The dreaded 2 yr old shots.

Turning two is cool n' all, but not the shots that I needed to get at the doctor today with Dr. MaryBeth. I was cool until they had to put me in that little room and then I got freaked out. The nurse lady brought in this awesome neato fish tank thingy. The good news? I'm normal. Yep - doc says that I seem to be just fine and don't need to go back for another YEAR until I'm THREE. Yeah whoo! Digits below
-Height 34.25 inches - 25%

-Weight 25lbs 5 oz - 10%
-BMI 15.2 - 10%

What does this all mean? Well I'm not quite sure but it means I'm normal. I'm talking a lot now and often saying 5-6 words together. For example, on the way to the doctor in the car here is the conversation I had with my mom:

Brady: "Mom, where daddy? He in shower?"

Momma: "No Brady, he got out of the shower, remember he was drying off with his towel"

Brady: "Oh, daddy at work."

Mom: "Brades, we're going to the doctor - to see those fish in the tank, you okay with this?"

Brady: "Sure. Hey, look, big semi truck!"
The bad news? Since I turned two, no more Fa. Fa=Pacifier. I get to have it at night when I go to bed but no more. Mom/Dad are secretly trying to find a good way to get rid of it. Maybe I'll give my Fa's to Santa to give to other little kids. I'm gonna miss those things. Mom & I brought the camera today, but we forgot it in the car so these phone pictures will have to do for the baby book blog!

Hootin' Hollerin' I'm TWO YEARS OLD!

Two years ago, Mom & Dad rushed to the hospital where I "shot" out quickly with a surprise. They said that I've been surprising them ever since that day...! On my birthday Sunday I celebrated at the house with the parents & Gma/Gpa Sherck with lunch, the Vikings game and cupcakes! We had delicious chocolate cupcakes cooked by Mama Katie Crocker.
Before: After picture: Cheeeeez!

We then headed to cut down our Xmas tree! I fell asleep before all the fun began! So my parents moved forward wtihout me while I snoozed in the car!

I woke for some Apple Cider and a photo opp before we headed home. Look at the beautiful tree! Today I had another bday party with cupcakes at Shelli's house daycare and then, have another "Happy Bday party" (this is what I call it) on Dec 11th with a bunch of my kid friends. Have a good week everyone!

Turkey Day 2010

Lipstick boy on Thanksgiving...I celebrated my 2nd birthday early with a happy birthday cupcake party. Dang, those cupcakes taste even better when eating them without any clothes on! hee heeWe spent Thanksgiving this year in St. James at Gma & Gpa Becker's house! I had a BLAST with everyone, especialy the girls Zoie & Ellie...so much that I didn't leave their side! We ate turkey, drank wine, sang songs and chilled as a family! Dad went hunting for a bit on Friday in the cold but didn't shoot much. Here we are below playing Wii - some dancing game. Oh yeah, I won. Becker seesters....

Me & Gpa Becker, just chillin. He gave me a ride in his black truck again this trip - don't tell my parents, but when he give me a ride in his black truck I don't have to wear my seatbelt. Shhhh....and, now to differentiate all of my Gmas/Gpas I call him Gpa Black Truck.

Mama and Cameeeeeeee....

Mama and Zoester...she is getting sooo grown up! So much that she changed all of my diapers!

And then there's Ellie with her DS. Santa, will you bring me a DS for xmas this year? Ellie says that she'd teach me how to beat all levels.

The parents!

Baby in the Belly @ 26 Weeks

Because this is Brady's blog and because I'm his mother, I think I'm allowed to write a post here & there about his new brother or sister... Now 26 weeks along with Baby Sherck #2....is it a boy or a girl? We have no idea. Picture above for those of you (family & friends) that live far away so you can see the baby's "progress." I met for a couple hours with this past week with a Diabetes Educator Nurse & Nutritionist to help set me straight on my new low carb diet for the next 3 months. I feel much better meeting with them again the 2nd time around to help me understand how to keep my blood sugar levels under control. Funny thing - tonight I was telling Bill that just in the past 4-5 days, I've been feeling a lot better with more energy. This is a good thing! The whole thing about not being able to stuff my face with ice cream & chocolate, well, that sucks. I'm sure I'll post an updated belly picture closer to the due date late February!

Bringin' a little KC Gencarelli love our way....

We had a fun surprise Thursday night! Mom's cousin Michael from Kansas City came over to chill!! He was in town for work and I think I said "Michael" about 400 times throughout the night. I had so much fun, that I barfed all through night and morning so I've been home sick from school today! I think I just caught a little bug but should be better in no time. Mom & Dad have gotten plenty of use of the washing machine today cleaning vomit sheets...know that that means? FRESH SHEETS tonight for bed!! Yahoo! TGIF!!

Mac & Cheez with Fuzz, Jade & Baby Julia

We finally got out of the house tonight and met some of my friends at Noodles & Co for yummy mac & cheese for dinner. Above - a pic of me & Julia. I was being very gentle with her. Below, here's Mama with baby Julia...she did not want to let her go because she is so precious! Fuzz & Jade...they were flirting the entire time!

Thanks for a great time friends!

Snow Wussy

This morning, I was so happy - I woke with my blankie, looked out the back window and was soo happy to see all of the snow! I got a new pair of snowpants this morning but, about 1pm threw a FIT and wouldn't let my Dad put them on me so, instead of playing outside I went down for a nap. After my nap, my parents (meanies they are) MADE me put my boots, snowpants and coat on and I threw a fit & cried the entire time Dad took me outside to play.

Dad made me this cool snowman. I couldn't even enjoy it because I was screaming but Dad wouldn't give up and made me stay outside for a bit. Mom - I saw you all bundled inside the house looking out the window giggling.

My new nickname is Snow Wussy. Thanks Dad for trying but - I need some time to get used to this stuff.

25 Weeks Pregnant & Gestational Diabetes

Today I had a 1-hr glucose screening test that is performed at most/all pregnancy check-ups between 24-28 weeks. My blood sugar results came out once again very high and I was diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes! Since I had this with Brady I have most of the knowledge with how to manage my diet to control this without insulin. GD is where your body isn't able to use the sugar (glucose) in your blood as well as it should, so the level of sugar in your blood becomes higher than normal. When this happens this is not good for the baby or the Mother, therefore a strict low carb/low sugar diet is required.

The GREAT news?

1) Bill committted to doing the diet with me for the next 3 months! Please send me low carb recipes please!

2) The appointment went very well this morning! I've gained 7 lbs in the last 5 weeks (ugh), and am a total of 14-15lbs of weight gain at this point. This is more than when i was with Brady but I have been much more tired vs the pregnancy with Brady. What this means is I've been lazy.

3) Baby's heart beat was a strong 148bpm!!

4) The baby is now a little over 1 lb and my tummy is measuring about 23cm, which is a little small but there are no worries.

5) I'm feeling great -for the most part!

Continue to pray a healthy baby & rest of the pregnancy! We are very excited and now comes the tough thing......picking out a girls & boys name. Hmmmm....

Ready for the Snow!

They arrived today....my new SOREL's- new boots for the snow! C'mon let-it-snow! Now, all I need is a pair of warm snow pants and I'll be ready to start building forts in Shelli's back yard. Can you believe I'll be two years old on November 28th? Time flies. For the most part, I'm a VERY good kid. My parents can only hope that my new sister/brother is just as good and healthy as I have been. I'm a talker - and sometimes will talk my way out-of and in-to about anything. I'm now officially a "big kid" at Shelli's. Know how I know that? Well, I get to sleep and take my naps with the big kids now - no more pack & play for me! Yahoo!!

Tomorrow morning Mom heads in for another baby doctor's appointment and follow-up glucose test. Because she already has a blood sugar monitor, she has been testing lately here and there and is expecting that she will once again be diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes. Who wants to go on a meat/cheese/veggie and nut diet with her for the next 3.5 months? Uh...all I have to say is "NOT ME" She will post updates after her appointment. Please continue to pray for a healthy baby and big, loud THUMP THUMP THUMP of a heart beat!

Airplane High High in the Sky to California

We left Daddy at home to fish and we headed on an airplane to California to see Gma and Gpa Gerry for 5 days!! I was so excited about the plane ride that Mom had to use every idea in her back pocket to keep me busy on the ride there - the ride back was much better! Benefits of Gma/Gpas house. ICE CREAM and CHOCOLATE MILK, which I say "chalkit meeelk goood!"

We headed to Newport Beach. First stop - the CRAB COOKER, see how happy Mom is? She ordered her usual: King Crab Claws.

I wasn't really into the crab so i just ate the breadsticks.

The next stop: the beeeeeeach! These pictures are a little backwards....but I got a "shower" after I fell in the ocean with my clothes on and I also had sand in my crack! Gma helped wash me off...

Naked boy on the Newport boardwalk! Hey Ladies!!

Here's me and Gpa G wading in the ocean. Did I tell you, there were dolphins swimming just out a bit?

The weather was perfect while we were there - a sunny 85 degrees.

Brady Sherck...this is me 23 months old! My birthday is coming soon - Nov 28th and I can't wait!

Last round of pictures - Gma & Gpa have a pool in the back yard! FUNNN! Gpa also set the temp so it was about BATH WATER TEMP!

Gma/Gpa -thank you for everything during our visit. We had a BLAST!! I can't wait to come next year. Do you think Mom will attempt to travel with me and a 7 month next year? We'll see!!