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Angel Tree

30 Tuesday Nov 2010

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Just wanted to put in a plug for a program I love.

I like selecting an angel tree child each year.  I say each year loosely, because we didn’t do it last year.  But I’ve tried to most years since early college.  However, finding the store with the names, and remembering to choose one seems to be presenting a challenge to me.

Luckily, I found out JCPenney and the Salvation Army have teamed up to provide a website.  If you’re interested in sponsoring an angel tree child this year, but like me, can’t seem to get it together enough to get the name and get started, check out http://angel.jcpenney.com/.

You can search by your zip code, and preferred age range and gender.  It will then give you a list of children to choose from, including their sizes and special requests.  The drop off deadline locally is December 14th, so if you’re interested act fast!

We will be shopping for a 1 year old whose special requests were a stuffed bear and books.  Does he sound sweet or what?

Thankful (Tis the Season!)

25 Thursday Nov 2010

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It is Thanksgiving after all, so I thought I should post some things for which I am thankful.   So pull up a chair, let’s sit around an imaginary table at Grandma’s house, and rattle off some things that have blessed us this year…I’ll go first…

I am thankful for a good job.  When we moved, there was some uncertainty as to where I would land.  There were times when I thought I might “settle” for A job rather than a GOOD job.  If I had needed to do that I certainly would have.  Fortunately a great opportunity opened up and not only did I not settle, but instead I have a higher salary than I left at OH, better retirement benefits, and double the vacation time.  And it’s a new challenge in a industry I had been interested in exploring.

Speaking of – I am thankful for a kind boss who values family.  I could not have asked for a more supportive or understanding manager as we go through this pregnancy.

I am thankful for a house that became home so quickly.  Sure, we ran out of closet space, could really use a basement, hate ladybugs, and really miss having gas heat (and a gas stove!).  But our house has felt like “home” from fairly early on.  And it feels like the right place to bring K home.

I am thankful for a church and church family that has felt right.  In some ways I felt like we never stopped looking when we were in OH.  Our church here found us fairly quickly.  We miss a lot because we travel too much, but we have still been able to get involved with a small group, and meet some other young couples.  And I’m sad when we miss.  Not because I feel guilty, but because I really feel like we missed out on something special.  That’s a nice feeling.

I am thankful for a husband who loves, supports, and provides for me.  He also makes me laugh, makes me think, and makes me love more than I knew I could.  And I can’t wait to see him become a daddy.

I am obviously thankful for our pregnancy, and the pending arrival of K.  But I’m also thankful for God’s timing.  Sometimes I don’t get what I want as soon as I want it, and I’ve learned to be thankful for that as well.  We are in a better place now than we would have been had we gotten pregnant immediately.   And we were able to enjoy some couple time, and trips to Vegas, Chicago, and New Orleans that I’m not sure we would have taken had there been a baby on the way.  And in the meantime, we’ve done some saving for “future house”.

I could keep going, with health, family, friends, etc.  But I’m sure each of you are thankful for those same things, and I’m already getting long winded.  Here are some less cliche things I’m thankful for:

I’m thankful for:
*Quiet nights by the fire pit with J.
*A neighborhood where we can take walks, see a fox and deer, but still get to the interstate in 3 minutes.
*Winter evenings by the fireplace snuggled on the couch.
*Memories of when we both actually fit on the couch…
*DVR.  (well, I am…)
*The generosity and selflessness of others, including baby gifts, maternity clothes, help with our move, help with painting, supportive words, prayers, and willing hands and ears any time we’ve needed them.  I can’t name all of you, but you inspire me to be a better person who is more aware of others as well.
*Moments that makes me cry happy tears.
*A full belly.  A warm bed.  And a happy life.

Ok, your turn.   Pass me the rolls first.

28 week quiz (and belly pic!)

23 Tuesday Nov 2010

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How far along? 28 weeks!

How big is baby? Hard to say.  The estimates start varying now from site to site.  But my doctor estimated 3 pounds.

Weight gain? 18.6 at Friday’s appointment.  Very happy with that!  But we’ll see how I fare with the holidays…

Stretch Marks? Not yet!!!

Maternity clothes? While looking for clothes for our photo session, I discovered a few items from Auburn I had previously missed.  New favorites include a short sleeved red sweater, and a black and gray casual shirt.

Sleep? I’m hanging in there.  I don’t wake up to go to the bathroom, so I’ll count that as a success story.  I was officially woken up by K for the first time I believe.  Sunday morning I was dreaming about drums (no, really) and woke up to feel strong kicks on each side of my belly.  Who knows what he was doing in there!

Cravings? Not pregnancy related, but thanks to Dad’s pumpkin cheesecake I have a new favorite dessert.

Nursery update? No updates since the 25 week quiz really.  We hung curtains. Otherwise I’m waiting until our two upcoming showers are over to start laundering, organizing and putting away.

Movement? This little guy is crazy!  I think he’s a drummer.  And he still likes to get in to a weird position and stick what I think is his rear end out really far.  It’s always on my right side.  I’ll get a photo one of these times.

High point? Two!  1) We took some maternity photos this past weekend, that I’m anxious to share with you once they are available.  2) Decorating for Christmas!

Low point? Soreness.  I may have overdone it a bit between the Christmas decorating, the driving, and the photo session.  I finally had some pain and soreness Saturday evening.  But a long night’s rest seemed to help a lot.  I also think it was related to a growth spurt I can tell happened the last couple of weeks.

What am I looking forward to? Gaining 10 pounds this holiday season and doing so guilt free! 😉

Here’s a 28 week belly photo…with our main tree as a backdrop!  (Quite a growth spurt this time I think!)

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