The Fireplace

This morning I took two hours off of work to let the people in to install the fireplace (wood burning stove insert)! While I got a little lost getting to the house (I went a different way than I normally do) I made it early - just not as early as I wanted to. Once I got there I got strait to work and managed to get the paper off of the rest of the pink room (what I could reach anyway) and two of the walls in the hallway. The guys who were doing the install came on time, I have never had anyone for an install or service call come on time before. It was a nice change.

I finished what I had started and went in to work!

Relaxing

There is nothing more relaxing than taking a bath with a kitten purring on your shoulder - trust me on this. I have had cats and kittens before and non of them have liked the water or wanted to be around it in any way. The kitten that I have at least temporarily taken in (yeah ok I want to keep her) sat on my shoulder purring in my ear for a good half hour while I took a bath tonight. She even got her tail wet and didn't seem to mind.

Changing plans

Taking in the kitten means that I could not stay at mom and dad's as planned so that we could work on the house. So instead they came up to our place and dad watched Evelyn after we got her ready for bed so that mom and I could take down wall paper at the new place. After all was said and done we had about an hour at the new place. We did manage to get 3/4 of Evelyn's room done! I'm glad I got to help out a little and mom and dad will watch Evelyn on Sat for our "Stripper" Party so I can help some more. I'm hoping that we will be ready to paint on Sunday though we still need to get the paint.

More hardwood samples are on the way and we should get them soon. They are stronger than the others that we had picked out and not too much more money. I'm thinking this is a good idea I hope I like the colors but I think Jason knows what I like and will get samples accordingly. The good news is the place that we will get the paint has at least one of the samples so we may be able to get it local.

Week 32!

Baby’s energy is surging, thanks to the formation of white fat deposits beneath the skin. (Have those kicks and jabs to the ribs tipped you off yet?) Baby is also settling into sleep and waking cycles, though -- as you’ve also probably noticed -- they don’t necessarily coincide with your own. Also this month, all five senses are finally functional, and the brain and nervous system are going through major developments.

Total weight gain/loss: Same as last week!

Maternity clothes? Ugh yeah I still like the shirts but the pants are driving me NUTS!

Stretch marks? not that I have seen lately

Sleep: I do ok as long as I don't drink too much water at night or eat too many ice cubes rather. waking up with some soreness though

Best moment this week:

Movement: He's kicking like crazy

Food cravings: Ice cubes and ice cream. I really need to start craving veggies.

Symptoms: hip pain, some cramping that seems to be sporadic, fatigue (that could be the anemia),

Gender: Can I just delete this one?

Labor Signs: Nothing yet but it is early.

Belly Button in or out? what belly button?

What I miss: Being able to clean

What I am looking forward to: Non pregnancy related - My Grandmother, Aunt and Uncle's visit!

Weekly Wisdom:

Milestones:

The House

The new one that is... is coming along. Jason is spending lots of time there trying to get it ready for us. the wall paper is coming down and as Vinegar and water works i am likely going to be able to help unless he gets it done by him self. I think he is going to clean the carpets today (he's coming home to get the cleaners). for us to move in he has to

taking down wall paper
paint the bedrooms
put new floors in two of the rooms which are picked out (pictures below)
put in recessed lighting in the kids rooms
fix the railing on top of the stairs so that we can put a baby gate up.
clean the carpeting

So far he has
worked on the wall paper
fixed the sump pump
fixed the electrical ( I think)

I know it doesn't seem like much however taking down wallpaper is a HUGE task and has taken a majority of the time (as well as lawn care) plus we still have upkeep on this house. Having two houses is a major pain in the butt!

Evelyn's room

The den

The New House

It has been a while since I have posted about the new houses so I thought I would give some updates. J has been moving stuff over (we have lots of stuff) and trying to get a lot of the work done (removing nails etc). He also has replaced the sump pump so we are making progress.

Week 31!

There is a belly shot I just need Jason to get it to me.

Total weight gain/loss: 40lbs - yes already. the good news is that in the last two weeks I did not have a weight gain! I am trying to be good (eating ice seems to help) and not gain too much more weight in the next 9 weeks (I can't believe we only have 9 weeks left already!)

Maternity clothes? Yes though some fit better than others. I don't remember the pants fitting so poorly last time though I do rememver the jeans sliding down a little.

Stretch marks? still the same.

Sleep: Between occasional cramps and my bladder i think I am going to have to get used to little sleep again. Poor Evelyn I hope I am still a good mommy to her while I am sleep deprived.

Best moment this week:

Movement: Like a crazy guy! We are starting the kick counts this week though I don't anticipate a problem.

Food cravings: Ice odly enough this should help my weight gain. and ice cream with sugar cones which will not.

Symptoms: leg cramps are occasional the banana's seem to help. trouble sleeping as I have been having a little heartburn lately usually in the early morning. Mood swings are still around too I can't wait to be a little more stable emotionally.

Gender: The gender hasn't changed I promise you!

Labor Signs: None yet there is time still.

Belly Button in or out? I have no belly button.

What I miss: Rolling on the floor with Evelyn and running around with her. And I am actually looking forward to running a 5k next summer and hopefully doing the Aids Red Ribbon Ride again.

What I am looking forward to: Grandma, aunt and uncle are coming to town mid august - I guess we never really grow up because I am super excited to see them. And I am actually looking forward to running a 5k next summer and hopefully doing the Aids Red Ribbon Ride again.

Weekly Wisdom: Be weary the sleeping tiger.

Milestones: My first bi weekly appointment is tomorrow!