Wishing you a very Merry Christmas to you and yoursThursday, December 24, 2009
Christmas Traditions
When I saw this cheesy picture it reminded me of sharing a room with my sister and of one of our family traditions. Each year my family would exchange “Sister Gifts” on Christmas Eve after a day of skiing with dad. And each year on the night before Christmas Eve my older sister, whom I shared a room with, would somehow get it out of me what I was giving her. I would say I’m not telling you it’s a surprise. Paige would then proceed to ask a series of questions such as: What color is it? What letter does it start with? I would shamelessly answer all the while thinking each clue would certainly be too vague to give away what the gift was. Paige would then guess the exact gift and I would say….. No it’s not that, as if I was the tricky one. I told Mason this story last night and for about the 50th time on our marriage he questioned my intelligence.Well Paige I will give you a sister gift tonight and since I did not share a room with you last night, no clues for you!
As for the picture I’m the one who looks like a little boy.
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Pregnancy Diaries Entry 12: 33 weeks!
Today a lady asked how much longer I had. I said about 2 months. She said, “But you look so big, it’s not twins is it?” So how was your day?
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Happy Birthday Mason!
This Strapping young man turned 32 today. As you can see he's a man of many talents. Mason I'm so glad you were born! Love you and hope you have a wonderful day!Friday, December 4, 2009
Dear Santa
I'm loving these headbands I've been seeing around lately. So perfect for an evening Christmas party. They would also make a lovely gift, don't you think? I've only been able to find them online. Where are you all purchasing these little dreams?
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Pregnancy Diaries Entry 11: You are my Sunshine
This marks my 31st week of pregnancy. 9 weeks to go!
Yesterday I went to the gym to do a spinning class when I was finished I went down to the locker room and that is where this unfortunate story begins. I was gathering up my things and this woman comes into the locker room singing her heart out. At this point I knew she was clinically insane and started gathering my things little quicker because I just knew this lady was going to talk to me as my belly is often a walking conversation. Sure enough she turns around and asks me if what she is wearing was too revealing. I looked at the black tights the white mini something, not sure what it was, and the lipstick on her teeth. I looked at her and said. “Nope you look awesome.” This, I learned, was the wrong thing to say as it made her ecstatic. She screamed with Glee, “Awesome? Really? You look awesome too are you pregnant?” Wanting to run I said yes again this was the wrong response. She squealed with even more excitement this time as she said “Oh my gosh I’m so happy for you, congratulations!” Then she went in for a huge hug. There I was in the gym embracing this crazy lady. Please keep in mind this woman is a complete stranger to me as well as the planet earth. Then she put her hands on my belly and exclaimed “Oh my gosh I think I felt him move it’s a boy right”. “No it’s a girl,” I said. I was doing the I’m so uncomfortable laugh at this point. She asked me to stop laughing and hold still so she could feel her. Crazy lady then came closer, just as I thought that wasn’t possible, she proceeded to put her head to my stomach and started singing, yes I shit you not she started singing “You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when skies are gray….” She sang an entire verse to my belly. I continued to laugh only because I did not know what else to do. She again reprimanded me cause my stomach was jiggling with laughter instead of baby movements. I finally said, “If you insist on singing to my stomach I have no choice but to laugh.” After she was done with the serenade she told me the baby wants her name to be Heidi, she then recanted this because her name is Marie and maybe that would be more appropriate. You got it Marie.
Yesterday I went to the gym to do a spinning class when I was finished I went down to the locker room and that is where this unfortunate story begins. I was gathering up my things and this woman comes into the locker room singing her heart out. At this point I knew she was clinically insane and started gathering my things little quicker because I just knew this lady was going to talk to me as my belly is often a walking conversation. Sure enough she turns around and asks me if what she is wearing was too revealing. I looked at the black tights the white mini something, not sure what it was, and the lipstick on her teeth. I looked at her and said. “Nope you look awesome.” This, I learned, was the wrong thing to say as it made her ecstatic. She screamed with Glee, “Awesome? Really? You look awesome too are you pregnant?” Wanting to run I said yes again this was the wrong response. She squealed with even more excitement this time as she said “Oh my gosh I’m so happy for you, congratulations!” Then she went in for a huge hug. There I was in the gym embracing this crazy lady. Please keep in mind this woman is a complete stranger to me as well as the planet earth. Then she put her hands on my belly and exclaimed “Oh my gosh I think I felt him move it’s a boy right”. “No it’s a girl,” I said. I was doing the I’m so uncomfortable laugh at this point. She asked me to stop laughing and hold still so she could feel her. Crazy lady then came closer, just as I thought that wasn’t possible, she proceeded to put her head to my stomach and started singing, yes I shit you not she started singing “You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when skies are gray….” She sang an entire verse to my belly. I continued to laugh only because I did not know what else to do. She again reprimanded me cause my stomach was jiggling with laughter instead of baby movements. I finally said, “If you insist on singing to my stomach I have no choice but to laugh.” After she was done with the serenade she told me the baby wants her name to be Heidi, she then recanted this because her name is Marie and maybe that would be more appropriate. You got it Marie.