almost one week of bedrest...

Right now Scott is outside enjoying the sunny, warm weather while I am laying in bed. It has been hard to just lay around. Thank goodness for a wonderful husband, sister(thanks so much for spending the day with me yesterday Stella!) and RS sisters helping out. And the phone calls from my mom to keep me in line too! Scott is so great to make sure I am not doing too much. Who would have thought that getting up and doing things around the house would be appealing when I have a great excuse to stay in bed all day?? I get so sore/uncomfortable just laying in bed or on the couch. I did start Pres. Hinckley's biography and am enjoying that, found a cross stitch kit I have had forever to work on, and started uploading pics to snapfish so we can get caught up on photo albums. (its been since Dec. 07 that I have printed any pictures!)

I do wish I could do more with Nathan and Daniel. Nathan is always reminding me that I need to be laying down. He is pretty content to play with his legos and playmobile by himself. But Daniel, he looks at me, and then does things he KNOWS he is not supposed to do. Like, when has it ever been okay to take off his pants and diaper and run around naked?? It is his fav. thing to do lately. He looks at me and just gives this mischievious smile, like he is checking to see what I will do. Not much I can do. I think he really notices that I am not picking him lately, or playing with him as much. He is such a busy bee that sitting on the couch playing or looking at stories doesn't have much appeal for very long.

But good news is we are getting so close to 37 weeks, which is when Daniel was born. He had a little bit of trouble, but was home after 4 days. So if I can make it at least a few days longer, I am sure this little guy will be okay. Hopefully I can keep the contractions from getting regular and closer together. I can get them going 10 min apart pretty easily when I get up and do too much. But when I lay down and rest, they slow down and stop. I know I was having contractions before bedrest, but I wasn't really paying attention to how often. I think when we are ready, I can just get up and play with the boys and do some cleaning, and then be ready to go have a baby! Kind of nice knowing we can plan our own, natural induction!

April news

Here is my watermelon tucked under the shirt picture. I realized I don't have many pictures of me pregnant, so here is one!


Last friday I had my 35-almost- 36-week Dr. apt. I told the my dr. that I have been having contractions and it feels like I could walk myself into labor if I wanted. So, he checked me and told me it was time to lay down- for the next two weeks. Then, after that I can do whatever I want.
It has been a long 3 days already-its hard to just lay around and not do anything. But, I don't want to have our baby this early! Scott is doing a great job keeping up with everything that he has and then taking on the responsibilities of the house and the boys. The RS pres. is helping us coordinate play dates every morning this week for the boys. Daniel is just too little to understand that I can't chase him. And he is the ever-moving 2 year old into everything! Nathan is being such a great help. He likes to tell the baby "stay in mommy's tummy even if she is walking around, ok?" He helps as much as a 4 year old can, which is turning out to be more than I thought!
So, this morning I am home alone laying in bed, feeling very lazy. I know it is good to be laying down, because when I do get up and move around, the contractions start up. Then it takes awhile for them to go away. I just hope I can keep labor at bay for another week at least. 2 weeks would be awesome. I decided I should use this time to catch up on those projects that always get pushed to the end of the to-do list!
Other Johnson news- we have found a house! We are closing on it April 30th, with plans to move in the end of May. We are really excited about it. It is not too far from here, in West Jordan. It is 10 years old, almost 3000 sq. ft, has a nice yard, neighborhood looks nice, the house is well-kept. We'll have to post a video tour sometime, I don't have any pics yet! It was one that we felt good about it after the first time we looked at it. It wasn't one that we were really excited about just from the listing, and we hadn't had plans to go see houses that night, but our realtor showed up and said he had apts to go see 3 houses. This was one of the them. It just seems to be the one! The boys are excited about the new house; they have a ball running around over there when we are there.

And the best part of any blog posting- the pictures!

Last sunday the boys wore easter outfits- since I can't pick cute easter dresses, I have to pick cute vests for my boys! It was hard getting them to cooperate for long, but I think these turned out pretty well.

We asked how Daniel did in nursery today, they told us he was on one. We didn't ask what that meant, but figure they will come get us if he really is being a troublemaker, right?

This is from my birthday in the beginning of March. Nathan was soo excited to pick out and give me a present. He gave me a little snow white doll- polly pocket size. Its fun to see him so excited. Daniel had some help from daddy and gave me a candle.

A scary face of Nathans....

Speak no evil, see no evil, hear no evil!!

Here is Daniel's scary face!

Erik- headed out in the Spring!

Erik got his mission call last week, we got to watch him open his call on the webcam. I was happy to be a part of the experience. He is coming to the Provo MTC on April 28th to learn SPANISH- then he is off to the Portland, Oregon mission! I am so excited and proud of my little brother. He has always been my special buddy boy. He was born 2 days before my 8th birthday. A nice birthday present I think!!

We have had a good week, both the boys are getting over their colds. Hopefully they will be healthy for awhile. I don't know where we have been picking up all the germs, but they have both been sick a few times too many this winter. I am ready for warmer weather and a healthy family!

Nathan is as much a soldier/knight/pirate as ever. He has enjoyed church basketball season and going to the church during practices and games to play with the other kids. He always wears some sort of costume and takes a sword or light saber. Daniel went one week as well and came home with a bruised nose after big brother threw the light saber his way! Daniel fares pretty well in his tumbles with Nathan!

Nathan went to his cousin Easton's soldier birthday party yesterday. He loved being able to dress up and be a soldier!

Scott was having lunch the other day and Daniel really wanted to join him, even after having already eaten a big lunch! This kid could eat all day long; he is always pushing the chairs around in the kitchen to get to any food left out. He enjoyed playing with the valentine chocolates more than eating them; he took a bite of each one and liked taking them out of the box and then putting them back in.

Daniel is cute as ever. He is 20 months old almost, and learning new words everyday. He is very thoughtful and helpful. Yesterday he spilled water on the floor and he got a towel and was cleaning it up by himself! He has learned how to say "Bela" and likes to give the cat her treats. He loves following Nathan around and is especially excited when "daddy" gets home. One day he even set up a chair in the hall outside of Scott's office and was eating a snack and waiting for daddy.

Scott has been coaching the YM team in the ward and also playing on the Elder's Quorum team. I think he likes the coaching better! He does a news write-up after every week for the team. I think the boys like the attention and recognition.

I am counting down the weeks til baby boy Johnson arrives! Mom is flying in on April 21st with Erik, so anytime that week would be perfect! I will be 38 weeks then, so we'll see if we can have good timing! We haven't decided on his name yet. I feel pretty good most of the time, just starting to get to the big belly awkward stage! Actually, the other day my nephew was here playing with Nathan, and Nathan told him there was a baby in mommy's tummy.Tyson was pretty concerned and said, "well, you better go to the dentist and have him get it out." I told him a dentist only takes care of our teeth. Tyson said, "well go see the doctor then." Its cute what little kids think about life!

Erik, the missionary

My brother Erik has been waiting for his mission call for almost 5 weeks, and as you can guess, he is anxious to find out where he is going! So, to give him an idea of where the family thinks he is going to go, vote in our poll. The closing date is arbitrary, I think we'll leave it till he gets his official call!

We are excited to see him be a missionary! I know he will do a great job!

Welcome to 2010

As always, where does time go?? I think we have been having so much fun lately and had a wonderful holiday season, posting on our blog kept falling last in line. But, today, Nathan is a preschool this afternoon, Daniel is taking a nap, and I am not. I know that is a surprise, hence I am somewhat at a lose as to what to do! The house is so quiet, and the kitchen is clean, and nothing is demanding my attention at the moment. So, I have time to do a quick post.Here is Nathan with his playmobil castle that Santa brought. It has been a big hit, he plays with it everyday and loves when we have battled. Daniel likes to take the "guys" and pull their heads off and all the armor, so Nathan has to patrol his toys while Daniel is awake. Nathan has also been playing with his little legos a lot lately and when he was sick a few weeks ago, watched the original Star Wars movies, over and over! He was really brave when he was sick- we took him in to Kidscare and he had an IV and bloodwork done and he hardly moved at all. He was a different boy after he got the IV fluids! Who knew that strep throat could make a kid throw up for 5 days straight??

He has enjoyed the snow this winter. He loves his new boots this year and wears them every chance he gets. Hopefully he will be ready for other shoes when spring comes. Daniel is not so sure of the snow. He usually just watches Nathan from the garage and sits on his bike. Nathan likes to sled down the front lawn.

Introducing Daniel and his "baby." He got a cabbage patch doll from Mom for Christmas ( I figured this is the one time in his childhood that he will like it!). He is soo cute with him! He brushes his teeth, gives him hugs and kisses and sleeps with baby every night. The name the doll came with is Ivan Lewis, too much of a mouthful for DJ at this point. So this is baby. Also notice how Daniel drinks from his sippie cups. I guess holding it is too much work. He is picking up new words everyday. It is fun to hear him talk. He hasn't quite mastered yes and no, he usually shakes his head no when he wants something.

Daniel started nursery this month and has loved it! He has had no issues going and playing with out us for 2 hours, and he always looks like he is having fun when we peek in. Yeah for a few months respite during church!

The boys like to get out my shoes and wear them. More so Daniel and then Nathan joins in to be goofy, or ridiculous as he is into saying lately. Aren't those cute legs of Daniel's?

Brownie time! They both like to help in the kitchen when treats are invovled. Nathan has a little apron and Daniel is wearing mommy's + a bib to keep the chocolate at bay. Daniel has figured out that he can push chairs around in the kitchen to reach things on the counters, i.e. food! He could eat constantly I think!!

As for me, I am starting my third trimester! The pregnancy is going so quickly. Its crazy to think we will have our baby in 3 months!I am excited that we are not moving before then, we don't have any big trips planned, and we know where all the baby stuff is. It doesn't seem like that long ago that we put the swing, carseat, baby clothes etc away!

Daniel is awake, so off I go!

It's another boy!

We had our ultrasound on Friday, and we are having another boy in the family! He didn't want to cooperate for pictures, but all the measurements look good and he looks healthy. We are so excited to be expecting a healthy, baby boy.

Nathan wasn't too sure about another brother when we first told him, ('it's supposed to be a baby Martha!") but I think he is warming up to the idea. We were talking about names last night, and he chimed in whenever he recognized one as someone at church or at preschool.

So, here is to almost having our basketball team- Scott and his boys are up to 4 players now!

Time for a poll...

So next Friday I have my 20 week ultrasound! Yes, we are going to find out what we are having. I really can't decide what it feels like, it seems like with Daniel I thought it would be a girl because I felt soo sick with him. Now, this time I am breaking out like a 12 year old girl again! (I thought those days were gone...)
Nathan is convinced it is baby Martha still. He also thinks that Daniel should go back in my tummy after this baby comes out because he doesn't like Daniel playing with his toys. I told him it doesn't work that way- he didn't believe me. Oh well. And Daniel will point to his belly and say baby. He is learning all his body parts and since we have said 'baby' when pointing at my belly, he thinks its called baby!