mundane echo

A friend of ours was able to get some software from Mark directly from the manufacturer’s store, which means a huge discount.  He brought it home Sunday, and it disappeared sometime after that.  I knew it had to be in the house somewhere, unless he attempted to take it to work and it was misplaced on the train.  Mark lost it for a while.  I’ve rarely seen him so obessed with something.  Crazy man style, I’m telling you.

It’s been found.  I went into the baby’s room this morning and moved a pack of onesies sitting on the floor. Lo and behold, there it was.  A pretty gray box sitting on the floor.

Silly monkey.

This evening we’re attending Mark’s company party in Berkeley.  I have no idea what the dress is, and honestly, don’t want to wear a skirt unless I have to.  Jeans and a cute top would be preferable.  My legs are the size of tree trunks and I like to keep them well covered.  Not to mention – I’m cold!  After months of high body temperatures, I.am.cold.  Hormones must be changing in preperation for birth.

breathe

There it is -that panic.  I’ve gotta go clean something.

I miss my Grandparents today

Yesterday, we reclaimed the living room & dinning room.  Both rooms looked like the Babies R Us gnome ran around vomiting everywhere.  Almost everything has found a home, and the rements will be placed within the next few days.

whew!

This week I need to purchase a few of the odds & ends (like diapers! ha) that are still outstanding from our supply list.  I can’t believe this is going to happen.

Yesterday was a good day.  Mark and I met with Katy Vold regarding maternity photographs, then took off to Carmel for the afternoon.  The weather was chilly and overcast.  Absolutely perfect.  On the way home we stopped by Santa Cruz for ice cream, then at one of the beaches for some time in prayer for our family.

It was a good day.

Today has it’s task list, but I’m enjoying the cold morning and curling up in the joy of yesterday.  I’ve always appreciated the cold, but especially now (higher body temperature).   At the moment my cheeks are nice and tingly from a walk outside, and my nose has yet to defrost.  Too bad the sun is coming out

Tuesday she’ll be 36 weeks.  One more week and she’ll be full term.  This month has gone by so fast.  There’s still so much to do!

Breathe.

One that note, I’m going to go work on the nursery to make me stop panicing! ha!

Last night Mark asked me “If you had known we’d be here, but it’d take… ” I interupted with a strong “yes” and curled up closer to him.  It’s all been worth it to get to this point in our relationship.  I love where we are right now.  I adore him and the way I feel when he curls up next to me, kisses my forehead, or even smiles across the room at me.  It’s good – and it’s right.  And we’re not only going to be ok, we are ok.

I could continue spouting mush.  Ramble about how much I look forward to him coming home at the end of the day.  How I’d rather sleep in our stiff bed, than the soft sofa, just so I can curl up next to him as we drift off.  I could go on about how great it is when he holds my hand or I rest my head against him.  How I enjoy our morning routine when I plop down in his office to eat breakfast and watch him work.  How much I miss him right now.  But I’ll save you the sap, and just say that I’m in love with my husband, and it’s wonderful.

The shower was great fun.  In retrospect, I should have allowed a friends shower and a family shower.  There were just too many people!  Oh well, live and learn I guess.  I just like events with lots of people

It was so wonderful being able to chat with everyone and share in the joy of our little one.  Mark and I are so excited, and it was great to be able to share that joy with the group.  Ok, ok, the “loot” was great too!

Today I didn’t get nearly as much done on the nursery as I had hoped.  I’ll be working on that this evening and throughout the week to get it right.  There’s returns and shopping to do.  Filling in the gaps and what not.  Kids are expensive!  I hope the next one’s a girl so we can reuse everything.  If not, it will still be cheaper than the first since the “functional” items aren’t gender specific.

I want to do cloth diapers.  However, with things getting closer I have a feeling we’ll be do disposable – at least at first.  Once things settle down a bit I may switch.  We’ll see how it all plays out.

Baby Shower is today.  I’m so excited to get together with friends and family to celebrate our little one.  Seeing all that support is really going to be helpful later on down the line.  Whenever I feel <insert emotion here> I can think about today and find joy.

Thank you all.

I love my skin again.  Thank you Bare Escentuals!

I go through phases on my makeup wearing.  I start running out of things, don’t want to spend the money.  Wane in use.  Stop use.  Because it’s a slow process, my poor skin sneaks up on me.  Next thing I know, I have break outs and red spots (sensitive skin).

Recently, I finally gave in.  Time to make the purchase.  Grabbing my SIL we ran off to the mall.  I tried a liquid @ the Este Lauder counter.  Eh.  Wasn’t feeling it.  Went to the Bare Escentuals store and was reminded why I love this stuff.

Why?  Because it’s freakin’ wonderful!  I tried their face wash (a dry wash mixed with water) and noticed an immiedate difference in my skin tone.  Start wearing just the basics daily and within 48 hours a noticeable improvement.  Gosh, I can’t believe I let my face get that red and splotchy … and didn’t even notice!  Now that I have even tones again and smoother skin – ah. So much better.

Next purchase from there?  Probably the night treatment.  Right now I just wear my makeup to bed and it seems to work out very well.  Imagine how much better this product is going to be!

< / plug >

We have a set of railroad tracks that run through one part of the town.  Every time I come to the stop light there, I am amazed by the way people approch railroad tracks.  Instead of stopping behind the lines, they stop on the tracks.  Sit there, wait for the light to turn and then proceed.   Do they not understand why this is not a good idea?  The intersection is structured in such a way that should that train come, and should you be in the track … you don’t have a lot of options.  You might be able to wiggle free, up over the curb.  The question is … would you, dear idoit, have the presence of mind to find the right way to escape in enough time?

I’ve lived here three years and have never seen it put to the test.  I hope I never see (or hear about) it happening.  If people continue to approch this intersection the same way, it’s bound to happen.

Is it really worth risking your life (and the lives of others, as your vehical will cause additional damage upon impact) so you can get a wee bit closer to your destination?

I just don’t get it.

< / vent >

In other news, I interviewed a pediatrician today.  I’ve got a few more on the list before making a decision, but I have a feeling we’ll end up in Fremont.  I haven’t met with any of the Fremont PDs yet, but Mark’s doc, my OB, etc are down there.  Apparently we are attracted to the medical options in that city.

5 weeks and a few days.

Deep Breath

… but I have to say, I’m enjoying the third a lot more.  Granted, I seem to be blessed with an easy pregnancy and that may have a lot to do with it.  I have energy, I’m active, I feel good.  And, best of all, I have a nice round belly.  Each week she gets bigger, my tummy gets rounder and I love it.  There’s no question about my “condition” at this point.

I’m very distracted today.  I have some things that need to get done before I head into San Francisco.  I just can’t get around to doing them.  Like right now, I’d rather clear my thoughts than do that.  Oh… I should transfer some songs from itunes onto my phone… now that I’ve finally got around to importing them from the server.  Oh … look over here. Shiney.

Yah, that’s me.  All me today.

And… I’m happy.  It’s a nice day.  I feel giddy and am enjoying the sunshine.  Probably why I’m floating around randomly.  At least I kicked off a load of dishes and laundry.  Considering, that’s a pretty big achievement.

It’s impossible to work today.  I have some things on my task list.  Instead, once I finish this.  I’m going to try really hard to get the donation stuff together for tomorrow’s pickup.  It’s either now or this evening, but it has to get done.

Ok. Right.  Get to work, Stina.  Common, you can do it.

I should buy a boat!

I’m taking a short break from work.  I need to use a different side of my brain.  Well, any part of my brain, really.  At the moment I’m doing tedious data entry.  It’s great – we need the money.  It’s something I don’t know that I’d trust very many people with since it’s for my client.  One of those tasks that takes some level of intelligence, but little to no skill.

*yawn*

We are launching this thing tomorrow.  So I have to finish everything off by tomorrow morning.  Its about freakin’ time!  It was supposed to launch November, but due to the usual delays it’s now January.  I’m sure the client will have additional tweeks after launch.  He always does, heh.

Today was our last birthing class.  I don’t know that I’m ready to part with my classes.  I have my notes.  We’ll be practicing our breathing and communication, etc etc.  I know.  We’ll be fine.  I’ll be fine.  I’m just not ready for them to be over.

Tomorrow we have an ultrasound.  Next Saturday a hopsital tour.  The Saturday after is the shower.  The following week is our new parents class.  Then it’s the end of January and Feburary will be here.  She’ll be here in Feburary … well, unless she’s late!