I totally got showered!

Last weekend I had not just one, but TWO Baby showers! It was a weekend of fun, games, yummy food, and presents. I am very grateful for everything we received...this is definitely one blessed little baby!

Other than gifts spread out all over the living room floor, I am feeling more settled, excited and ready. Only 2 (HOPEfully not much more than that) weeks to go! Today I'm working on cooking and freezing ahead some meat and main dishes to make the first few weeks maybe go a bit easier.

Maybe I'll post a belly shot tomorrow...I sure feel like I'm bigger!

37 Weeks

Today I start my 37th week, and according to my weekly Baby Gaga newsletter, that means I am full term. I have an appointment (and group b strep test-woohoo) tomorrow so maybe they can tell if I'm close or not.

The bird mobile is finally finished! I made the birds months ago, and went out and got the sticks before the snow came. That was awhile ago :) I sewed the birds to the sticks and then had Alex put it together, since I knew it would be a balancing act that I couldn't do. I love the way it turned out! I got the idea and pattern from here.

I got my eyes checked yesterday, the first time in about 2 1/2 years. I'm pretty sure they changed alot. I haven't gotten new glasses since I was in 10th grade, so I'm ready for some new frames. I ordered 3 (yes three) pairs from Zenni Optical, a place that LacY told me about. They have super cheap frames and I'm excited to wear them! Oh, and to see better, too.

36 Weeks

I really don't have anything new for this week, just the usual weekly picture :) I'm having a harder time getting around..my hip is killing me. I went to the Chiropractor a few days ago, but I think this hip thing isn't going to go away until after the baby is born. Eek! He suggested using my heating pad on it at night and I think it helped a bit last night.

I would like to put up some pictures of the stuff I've been making lately, but most of them are just unfinished projects! Maybe later. I hope to sew up some diapers this weekend, too.

35 Weeks

This has been a pretty busy and successful week so far. On Monday we got the email that the crib Alex's parents got for us was ready to be picked up (thanks Wayne and Tami!!). I have finally gotten Alex to clean up his "Army closet" and the stuff he was keeping in the baby's room, too. All that cleaning was done on Monday, too, so the living room is FULL (I mean FUULL) of stuff to throw away and a bunch of cardboard boxes. I've felt a little booby trapped these past few days, but the trash doesn't come til Friday so we haven't put it out yet :) I am so thankful for all the cleaning progress we have made and I love the new crib!

I had my appointment on Tuesday and everything is going well. I scheduled the last of my appointments, too (only 3 left...WOW). After that I went to a couple consignment stores and scored a bunch of 50% and 80% off baby clothes! I was feeling a little worried that I didn't have any clothes to fit the baby right away, but I feel much better now (and excited that I got some great deals!).

I have been making a lot of lists lately of things I really want to get done soon...so I guess I better get to it!

Get yeast to work....CHECK!

That's right. Ever since I wrote about cinnamon rolls on Thursday I've been drooling for them. I figured I'd start in the morning since who knows how long it would take me to get it right. I did the yeast and water mixture 3 times and ended up using the third one. I've learned that those little individual packages of yeast are not the thing for me...I need a huge bag for practicing!

I'm so happy they turned out, otherwise I probably would have cried!

...2009...

Happy New Year!

I've never really been into making resolutions, but there are some things I would like to do or accomplish in 2009. They are as follows:

Learn to play guitar

Learn to knit

(these first 2 were also things I wanted to do last year but didn't quite get to them)

Not be a weeny when it comes time to give birth

Make the most of the time Alex, the baby and I have together

Find some tasty meals to add to my menu, and maybe even sneak in some extra veggies for Alex

Train the cat to not jump on the counters or eat my plants

Have a flower garden

(which I did last year until the lawn guys weed whacked it off. This year I will put out a sign!)

Pay off the house! I'm not sure if it will happen this year, but that sure is Alex's goal for when he goes over seas.

Not be so electronically challenged

Find a way to make an income while still being home with the baby

Take more pictures

Get the yeast to work so I can have pizza dough and cinnamon rolls that actually RAISE

and last but not least...

LOSE 25 POUNDS! Hehe.