18 months younger than Brody. It would be so cool for them to be that close..they'd be best friends..eventually :). But then part of me wants a little girl bc I know Brody would be the best big brother and so protective of his lil sis. Plus, we would love to have at least one of each so having a girl now would take the pressure off any future pregnancies haha. But as long as we have a healthy child, we don't care what the results are tomorrow. However, if its a boy, we're going to have to get crackin on a name bc we have NOTHING. The girl name is set in stone (I'll let you know what it is tomorrow if its a girl...most of you probably know anyways)

So, if you haven't put your guess in, here's your last chance. The poll on the side is officially closed, but if you haven't voted, leave us a comment. I love hearing everyone's guesses!

Cleanest Floors Ever

I know I have more important things I need to be blogging about, but they all require editing and uploading pics...and frankly, I just don't feel like doing that right now. But what I WILL blog about is how clean my floors are now! I had some birthday money and invested in the Shark Steam Mop...and let me tell you, it was worth the $79 (or $99 if you think you need the deluxe version). But you know you have a million of those 20% off coupons so you could get it for less.

My floors have never been cleaner. It loosened up spots that I had been on my hands and knees scrubbing with harsh chemicals. I love this thing. It uses steam to clean and sterilize all floor types..and its safe on wood and laminate floors. And I love that all it uses is natural H20..no chemicals or cleaners at all. Makes you feel good that your children can crawl around on a really clean floor without licking up pinesol. (Yes, my son kisses the floor sometimes so I have that problem)

Anyways, just a shout out and product review. It costs a little bit to start, but just think..you wont have to buy floor cleaner or swiffer pads anymore! I love the Shark people!

Happy Birthday Brody Boy

I can't believe how fast this year has gone. It seems like just yesterday we were holding you in our arms for the very first time with tears in our eyes. You have been such a blessing in our lives over the last year...we can't even imagine our lives without you.

One year ago today, at this time (8:43am) I was sitting in a hospital bed, feeling good. The epidural was in place and pumping me some juice. I hadn't slept since 2 nights before so I was exhausted. Poor daddy was feeling pretty sick and trying to nap on that horrible couch thing. We had a long day in there as you prepared to make your way into the world. I had a meano nurse who griped at me for chewing on ice chips and she made me cry. It was not a fun day. But at 6:44pm everything got better. You were there. You came one month early..but you were there, safe and perfectly healthy.

Now, one year later, it seems like a blur. We've watched you learn so many new things...good and bad. You make the funniest faces and noises. You talk all the time, even though we have no idea what you're trying to say. You love other kids, which makes us so excited for you to meet your new sibling in July. You've taught us what it really means to depend on the Lord as you depend on us for everything. We love you so much Brody Boy! Happy 1st Birthday!

What's Your Guess?

I know that I am SOO far behind on my blogging. I have so much to update, but I just haven't had time to sort through Christmas and New Year photos. But I did want to put up a real quick post about the poll since we are one month out from finding out if we are having a boy or girl! So look to the right..there's a poll. So go guess! And I'd love for you to leave a comment as well to tell me what you think!

And I promise I'll update soon!

Lots of Firsts

Ok, this might be a really long post. I have lots to update..finally! Brody has had a lot of "firsts" the last few days! So I'll get right to it!

First of all, the SNOW! Hello, is this Texas? Well, yes, its perfect proof of the crazy weather in Texas. Because it POURED snow Wednesday..and will be in the 70s next week. Typical. It was so much fun though! We felt like we were on vacation!

Our Front Yard

Our Backyard

Trying to drive!

Brody and Matt getting snowed on

Snowball Matt's Snowman

Brody also had his first haircut on Wednesday. His hair wasn't outrageously long, but definitely needed a trim. He was such a big boy! He didn't even notice what Mrs. Amy was doing because he was soo interested in the bright pink brush!

Brody and Mrs. Amy

And here are just some photos with a couple other "firsts."

First fort with Daddy

First Spaghetti

Make It Go Away!

I haven't been outside since Friday. I haven't done laundry in over a week. My house is a disaster. And all I want to do is curl into a ball on the couch. My sweet son feels neglected and my husband has been left to fend for himself when it comes to dinner and clean clothes.

Someone PLEASE tell me how to make this "all day sickness" go away. Whoever named it morning sickness had no idea what they were talking about. It's horrible. If I don't eat, I need to puke. And sometimes if I do eat, I need to puke. The dr took me off prenatal vitamins and put me on a mixture of a couple of vitamins to hopefully help the nausea. Well, that didn't work. I drink tons of water and that actually seems to help some, and I am constantly snacking.

With Brody, I was on a medicine that took it all away. However, we changed insurances and it would cost me like $300 a month to have the medicine now. So that's not an option.

I know there are some gurus out there on home remedies for this thing. So start leaving your comments with all your ideas. Is there some magic herb I can take? I've read the entire internet (the entire thing!) and I only find the basics- eat small meals all day, drink plenty of water, ginger ale, take vitamins at night, etc.

Please help me!