shh the lions are sleeping

I am sooo tired today. I haven't had a good nights sleep in a few weeks. I know my body is just trying to prepare for what is in store. BUT why cant it just wait till he gets here?? I already know what newborn life is like lol. I have been on bedrest though and I feel so bad for Madison. She is just craving for attention from mommy :(. She is to young to understand what is going on too. So I think Jacob's wardrobe is almost complete. I just need a few more outfits. He has a million and one sleepers now so he is set lol. Oh and dresser to store it all would help lol. I am almost 31 weeks thankfully so the countdown is one. 6 more weeks and he will be full term! My only goal right now is to make it one more week because then I can deliver in my own city instead of being transfered elsewhere because we have no neonatologist (yea think about that in our new multi-million dollar hospital). I am hoping to keep up with this blog. I use to do well on xanga for a few years but then I lost intrest and stopped posting, which sucks because I lost alot of friendships I had started to make over the years on there.

Transportation of the animals

So I have been debating over and over what double stroller I want.. I have 3 options in mind right now. I want something small enough to fit in our trunk and easy to turn. Every fricken stroller has such mixed reviews though. People either love them or hate them.. I dont want to spend $200-300 on something and then we hate it.

Option #1 Baby Trend - Sit N Stand Plus Double Stroller for $160

Double stroller for both infant and toddler
Front Seat accommodates Flex-Loc infant car seat
Removing the rear seat to convert the stroller easily from a tandem to a traditional Sit N Stand
Convenient one-hand fold is fast and easy to use
Extra-large canopy is adjustable to block sun and wind
Removable child tray with cup holder
Parent tray with cup holder and covered storage compartment

Option #2 Contours - Option Tandem Stroller by Kolcraft, Ruby- $170

Parent conveniences:
Seats reverse to adapt to four seating options
Can be used as a single stroller
Adapter accomodates most infant car seat brands
Front single swivel wheels and 10" never flat rear wheels for low resistance strolling
Parent tray with 2 cup holders and privacy compartment
Extra large basket with all side access
Convenient trigger for a compact fold
Baby's comfort and safety:
Stadium style seating with convenient toddler step-in
Both seats recline fully for baby's comfort
Extra plush seat pad and front bar provides maximum support
Removable infant head rest with soft micro fleece fabric protects newborn's head
SunRider canopy blocks sun in all directions
Hold-On handles for walking toddler's safety
Height adjustable 5-point harness with reflective

Option #3 Graco - Quattro Tour Duo Stroller, Ionic- $220

Compact, one-hand gravity fold
Multiple position grip points for maximum maneuverability
Infant centric rear seat accepts Graco SnugRide and infant SafeSeat car seats
Toddler centric front seat includes cupholders and individual storage
Front seat features a car seat adapter for a second infant car seat
Two-position reclining front seat, three-position flat reclining rear seat
Front spring suspension provides smooth ride on any surface
Drop down basket allows for quick access
Smooth, one touch brakes
Model No. 6K00INC3
Available Online Only

Escape From the Zoo

So Madison is gone for the day with her "sperm donor". Thank goodness. She was being a nightmare today, just getting in to everything and whining. It is physically impossible I think to be on bedrest with a 17 month old. I just cant wait for Richard to get home somedays. He is starting to get a taste of how being a stay at home mom REALLY is. He thinks its so easy that I can sit on my ass and watch tv all day. NO children require attention and constant at that. Only a few more weeks and our zoo will be undergoing an expansion. I need to set up the cage in our room soon though.

Welcome to the Young Zoo.

This blog will be a place for me to vent, brag, share, stories from our everyday life. I will make a short intro. I am Alexis mommy to 1 1/2 year old Madison, My partner Richard and I are expecting monkey #2 on December 2nd 2008. As the goslings would say "We may have a crazy life but its OUR life.".