Thursday, December 24, 2009
My name is Ebenezer.
Monday, December 21, 2009
Progress
Among the highlights:
I got to use shrink wrap again for the first time since 2001 when I was on a marketing tour. I picked some up at Home Depot so we could wrap up the mattresses and put them in our basement storage unit.
Finding a place (mostly in storage) for just about everything in that room that Brian wouldn't let me throw away. We even found a new home for the scary grandma picture - in the hall closet. (NOTE TO BRIAN: When you get home, would you mind posting a picture of the scary grandma picture so our readers can see what I am talking about?)
Having a reason to take scary grandma picture down.
Painting. All day we painted and were a pretty good team. I rolled while Brian did trim. We shut the door to the room and opened the windows. It was a little chilly, but fortunately, it was in the 40s, so not too bad.
Hung the first ever curtain rod that Brian and I have had as a married couple. In fact, this was the first curtain rod (and curtains) I have ever purchased. I'm quite pleased with the results.
Finally put together Nugg's crib.
Brought Ruff Ruff (the stuffed dog pictured to the right) home. Brian won Ruff Ruff at the Las Vegas Circus Circus when we went there over my 21st birthday. Ruff Ruff had been living at my parents' house, but Mom was happy to send him home.
All that we have to do now (and by "we" I mean Brian) is finish stripping and staining the dresser.
The Aftermath
I should note that while I am very happy we made so much progress on Saturday, it did come at a price. After we finished putting the crib together, we had a birthday party to go to down the street. Everyone was bringing a dish and then going out to the piano bar in Westport.
When we got to our friend's place and sat down to eat and visit, my back stiffened up. I thought I was going to need a walker. I couldn't stand up without assistance. When I did stand up, I couldn't fully straighten out. So, when it came time to go to the piano bar, we dropped off our friends and headed to Walgreens. Instead of night on the town, I spent the night with a heating pad. Brian had one of those collar things that you warm up in the microwave and put on the back of your neck.
We are awesome.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Am I really THAT old?
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The belly button watch
Anyway, the pregnancy Web sites say this can happen any day now. I'm on watch and I recently noticed that my belly button is much shallower than it use to be. It's going to happen and I find myself wondering if I will just wake up one day with an inside-out belly button or if it will continue to be a gradual process? What can I wear that covers up the outtie that was previously an innie? Do people notice you have a belly button sticking out through your clothes? I can't wear sweatshirts to work. I gotta have on a sweater or top.
These are the questions that swirl in my head.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Will we be THOSE parents?
Then, we imagined driving Nugget to his first high school dance. Like Homecoming his freshman year. We imagined him being so embarrassed as we pick up his date and start jamming out to Prince 16 years from now. Of course, then Prince will be considered an "Oldie." Could you imagine the horror for the poor kid? Imagine me driving along and then shrieking "You don't have to be rich to be my girl you don't have to be coo-ool to rule my world..." with Nugget and his girlfriend in the back seat?
It's the stuff movies about teenage angst are made of. With this in mind, please see the top five list below. We'll need to refer back to it someday to see how well I keep to it.
Top five things I vow NOT to do that would likely embarrass Nugget when he is a teenager:
5. The aforementioned jamming out to "Oldies" with Nugget and any of his friends or girlfriends in the car. If Nugget is in the car by himself, all bets are off.
4. Lick my thumb and then use it to wipe his face
3. Bring out photo albums on the first date. I'll wait until he's in a more serious relationship.
2. Walk around the house in my robe or pajamas when his friends are at the house. This rule applies to company in general. And even though I have never gone around with curlers in my hair, I vow not to do that either.
1. I promise I will not dance or attempt to dance when anyone Nugget may know or go to school with could possibly see. I am the WORST dancer in the world. Ask my husband. My attempts at dancing are really just desperate attempts at humor. It would likely cause permanent damage if I attempted to "Bust a Move" when any of his friends or potential enemies are nearby.
Monday, December 7, 2009
I'm gonna live!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Poor Nugget...
Thursday, November 26, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving!
Friday, November 20, 2009
It's a ...
Halfway There
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Snack Time
As I write this, my stomach is growling and I am polishing off what was - 20 seconds ago - a Hershey's bar with almonds. Now I am reaching for my banana and wondering what is for dinner.
I don't want a lot of sweets. Just a little candy bar here or there, or a piece of cake, or a fudge round, or a Kit Kat (I searched every single vending machine in my building- 15 total - and no Kit Kats!), or a bite of Ben & Jerry's Magic Brownie ice cream (a pint will last me at least 2-4 days), and I'm good.
However, if I don't get my sweet fix, watch out. I could cut someone.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Well...it's not exactly a piece of crap...
Monday, November 9, 2009
In my dreams
End of dream.
The night after an appointment where our doctor told us about Edwards Syndrome and Down Syndrome and how to test for those, I had a dream that my baby was born with an elbow sticking out of its head - which, for some reason, never showed up on an earlier ultrasound. I didn't know what Edwards Syndrome was before that doctor's appointment. Our doctor just said it's basically a chromosonal disorder that results in the baby being put together all wrong - hence the dream about the elbow coming out of its head - and the baby usually doesn't survive too long after birth.
I've had dreams that the crazy lady behind us - the one that once ran through the parking lot screaming with nothing on but high heels and a bath robe - tries to steal my baby. In some she is successful, in others I totally kick her butt or am able to grab a 12-gauge that I do not yet own and fend her off.
In none of my dreams do I recall a specific gender being assigned to McNugget. I guess we'll find out for sure soon enough.
Friday, November 6, 2009
When Hormones Attack: Part II
Last night, I'm sure Brian thought I completely lost my mind. Let's paint the picture ...
On Brian's days off, a typical evening involves eating dinner and then sitting on the couch together with Truman. Only Truman wouldn't sit still. He was up, he was down. He would chew his bone, he would go bark at some noise, but mostly he was PACING. Non stop all night.
Finally, Brian pulled Truman up on his lap and the dog just went to sleep. That's what he wanted, to sit on "daddy's lap." About an hour past and I started teasing Brian about his snuggling with Truman and we were both having a pretty good laugh.
Then, inexplicably, I start to cry. Not just cry. I was bawling my eyes, inconsolable SOBBING.
Why? Because Brian was snuggling with the dog instead of me. For 5 hours we sat on our own side of the couch without issue, so why it was all of a sudden, I don't know. Like I said, I'm just grateful he hasn't had me committed yet.
And in case you missed it, you can read the first ATTACK OF THE HORMONES
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Revenge of the Morning Sickness
"Ugh...went to Chipotle. Thought chicken tacos would be good. Halfway through last taco, had to run to the bathrooom. PROJECTILE vomit. No chicken for me."
"Yuck! I'm sorry honey!! Guess Nugg doesn't like chicken tacos! Hope you start feeling better!! Love you!"
"I feel fine now. I didn't feel bad before. It was just a sudden, "oh crap I'm gonna barf!" I'm just glad I made it to the bathroom."