All We Want for Christmas

So, it was a slow week. Nothing really exciting going on. Our normal trips to the pool, the library, errands and the like. But a funny story, recently Harrison thinks he is entitled to presents and toys constantly. Part of this is the fact that as he grows up, we buy things we don't have because we never needed them. I.E. pool toys, floaty arms, new (and hand me down new to us) cloths, sand toys, books, coloring books, crayons, paint, play-doh and some toys. Well, now he sees something and says "I want that. I need a present." When we tell him no, he responds with "It's very special." I think that comes with me telling him each time that he gets something new that we need to treat it well because it is special.
Well, finally the constant asking and avoiding any toys or foods with common characters on them at the store started driving me crazy! So, we explained to Harrison that we only get presents at certain times of the year. To which he quickly replied "Santa brings me presents!" Yes, he does. So now everything that he wants he thinks Santa is going to bring him. Santa's list is pretty long for this year and it is only July! He does have a birthday in October, so we told him he will get some presents then as well. October and Christmas cannot come soon enough for him this year...

Or for our whole family for that matter because this year for Christmas, we are getting a new baby! We are all pretty excited. My official due date is December 26th, but if this one is anything likes its older brother, we will be lucky to see it before the new year.
I am just shy of 18 weeks today (picture is from today). We waited a long time to really announce this one. As many know, we have had a lot of heartbreak and I am very grateful for my wonderful Dr. and modern medicine. We find out the gender in just over a week.
Harrison has done great so far and really loves this baby already. He is convinced baby sister, but we will see! Either way, he already brings toys for the baby and hugs my stomach and says "I love you baby". Lately he asks me if things that I am doing the baby likes. "The baby likes fruit?" "The baby likes swimming?" It's pretty fun.
He is going to be a great big brother and teach this baby lots of things.
ike how to get dressed to play in the rain...
And how to create some great art...
Now if we just knew where we will be living when this baby comes... Hopefully some news on that front to come soon too!