Baby G - Week 24

We started the nursery this week, and I use the term "we" very loosely since Jonathan is doing most of the work. Last Sunday, Jonathan painted the nursery. We picked out a color called "Niagara Mist" to put on the walls. We decided on just one color to keep the work simple, and went with a light color since I thought a darker blue would make the room look small and dark.

Flash having one last wiggle before he gives up his room.

We took the closet doors off since they opened out and would hit any furniture along the wall. In place of the doors, we decided to hang curtains in case we need to hide the mess that may be the closet. I was incredibly lucky and found the exact curtains I wanted at the first store I looked. Jonathan again breathed a giant sigh of relief because he didn't think I would find what I wanted. He feared us hunting for months looking for some curtains that didn't exist.



Yesterday, we had the carpets cleaned...to get rid of all the Flash hair, and Jonathan hung the blinds and curtains. Jonathan has also started "safety proofing" the house. Mainly, he's just replacing the electrical outlets so little people can't get their fingers in there. Here's a sneak peek.

Today, we went to the store and purchased a bed. However, the box is too big to fit into the car so we'll have to go next week and pick it up with a little help. Recently, we had a few old newspapers framed for the nursery. Jonathan has been collecting newspapers since he was a kid and we thought it would be cool to put some old sports papers in the baby's room. (Thanks Laura for the great idea!) Our other project over winter break is to figure out some sort of closet organization. We need some sort of shelving or drawers for storage in the closet.

Today, Jonathan and I went for massages. I was hoping they might be able to help with my legs at night and the pain in my hip. The lady gave me a few tips and really worked on those areas so we'll see how the next few nights go. Over the past few weeks, I've really had a thing for Indian food. I've always liked Indian, but now I pretty much want it on a weekly basis. Surprisingly, it doesn't give me heartburn (knock on wood).

Christmas Gifts

Jonathan and I exchanged Christmas gifts early since we'd be traveling tomorrow. Normally, we don't get each other gifts, or we buy something for the two of us together. So when Jonathan came home one day and said, "I got you a gift" my first thought was what are you talking about? Which led to my next thought of oh, crap now I have to brave the stores the week before Christmas since it was too late to order online. He tried to tell me it was something we could both use and that we actually needed this item and not to worry about getting him anything. I couldn't do that...I had to think of something to get him.

So this past Monday after school, I headed to the mall. I was not thrilled about this adventure. To my surprise, I found an open parking spot right by the door, but I thought for sure my luck would end there. Turns out, I found exactly what I was looking for at the first two stores and was in and out in less than 30 minutes. It truly was a Christmas miracle!

Jonathan got me a keyboard for the iPad (which we had talked about before and we can both actually use) and the new iPhone 4s...I love it! I got Jonathan a nice set of cufflinks...so really, he got jewlery, and I received technology items...seems kind of backwards?

Weimar Christmas

Here are a few pictures from Christmas in Weimar this past weekend. Wrapping paper and bows were flying everywhere :)

Baby G - Week 23

Last Saturday, Jonathan and I went to the Paramount for a concert. I haven't been too keen on going out or parties these days, but the Paramount is nice, clean and you can sit down. We saw the Gourds, Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison. We had a great time, and Baby G made his presence known. I'm not sure if he liked the music or if we were disturbing naptime, but he kicked the entire time. We may have a music lover on our hands.

The bedding I ordered came this week. And I'm happy to say I love it! Jonathan breathed a giant sigh of relief since we didn't have a backup plan and hadn't found anything else we liked. We only ordered the items on the crib - bumper, sheet, bedskirt and blanket. We picked up a few paint samples and are trying to decide on a color for the nursery. Flash wanted to be part of the process too. As we were holding the samples up to the bedding, he would sniff and rub and the bedding. I think he's still trying to figure it all out!

My students have been so cute. They are all trying to come up with names for the baby...most of which is a play off of their name. They have also taken to keeping me fed. I had three different students bring cookies this week and another brought muffins.

We went to the doctor on Friday and had another ultrasound. During the first, Baby G was not very cooperative so there were still a few things they wanted to see. This time he was super active. I've noticed that usually between 2 and 4 is his playtime. The doctor was able to see everything they couldn't the first time, and it's still a boy. Everything looks great and he's growing right on schedule.

I've had crazy heartburn the past week or two...just about anything can make me grab for the Tums. I started carrying a baggie with some in my purse. My legs are still giving me trouble at night. Usually, I sleep well for 3-4 hours, and then I toss and turn. Friday night was the worst. I barely slept the entire night and finally got out of bed at 5 a.m. The nurse suggested a warm bath before bed to relax the muscles and nerves so I'm going to give it a try. Otherwise, I still think I've had a pretty easy go of it.

Finally Fall!

This is the tree in our backyard. I swear one day it was green and the next it turned to beautiful shades of fall. 

Holiday Cookies

I was ready for some holiday baking this past weekend. Actually, I'd planned to bake the weekend before, but ended up being tired and really just sitting around most of Sunday. I figure I can eat as many cookies as I want guilt free this year! I tried a new recipe that called for just a dab of almond extract and it was fabulous. I will be using this recipe in the future!

Merry Christmas Flash

Flash received an early Christmas present this past weekend...a new bed. The padding in his other one was pretty worn down and with our bedroom floor being tile, we decided it was time for something a little more comfy. At first, he wasn't too sure about it and just sniffed around. But it didn't take long for him to give it a try. He seems to like it since he was laying in it during the middle of the day yesterday. Although, he lays the wrong way in the bed so he looks really scrunched.

Baby G - Week 22

We're a little over half way and really starting to think about the nursery. I think most of the work will happen over winter break. The bedding I ordered should be here this week! And we took some pictures to be framed so they should be ready to go by winter break. So far I resisted the temptation of soft cheese, but this week I caved. And I think Baby G was a fan...he was kicking like crazy!

We had a little scare yesterday. Me and my two left feet stepped in a hole on the playground and fell. Luckily, I fell mostly on my hip not directly on my stomach. I called my doctor and nurse, and after a few questions they thought I was fine. I wasn't too worried. I felt fine and I felt the baby kick after, but I just wanted to be sure.

I made my first baby purchase last week. I was on Amazon looking for some things and came across kid books so I ordered Buenas Noches Luna (Goodnight Moon in Spanish). It seemed appropriate that the first thing I would buy for our child would be a book.

We go back to the doctor this Friday for another ultrasound and visit.

Baby G - Week 21

We're slowing getting Baby G's room together. The closet is clear and the furniture is out. Now, we just have to find a new place for Flash's house, which could take some getting used to on his part.  We're still throwing around names, and I think we may have settled on a middle name.

I've been feeling the baby since the week before Thanksgiving, of course at that point I wasn't sure if it was the baby, gas or just stomach gurgles. But I'm starting to feel him more often and what seems to be bigger movements. Jonathan will come and rub my belly, trying to catch the movement, but we haven't had any luck so far.

The Monday after Thanksgiving, I told my students it was a boy. About 68% of them thought it was a girl too! We found the percent to make it educational! The next day, one of my sweet students brought me a gift - bibs and socks!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Here are my Christmas trees for this year. I already warned Jonathan that I'd have to get one for Baby G's room at the after Christmas sales.

Sports tree for Jonathan's office

My Santa tree in the dining room

Living room - it has all of our travel ornaments

 

 

 

 

 

 

In our bedroom - the ornaments from  when we were kids