Talk about random!

I just found a mixed cd that I made about 4 years ago. I wonder what I was thinking when I made it because it has the most random mix of songs on it...

• Louis Armstrong "Wonderful World"
• Nat King Cole "The More I See You" - love it
• Nickel Creek "When you come back down"
• "Semper Paratus" - the CG's song
• Josh Gracin "Nothing to Lose"
  
• Ashley Simpson "L-O-V-E"
  
• Randy Travis "Forever and Ever Amen"
• David Crowder Band "All Creatures"
  

Who makes a cd like that? Apparently I do.

The magic 35!

Today I'm 35 weeks pregnant... and my friend Anne pointed out when she got to this point that this means there are only 35 days left! Woohoo!

I am feeling prepared for the most part, but there are a few more things that we need to pick up yet and I have yet to pack our hospital bag. Any advice for me? What are some must-haves? What do you wish you would have known?

I didn't realize

... how close we live to the grocery store until I went outside tonight and heard the Salvation Army bellringer from my back yard.

... that Peppermint Stick "ice cream" had come out for the season already. You bet I'm all over that. And it's technically "dairy dessert" - much like a Frosty. Can someone tell me why it's not "ice cream"?

And I there I was feeling sorry for myself...

Today at Lamaze class, I met a lady who is giving birth while her husband is deployed. Her sister so generously is being her birth coach. I am so thankful that my dear husband is (hopefully) going to be there for me while going through labor. I'm thankful both for for my sake and for his. I just can't imagine if the first time dh meets his baby girl would be three months after she's born...

Friday's thoughts...

Today's random thoughts:

• Tums have become my new best friend and necessary companion.
  
• I volunteered today at an organization and I had to use a typewriter. A TYPEWRITER. That's a pretty good indication of the rest of the organization's stance on modernity and technology. Let's hope that I can help them update things a bit.
• We have a childbirth class tomorrow... I hope it's useful!
• Baby girl was head-down on Monday. That means the pushing in my ribs is her behind. I'm not sure what the pain in my hip is then.
• The nursery is almost set. We aired out the mattress this week and I'll work on setting up more things next week. It'll be good to have things ready.
• Anyone have a good recipe for peppermint hot chocolate that doesn't involve going to Starbucks? I've been addicted to a 12-ounce hot chocolate that costs five dollars...
  

And now we are so happy, we do the dance of joy

THE WHITE HOUSE

Office of the Press Secretary
__________________________

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For Immediate Release November 11, 2009


STATEMENT BY THE PRESIDENT ON S.475

Today I have signed into law S. 475, the "Military Spouses Residency Relief Act". This Act, among other things, would provide that when a service member leaves his or her home State in accord with military or naval orders, the service member's spouse may retain residency in his or her home State for voting and tax purposes, after relocating from that State to accompany the service member.

When the military orders service members to move, spouses who move with them often have to pay taxes in a new State or locality and lose the right to vote in the place considered to be home. This legislation will alleviate these and other burdens on our military families. As the Congress has recognized, and as the legislative history reflects, this legislation is an important means of maintaining the morale and readiness of our Armed Forces and significantly enhances the ability of our military to effectively recruit and retain these highly valued service personnel.


BARACK OBAMA

THE WHITE HOUSE,
November 11, 2009.

Really?

Some women say that being pregnant was the best time of their lives - that people waited on them hand and foot. Me? I think I'm about done with it.

From the mouths of babes...

My 2-year old nephew can be pretty funny. I guess he's just starting to eat with silverware but wants to assert his independence. He was eating the other day and picked up a few items, put them on a spoon, and tipped them over before the spoon reached his mouth. He looked sternly at the food and said "hang on tight!"

I'm a liar.

So, cousin E suggested that I participate in NaBlPoMo (that's it, right?) where you post every day for a month. Traveling has put a bit of a kink in our plans. You know, the whole 7 to 11 hours per day in a car for the past few days, stopping every two for bathroom breaks for a certain pregnant woman ;) - that whole thing isn't really conducive to posting. So, I lied.

The past two days' posts were not technically posted on their respective days, but they were written (at least mentally) on those days. Whatever. I'll try to post more.

Who could say no?

We are taking a mini-vacation (one last road trip) before baby comes. We spent time with my sister and her girls (brother in law was out of town - we missed you!).

All I know is that we woke up one morning and the first thing my middle niece said to me was, "Tia, we have one extra space in our car. Will you ride with me to go to the donut store?" Who could say no?

I did it.

For the first time in my life (that I remember - turns out there's a whole lot from my childhood that I have no memories of, but that my mom tells me that happened - like eating Spam)... for the first time, I got a flu shot.

I finally sucked up my insecurities and random fears and just got a flu shot. I only got the regular seasonal flu shot, but perhaps I'll consider getting the H1N1 too. It's just that I've never gotten a flu shot, and I've never really gotten the flu. Hmm... that would lead me to believe that I don't need one... but I did it. Hopefully it keeps me and baby girl safe.

Really, over 1 month?

Wow. I've been neglecting this blog. Seriously. Sorry about that, any readers I have left. Hi Mom and Dad. That's you.

I've worked some. I've been trying to volunteer some, but haven't completed my training yet... I've been lazy.

Baby girl is growing right on target, and we still expect her somewhere around Dec 25. That is, if she ever decides to dislodge herself from my ribs. It's her favorite spot lately, and my least favorite spot...

I'm going to try to post more often.

Much love,
me