Martin and Tangy

That's what she named the fish. Just as I predicted. Once she went downstairs...5...4...3...2...1...(the sound of running up the stairs)..."Mom, why are there fish in my room?" Her exact words! I guess I know my daughter pretty well. She says she likes them. I told her I would keep them if she didn't want them, but she wants them. Whew!



Well, I'm off to have a baby. Better get some rest. Tomorrow is going to be a big day!

Ssshh....it's a secret

Well...it's a secret until tomorrow, that is. What do most parent's do when their kid is gone for the weekend on a church retreat? Buy them goldfish, of course! Chadd and I bought Ashly two goldfish, as you can see by the picture one is gold and the other is multi-colored. She has no clue we did this, and she didn't really ask for fish. But I just got this crazy idea that she might think it's kinda fun to have some. I'm picturing I'll pick her up at the church tomorrow around 1pm and she'll go downstairs to her room, and at some point come running back up the stairs saying, "Mom...why are there fish in my room?" Should be fun! Happy Birthday Ashly :)

Things are looking up

I'm in a much better mood since I found out that if I don't have the baby by Monday, that my doctor has set me up to go in to the hospital at 6am and get some pitocin. It kinda freaks me out a little, but there was no way I was going to refuse the offer. I'm going to be really nervous, but I'm going to try hard not to worry about anything, unless there is something to worry about. Chadd is at a Wild game tonight and Ashly is off tomorrow morning at 630am for a confirmation retreat for the weekend for church. I think I'll just make some final preparations this weekend for the baby...and wait. I have a feeling my life is going to be a lot different at this time next Friday night. But I can't wait!

Blah, Blah, Blah

Well, I figure I mostly write about the good stuff in life on my blog, but we all know life is not perfect. As a matter of fact, right now, I feel "blah." Work is short staffed and we are training students and new employees and I have a hard time getting out of there when I'm supposed to. I'm exhausted and tired. I got to spend last night on my hands and knees scrubbing up Ashly's puke because she happened to spray the shower, toilet and wall last night. She spent the day home from school today with the stomach flu. This is the third time this year. Crazy. Luckily, she is feeling better tonight and hopefully will be off to school tomorrow feeling better. And I AM SICK OF BEING PREGNANT! Well, that's how I feel in a nutshell. I have my moments where I remember I am lucky and nothing is really wrong - we are all healthy, baby is good, still have our jobs, have a nice, warm home - but then, my hormones kick in and it doesn't seem to matter, I still want to cry. I only have 10 days to go...

A Honor Roll

Second quarter of school is now over and we got Ashly's report card yesterday. She made the A Honor Roll again this quarter! We are very proud of her hard work. Keep up the great work Ashly! She tends to go to Chadd to help her with her homework, even though I'm the one that got straight A's all through school, seems like Chadd's got me beat! I keep reminding them that I could probably do it....but I have struggled some with the 7th grade math! Eek...kinda makes you feel stupid. Kinda like that show "Are you smarter than a 5th grader?" Nope, not me! But if you need a lab test run...I can do that!

Baby's Room

Most of the baby's stuff is ready to go. I just have to put everything away and organize! We are still waiting on the crib bedding and accessories to arrive. I can't wait to put the finishing touches on the room. Things are ready to go...just need baby!

Out with the old, In with the new

Chadd had to say goodbye to his beloved blue couch this weekend. I gave him time to mourn the couch and we took this picture so he can always remember it! He bought the couch as one of his first big purchases right out of college and took it to Florida with him for a couple years, then it came back with him to Minnesota. And then...his wife wanted a new couch! Well, things are changing around here. We got a new green couch upstairs and the other pictures are of the family room downstairs with the new couch and loveseat, and the kitchenette area with the new appliances. The basement is not completely done (where's the TV one might ask?!), but it's getting there and it is ready enough for baby's arrival, which is the main concern!

So while I was out and about all weekend having baby shower fun, Chadd was getting rid of old furniture, getting the new furniture, and getting the baby's room ready!