Ha!

Today was a horrible day for traffic.
I wasn't able to carpool with Tray because her boss in town and they toured stores for the afternoon. So I sat in some crazy traffic both on the way to work and on the way home - all by my lonesome. It's like when it rains, people completely forget how to drive & drive like dumb dumbs ... gah.

I did however, receive the best photo from my sister-in-law while I was driving 10 km/h.

Shots, shots, shots, shots, shots, shots!
Errrrrrrrybody! Hahaha.

Yesterday, we dropped Aiden off in Whitby (at my sister-in-laws) for a sleepover extravaganza! He loves being surrounded by his boy cousins (Justin-10, Dylan-8 & Owen-4), and by the buckets of toys in their home. I always miss him when he's gone (such a sucker for the little bugger!) but we know he's having the best time.

Saturday

Nothing like having zero plans for the weekend (just the way I like it! - esp. these days).

We took a quick trip to Michael's this morning since I'm starting to work on the details for the baby shower that my mom and cousin insist that I have. I didn't know if it was poor etiquette to have a baby shower for your second baby, but what the heck - our family is the best! I'm so glad that found chalkboard paint in a small size bottle since I've only seen it sold in large pails at Home Depot. So I start this ...

My goal is to use these mini chalkboards for the baby shower as labels for the food! Hoping the paint works and adheres to the wooden planks. Next coat in one hour.

I also picked up this lovely block letter. I have a tendency to look for "Ps" and turn them upside down to make lower case "ds". Need to start filling our home with our touches. It's been 2 years for goodnes sake!

Last night, Aiden and I were all gung-ho about making some chocolate chip banana bread. After I finished sifting the flour ... I went to the fridge to beat the eggs and I was short an egg. Grrr. It kinda felt like when you pour a bowl of cereal for yourself only to realize that you're out of milk - whomp.

So after our taco lunch (all home-made, we haven't bought a meal all week - small win!), I finished the baking and added skor bits to our muffins. Yum.

Perfect kind of Saturday for me.

Finally In Its Place!

Yay! With much effort and the involvement of two families for help - this is finally in its place!
God bless Ryan's soul for surprising me with this fully built one day after work, but those gold wheels - they must go.

Now onto the next challenge ...
We can't seem to locate the mattress that we used for Aiden's crib. How do you misplace a mattress?

A Not So Good Day ...

One of the few things that saves my sanity during the work week is that I carpool with one of my best friends.

Tracy is awesome. I've known her for nearly 8 years now and well she's one of the few people in the world that I can take in high doses. She is caring, nurturing and thoughtful. She's a homebody at heart (just like me), disciplined and determined. I count myself blessed to have this friendship with her & count myself lucky to be part of her life.

Today was my day to drive.
Making fantastic timing along the 401, I suddenly felt weak, dizzy and well just faint.
"Tray, I think I'm going to pass out, maybe even throw up" ... I pull over on the shoulder.
Tray drives the rest of the way to the office (God bless her soul).
My mood swings up and down all day at work. I start to feel better, then I start to feel ... bleh. I just want to keep my eyes closed ... and well maybe lay down. I'm tired, weak.
What makes me nervous is that, our baby may be ready to come - but me, I'm well, I don't feel ready - yet.

Taking it slow tomorrow & working from home.

Ryan has the biggest heart. He has been ... the best husband. Accommodating, patient and kind. (& I'm sure I've tested his limits from time to time). Aiden is my heart. He's so caring when I'm not feeling up to par. "Mama, you feeling ok, Mama? Is baby ok?" (heart melts, instantly)


I'm going to keep a positive outlook. Positive vibes for the health of the baby.
Hoping these feelings pass, third trimester - here we go!

30 Weeks!

The next 10 weeks are going to fly by ... is it too late to say that I'm nervous? lol.

At 30 weeks ...
I'm feeling: big & well emotional (damn hormones). I'm tired again & anxious to start nesting.
I'm craving: nothing specific, but I'm hungry - always
I'm loving: Aiden's curiousity about my growing belly
I'm not looking forward to: labour
I'm most looking forward to: Aiden's first reaction meeting baby

7 weeks of work left.
SEVEN!

Let the countdown begin!