I’m up a few hours later than normal writing this post and having a cup of decaf (why do I even bother?) coffee. I have a doctors appointment this morning, so I have a sub for the first half of the day. I’m thinking I could get used to this leisurely morning thing. What better thing for a lazy Wednesday morning than a lazy post full of random thoughts?
- Tomorrow marks 37 weeks for me. It’s a little surreal at this point, especially since I won’t go very far past 39 weeks this time. We have a c-section scheduled and on the books and I thought that might lessen my stress a bit, but it only makes me a little more anxious. I debated about taking a few days off before the c-section, and eventually decided to go for it to have a little time at home with Braylen before the new baby arrives. I am so thankful that I did, next week will be my last week to work and I’m counting down the days.
- BK is obsessed with snow cones lately and I don’t mind one bit. I’m always secretly hoping she’ll ask for one when we drive past the snow cone stand.
- Baby boy almost has a fully decorated nursery. If I can decide on a rug and get a few more things on the walls, we’ll be set. And if that doesn’t happen in the next two weeks? We’ll still be set. He’ll never know if we finish after his arrival.
- We have a special birthday this weekend. BK turns 4! I can hardly believe that she’ll be four, but this is the best age, so far. Yes, I’ve said that at every stage! We’ll celebrate with a birthday party at the zoo on Saturday and a party for family at our house on Sunday (her actual birthday). I’m excited for a weekend of celebrating our sweet girl.
- Speaking of birthdays, Allen picked up a new bike for her on Monday evening. He takes her to MDO on Tuesday and Thursday, so you can imagine her surprise when she spotted her birthday present in his truck on Tuesday morning. They both tell me the conversation went something like this:
- BK: “Dad! You got me that big girl bike!”
- Allen: “No, that’s just a picture of a bike.”
- BK: “A picture of a bike on a box? Because there’s a bike in the box?”
- Allen: “Can you just act surprised on your birthday?”
- BK: “Well, if you don’t want people to see their presents you have to wrap them up with wrapping paper.”
- In my head, I think I’m going to have tons of time after this baby arrives to watch DVR’ed shows and catch up on new series via NetFlix. Don’t ruin this for me, let me live in bliss for a little while even if my thinking is way off. I have The Good Wife on my list, but what other shows should I add? If it helps, Scandal and Grey’s are the only two other things I watch currently.
- Or books? Maybe I’ll actually read a book or two. Any good recommendations? I just finished The Antelope in the Living Room.
- Oh, and this happened yesterday too.
Well, I’m off to my weekly appointment, and we all know how fun those are! Hope you have a happy Wednesday!
Ha! If it makes you feel any better I left my car running in our driveway a few months ago and I wasn’t pregnant. I realized it the next morning while ironing my clothes for work. I couldn’t figure out what the noise was outside our window?! Thankfully, I had filled up the day before, because I managed to use an entire tank of gas going nowhere.
Yes, it does make me feel better!! I know a lady who did and it ran out of gas and she ended up having to have some repairs done. I guess it could have been worse.
I’m in the process of catching up on “The Good Wife,” and I finally got up to the current season. It’s so good! And so is Scandal!
Love Scandal! I watched the first two seasons after they came out and I always wish I had still had a ton of episodes left to watch, I hate waiting every week 🙂
I did something even better when I was pregnant. It was summer, I was running late to a baseball scrimmage. I grabbed what I thought was sunscreen and decided to spray my son when we got to the ball field. When we got there I got him sprayed and then sprayed myself when I realized this doesn’t feel right. I looked and had grabbed the can of pledge and not the sunscreen! I’ve had lots of laughs over that one. I ended up driving home to get the sunscreen. To my defense the cans were identical in shape and size and color. Oh well! I hope you get a good laugh out of me. I love your blog!
Oh goodness! That is so funny and I could completely see myself doing the same thing. Sometimes I just have to shake my head and wonder “what in the world was I thinking?” Clearly, we have too much on our brains as pregnant ladies 😉
You’ll absolutely have time to watch TV! With my second baby I got to catch up with series at night while nursing. Try REVENGE! It’s awesome
Definitely adding Revenge! Thanks!
Friday Night Lights!!! 🙂
Thanks, Brittany! Adding it to my list!
Carry On, Warrior by Glennon Doyle Melton. Just got my copy yesterday and I’m already on p. 115 – and that’s with a 7 month old! It’s great!
Perfect!! Thank you! I added it to my Kindle list 🙂
When I was pregnant with Jay I moved Joseph’s truck at 645 am and he called me at work at 2 to let me know he’d just gone outside to find it running with the door open. He was relieved to know I was suffering from preggo brain and not abducted by aliens. I told him to be glad I remembered to put it in park.
I’m pretty sure that’s the last time he parked behind me!!
Good luck with Baby boy’s arrival and I hope y’all have a blast this weekend! Looks like you’ve got lovely weather for partying -And bike riding!!
Love this story!! Makes me feel so much better, the weekend turned out to be perfect!
I’m so excited for you as your family evolves. I have a feeling everything will go smoothly. Praying for many blessings for y’all.
Regarding the DVR, absolutely watch Revenge. It’s so soapy and twisty. But you must watch it during nap times because you have to be able to concentrate. Plus most I the actors do that half-whisper talk. Secondly if you have never watched Parenthood you are missing out. My only warning is that it tugs forcefully at your heart strings. So being post-partum may require a large amount of tissues.
Enjoy!
Thanks, Emily!
I’ve never watched either, so I’m definitely adding them to the list!
I watched a lot of TV during night feedings! It’s the only way I could stay awake. And I’ve left my car running twice! Josh was really happy with me (not!)
Yes! Exactly when I plan to watch it and for the very reason!
And I’m so glad to know that I’m not alone!
I am at the point where I want a snowcone all the time, I guess it’s that time of year. Oh and I feel you on the car thing, in high school it was raining bad and I got out of my car and left it funning… didn’t notice till I got out of class at 1:00. Big fail lol!
Yes! I could seriously stop by each and every day, but I do manage to practice a little restraint!
I’m loving all the stories of other people who left their cars running, I don’t feel so alone in my absentmindedness 🙂
I watched SO MUCH tv (and read a book or two) during the first 6 weeks or so. It was the only way I stayed awake during all the nighttime nursing sessions. I love “Nashville” – I think people don’t give it a chance because they don’t love country music, but it is way more than just a bunch of country songs. I also love “Game of Thrones” but I don’t advise starting that while full of extra hormones. 🙂
Okay, I’m adding Nashville, I don’t mind country music so it should be great! And I’ll save Game of Thrones for later 🙂
Thanks for the input!