36 weeks

At 36 weeks (last week- now we are at 37 weeks!) I had a lady come over to do a temporary henna tattoo. Henna is seen as good luck for both the new baby and the delivery. I really enjoyed the experience. My friend, Kajal, took some pictures in our apartment and I thought they turned out great. Thanks again Kajal.

As our due date approaches I think we are pretty much ready. Tony has been amazing at getting everything organized- he is a bit of a clean freak- which I love. We are going to go on a little family vacation this coming weekend to Montauk (right near the Hamptons). Then after that we are home bound for a while! We are excited to meet this little kicker (he kicks me ALL day and night). He actually was so active last night that I barely slept. So needless to say I am ready for his arrival! Plus I am so excited to see what he looks like!! Does he look like Aldo? Does he have red, brown, blonde hair? Oh- so many unknowns that will be answered in a matter of two to four weeks!!! Tony predicts I go into labor May 17th and my prediction is May 15th- we shall see!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Snack time

Aldo and GW: Best Friends Forever

Aldo walking

Gibb comes to town!

Central Park could not get any more beautiful than this time of year! Gibb picked a perfect time to visit. (He is actually on his way to train in Ohio for his deployment in July) He joined us for a mommy group today in the park!! All the boys, GW, Jack, Aldo, and Sam were excited for a male playmate! It was also Sam and Jack's first graham cracker experience! And as you can see Aldo is now a big boy eating a banana all by himself!!

5 weeks left

Aldo and I joined our friends Sheryl and Shayna at the park today. I am so glad we live in a city with tons of things to keep us busy! I am about 35 weeks pregnant and really starting to feel it. I can't believe in 5 short weeks we will be parents again! I am definitely excited and happy but to be honest a little nervous! I know having two close in age will be great (eventually)! Thanks for all the love and support!!

Aldo talking

Easter Sunday

Don't you love a man who can cook, clean and take care of the children? Aldo had a blast on Easter Sunday hanging out with his girlfriend, Dilan. He even took over the household chores for her! haa haa. Isn't he just too cute!!

Video

Saturday

Saturdays are often consumed with apartment improvement projects, cleaning, errands, walks in Central Park, or lately getting ready for baby TBA. Today we decided to do something new! We headed south toward Chelsey to get Aldo's 2nd haircut by Tony's barber, Albert. (I promised not to put Albert's picture on Facebook but too late- haa haa). The Bagnulo family then headed toward the west village and the new High Line park. The High Line lifted dangerous fright trains over the streets of Manhattan's largest industrial district. The park boosts some green vegetation, benches, tons of tourists, and great views of the city and river. After walking around the park we continued our adventure street level through the west village and Soho. Even though I was craving banana pudding from Magnolia Bakery the line was way too long for my pregnant inpatient self. So we decided to half a snack at Five Guys. Aldo enjoyed his 1st french fry (he does eat my sweet potato fries but has not had a regular french fry til today). After a long day we headed home where Tony made our
1st grilled steak and shrimp dinner. Grilling inside is nice but definitely not the same as out! A perfect ending to a perfect NYC Saturday!!