12/19 - 12/22: Aunt Jan & DJ - Pending approval
12/22 - 12/27: The Dean/Fischer Family (and a high school friend or two of Tancy's)
12/29 (?) - 1/2: Momma J & Big Daddy in NC

(Tancy returns to work on 1/2)

Love to all!

Good Sunday morning all. I hope this finds you all healthy, wealthy & wise. I have been up just long enough to have a cup of coffee and check my email. Not terribly long!

I forgo to blog about something that happened when we went to Goodwill on Friday night. We were IN COSTUME. I was Punky Brewster and Tancy was Crockett (from Miami Vice). We were walking around looking for a shirt for her... she didn't like the one she had picked out just a day before. So here we are in Goodwill, which is unusually busy, in costume.... and no one ever checks up. No one asks if we are going to a costume party or who we are dressed as... nothing. It is as if we are dressed completely normal! While walking around, I am laughing to myself about this, how funny it is and that we are quite possibly still the best dressed people in the place. I also make a mental note that about 3 years ago I would have been mortified that people didn't immediately recognize that I was in costume. To think that I would normally dress that way. Now it just makes me giggle. Guess that's a good sign that my humor is developing enough to be  parent. I remind myself that as ridiculous as I look (in costume) it probably isn't the worst I will look in public on a normal day once we have kids! Or the most embarrassing thing I've ever experienced once we have kids! I have a theory... if you are going to be a parent, you have to be able to laugh... otherwise you will be continually embarrassed once your kids are old enough to walk and/or talk! For example, Angie was at a company halloween party. A girl she works with brought her daughter. The little girl walked around, sat on coworkers laps, laughed, played... when she finally came to her Mom, she sat on her lap and peed all over her! Now, you can either be mortified at something like that... or you can make it alright for your kid and find the humor in it yourself (at this point Mom looks like she peed on herself just as much as the little girl). Anyway, that's my thought on that.

I made breakfast yesterday morning. Eggs and rice. It was good... but not long after eating I started feeling a bit yucky. I got a bath and laid in bed with the fan on... the cool air seems to help. I laid there for quite a while, just hoping for it to subside, and once it did, hoping it would stay at bay. Tancy tried to get the riding mower working, no luck so far, she's gonna need to replace some other parts. So, we left in search of said parts again, no luck. We went from here to Lil Jenn & Slo Jenn's to bring the ginger & honey concoction I picked up for her at the Health Connection. We visited just a minute and then to Food Lion for some munchies for the game. I wanted Guacamole Dip and I was also craving fruit with fruit dip. Yummy. On to Mandy's and started making my goodies.

We watched the end of the pitiful LSU game. What the hell?! I did think it was pitiful that the fans just bailed... that's bull shit. Come on people, you are either fans or you aren't. Decide. I will say, knowing very little about football, LSU gave it away!

We then watched the Ohio State game. It wasn't very exciting to me... although low scores means they are doing something right, right?! But they lost it right at he end. The poor freshman who made two fatal mistakes just sat on the bench after the game was over, with his head in his hands. I felt bad for him at first, but then I just wanted him to pull his shit together and walk off the field... it was pitiful watching him sit there, all alone.

After the game we came home to watch SNL. Love some Saturday Night Live, especially during presidential election time! The Saturday before the election Barack is suppose to be on! I can't wait for that.

I don't know what our plans are for today. I need to get some groceries... and I would like to go to the corn maize. To just be outside walking around sounds good to me today. But I don't know what we will actually do.

Tomorrow evening is our ultrasound. The closer I get to it, the more I dream about it. Last night I dreamt about it & would get right up to them telling me how many youngun's are growing in there and the dream would end. I am ready! I am excited... and a little nervous too. I don't know what they will tell us. One, two... we will just have to wait and see. It's a bit more than 24 hours away. Also, I can't wait to have that picture, that tangible piece of paper that shows that there's actually a baby (or two... or three....) in there. I know how I feel, but there's no outward evidence of pregnancy at this point (obviously). Not to mention I want to know how many! I have dreamed that we are pregnant with two boys. I have dreamed that we are pregnant with two boys & a girl. I haven't dreamt that there's only one... but of course that doesn't mean anything!

I think some fresh air would be good today. Just to be outside. Some sunshine, some cool fall air... I'll have to see what I can do about that.

Alright kids, have a great day. I love you all... giving you shit about blogging or not blogging just proves it! So get on it! Haha. Aunt Jan, how's DJ feeling? Casie... haven't heard from you. Daniele, where you at?! Missy! Get it moving ladies.

Love to all!

Good morning all! I hope this finds everyone healthy, wealthy & wise. It is Saturday morning, so everyone should be alot happier than earlier in the week.

I didn't get to blog yesterday... we hit the ground running. I made coffee while Tancy cleaned the floor before going to work. Once she left, I got started on everything else that needed to be done. We had someone coming to look at the house between 11:00 - 1:00, so I had to be done, and have me and the dogs out of the house by 10:50. Mission accomplished! I got all but one load of laundry done (it had been piling up with me being tired this week), dishes - not that many to worry with, bathrooms cleaned, bed made, all furniture dusted, the plants brought in, the front porch cleaned off, the front porch, car port and drive way blown off, plants watered, I was able to get a shower AND start fresh bread!!

We got loaded up and met Tancy. We drove circles around Lincolnton for 2 freaking hours with the dogs in the truck. Finally it was time to go home and as soon as I it the door the showing service calls and says that the agent wasn't able to make the showing & would like to reschedule for 1:30 - 2:30. I am pissed! I want our house to show... I am not bitching about that... but come on?! You didn't know you weren't going to make it?! I couldn't get a call?! I mean, it isn't just me leaving and going shopping or bumming around, I have two dogs that I can't just leave in the car while I do something fun. On a positive note the house smells AMAZING, like fresh yeast bread... how could you not love a home that smelled so good?

So we load up AGAIN and leave AGAIN! We look at the flooring at Lowe's and then go to Sonic for a cool beverage. It's time to go home again and we are both happy! A nap sounds so good!! And I must have one. I have worked soo hard this morning and am completely spent. We have a costume party tonight at Mandy's and if I am going to make it I MUST rest. The house still smells delicious...

I "rest", no real sleep. But that's ok, at least I was resting and relaxing for a while. It really helped my mood and recharged my batteries a bit. Tancy got up to make pasta salad for the party, I tried to rest some more... just a I was about to fall asleep, my cell phone rings (this is why I let the damn battery die or leave it in my purse! and that is what I should have done) UGH! So at 5:00 I get out of bed. Begrudgingly.

Now, I have had this thing going on recently that I am not sure if I need to be concerned. My gut says its ok, so I will trust my gut and mention it to the doctor on Monday just for good measure. But when I get up from bed or move quickly, I get dizzy, lightheaded, kinda swimmy feeling. Again, my gut says "you're ok" and I have decided that the best thing I can do is trust my gut.... but make sure to mention it to my doctor.

Also, I feel so happy. I stopped the Lexapro... they aren't sure if it is safe or not and I don't like that possibility. So I stopped it. However, it was called to my attention that my happiness isn't shining through exactly. I'll have to work on that... because on the inside, I couldn't be happier. I will say that I get a little (or alot) cranky when I am tired or not feeling well. My bullshit tolerance isn't exactly high. But outside of those moments, I can't remember a time where I felt happier. Just not sure why that isn't obvious to everyone. Thoughts?

The first thing I do is eat, carrots and then yogurt. Yummy. Then we start getting ready. I am going as Punky Brewster and Tancy is going as Crockett from Miami Vice, Heather is going as Tubbs. We didn't get there till after 7:15. We had to go by Goodwill first... Tancy needed a better shirt, she's such a primadonna! Haha! She'll love reading that! So I'll give you the run down of who was what: Sandy came as Bob Marley, full on dreads, make-up and fake paper blunt. Sonia was a punk rock chick complete with big plastic bracelets, skirt, leggins, punk wig and all. Mandy was an 80's rocker chick with a big teased up black wig, cut up sweat shirt off the shoulders with a wife beater underneath. Steve is an 80's rocker dude with a blonde mullet and flannel shirt. Jenn & Tabetha came as Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton (respectively). I would say they had the best costumes! Have you picked up on the 80's theme?!

Angie worked the turn tables (that's right, turn tables) and did a FANTASTIC job. Excellent tunes Ang! The food was good. Mandy had invited some ladies from her previous employer who came out. They all seemed very nice... but you know that we take over a party.... some might even say we MAKE a party! Haha! I brought the booze left by Mom from her beach fiasco. The girls greatly appreciated it... though they quickly learned that Pepe Lopez is for mixing, not shotting. Ichk, that makes my face shrivel up thinking about it. Everybody got their "drink on" and was feeling pretty good by the time it was all said and done. Mandy was a dancing fool, I bet tomorrow she's sore in places and ways that will make her wonder what the hell she did!

By 12:15 I was exhausted and we were headed home. I was proud of myself for having made it that late (I have become my father, ready to leave the party early, even before getting pregnant), we weren't even the first people to leave!! I know if I hadn't laid down and rested I wouldn't have made it that late. But we were home around 1:00 and I went directly to bed! I don't know exactly how quickly I fell asleep, but it could have only been about 20 minutes.

This morning we didn't rouse around till 10:20. Thankfully Tancy made coffee right off the bat. I wasn't ready to be up yet... but there was caffeine so I made it. Today we don't have much planned. Our puppies need baths... but currently Tancy is consumed with the Ohio pregame talking... which I despise. I am not a sports fan.... but I will watch the games with Tancy because she loves it... but hate this commentator crap. I know, boo, hiss... whatever! I am a supportive Buckeye wife, but I can only endure so much sports stuff when I really am not that into it. I don't even watch LSU, which is my home team... I like hearing if they are doing well.... I am supportive in that way, I am just not a sports fan... any sport.

Ok, so we don't have much on our agenda today. Baths for the dogs and then over to Mandy & Steves for a breakfast dinner and watch the game. I don't know who all will show... I think all of the girls are invited. Well, I know they are, the more the merrier to watch the Buckeyes play. Plus that gives me a greater possibility of someone to talk to about something other than sports.

Alright, I need to make some breakfast. I am hungry. I hope you all have a great day. Enjoy the game/games you are watching, time with those you love and a day where you aren't at work!

OH! Mom, if you are calling ME out, you have a long way to go to catch up... better focus on Casie & Jan-E-Poo! Haha!

Love to all!

O-H!

Good morning all. I hope this finds you all healthy, wealthy & wise.

Yesterday was another fairly unproductive day. I managed to post about 200 pics yesterday, but have to wait a week to post any more because I am over my storage capacity for xanga. Bummer! I blogged some, worked on lists... yes, lists... you know that's how I roll.

I needed to update some addresses, pull some from Casie's shower list, etc. So that is done. Well, I still need to update them in my contacts, but its all in one place currently, where I can easily get to it. I also got to email with Casie a bit, which I enjoy tremendously.

I finally managed to muster enough energy to cut the grass. But then the riding mower wouldn't start... so back inside I came and got right back on the computer, this time to create a face book account. Like I am not connected enough?! I like facebook better than myspace... probably because I am getting old. I think myspace was designed for the "kids". I certainly don't fit into that... well, depending on who you are talking to I guess.

I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for dinner last night, with a glass of milk. It was yummy! Tancy had a ham sandwich, the toast smelled SO GOOD. I didn't have any... but its so strange the way your senses mess with you. Especially right now... I wanted some rice last night... boiled it, fixed a bowl for myself... and somehow got it too salty. Bummer!

Tancy's so wonderful. I love her. She not only took out the trash yesterday, she cleaned out the fridge for me and washed the dirty dishes. It had gotten to where I couldn't go into the kitchen because the smell was bad.... she had tuna in the fridge and I can't stomach the smell of that when I am not pregnant. So she did all that and cleaned up behind! She's been really good to me &as understanding as she can be about all the changes I'm throwing her way presently.

Sleep was restless. Scout likes to lick herself all hours of the night & that wakes me up. Hemmi was up walking around at 3:00 this morning. I had to pee all night. And I was hot all night. I woke up in a foul mood... first with the alarm clock, second with what seemed the slam of the bathroom door. So I just stuck to my morning routine, dogs out, start coffee, feed pups, fix coffee, park it on the couch. I told Tancy I was crabby and trying not to take it out on her. She said she'd be leaving soon. LOL. She appreciates it when I don't take it out on her... and I am sure considers how long I can hold out. Hey, I can be honest about being bitchy... ignoring it doesn't mean it isn't real.

So, I've talked to Mom this morning, got an email from Casie I want to respond to. Need to eat something and pick up a few things around the house. Depending on how I feel I a going to take a water sample in to Paul and get some crabs and snails for the tank. This evening we go toMandy's for dinner. I hope I have enough energy for all of that.

**Warning: Graphic pregnancy descriptions coming, read at your own risk.**

So the latest and greatest pregnancy symptom is that my boobs seem to weigh 20 pounds each. Now, I have always had big boobs. DD to be precise... and so far no real cup change... however they are far more dense feeling than prior to being pregnant. They were "weighty" before, that big isn't exactly light as a feather, but really, they feel like they weigh twice as much as before. It's crazy! I am wondering how big they will get. I am wearing a bra 24/7 now... and read that its best to do so because of the additional weight so as not to strain the ligature and muscles that hold them in place. I have always been a fan of good support and now is no different. But I have gotten conflicting information... some say no change in size, others say alot of change in size... so I guess it is an individual thing. But I am telling you, if they get much bigger, I am going to need a wheel barrow to push them around!
OH! And the maternity bras for their "E" (pre-pregnant DD) have the tiniest straps, both shoulder and girth, its ridiculous. Cause my boobs weigh collectively about 40 pounds (it feels like) and a quarter inch of fabric around my fat ass is really going to hold them up!! Wrong, it is just going to roll up under the pressure and cut into me within 30 minutes. And on my shoulders?! Are you kidding me? That's gonna leave narrow, ugly, bright red lines on my shoulders because the weight isn't spread out over a broad enough surface. Come on people! That quarter inch of fabric only works for skinny women with little boobs. And the bigger girls with bigger boobs wearing that because its cute/sexy would find more comfort in a wider strap if their vanity would allow it.

Ok, well, that's my rant for the day apparently.

Have a great day. Aunt Jan, DJ, we'll be thinking of you today during the testing.

Love to all!

Are you kidding me?! I am sitting here with Dr. Phil on, while I am downloading pictures to xanga.

Today’s show is all about men who have fathered kids (had unprotected sex) and feel that they shouldn’t have to pay child support because a woman made the choice to have the child they became pregnant with. One guy even took his child’s mother to court, and sued so that he would not have to pay child support because he never wanted a kid. The case was thrown out of court.

Fellas, I’ll tell you the same thing I would tell the ladies… you cannot trust anyone to protect you but yourself. If you are having sex and DO NOT want a child, wear a condom. If you can’t or won’t wear a condom, then you risk having a child that you supposedly don’t want. Every time you have unprotected sex (or believe the other party to be responsible for protection) there is the possibility of pregnancy… not only that, STD’s! It is 2008, this is not new information.

So, Fellas, if you don’t want a kid, either keep it in your pants or use a condom. Plain and simple.

Ladies, if you don’t want a kid, either keep your pants on or make the fella wear a condom AND take the pill.

We are all responsible for our own protection when it comes to safe sex. Today an unwanted pregnancy is the least of the concerns you have if you’ve had unprotected sex, especially if it is a casual encounter (as it was for some of these crying men on Dr. Phil).

Man up/Woman up. Take care of yourself and stop crying about how someone is doing you wrong. If you’d think with something other than what’s in your pants, you probably wouldn’t be here!

I am sure I sound harsh right now… but honestly! We had to pay A LOT of money to get pregnant, we WANTED desperately to get pregnant and we planned our pregnancy. We want children and there are people who would prevent us from doing so if they could. We want to adopt in the future as well… and we may not be allowed to because we are not a heterosexual couple. But any straight asshole can conceive a child and walk away. Why not focus on those people? Instead of me and my partner, who are in a committed and monogamous relationship and just want to give our love to children we can call our own!

It just pisses me off that there are people in this world who play games where children are involved. The kid didn’t ask to be conceived, didn’t ask to have a worthless mother OR father. Don’t make this child suffer because you are immature and selfish!

Don’t get me wrong, I know there are women in this world who are evil and manipulating… but guys, again, wear a condom. Unless you are certain you are ready for a child, you are responsible for making sure that doesn’t happen. We all need to stop passing the buck on that one. Once there is a kid in the world, step up to the plate and do what is right. You played Russian roulette and you lost… it’s no one’s fault now but your own! And you are a worthless so and so if you don’t take care of your child!

Ok, I’ll stop ranting about that… just had to speak my mind.

Love to all!

Good morning all. I hope this finds you all healthy & happy. It's later than I usually blog because I went back to bed after Tancy left for work. I could hardly keep my eyes open! I didn't get up till 8:45 (and probably only because the phone woke me up)!

Yesterday I had my doctors appointment to follow up with my primary care. It went well. The girls are great there, they all congratulated me & asked how I was  feeling. She also had a doctor working with her that she was "training" if you will. She was really nice as well.

From there I picked up lunch and met Tancy. We've been missing each other alot lately & I thought it would be nice to have a lunch date. It was. It was just good to lay my eyes on her. From there I went to Wal-Mart to look for something I didn't find... so I did something unusual for me.... I left. I went to the Health Connection from there to look for some Ginger for a friends horrible morning sickness. Score! Then to Goodwill for my Halloween costume. I was already exhausted. I went to Fred's to look for some accessories for my costume, no luck & thought I would lay down and sleep right in the store. From there it was home!! Once I got home I brought in my stuff, changed my clothes, talked to Mandy for a second on the phone and layed down on the couch where I stayed until Tancy got home. I didn't really sleep as much as lightly dozed.

After Tancy got home I wasn't any less lazy, but I did manage to sit up on the couch instead of laying down! She did a water change in the aquarium while I watched. I did have to help some, but then it was right back to the couch.

Mandy & Steve brought dinner over last night. We had a good visit with them. By the time they left I was ready for a bath & bed. I did just that. I was feeling a little dizy by the time I hit the bed. Strange. I wanted to read a bit after I got in bed, but that just didn't work out.

I don't know if I was just too full from dinner or what, but my stomach hurt, up high - so not baby related. I had to lay on my side to get comfortable. I think I slept that way most if not all night.

This morning I got up with Tancy to make coffee. Her stomach was hurting, like mine did last night... weird! As soon as she was out of the driveway I was headed back to bed!

Glad to hear from Aunt Jan. DJ has a diagnosis, though there's still more testing in her future. She has menieres disease. From what I understand about it, the hairs in the inside of your ears start to break off and it causes some wicked nausea and dizziness. It really messes with your equillibrium too. No fun I am sure. I am relieved that they know what it is now.... and hopeful that she will get some relief very shortly. Sending you both lots of love!

Great blog Mom! Glad to see you are back on the blog wagon.

Ok kids. I am working on the pics now. Be patient I have a TON of pictures, it could take a while.

Love to all!

Note:The average lengths and weights vary from baby to baby and from one pregnancy to another.

What is going on with your baby during week 6?

This week marks the beginning of the embryonic period which spans from the 6th to 10th weeks of pregnancy or the 4th or 8th weeks of fetal development. This period is crucial for your baby's organ development. Most malformations originate during this critical period. Although your baby's heart is no bigger than a poppy seed right now, it may be possible to see baby's heartbeat on an ultrasound screen; your baby's lungs have formed and the brain is beginning to develop. Over the next 5 months, more than 100 billion neurons will be formed in the brain, laying the necessary groundwork for a lifetime of learning. By the end of this week, your baby will be 2-4mm (0.08-0.16 in) long from crown to rump (distance from the top of the baby’s head to its rump or buttocks).

Good morning all. I hope this finds you all healthy & happy. I see Ang is blogging away, Mom is too... Aunt Jan?? Casie? Daniele?? Missy? Come on ladies!!

Not alot to report this morning. I am tired, but I don't feel like I did yesterday. Oh! Mom, thanks for the head phones! They work fantastic. Tancy can watch TV, I can go to sleep & we can be in the same room!!!

Today I have a 10:00 with Dr. Tomovich to go over the blood work they did almost two weeks ago. Now, I already know it came back normal, because they called me, but I don't know why I need to go in..... so I have a few things I would like to talk to the good doctor about. Not limited to her phlebotomist (sp? - you know the person who draws blood).

After that I am going to go to Wal-Mart real quick... I want to see if they have the "nipple rings" Lil Jen was telling me about. Basically they are hot or cold packs for your boobies. But they have a hole cut out in the center for your nipple. She said they help alot with the tenderness. I'm gonna give 'em a try if I can find them.

Bath time is my new favorite time. I look forward to it all day long. I don't know why I suddenly enjoy it so much, but I do! I especially enjoy it when the tub is full of bubbles and warm water, as full as the tub will allow. It's wonderful!

So at the start of a new week I will post the information that I did above. Hopefully, soon, we will have ultrasound pics to post. But until then it will be the alien baby off of pregnancy weekly! I think it is interesting, so I thought I would share it with you.

Once I get home from my running around I need to get some laundry done and get the dishes washed. I just didn't feel like it yesterday! I could have made myself do it, but I really didn't want to. I have a ton of vegetable soup left... it was so good.... but I don't know if I want any more of it. Food isn't high on my priority list. I know it should be, good, healthy food at least. But it just isn't. I try to have a little bit in the morning, fruit or something of the like. I try to snack throughout the day, even if I don't want a meal. Crackers, yogurt, whatever sounds good. And now I realize how important protein is. After I had a piece of chicken for dinner I felt much better! I realized that I hadn't had any protein since the morning before when we went to Cracker Barrell.

I sent an email to a few people I used to work with that I still keep in touch with (on an irregular basis). They all said congratulations. Some wanted to know when the shower was!!! I told them not for several months yet, we only just found out! It is truly wonderful to feel the happiness, love & support we have felt from everyone. We love each and every one of you and appreciate it more than I know how to express.

Aunt Jan, give us an update on DJ please... She's been on my mind. I hope ya'll got some information, so relief, at least a path forward from here.

Daniele, I do expect to start reading about whats going on with you. I know you have great things to write about...

Casie, I hope Marlie is feeling better this morning. I hope you are too. Blog when you can, we all wait eagerly to read the latest and greatest on everyone.

Missy, come on! I know you have the time... blog girlie! You have lots going on, I want to read about it.

Ang, keep up the good work!

Mom, looks like you are gaining momentum... don't rely on me to be blogging enough for everyone! You have alot to say, blog it!

Alright kids. I will start posting more beach pics when I get back from the doctors office. I have pics & videos. I am sure you noticed that I posted some yesterday.... but that is just the tip of the ice berg!

Have a fantastic day!

Love to all!

Back around full circle ladies and gentlemen! You know have as much information on my time away as I can remember!! I am sure there is more... but it will come in bits and pieces from here.

This morning I got up with Tancy and made coffee. I felt a little sickly... I fixed my coffee, but didn't drink it. Once Tancy left I decided to try to go back to sleep. That didn't really work out. I couldn't go to sleep, so I got up. I had a banana for breakfast and sipped on my now cold coffee.

You all know I started blogging, starting with 10/1 and now right back to today. That's occupied my entire morning (it is now 1:00). Tomorrow I will post the pictures we took. They are great and tell a better story of our trip than any words ever could, especially any that I know.

Yesterday was a great day, I think it's the first day Tancy really thought about the baby... the fun... the excitement and joy. It was very real to her, possibly for the first time, that we are going to have a baby... or babies. Her Mom says she sees multiples. I think twins are possible. I would be happy with that. But just one baby is just as possible as anything else. So we looked at single strollers and double strollers. I would like to have a stroller/car seat combo... but we didn't see those in doubles. So we had to look at car seats too.

I registered us, partially, on Babies R Us and Target. Nothing major, just a few items thus far. Enough to start getting the coupons that Lil Jenn assures me are very important & better to get sooner rather than later! We will have to do most of it at the store, it isn't very convenient to do online.

While looking around at the stores we were talking about things that people buy & things that people give... two different things. We, obviously, will register for as much as we can.... But, we additionally hope to receive the kind of gifts that don't come from stores. We have some very talented friends & family, very crafty and creative. We would like made items, hand-me-downs and sentimental gifts as much or more as the new and shiney stuff! I say this because it is important for our friends and family to know this. For example, if there's something on our registery, that you have seen at the second hand store.... for goodness sake, get it at the second hand store! If there's something we have registered for, but you have that item thats been handed down to many kids and you want us to have that item.... we'd prefer the one with history! I've talked about preferring made things... if you want to make something rather than buy... that's wonderful!

I guess I know how tight money is right now, for us and practically everyone we know. From here on out our gifts are going to get creative. You might all get hand prints for Christmas next year!! LOL. And we just, I just, want to make sure everyone knows we don't care what is spent, if it's new, if it's made, etc. I'm rambling, I hope you know what the hell I am trying to say, because at this point I really don't!

Alright, I am done with being on this computer and I need something more than a banana and ritz crackers to eat at this point. I hope you all have a great day today, I hope you have enjoyed catching up with me.

Love to all!

Sunday morning we woke around 7:30 again. It was cold in the house. We'd slept with the windows open (poor Tancy, I'm about to freeze her to death) and it had gotten pretty cold during the night.

I turned on the heat and closed the windows. We had coffee and got baths... then started planning our day. I wanted to check out a maternity shop for some bras. Tancy and I really hadn't had or taken the time to enjoy the idea of being pregnant, so I was hoping our shopping trip would allow us that time.

We left a bit early, headed for Hickory. We got where we wanted to be about 30 minutes earlier than they opened. So, we decided on Cracker Barrell for brunch. Man was that yummy. I ate with a verocity I can't explain. I went from not at all hungry to absolutely starving! Very strange to me. Tancy said I ate as fast as her.

From there we went to Motherhood. I wasn't exactly impressed. I found one bra that I liked, a sleep bra. I bought it. I also bought a pair of maternity pants. I am not ready to wear them yet... but I have them when I am. We bought a onesy that says "What's that smell" Tancy loved it! We left there for Babies R Us. We found a Christmas ornament that you put your ultrasound picture in... that will be our ornament for this year. We looked at strollers and car seats more than anything. We did look at bedding... but to be honest, I would love it more for someone to make instead of buying... but that is alot to ask of someone!

We went to Target, which was right next door, to look around at what they had. Compare prices to some items and just enjoy the feeling of looking for baby things... for our baby (or babies). Tancy found a terricloth towel with hood for a baby with a shark head on it. So the baby's head is in the sharks mouth. She had to have it. So that's the third baby item we bought.

From there we were going to go to the Maternity store in Charlotte by Reach, but I went from excited and energetic about it, to exhausted in a matter of about 10 minutes. So we decided to come home and relax. I was planning on cooking a big pot of Maw-Maw's vegetable soup and needed to get that going.

I talked to Lil Jenn on the phone when we got home. Got some tips from her, like register now (which I spent the rest of the afternoon doing) so you can take advantage of the coupons now.... since everyone ends up buying things earlier than they think they will... and NO one waits till the baby is born to buy items. She said start buying diapers now. We haven't yet, but I already figured we should buy a pack here and there. Use gift cards for diapers and formula, that way you stretch the gifts you are given... and it helps when things get a little tight. She's been having a really terrible time with morning sickness. I hope she gets some relief from that soon.

Sandy came by here on her way home for some soup. When she left we went to bed. Another day done... and unfortunately the end of the weekend.

Love to all!

We woke fairly early, 7:30. Of course, when you think about how early we went to bed, I guess that isn't too early in the morning!!

We bummed around in the house, straightened up a bit, had coffee, said hello to each other, got baths and then got ready to head out to the camp ground where the girls were spending the weekend. I knew I couldn't camp... I was just too tired to take that on. But I could manage a trip out there to visit. We got there around 1:30, 2:00 I guess. Sounded like the night before had been very interesting!! I always hate to miss that, but you can't be there for everything.

We enjoyed the company, the fire, the food cooked outside (which always tastes better). We listened to stories of the night before, shared stories of the beach trip and my time with Mom, our trip to Ohio. Just appreciated the clean air and the crispness in it.

By 8:30 I couldn't go anymore. We headed home. I didn't even get a bath to wash the smell of smoke off of me. I was exhausted. I changed and fell into bed. I was asleep shortly after. I wished I had more time and energy to visit... but that just wasn't possible.

Love to all!