Meagan + skinny jeans = happy Meagan in skinny jeans

I had the best date last night with my darling husband. It was so good I wanted to come home and write it in my journal, and write I love Chase Thompson all over the page. I felt like I was 17 again. I think my wonderful date all started with a pair of jeans. After having the baby, I haven't felt so pretty about myself, and very fat...and just always felt sad when I would put on non maternity clothes...and I get the muffin top syndrome. (muffin top syndrome: when belly fat hangs over the jeans looking like the top of a muffin.) Not cool.

Let me start at the beginning of the story: Chase and I have been trying to go on dates once a week, which I love, and I feel like I am falling even more in love with him than I thought possible! I also like to try and get dolled up and get pretty for them. The moment came when I had to pick out my clothes. To wear skinny jeans or not...that was the question. I was scared to put them on and the fear that they wouldn't fit. But I pulled out my jeans, and I dusted them off, (it has been a year!) and slid my right leg in...then my left leg-- I did the hokie pokie and I turned myself around...that's what it's ALL ABOUT! HA! Sorry, I put on the jeans, and sucked in with all of my might....and I BUTTONED IT!!!!!! I did it! I was in them! They were on me! They were a tad bit tight, and after I did some squats in them...I was a new woman! Then it hit me...while I was putting on my makeup....I put on double the mascara...and applied more lipstick. I straightened my hair like never before. I even wore a necklace and beautiful earrings! All because of my jeans. I was feeling good. I even painted my toes red!

Then the glorious moment came when my man saw me in my jeans and gave me the big smile and nod. Oh yeah this is going to be a great date night! We went to the movies and he held my hand! WHOO! And after the movie we ate chocolate frostys and sat and TALKED. I absolutely love talking to my husband, or for that matter just being with him! I remember when we started dating, and I always loved that I could talk to him about anything! He is my truest best friend for ETERNITY! I sure do love that man of mine.

So, I think it all started with these jeans. And I am so glad for more much more dates with THE MR. CHASE THOMPSON! Ow! OW! :)

Bed Rest Free, 2 little boys, and never ending laundry..

Hello My Dear Blogging Friends and Family!! I guess it is time for an UPDATE!! My excuse for not writing was waiting for pictures to be put on the blog, Chase has a new camera, so I was "waiting" to get the drive thing, and put pictures up. Well he did that, just like I asked, and I was just "waiting" for a good time to blog. Well here it is! Are you ready for this!??

First of all, it is so amazing to be BED REST FREE for 7 weeks now !I now run, jump, skip, cart wheel, sing, dance, swim, and twirl. (WOW!) I DID IT AGAIN! Yeah me! I take that back, it wasn't just me, it was my husband, my sister, Carter...we all went through it. They helped me stay on bed rest. :) In the words of the King, "I'm free like a bird in a tree." :) Enough about me..(there might be just a little bit more about me...just a warning)

Reece entered this world on April 27th, weighing in 7lbs, and 4 oz. and has been an extra delight in the home. Carter adores him...which makes us happy. When people come over to see us and the baby Carter always points to Reece and says, "cute Reece!" At first when we brought our little boy home, Carter loved him a little too much, and I couldn't wait for his nap time. I know bad mom, but I think my hormones were out of wack at first, and I could cry at the drop of a hat! I even cried when my mom said she was going to give away my extra crock pot to Good Will! I am so glad those roller coaster-mood swing days and not sleeping are over. It was just a little crazy. Now I can handle both boys, and I wouldn't want it any other way. I LOVE THEM! I love love LOVE being a mother and a wife. I am still learning and trying to improve, but it is simply the best. I feel like I am constantly doing laundry, but hey that it one of my favorite chores! I can handle throwing in a load, and folding it, its the putting away that gets me. I usually fold clothes during Carter's nap, and then once hes up i play with him and make dinner and forget about laundry. This week I PUT IT AWAY!! Yeah!!!!!!! I AM improving my wife/mother skills.

Well, Carter is just growing---and talking SO much, and you really have to watch what you say! (Candice--hee hee) His favorite things to say are, "oh my goodness!" From Nana and Papa, "whoopsie!" and "disgusting!" May be I say that too much when I'm changing diapers. Who knows. Its fun. He is a good helper for mom and dad, throwing away diapers getting us wipes, putting his toys away, eating at the table. We've got him to eat fish, by calling it chicken! And he says, "Yum...chicken." Hee hee. He loves to swim and play with his friends. He can count to ten, and we are working on his colors. When we ask him what color it is, he says, "green red!"

Reece is an awesome baby. Probably the best baby in the world. (we have a onesie that says that and Chase and I love to say it...inside joke comin' on the outside...). He's starting to sleep through the night! Not all nights, but he is doing great! He is an easy baby, and real mellow. :) And a very good eater. Love my boys!

Chase is a happy proud father of 2 boys now! I can't believe we have 2 boys now! I am out numbered! I am just glad that Carter gets a brother...a buddy for life. He is surrounded by girl cousins on both sides. I'm glad we could help him out. :)

So, life in the Thompson household has been fun! Life is good, life is great...life is UNBELIEVABLE! Sorry for THE LONGEST UPDATE EVER! I got a lot to say! Peace out my dear friends and family!

Reece, 6 weeks already!!!!

Brothers

Reece's Blessing

We went and visited family this past weekend and blessed Reece. Carter had a blast with his cousins. More pictures to follow...

Carter

Carter is just growing up so fast!