Another day in the life :)

So this past weekend, we visited Myrtle Beach for our annual Valentine's trip. This year is special because it is our last trip as a family of three :) It dawned on me today that Bryson will be here in 12-15 weeks, depending on if he comes early like his big brother did. This pregnancy has been tough, so with each week I count my blessings for making it one more week as well as being excited that we are also one more week closer to finally getting to meet this little angel child. :)

Our trip was very low-key, we mostly hung out either in the hotel, or by the beach. It was nice Friday, warm and beautiful Sunday, and cold and windy Sunday as we headed home. I must say, I was super nervous about this trip because 4 hours down, 4 hours back and a recently potty trained child made me a little on edge. But to my pleasant surprise Braeden did amazing! He didn't have one single accident the entire trip. Now, we had plenty of stops along the way to go potty, as he quickly caught on to "if I say I have to pee, I can get out of the car." ---Such a smart boy! But nonetheless I am one proud mama. He has been fully potty trained now for over a month and has made this process exceptionally easy for me; which any pregnant mom would be ever so thankful for!

This trip Calvin and I realized that we have become bored with Myrtle Beach, so in the coming years our annual Valentines trip will most likely be somewhere else. Not sure where we could go on the same budget, but we want to expand our travel area! I must say hearing Braeden wake up each morning rushing to the door to go see the ocean, and water just made my day.

To some, it looks a little odd that we make this trip each year, even on a struggling budget. My response to that is simple, this trip is our refresh/ restart. We go and come back feeling renewed, less stressed, and ready to rock out the new year. We plan for this trip each year usually in Oct./Nov and its something we look forward to each year. We have learned going from two incomes to one that our priorities are solely about experiences for our family. We aren't that family that spends hundreds on toys or junk that will be outgrown and most likely forgotten. We are the family that is willing to go without a lot of material things to stay close as a family and not miss all those important milestones and memories that you can never get back.

So now we plan for Bryson's arrival. :) His crib is together, sheets, blankets, and clothes are all washed and put in their proper place. We have a few big purchases left, and several little things but it will come in time. Last night it was so funny because I kept telling Calvin how incredibly uncomfortable I was, my back aches, and sleeping is nearly obsolete. Then I realized how little time we have left and it gave me a little reassurance that we are on the final stride and that I just have to keep moving, drinking water, and doing squats. (LOL) I will say it is definitely different being pregnant with a toddler, versus just being pregnant. I'm nervous and excited to take on being a mom of two versus one, even though I know it will be hard, I'm sure there are countless sleepless nights ahead, but I just pray about it each day. I pray for a smooth labor, and a healthy delivery for baby and me, and a smooth transition into parenthood of two children. That's about all I can do.

So aside from our trip, our potty training success, and preparing for Bryson.. life is pretty simple and low-key which I love. Until next time, here are some pictures from our trip! :)