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July 15, 2008

Nesting

Yes. It has begun. I am definitely in full nesting mode. I lay awake at night thinking of all the things that need to be done before this newest daughter of ours arrives and you would think I was having her tomorrow by the sense of panic it strikes in me. This past weekend I brought up all the 0-9 month clothing I had boxed away and washed them all and they are now hanging nicely in the closet. By the way... that was actually ridiculously fun. I forgot how many cute little clothing items I had for such a small baby! It was like going shopping without having to shell out the cash at the register!

Today it was deep cleaning our refrigerator and mopping all the floors. Don't ask me why this was of such importance as both of these tasks will definitely be done many more times before Hadleigh's birth, but it makes me feel better knowing that it's done. I also went and bought formula and diapers today because those are two items that will obviously be needed. I'm also on a mission to find some really comfortable slippers for the hospital because walking around barefoot anywhere but my own home freaks me out, and my tootsies won't be touching a bare hospital floor. I'm also looking for a great set of pajamas to wear in the hospital because I don't like wearing a hospital gown any longer than I absolutely have to.

Tomorrow's items of note will be deep cleaning the bathrooms, dusting every crevice of my house and vaccuuming every square inch of carpet. I'm also going to make a list of everything I may need to have at hand for when the baby comes home.

Next week I will be packing a hospital bag because I am terrified of going into labor and then running around my house like a chicken with it's head off because I can't remember what to bring with me. I will also be placing extra towels underneath the sheets on my side of the bed so that if my water breaks I won't have to put "buy a new mattress" on the list of things to do after I have the baby.

So... am I being completely anal about all this and you would swear by reading this post I have never done this before? Sure. But at least I'll be prepared. And on another note, if it's all done in advance you can bet a million dollars that this baby won't come naturally and I will have to be induced a week overdue, just like Avery. Because that's my luck.

Now... a few pictures. For those of you who think I don't really show that much while pregnant I had Rob take a picture of me today. I'm 32 weeks 1 day pregnant. It's interesting to point out that I believe I am about as big as I was a week before I gave birth to Avery. I feel massive! The good news is I am still four pounds below my pre-pregnancy weight. For most people this isn't such a great thing but since I started the pregnancy overweight it's actually a good thing for my body. My doctor isn't worried and the baby looks great in all the ultrasounds so we're doing good. Also... I hate my arms and don't ask me why I am posting a picture of me in a tank top but I guess you can say I'm "living on the edge!" I'm completely aware of my horrendous tan line. And yes... my nose is a bit red... it seems I've developed some pregnancy-related rosacea... it sucks. My dermatologist says it can be treated after birth... he's a good man.

How happy can a pregnant woman look?! I'm cheesing it up in this photo!

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And for those of you who only visit to see pictures of Little Miss Avery, here are some new photos for your viewing pleasure! (This is another thing I did today... I uploaded a massive amount of photos I had sitting on my memory card!)

A Study in "Personality"

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July 08, 2008

Decision Made

I know some people will completely disagree with me but I have finally decided on how I'm going to spell our newest family member's name. Rob said "this is all you" so I went with it and our little girl's name will be Hadleigh Evelyn. I think the spelling is more feminine this way and I like it so much more than any other spelling I've come across.

*Disclaimer* -  I'm pregnant, I reserve the right to change my mind.

July 06, 2008

Yummy!

Food and I are becoming friends again. I just ate my weight in chocolate flavored rice cakes... probably not the best thing to devour but I know plenty of people use rice cakes as a treat during dieting. Sure, they don't eat an entire bag but I'm not going to feel badly about it because I am still down six pounds from my pre-pregnancy weight with only nine more weeks to go. Now I'm off to go drink a bunch of water; puffed rice can make a girl thirsty!

June 29, 2008

Energy to spare? I'll buy it!

Sometimes there just isn't a lot to say, is there? Okay, well, if you know me, you know there is never a time where I have nothing to say. The better wording would be "there's nothing to blog about." And I know that's not true either. My absence can only be explained with one word... laziness. I just don't seem to have any energy and even the smallest task can seem huge. Fixing dinner? WAY TOO BIG a task. Cleaning the house? Nope, it's just not something I have the energy to do (the house is not dirty, I just don't do it all at one time like I usually do.) Getting up to get some water? Really? I have to go and get a glass out of the cupboard, fill it with ice and then fill it with water? Wow... that's asking a lot. You get the point.

I'm seven and a half months pregnant and I'm still waiting for that nesting instinct to kick in. You know the one... where women get exhorbitant amounts of energy and conquer all of the world's ills in one day. Still waiting. Sure, I think about all the things that need to be done, but that doesn't really get me off my heiny to start accomplishing all those tasks. I'm giving it two more weeks and if I don't still have the desire to get my backside off the couch then I guess I'm just going to have to muddle through and get going whether I like it or not. Because this baby? I'm hoping she comes a couple of weeks early. I figure I was pregnant with Avery for 41 weeks, I at least deserve a few weeks less this time. And if that's what I want then I better be ready for that to happen. Hi Ho, Hi Ho, it's off to nesting I go!

June 17, 2008

Exhausting!

Yeah, this is going to be a wussy post but it's all I've got. Do you know how hard it is to be pregnant and also be a mommy to a very active two year old? It's exhausting people! Ridiculously exhausting! Yes, this is me whining. But... she's a cutie, and when she smiles at me or does something silly I am so thrilled to be her mom!

Avery enjoys a good cupcake!

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June 08, 2008

Milestone

If you didn't hear - and I'm surprised if you didn't because I was screaming with joy - my daughter peed on the potty for the first time this weekend! Not only did she pee once, she peed three times! Sure, she probably doesn't understand the whole concept yet, and I was dipping her hand in warm water the entire time, but I don't care. I figure if I can get her to pee on the potty once a day for a couple of weeks, she'll start to understand the concept and initiate it herself. I am going to help her along with this process with having naked days, where she runs around naked all day or only with big girl panties on. And bribery. Lots and lots of bribery! We have sticker charts and special candy and her personal favorite... playing in the water on the tiled bathroom floor. I figure I can just mop it up so if she wants it as a reward and it gets her potty trained, I'm all for it! It may take a long time, I'm very aware of this but maybe it won't and she'll adapt quickly. I would just like her to understand the concept before our newest family member arrives.

And speaking of the newest family member, I'm officially entering my third trimester tomorrow! We will be meeting Hadley or Hadleigh (I still can't make up my mind) in three months from today and I'm very excited! I think she might be excited as well, or she might just be a handful judging from the amount of time per day she spends rolling and kicking around in my belly. I'm a bit scared, she seems to be a feisty one! Just what I need... two Averys!

June 05, 2008

Normal

I am feeling refreshingly normal today. After a busy week of playdates and appointments it is "cleaning day" for me and you would think I would not be happy about this but I am. Since about week eight of this pregnancy it has been difficult for me to get anything done around here without it being sporadic or just a big old pain in the butt. It's not that the house is dirty, it isn't, but I haven't been able to spend an entire day doing the chores in one fell swoop like I used to. I like getting everything done in one day, that way I don't have to spend the entire week thinking about something that needs to be cleaned or washed everyday. So, in honor of feeling "normal," I am going to list everything that I have accomplished today, just so if it doesn't happen again before the baby arrives I can say that at least it happened once druing this pregnancy!

  • Finished four loads of laundry, including the bed linens
  • Dusted the entire house
  • Vaccuumed the entire house
  • Deep cleaned the blinds on all the windows
  • Deep cleaned the master bathroom
  • Mopped the tile floors
  • Washed all dishes for the day
  • Ironed Rob's button down shirts
  • Hung all of Avery's clothes and organized her closet
  • Went to the grocery store and finished up shopping for the weekend
  • Made Avery breakfast and lunch (hey, it counts!)
  • Half an hour of potty training time... no success
  • Read books with Avery and colored
  • Made spaghetti sauce for homemade Eggplant Parmegiana for dinner tonight. Still simmering.

I think that's everything. Either way, it is a day full of accomplishments for me and I couldn't be more exhausted! But at least now I don't have to think about cleaning the house this weekend and can just enjoy myself. Definitely worth it!

May 27, 2008

baby got back

This is what happens when your mommy doesn't have any Little Swimmers and decides to put a diaper on you to play in your kiddie pool. The smarter idea? Mommy isn't such a nutjob and just allows you to play in your swimsuit, sans diaper, because when you don't have any friends playing in the pool with you, who cares if you pee in the pool!?

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May 23, 2008

A day in the life

Watering Grandma's plants!

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Removing all the dirt from mommy's old herb pot to get it ready for refill.

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Helping Daddy hang wall art! Steadying the ladder is an important job!

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Playing in her kiddie pool. She stayed there for three hours! A toddler staying in one spot and not requiring constant mommy entertainment?! Bliss!

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Doing her best "I'm cool" impression.

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But she has her sweet moments too

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And after being in constant motion for most of the day, she sometimes take a few moments to relax.

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May 16, 2008

He knows me better than I know myself

Rob - You always run to turn off The Brady Bunch when it comes on after Curious George.

Jen - I can't stand The Brady Bunch, I don't know why it was so popular.

R - Um, Jen, you ARE the Brady Bunch!

J - NO I'M NOT! I'm a badass.

R - You're not a badass Jen, you're a goodie-goodie, accept it.

J - But I want to be a badass, does that count for anything?

R - No.

What I'm Reading

  • Dr. Seuss: Horton Hears a Who
    Because I'm a mommy and who am I to deprive her of Dr. Seuss.
  • John Grisham: The Innocent Man
    A true story about a man convicted of a crime he didn't commit. Gripping and terrifying.
  • Khaled Hosseini: The Kite Runner
    I've already read A Thousand Splendid Suns by the same author but have not read the Kite Runner. I've heard it is even more amazing than Splendid Suns so I am looking forward to beginning it.

What I'm Listening To

  • Colbie Caillat -

    Colbie Caillat: Coco
    I just purchased this CD after it was reviewed on a local radio station the other day. Easily, one of the best CDs I have purchased in a long time.

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