Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Saturday, November 12, 2011
Third trimester
Depending on your definition - I have finally reached the third trimester of pregnancy.
Might I add, being pregnant -for me at least - is NOT FUN.
This baby has moved quite a bit more than I recall with the first kiddo. Although somehow, oddly enough, I'm not sure Kiddo has felt her or understands yet that he'll be a big brother soon.
We are in the process of redoing his room - and if everything goes as scheduled (which it didn't the first time around), he'll be in a regular twin-sized bed by Wednesday! Daddy also decided to make his bed. And by "make" his bed, I don't mean put the sheets and pillows on it - - I mean he intends to hand-craft, starting with the raw wood, some type of headboard and what-not.
Because I was out of town for a decent part of this week, DH had to hold down the "fort." At our house, that means daycare pick up and drop off, dinner, and taking the dogs outside 3x/day (since our onery girl-dog has to be kept on leash, even in a back yard with a 6 foot fence). It makes me tired thinking about it!
Although I do not travel much, I enjoy trips - even business trips. I got my favorite tea (Argo bubble tea) three times, I did some walking (good for me!), and I got to meet several new people! I gave a presentation, caught up with many that I work with from all over the country, and ate fairly well.
In a somewhat rare romantic gesture, my DH then met me at the airport WITH FLOWERS. Purple carnations. Perhaps the highlight of my entire week.
So - although it has been a good week - I look forward to a "routine" week before we dive in to the holiday season!
Love: Travel - and routine! Balance is good (but harder pregnant).
Hope: Kiddo adjusts to his "new" room and big boy bed!
Do: Finish the cleaning and organizing project of the weekend: Kid rooms!
Number: 4, for the number of nights spent away from home this week.
Might I add, being pregnant -for me at least - is NOT FUN.
This baby has moved quite a bit more than I recall with the first kiddo. Although somehow, oddly enough, I'm not sure Kiddo has felt her or understands yet that he'll be a big brother soon.
We are in the process of redoing his room - and if everything goes as scheduled (which it didn't the first time around), he'll be in a regular twin-sized bed by Wednesday! Daddy also decided to make his bed. And by "make" his bed, I don't mean put the sheets and pillows on it - - I mean he intends to hand-craft, starting with the raw wood, some type of headboard and what-not.
Because I was out of town for a decent part of this week, DH had to hold down the "fort." At our house, that means daycare pick up and drop off, dinner, and taking the dogs outside 3x/day (since our onery girl-dog has to be kept on leash, even in a back yard with a 6 foot fence). It makes me tired thinking about it!
Although I do not travel much, I enjoy trips - even business trips. I got my favorite tea (Argo bubble tea) three times, I did some walking (good for me!), and I got to meet several new people! I gave a presentation, caught up with many that I work with from all over the country, and ate fairly well.
In a somewhat rare romantic gesture, my DH then met me at the airport WITH FLOWERS. Purple carnations. Perhaps the highlight of my entire week.
So - although it has been a good week - I look forward to a "routine" week before we dive in to the holiday season!
Love: Travel - and routine! Balance is good (but harder pregnant).
Hope: Kiddo adjusts to his "new" room and big boy bed!
Do: Finish the cleaning and organizing project of the weekend: Kid rooms!
Number: 4, for the number of nights spent away from home this week.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Travels....
Away from home, and one word comes to mind:
QUIET
For some reason, in hotel rooms, I often neglect to turn on the TV. Which means it is nearly silent. Wow. That's something that is often hard to come by, with a two-year old at home!
Even when the day is broken up by plenty of meetings and receptions, the hotel room is a quiet escape. It reminds me of when I lived alone (even though it was for a short time).
I know many people who prefer to have music playing or the TV in the background. For me, the quiet is somehow majestic, and seems to allow me to regain inner strength. Okay, maybe that sounded too "heavy".
Regardless - for at least a couple of hours - I am going to enjoy the sound of silence.
Love: Quiet time
Hope: I come home refreshed!
Do: Meet more people...
Number: 4 - the number of different cheeses I sampled today!
QUIET
For some reason, in hotel rooms, I often neglect to turn on the TV. Which means it is nearly silent. Wow. That's something that is often hard to come by, with a two-year old at home!
Even when the day is broken up by plenty of meetings and receptions, the hotel room is a quiet escape. It reminds me of when I lived alone (even though it was for a short time).
I know many people who prefer to have music playing or the TV in the background. For me, the quiet is somehow majestic, and seems to allow me to regain inner strength. Okay, maybe that sounded too "heavy".
Regardless - for at least a couple of hours - I am going to enjoy the sound of silence.
Love: Quiet time
Hope: I come home refreshed!
Do: Meet more people...
Number: 4 - the number of different cheeses I sampled today!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Social Kid...
Kiddo is often very quiet at home. He talks some, but generally he's fairly relaxed, and somewhat quiet. Until he starts saying, "Go, go go!" - and goes to fetch shoes and jackets for everyone in the house.
The car ride is almost always silent - or - if we are in daddy's car - there might be a request for "Elmo" (his camera toy).
Once we get somewhere (out to a restaurant, or as last night- to the neighbors for pizza) that quiet little boy changes into an over-excited party goer! He screams. Loudly. And somehow his energy level is amplified by several levels.
So - as you can perhaps imagine - trick or treating was, for him, a time to get as much candy as he could fit into his little hand, all while saying "treat treat treat" (his variation of trick or treat), and lots of "Thank you! Bye! Seeya! Thank you!"
He definitely had fun.
And tonight, we have another social adventure in store... Mommy and Kiddo have a date to see Yo Gabba Gabba - one of his favorite TV shows - Live!
The adventure continues! Happy November!
Love: Kiddo's social butterfly personality
Hope: Kiddo doesn't have to be carried too much this evening..
Do: Take lots of pictures!
Number: Well I didn't count the pieces of candy... so I'll guess at 60 (after only about 15 or so houses!)
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