is over now, right? I didn't think I could post every day, but I did it!! Sorry today's post doesn't have more substance!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Update post
I thought it was a good time for an update post!! I post lots of pictures of the kids, but not so many of the pets.
Penny is doing well. Same old, same old. She and Peso are best buds, unless Penny is camped out under the high chair - at that time she's all business.
Peso is getting big. Not so much a kitten anymore... He LOVES the kids and is absolutely insane. He will chase and attack D, d, O and Penny. He knows better than to do that to me, and seems to understand not to do it to C. They all think it's hilarious, so it works out. He likes to find new favorite places to sleep each day. Right now the Christmas tree skirt is a fave, but he also loves the kid size chairs. He waits for the kids to finish their bath each night so he can jump in and lick up the extra water. This is only a problem when one of us forgets to drain the tub first. He still hasn't learned to look before he leaps.
This is me on Monday - 37 weeks 3 days. Hard to believe, but I'll probably get a little bigger before this little girl comes.
One of these days I might figure out how to do this without making a blurry picture...
I had another dr's appt on Monday, the 23rd, and I'm 2cm and baby is low. They did a quick u/s to see if babe was head down, and she was. Next appt is November 30th and I'll be 38 weeks 3 days.
Penny is doing well. Same old, same old. She and Peso are best buds, unless Penny is camped out under the high chair - at that time she's all business.
Peso is getting big. Not so much a kitten anymore... He LOVES the kids and is absolutely insane. He will chase and attack D, d, O and Penny. He knows better than to do that to me, and seems to understand not to do it to C. They all think it's hilarious, so it works out. He likes to find new favorite places to sleep each day. Right now the Christmas tree skirt is a fave, but he also loves the kid size chairs. He waits for the kids to finish their bath each night so he can jump in and lick up the extra water. This is only a problem when one of us forgets to drain the tub first. He still hasn't learned to look before he leaps.
This is me on Monday - 37 weeks 3 days. Hard to believe, but I'll probably get a little bigger before this little girl comes.
One of these days I might figure out how to do this without making a blurry picture...
I had another dr's appt on Monday, the 23rd, and I'm 2cm and baby is low. They did a quick u/s to see if babe was head down, and she was. Next appt is November 30th and I'll be 38 weeks 3 days.Friday, November 27, 2009
Fun Fact Friday: Holiday edition
* I can't wait for Christmas this year. The gifts have been bought for so long that I am itching to give them away! Gift giving is the absolute best part of the holidays! It's so much more fun now that I have kids too.
* Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I've always loved it. I think because it's such a laid back holiday centered on spending time with family, and talking, good food and a little bit of craziness.
* The cat is worse than the kids about leaving the Christmas tree alone.
* The dog and cat both have a stocking. The dog ALWAYS seems to "get it" when Christmas morning rolls around and we get out her stocking. It's rather amusing.
* As much as I want to have this baby - RIGHT NOW- I kind of hope she waits till after December 4th because we're having an ugly sweater Christmas party and I kind of don't want to miss it.
* Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I've always loved it. I think because it's such a laid back holiday centered on spending time with family, and talking, good food and a little bit of craziness.
* The cat is worse than the kids about leaving the Christmas tree alone.
* The dog and cat both have a stocking. The dog ALWAYS seems to "get it" when Christmas morning rolls around and we get out her stocking. It's rather amusing.
* As much as I want to have this baby - RIGHT NOW- I kind of hope she waits till after December 4th because we're having an ugly sweater Christmas party and I kind of don't want to miss it.
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Thankful Thursday
What better day for a Thankful Thursday than Thanksgiving?
I'm thankful for:
My husband.
Good friends.
Family. (even though they're far away)
My boys.
Little L, who will be here soon I hope.
D's job.
A husband who is a great father and provider.
The ability to stay home.
Our possessions, however shallow that may sound.
Our health.
On to the menu!
Turkey
Gravy
Mashed potatoes
Cornbread stuffing
Cranberry salad
Green bean casserole
Crescent rolls and butter
Pumpkin Pie
Possibly another dessert and/or ice cream
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I'm a little sad that we won't be with any extended family this year (unless baby L decides to come between the time I write this post and publish it). But, we'll have family here pretty much the whole month of December and the beginning of January, so I'm going to try to enjoy this time with my own little family. For that, I'm very thankful.
I'm thankful for:
My husband.
Good friends.
Family. (even though they're far away)
My boys.
Little L, who will be here soon I hope.
D's job.
A husband who is a great father and provider.
The ability to stay home.
Our possessions, however shallow that may sound.
Our health.
On to the menu!
Turkey
Gravy
Mashed potatoes
Cornbread stuffing
Cranberry salad
Green bean casserole
Crescent rolls and butter
Pumpkin Pie
Possibly another dessert and/or ice cream
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I'm a little sad that we won't be with any extended family this year (unless baby L decides to come between the time I write this post and publish it). But, we'll have family here pretty much the whole month of December and the beginning of January, so I'm going to try to enjoy this time with my own little family. For that, I'm very thankful.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
I got a gift!
Jess, over at Du Wax Loolu, had a contest awhile back -- and I won! To be honest, I'd forgotten all about it. SO - when I got this package in the mail today, it was such a nice surprise.
Jess included a sweet note and THE cutest little box!! What was inside?
Jess included a sweet note and THE cutest little box!! What was inside?
A lovely necklace with my babies names on it! Is that not the sweetest gift ever?
I'm already wearing it. Thank you, Jess!!
I'm already wearing it. Thank you, Jess!!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
NOW I remember
Now I remember why, when I have a newborn, my marriage seems like a failure, my kids seem like the worst on the planet and I feel like a screw up. LACK OF SLEEP.
C has croup, and Saturday night he slept with us. Or, didn't sleep. I barely got a few hours and Sunday was miserable. He seemed a little better but I was reminded quite quickly why lack of sleep is actually a form of torture. And that was only ONE night.
Granted, I've been having pregnancy insomnia and all around poor sleep, but it came rushing back to me. Cumulative sleep loss is so damaging to a person.
D & I were at each other's throats all day. Lucky that any of us survived...
When the baby is here and my life seems like it's falling down around my ears I'm going to remind myself of this post.
Long story short, lack of sleep = crazy making. Just in case you forgot for a second, like I must have...
C has croup, and Saturday night he slept with us. Or, didn't sleep. I barely got a few hours and Sunday was miserable. He seemed a little better but I was reminded quite quickly why lack of sleep is actually a form of torture. And that was only ONE night.
Granted, I've been having pregnancy insomnia and all around poor sleep, but it came rushing back to me. Cumulative sleep loss is so damaging to a person.
D & I were at each other's throats all day. Lucky that any of us survived...
When the baby is here and my life seems like it's falling down around my ears I'm going to remind myself of this post.
Long story short, lack of sleep = crazy making. Just in case you forgot for a second, like I must have...
Monday, November 23, 2009
guesses!
So, let's play a little game. Leave your guess for my delivery date and L's length and weight in the comments section.
Here are my other kid's stats:
d - 8lbs 9oz, 20 inches
40 w 4 days, induced with cervadil
O - 7lbs 9oz, 19 inches
39 weeks, induced with pitocin
C - 8 lbs 9oz, 20 inches
39 weeks, not induced
I'm now 37 weeks and 2 cm. This is not unusual for me at all, I was 2cm at 36 weeks with my last pregnancy, 2cm at 37 weeks my 2nd pregnancy and 2.5cm at 38 weeks with my first pregnancy.
What's your guess?! Winner gets... probably just bragging rights. But, hey, it's still fun, right?
Here are my other kid's stats:
d - 8lbs 9oz, 20 inches
40 w 4 days, induced with cervadil
O - 7lbs 9oz, 19 inches
39 weeks, induced with pitocin
C - 8 lbs 9oz, 20 inches
39 weeks, not induced
I'm now 37 weeks and 2 cm. This is not unusual for me at all, I was 2cm at 36 weeks with my last pregnancy, 2cm at 37 weeks my 2nd pregnancy and 2.5cm at 38 weeks with my first pregnancy.
What's your guess?! Winner gets... probably just bragging rights. But, hey, it's still fun, right?
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Silent Sunday
Inside of our new, screened in porch. The furniture will be back after we clean it off and it stops raining.
Outside. New concrete slab, uncovered, extends to the end of the house. Part of the covered porch is unscreened. (The dog's bed and food go there.) The kitchen door opens into the unscreened section and the french doors in the living room open into the screened in section.
All that junk will not be in the yard once we're finished, but it's raining so we've left it till it dries out. (Obv our house is not curved, but the panaromic view just makes it look that way.)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
living room
The *almost* completed living room and the boys watching the contractors work on our back porch. I hope they don't mind an audience.
There's a spot for L's picture too, that's why it looks unbalanced.
At one point, the cat was up there watching too...
There's a spot for L's picture too, that's why it looks unbalanced.
At one point, the cat was up there watching too...
Friday, November 20, 2009
Fun Fact Friday
* Full term! Full term! I can hardly think about anything else.
* Why don't contractors call back or show up on time?
* The other day, I put the dirty dishes in the fridge and the half empty jar of peanut butter in the sink. (and didn't notice for hours) Whoops.
* I need to make my husband paint my toenails. I sure can't reach them.
* The cat won't quit shredding the toilet paper. He's worse than the baby. I also keep finding our foam bath letters and my make up brushes all over the house. Stinker!
* My lap is just about gone.
* I got my Christmas cards addressed. I know!!! I'm impressed with me. This way, when the baby comes, I can just order birth announcements, stick them in with the Christmas cards and mail! No addressing left AND I save postage.
* Why don't contractors call back or show up on time?
* The other day, I put the dirty dishes in the fridge and the half empty jar of peanut butter in the sink. (and didn't notice for hours) Whoops.
* I need to make my husband paint my toenails. I sure can't reach them.
* The cat won't quit shredding the toilet paper. He's worse than the baby. I also keep finding our foam bath letters and my make up brushes all over the house. Stinker!
* My lap is just about gone.
* I got my Christmas cards addressed. I know!!! I'm impressed with me. This way, when the baby comes, I can just order birth announcements, stick them in with the Christmas cards and mail! No addressing left AND I save postage.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
37 week appt
If you don't want to read about dilation you should stop now and come back tomorrow.
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I'm full term, and the dr said I'm very soft and 2 cm dilated. Not a huge deal though. I've walked around at 4 cm before so... yeah. BP was good and I gained 1.5 lbs in a week.
So, not much to report. I'm so over being pregnant. My guess is that baby will come the week after Thanksgiving, at some point.
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I'm full term, and the dr said I'm very soft and 2 cm dilated. Not a huge deal though. I've walked around at 4 cm before so... yeah. BP was good and I gained 1.5 lbs in a week.
So, not much to report. I'm so over being pregnant. My guess is that baby will come the week after Thanksgiving, at some point.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
A square wordless Wednesday
I've graduated from the nice, round belly to the square. That's how you know the end is near...Tuesday, November 17, 2009
When he proposed...
If you are/were married, do you remember what your significant other said when he/she proposed? Leave your memories or comments in the comment section!!
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It was Christmas morning, 2000. D & I were staying at my parent's house in Missouri for the Christmas break (we were both in college - I was a few months past 19 and he was about 6 months past 20... so young...)
It was about 5:30AM and he came into my room and got down on one knee on the side of the bed and woke me up. I was bleary eyed but saw him kneeling there with a ring box, and shaking hands, and knew what was going on. He said, "The last 2 and a half years have been the best years of my life and I don't want it to end. I want to wake up next to you every morning for the rest of my life. Will you marry me? "
I just stared at him for a second, still waking up. Then, as you might imagine, I said "YES!"
I still remember how nervous he was, and how surprised *I* was. I knew it was coming eventually, but I didn't know when and I certainly hadn't expected it on Christmas morning. I can still see the look on his face and the words, I want to wake up next to you every morning for the rest of my life, still roll around in my head every so often.
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It was Christmas morning, 2000. D & I were staying at my parent's house in Missouri for the Christmas break (we were both in college - I was a few months past 19 and he was about 6 months past 20... so young...)
It was about 5:30AM and he came into my room and got down on one knee on the side of the bed and woke me up. I was bleary eyed but saw him kneeling there with a ring box, and shaking hands, and knew what was going on. He said, "The last 2 and a half years have been the best years of my life and I don't want it to end. I want to wake up next to you every morning for the rest of my life. Will you marry me? "
I just stared at him for a second, still waking up. Then, as you might imagine, I said "YES!"
I still remember how nervous he was, and how surprised *I* was. I knew it was coming eventually, but I didn't know when and I certainly hadn't expected it on Christmas morning. I can still see the look on his face and the words, I want to wake up next to you every morning for the rest of my life, still roll around in my head every so often.
Monday, November 16, 2009
urgh
I'm finding it extremely hard not to get super frustrated with EVERYTHING. It would probably be better for everyone if I could hibernate till this baby comes.
Being in pain does not suit me, apparently.
D had to work all weekend, the kids are bored, I'm too tired and sore to play much with them and I can barely get up off the floor once I get down there. (Bored = Trouble btw)
We painted the 2nd wall in the living room last night and - eh. I can't decide yet if I like it. It still needs a second coat too.
We got out Christmas stuff. I want to put it up but I'll probably be SO sick of it by mid-December that we should probably wait.
My husband irritated me this morning, but, in his defense, it's not hard to do.
The dog keeps getting out and there are other, adult, people who are frustrating me and there is NOTHING I can do about. And I've been feeling left out and lonely. I feel like I don't have the time or energy to invest in friendships right now, and that sucks.
As I'm writing this C has climbed up on the table and is eating O's leftover breakfast (goldfish and applesauce... I know...) with his hands. And I don't really even care.
Earlier he found a 2 day old milk cup and drank that. That was gross.
Oh, and every other day or so he breaks out in hives for a few hours and I can't figure out why. Then they disappear and I'm left scratching my head.
I'm feeling under appreciated in many aspects and, and... like a big, FAT, whiner right now.
My problems are not so bad, really. I mean - really. But it makes me feel better to complain.
C is now standing on the table and telling himself, "no, no!" (Which didn't stop him from doing it anymore than it does when I say it.)
Now, I have to go clean up a bunch of applesauce. Tomorrow's post will be lighter.
(PS - this was written Sunday so I'm probably in a better mood already. )
Being in pain does not suit me, apparently.
D had to work all weekend, the kids are bored, I'm too tired and sore to play much with them and I can barely get up off the floor once I get down there. (Bored = Trouble btw)
We painted the 2nd wall in the living room last night and - eh. I can't decide yet if I like it. It still needs a second coat too.
We got out Christmas stuff. I want to put it up but I'll probably be SO sick of it by mid-December that we should probably wait.
My husband irritated me this morning, but, in his defense, it's not hard to do.
The dog keeps getting out and there are other, adult, people who are frustrating me and there is NOTHING I can do about. And I've been feeling left out and lonely. I feel like I don't have the time or energy to invest in friendships right now, and that sucks.
As I'm writing this C has climbed up on the table and is eating O's leftover breakfast (goldfish and applesauce... I know...) with his hands. And I don't really even care.
Earlier he found a 2 day old milk cup and drank that. That was gross.
Oh, and every other day or so he breaks out in hives for a few hours and I can't figure out why. Then they disappear and I'm left scratching my head.
I'm feeling under appreciated in many aspects and, and... like a big, FAT, whiner right now.
My problems are not so bad, really. I mean - really. But it makes me feel better to complain.
C is now standing on the table and telling himself, "no, no!" (Which didn't stop him from doing it anymore than it does when I say it.)
Now, I have to go clean up a bunch of applesauce. Tomorrow's post will be lighter.
(PS - this was written Sunday so I'm probably in a better mood already. )
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
New dining room
We painted, we put up crown molding, and, for the first time in our 12 years together - we bought a new table and chairs! The dining room is finally done!
Now, we can seat the whole family at one table AND, when we put in the leaf and add the bench, we can seat friends and extended family too!
(The quote on the wall looks funny in the picture, but that's just the reflection from the mirror.)
Now, we can seat the whole family at one table AND, when we put in the leaf and add the bench, we can seat friends and extended family too!
(The quote on the wall looks funny in the picture, but that's just the reflection from the mirror.)
Friday, November 13, 2009
Fun Fact Friday
* This NaBloPoMo thing isn't that tough after all.
* I'm getting frustrated with people who continuously think their time is more important than everyone else's.
* We're getting a Cheddar's! It's almost done and I can't wait! D and I had our first date at our local Cheddar's in Texas over 12 years ago. Fond memories...
* My poor feet. They are so swollen.
* I have less than 30 days left to go in this pregnancy. Next Friday I will be full term and from there on out, I'm ready for baby to be born!
* Sometimes, old friends keeping in touch with you on Facebook is just annoying. Especially when you're close enough friends that you can't just delete them.
* Why is it that when I'm having a hard day, I always reach for a cookie, or candy or a glass of wine? (well, not now.) I don't want to self medicate with food or alcohol but it makes me feel better!
* I'm getting frustrated with people who continuously think their time is more important than everyone else's.
* We're getting a Cheddar's! It's almost done and I can't wait! D and I had our first date at our local Cheddar's in Texas over 12 years ago. Fond memories...
* My poor feet. They are so swollen.
* I have less than 30 days left to go in this pregnancy. Next Friday I will be full term and from there on out, I'm ready for baby to be born!
* Sometimes, old friends keeping in touch with you on Facebook is just annoying. Especially when you're close enough friends that you can't just delete them.
* Why is it that when I'm having a hard day, I always reach for a cookie, or candy or a glass of wine? (well, not now.) I don't want to self medicate with food or alcohol but it makes me feel better!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Girly stuff... or not so much
I had an OB appointment today. I'm 36 weeks tomorrow. I was all prepared to tell you how it went and how many centimeters dilated I am and if I'm effaced or whatever, and OH HOW exciting and I wonder how long it will be before she comes and blah...
And then the OB didn't check me today. ha!
So, I really have nothing to report except that I'm swelling like crazy (and let's just blame that for the 2 lb weight gain in ONE WEEK) and my blood pressure is fine and the baby sounds fine and the OB asked how big my biggest child was and then raised her eyebrows. (Which means I'm measuring ahead, I've figured out.)
So, next week you can hear about dilation. I'm sure you're all just dying with anticipation.
And then the OB didn't check me today. ha!
So, I really have nothing to report except that I'm swelling like crazy (and let's just blame that for the 2 lb weight gain in ONE WEEK) and my blood pressure is fine and the baby sounds fine and the OB asked how big my biggest child was and then raised her eyebrows. (Which means I'm measuring ahead, I've figured out.)
So, next week you can hear about dilation. I'm sure you're all just dying with anticipation.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Gifts - one or all
What is your opinion of the trend of giving gifts to siblings of the birthday child?
I believe it's a sweet gesture, but one that's completely unnecessary.
If I go to a birthday party, I will take a gift for the birthday child, but not for their siblings. If I invite people to a birthday party, I do NOT expect them to bring a present for all the children and would be shocked if they did.
When we celebrate our kids' birthdays, the birthday boy gets presents and we all share the cake. Sometimes the child who is not having a birthday gets upset that *he* isn't getting presents, but I feel like that is sort of how life goes.
It feels pretty unrealistic to set up the expectation that you will get a present EVERY TIME someone else gets a present. Life just doesn't work that way.
(not to mention - we're not made of money over here!)
On the other hand, when I go to visit a newborn baby, I do take a little gift for the siblings too. I believe that's a hard transition and a little gift can help soften the blow a new sibling can bring. The loss of attention can be hard to understand.
My kids each get a small gift "from" the baby when the baby is born. It's never anything big, and they get something for the baby too. A Welcome to the Family kind of thing. Little L and I are currently thinking about what to get each of her brothers when she arrives. I need to pack my hospital bag soon, so I should do that within the next week or two.
The boys usually draw a picture and give the baby a lovey.
Here's the one L is getting. (the pink flower one)
Anyway, do you give gifts to siblings on birthdays?
I believe it's a sweet gesture, but one that's completely unnecessary.
If I go to a birthday party, I will take a gift for the birthday child, but not for their siblings. If I invite people to a birthday party, I do NOT expect them to bring a present for all the children and would be shocked if they did.
When we celebrate our kids' birthdays, the birthday boy gets presents and we all share the cake. Sometimes the child who is not having a birthday gets upset that *he* isn't getting presents, but I feel like that is sort of how life goes.
It feels pretty unrealistic to set up the expectation that you will get a present EVERY TIME someone else gets a present. Life just doesn't work that way.
(not to mention - we're not made of money over here!)
On the other hand, when I go to visit a newborn baby, I do take a little gift for the siblings too. I believe that's a hard transition and a little gift can help soften the blow a new sibling can bring. The loss of attention can be hard to understand.
My kids each get a small gift "from" the baby when the baby is born. It's never anything big, and they get something for the baby too. A Welcome to the Family kind of thing. Little L and I are currently thinking about what to get each of her brothers when she arrives. I need to pack my hospital bag soon, so I should do that within the next week or two.
The boys usually draw a picture and give the baby a lovey.
Here's the one L is getting. (the pink flower one)
Anyway, do you give gifts to siblings on birthdays?
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
List
* For some reason, this year I am having a problem keeping D's Christmas presents a surprise. He guessed and already opened the waffle maker he's wanted for ages. (bonus for me - lots of freezer waffles.)
Our old waffle maker was a wedding gift and made 2 waffles. The new one makes 6, so it's much, much faster!
Then, I bought him one game for ourWii (because we only have 3 games to begin with!) and an extra controller for the game and last night, when he was talking to his mom, he suggested that as a present. I had to tell him to tell her not to buy that and, of course, he guessed why.
At least the stocking will be a surprise, cause that's all I've got left! (also, at least I know I'm a good gift giver. ha)
* My wrists and hips and knees and even FINGER joints are aching. What is up with that? Every morning they hurt, but it seems worse today. I hope I'm not getting sick. (I'm writing this Mon morning, so I guess by the time it's posted I'll know if I'm getting sick or not. EDIT: It's Tuesday morning and I feel very sore and pregnant, but not sick.) I'm taking extra vitamin C and D3, just in case... (PS kids - 5:30 wake up calls don't help)
* Our new table will finally be here on Thursday!!! We ordered and paid for it October 4th and we've waited for.ever! I'm so glad it's finally coming.
* The living room is still not painted. The crown molding is almost done.
* I have an urge to clean baseboards and mop floors and scrub things. Anything!! Everything!! My body is not cooperative with that urge, it hurts too much.
* Next Dr's appointment (36 weeks ) is Thursday. We'll see if anything is actually happening or if all these contractions and misery are just for fun! Wheeeee!
* This is my 4th pregnancy and yet, I can't remember if full term is 37 or 38 weeks. In any case, it's coming fast!
Our old waffle maker was a wedding gift and made 2 waffles. The new one makes 6, so it's much, much faster!
Then, I bought him one game for our
At least the stocking will be a surprise, cause that's all I've got left! (also, at least I know I'm a good gift giver. ha)
* My wrists and hips and knees and even FINGER joints are aching. What is up with that? Every morning they hurt, but it seems worse today. I hope I'm not getting sick. (I'm writing this Mon morning, so I guess by the time it's posted I'll know if I'm getting sick or not. EDIT: It's Tuesday morning and I feel very sore and pregnant, but not sick.) I'm taking extra vitamin C and D3, just in case... (PS kids - 5:30 wake up calls don't help)
* Our new table will finally be here on Thursday!!! We ordered and paid for it October 4th and we've waited for.ever! I'm so glad it's finally coming.
* The living room is still not painted. The crown molding is almost done.
* I have an urge to clean baseboards and mop floors and scrub things. Anything!! Everything!! My body is not cooperative with that urge, it hurts too much.
* Next Dr's appointment (36 weeks ) is Thursday. We'll see if anything is actually happening or if all these contractions and misery are just for fun! Wheeeee!
* This is my 4th pregnancy and yet, I can't remember if full term is 37 or 38 weeks. In any case, it's coming fast!
Monday, November 09, 2009
Christmas movies
I realized that we have no Christmas movies and so I immediately wanted to remedy that situation. I do have Love Actually, which is a great movie, but I wanted some kid's Christmas classics.
Here are the ones I got:
The Original Christmas Classics
Including: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, Frosty the Snowman, Frosty Returns, Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (never heard of it!), Little Drummer Boy and Cricket on the Hearth (also never heard of it!)
Dr. Suess' - How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Horton Hears a Who (I don't know why those two are together...)
Peanuts Holiday Collection
Including: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas
Alvin and the Chipmunks Holiday Gift Set
This one has 3 discs full of Chipmunks movies. My kids are going to be in Heaven!
What are your favorite Christmas movies? There are so many more, but I think I've spent enough money for now!
Here are the ones I got:
The Original Christmas Classics
Including: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Santa Claus is Comin' to Town, Frosty the Snowman, Frosty Returns, Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol (never heard of it!), Little Drummer Boy and Cricket on the Hearth (also never heard of it!)
Dr. Suess' - How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Horton Hears a Who (I don't know why those two are together...)
Peanuts Holiday Collection
Including: It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown, A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving and A Charlie Brown Christmas
Alvin and the Chipmunks Holiday Gift Set
This one has 3 discs full of Chipmunks movies. My kids are going to be in Heaven!
What are your favorite Christmas movies? There are so many more, but I think I've spent enough money for now!
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Obviously
I'm having a baby! (Not today...)
I was in the shower last night and it hit me that in as little as 3 weeks (although probably more like 4 or 5) I will be having a baby.
And bringing home a baby. And WE WILL HAVE 4 CHILDREN OMG.
You'd think this would have occurred to me sooner.
I plan to start packing a hospital bag, and get out the infant car seat, and the co-sleeper. There's just over 3o days till my due date.
How will the boys react? Will my parents get here in time? Will everything go alright? Who is she going to look like? I wonder if she'll be as bald and chubby as the boys.
I'm not ready and yet, I'm so ready!
I was in the shower last night and it hit me that in as little as 3 weeks (although probably more like 4 or 5) I will be having a baby.
And bringing home a baby. And WE WILL HAVE 4 CHILDREN OMG.
You'd think this would have occurred to me sooner.
I plan to start packing a hospital bag, and get out the infant car seat, and the co-sleeper. There's just over 3o days till my due date.
How will the boys react? Will my parents get here in time? Will everything go alright? Who is she going to look like? I wonder if she'll be as bald and chubby as the boys.
I'm not ready and yet, I'm so ready!
Friday, November 06, 2009
Fun Fact Friday
1 - I'm in severe pain today. Somehow, in the midst of doing absolutely nothing, I hurt my pelvic area. Great.
2 - The kids were Alvin and The Chipmunks for Halloween and the older two are obsessed with playing it all.day.long. It's to the point that when I ask them to do something, they say something like, "I not O, I SIMON!"
3 - I realized yesterday that we have a million movies, and yet not ONE Christmas movie. This must be remedied immediately!
4 - I had a Dr's appointment yesterday and got chastised, yet again, for doing too much. I am to take it easy, which means less housework and picking up/running after kids. Easier said then done...
D picks up the slack when he's here, but when he's not, things still have to get done!
5 - I haven't taken the kids to a play date in 2 weeks. I feel terribly guilty about this, but I'm not sure how to remedy it. I'm exhausted! We could have people over, even without cleaning I suppose, but we're STILL in the middle of painting and putting up crown molding and, well, it's not ideal...
6 - I decided to take our own Christmas card pics this year. (we'll have professional pics done in the spring, after the baby comes.) Here's a preview of one of my favorites:
2 - The kids were Alvin and The Chipmunks for Halloween and the older two are obsessed with playing it all.day.long. It's to the point that when I ask them to do something, they say something like, "I not O, I SIMON!"
3 - I realized yesterday that we have a million movies, and yet not ONE Christmas movie. This must be remedied immediately!
4 - I had a Dr's appointment yesterday and got chastised, yet again, for doing too much. I am to take it easy, which means less housework and picking up/running after kids. Easier said then done...
D picks up the slack when he's here, but when he's not, things still have to get done!
5 - I haven't taken the kids to a play date in 2 weeks. I feel terribly guilty about this, but I'm not sure how to remedy it. I'm exhausted! We could have people over, even without cleaning I suppose, but we're STILL in the middle of painting and putting up crown molding and, well, it's not ideal...
6 - I decided to take our own Christmas card pics this year. (we'll have professional pics done in the spring, after the baby comes.) Here's a preview of one of my favorites:
Thursday, November 05, 2009
Thursday 13: TiVo edition
13 things on my TiVo Season Pass list, in order.
- The Secret Life of the American Teenager
- Grey's Anatomy
- Desperate Housewives
- Friday Night Lights
- Brothers & Sisters
- Private Practice
- LOST
- Top Chef: Las Vegas
- Cougar Town
- The View
- Survivor Samoa
- Modern Family
- Saturday Night Live
Wednesday, November 04, 2009
Toilet Paper
Here's one of those things that people never tell you.
When you have toddlers, it's likely that all the toilet paper in YOUR bathrooms will look like this too at some point.
Tuesday, November 03, 2009
Last night
D came home around 5:15 or so and we were eating dinner, and it was DARK already, and he sat down and ate with us. (steak and eggs and breakfast potatoes if you really want to know...)
Then I got ready to leave, left right before 6PM, and I went and did the grocery shopping and finished my Christmas shopping. (2 gifts left now, so almost done...)
Then I had a meeting with the other organizers from the meetup group I help organize and we discussed all our next years policies and such and I didn't get home until about 11:30 at which point I:
QUIETLY unloaded all the groceries, since D was sleeping.
Hid the Christmas presents and stocking stuffers I bought.
Noticed that there were toys all over the floor.
Noticed that no one did the dinner dishes or even cleaned off the highchair tray or wiped the table.
Noticed that no one started painting or finished the crown molding or fed the dog or cat.
Yeah. So I went to bed.
This morning I asked D what he did last night and he was very excited to tell me that he finished 2 football games, oh, and he has a game after work today too. So, he'll be home after dark again, although it's getting dark at 4:45 or so really that's not his fault...
Oh, and he asked me what I had done with the bike he picked up at the store yesterday. To which the answer was NOTHING because I think carrying a bicycle up the attic ladder is probably NOT ADVISABLE at this point. (Although it had clearly never occurred to him that this might be the case... I'm flattered that he thinks I'm Super Woman. ha)
This is the man who tells me not to worry about all the visitors we'll be having soon, with a newborn in the house. (and the Christmas dinner, and all the other things that I do that he never thinks about. We'll be lucky if the dog doesn't starve to death.)
He says he will take care of everything. The sentiment is sweet, it's the execution I'm worried about.
Also, before I get any anonymous comments you should read this. Kthx.
Then I got ready to leave, left right before 6PM, and I went and did the grocery shopping and finished my Christmas shopping. (2 gifts left now, so almost done...)
Then I had a meeting with the other organizers from the meetup group I help organize and we discussed all our next years policies and such and I didn't get home until about 11:30 at which point I:
QUIETLY unloaded all the groceries, since D was sleeping.
Hid the Christmas presents and stocking stuffers I bought.
Noticed that there were toys all over the floor.
Noticed that no one did the dinner dishes or even cleaned off the highchair tray or wiped the table.
Noticed that no one started painting or finished the crown molding or fed the dog or cat.
Yeah. So I went to bed.
This morning I asked D what he did last night and he was very excited to tell me that he finished 2 football games, oh, and he has a game after work today too. So, he'll be home after dark again, although it's getting dark at 4:45 or so really that's not his fault...
Oh, and he asked me what I had done with the bike he picked up at the store yesterday. To which the answer was NOTHING because I think carrying a bicycle up the attic ladder is probably NOT ADVISABLE at this point. (Although it had clearly never occurred to him that this might be the case... I'm flattered that he thinks I'm Super Woman. ha)
This is the man who tells me not to worry about all the visitors we'll be having soon, with a newborn in the house. (and the Christmas dinner, and all the other things that I do that he never thinks about. We'll be lucky if the dog doesn't starve to death.)
He says he will take care of everything. The sentiment is sweet, it's the execution I'm worried about.
Also, before I get any anonymous comments you should read this. Kthx.
Monday, November 02, 2009
Randomosity
* 39 days left people. (give or take) I'm starting to feel some post baby visitor stress, child care situation during labor stress and postpartum hormone stress. I'm also starting to feel like I want to not be pregnant anymore and SO GLAD that this is the last time. Last. Time. Ever.
I'm also excited. I don't dread labor and delivery like some people, it's the best part of pregnancy as far as I'm concerned, and I can't wait to meet this little girl. (and I have some secret fears that she will come out as a he, but trying not to think about that...)
* We have decided that we should have named C either Destroyer or Bruiser. The child is not content unless he is climbing on, breaking, or making a mess of something. It's exhausting! I'm more than a little concerned about his "gentle level" for when the baby gets here. He'll only be 18 months, which has been a hard age for all the boys so far. Great planning there, huh?
* I'm trying to simplify my life a bit. I'm not committing to (voluntary) things that I don't actually want to do for the rest of the year. I de-junked the toy room. I'm almost done with my Christmas shopping. I de-friended almost 30 people on Facebook, people who I either never see or don't remember, or am just not actually "friends" with. If we wouldn't talk if we saw each other in person, why are we FB friends? (Um... if you got deleted and are offended, sorry!! You can add me back, just be sure to tell me how I know you. My memory? Not the best lately.)
* I'm going to try to do the NaBloPoMo, but I don't want to actually sign up so I'm going to TRY to post every day but don't hold me to it. How's that for a commitment?
I'm also excited. I don't dread labor and delivery like some people, it's the best part of pregnancy as far as I'm concerned, and I can't wait to meet this little girl. (and I have some secret fears that she will come out as a he, but trying not to think about that...)
* We have decided that we should have named C either Destroyer or Bruiser. The child is not content unless he is climbing on, breaking, or making a mess of something. It's exhausting! I'm more than a little concerned about his "gentle level" for when the baby gets here. He'll only be 18 months, which has been a hard age for all the boys so far. Great planning there, huh?
* I'm trying to simplify my life a bit. I'm not committing to (voluntary) things that I don't actually want to do for the rest of the year. I de-junked the toy room. I'm almost done with my Christmas shopping. I de-friended almost 30 people on Facebook, people who I either never see or don't remember, or am just not actually "friends" with. If we wouldn't talk if we saw each other in person, why are we FB friends? (Um... if you got deleted and are offended, sorry!! You can add me back, just be sure to tell me how I know you. My memory? Not the best lately.)
* I'm going to try to do the NaBloPoMo, but I don't want to actually sign up so I'm going to TRY to post every day but don't hold me to it. How's that for a commitment?
Sunday, November 01, 2009
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