old friends

I drove to Jonesboro AR to visit with a dear old friend Jessica - we had the best time and pretty much didn't stop talking for two days straight. She has two boys now, 5 and 4 who were delightful! One never stops being a superhero - it was crazy to try to keep up with who he was at any one time! Jackson got to spend the weekend with his NeeNee - and seemed not to mind that mum and dad wern't around - actually i kind of think he enjoyed the break from hormonal/stressed out mum and workaholic/stressed out dad.

In baby news - the level 2 scan got moved up to today, and I went to UAMS telemedicine center in Fayetteville to have the scan this morning. Everything went well, and although they were not able to definitivly say that there were no heart abnormalities (due to the scan not being able to detect small defects that could be caused by the paxil) they did rule out any significant heart damage/defects and were happy to report that the babies heart structure apeared normal. They also confirmed for Brad's sake that yes indeed - we are being joined by a little girl. Maggie-Grace is now also due a bit earlier, the 12th according to this scan - so will wait to see when/if they schedual a c-section due date a week prior to this. Previously i have told most everyone the baby is due around the 10th (meaning that was the estimated c-section date). There is also no longer any concern with the placenta - it has moved up and no longer is low lying over my cervix, which is a big relief. Thank you to everyone who had us is their prayers and thoughts as we struggled through these last few stressful weeks.
Less stressful times - cruising in our 'whale' along the East coast of Tasmania. Magic.
Jackson and Nee Nee baking cookies - he was VERY excited to bring a bag home to me and dad. He has his own little set up at Nee Nee's - with Diego bedding and a special Diego cup, along with enough Wiggles videos to keep Jackson singing all day - he is very spoiled! I think Ole John also doesn't mind the company - as Joy seems to cook a BUNCH when Jackson visits - the latest treat being the most delicious blueberry pie i have ever had!

I still can't believe what a big boy he is for just 2 years old. Joy pointed out the American flag to him, and of course the smarty pants that he is said "Obama likes that", Joy asked him who Obama was and J was quick to let her know - "He's our President". When Obama is on CNN i point him out to J - and now he knows who he is. T.V has its virtues people! Plus sesame street is still the greatest kids show around in my opinion - J likes to see what letter/s and numbers are going to be on. Not that we watch it every day - but i do DVR it. I love DVR.