Today was my first day of vacation and boy do I miss my kiddos already. It's pretty sad I know! I LOVED this class and hated to let them go. With that said, they also were a great distraction to our current house annoyance!
It's Monday the 9th and we have YET to close on the house. The old homeowner's have an outstanding water bill and didn't pay their Homeowner's Association fees. So, I sit IMPATIENTLY waiting for them to give us a closing date.
My mother-in-law gave us an early Christmas present and "bought" us movers. Obviously, with me being pregnant, I am unable to be much of a help. SO, instead of relying so heavy on our friends and family to help us move, I am thankfully going to accept this gift.
The worst part is that I wanted to get odds and ends in car loads up there, and of course just throw my clothes in the car on the hangers. Right now, I am frustrated we have yet to close. ;(
I want to be in the house! We haven't been able to measure for the curtains or for the fridge. Can you hear my frustation via this keyboard???
For anybody who knows me well, they know I am a planner..........this isn't fitting in my plans one single bit!
I don't even know where to focus my frustrations anymore. Packing is only so much fun by yourself. I listen to my country music, take a break and check e-mail and myspace (to put my feet up) and go back to packing. I am out of boxes right now, so the packing is finished for the evening.
Monday, June 9, 2008
Monday, May 26, 2008
Packing
We close on the house on Thursday. Therefore, I am going to take my first load of Carson items in the back seat and truck and drop off the first load as soon as we close. We are then going to measure for the blinds and refridge so we can start working on those.
Eric, John and I went shopping this weekend for new furniture. There are three stores in Chilli and two are closed on Sunday. So, it was good to get an idea of what we both want and be able to at least have a general idea of prices. We are going to get a new couch, love seat and recliner. I want a couch with the recliner on the end. We aren't taking this crap with us for sure!!! It was free before and will be free to the next person for sure!
Packing has been a chore because I didn't realize just how tough being pregnant and packing would be. Whose idea was this anyway?! Eric and John were able to get his room packed up yesterday. It was great to have her helping and going through his toys. BUT, there is sooooo much more to get finished! We started in his room so we could use his closet and room to store boxes out of the way!
In the way is all of Carson's items. They have taken up the entire living room! I can't wait to get them into the new house! I will just put them in the middle of the room until we get things painted, and the furniture here to know where everything is going to be placed.
My "break" is over now, so back to packing. I am working on packing up the bathrooms right now. I have a tendency to buy items in bulk and now I wish that wasn't the case. I have seven bottles of spray gel and hairspray and 13 toothbrushes. Eric has about 8 containers of deodorant and three extra shampoos! HE HE
My favorite part is going to be packing up the Sam's Club supply of Pads and Tampons. RIGHT before I found out I was prego, I went to buy a box of tampons. So, not only will I have the massive amounts of hair care products, I will have the female supplies as well. :) I am sure whoever moves those will get a kick out of the massive supply and I don't even need them right now! (Boy, I don't miss that to say the least!)
Lastly, school is ending and this year has went by so fast. Half of it was because I have a great class and the other half it that I have been pregnant! I don't want this group to go on!!! Our last student day is 7 days from now! Ironically, I won't be with them for one day because of the closing on the house and another half day for the baby appt. So, the last seven days are going to FLY!
Eric, John and I went shopping this weekend for new furniture. There are three stores in Chilli and two are closed on Sunday. So, it was good to get an idea of what we both want and be able to at least have a general idea of prices. We are going to get a new couch, love seat and recliner. I want a couch with the recliner on the end. We aren't taking this crap with us for sure!!! It was free before and will be free to the next person for sure!
Packing has been a chore because I didn't realize just how tough being pregnant and packing would be. Whose idea was this anyway?! Eric and John were able to get his room packed up yesterday. It was great to have her helping and going through his toys. BUT, there is sooooo much more to get finished! We started in his room so we could use his closet and room to store boxes out of the way!
In the way is all of Carson's items. They have taken up the entire living room! I can't wait to get them into the new house! I will just put them in the middle of the room until we get things painted, and the furniture here to know where everything is going to be placed.
My "break" is over now, so back to packing. I am working on packing up the bathrooms right now. I have a tendency to buy items in bulk and now I wish that wasn't the case. I have seven bottles of spray gel and hairspray and 13 toothbrushes. Eric has about 8 containers of deodorant and three extra shampoos! HE HE
My favorite part is going to be packing up the Sam's Club supply of Pads and Tampons. RIGHT before I found out I was prego, I went to buy a box of tampons. So, not only will I have the massive amounts of hair care products, I will have the female supplies as well. :) I am sure whoever moves those will get a kick out of the massive supply and I don't even need them right now! (Boy, I don't miss that to say the least!)
Lastly, school is ending and this year has went by so fast. Half of it was because I have a great class and the other half it that I have been pregnant! I don't want this group to go on!!! Our last student day is 7 days from now! Ironically, I won't be with them for one day because of the closing on the house and another half day for the baby appt. So, the last seven days are going to FLY!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
32 weeks/House
We have found a house in Southern Point. It's located about 12 min. from Grove City. I can't wait to move closer to C-bus and most of my friends!!!
Here is a picture of me from 32 weeks. ;)
Saturday, May 3, 2008
30 weeks
As of yesterday, I am 30 weeks along! I can't believe how fast the time has just been chucked out the window. Last Monday I had a check-up and everything is going great with baby Carson!! The only part that has me a tad-bit worried is that I was exposed to fifths disease from one of my students. My doctor gave me the "oh crap" look when I mentioned this to her. My blood test came back in Dec. as negative that I hadn't been exposed, so I had to take another blood test. I am STILL waiting for the results. I don't know much about the disease and haven't researched it. I am trying to remain positive and not waste my time stressing about it. I am really impressed with the lack of weight that I have gained. I have only gained 9 pounds so far! I know others aren't impressed because they give me lectures, but I honestly am just eating more healthy! My husband doesn't like many sweets, so thankfully Carson doesn't either. The doctor isn't worried, so why is everybody else?
I can't believe that I am going to be visiting the doctor every two weeks now! TIME IS FLYING! I wore my first maternity shirt last Friday to Carrie's birthday party. Then, I went another week without wearing them! Again, Friday came lecture time about not wearing maternity clothes, so I went out Friday and spent WAY TOO MUCH. So, Monday morning, I will be fitted with maternity shirts and pants! I am sure there will be something else I get a lecture for, but I won't be hearing this one anymore!
The house hunting update: We found a great house in Southern Point (just south of Grove City). But, it's a bank short sale and those could take 2 weeks to two months. I want to be in a house by the time the baby gets here. It's not fair to Carson to not have a baby decorated room. Yes, we have three bedrooms here, but then the computer room would be in the living room. Bottom line, I want a new place before the baby gets here. We are going to look at a few more tomorrow in Southern Point as well. Cross your fingers that something will fall into place. Usually the cards fall for me and my life, but it's hard to think "things will work out when they are meant to work out". I want a house closer to my job, most of my friends and family when this baby is born!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus, I know that I won't let anybody come down here to visit me and I think I will go insane without seeing people! :)
That's the update per Cara's request!
I can't believe that I am going to be visiting the doctor every two weeks now! TIME IS FLYING! I wore my first maternity shirt last Friday to Carrie's birthday party. Then, I went another week without wearing them! Again, Friday came lecture time about not wearing maternity clothes, so I went out Friday and spent WAY TOO MUCH. So, Monday morning, I will be fitted with maternity shirts and pants! I am sure there will be something else I get a lecture for, but I won't be hearing this one anymore!
The house hunting update: We found a great house in Southern Point (just south of Grove City). But, it's a bank short sale and those could take 2 weeks to two months. I want to be in a house by the time the baby gets here. It's not fair to Carson to not have a baby decorated room. Yes, we have three bedrooms here, but then the computer room would be in the living room. Bottom line, I want a new place before the baby gets here. We are going to look at a few more tomorrow in Southern Point as well. Cross your fingers that something will fall into place. Usually the cards fall for me and my life, but it's hard to think "things will work out when they are meant to work out". I want a house closer to my job, most of my friends and family when this baby is born!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus, I know that I won't let anybody come down here to visit me and I think I will go insane without seeing people! :)
That's the update per Cara's request!
Saturday, April 19, 2008
The background blog....
My friends Jenn, Marie and Cara have a baby website and after further thought, I thought I would try this. I know it will be really beneficial to keep people up to date after Carson arrives.
Marie uses it a lot because she has three bundles of joy (all girls) and with that many babies at one time, there is no way she can e-mail or call everybody and keep them updated.
So, with that said, here is my first blog!
The road to getting pregnant was much more difficult than it has been being pregnant for sure.
Eric and I tried and with the help of Clomid (only one month) thankfully, we found out a cute one would be on the way. I was really shocked to say the least. I almost didn't believe it was true, so had to run down and show Eric's aunt Barbara and his mother. I should have waited for EG to be home to do it, but I honestly didn't think I wasn't pregnant. I would have waited much longer to find out, had my best friend Carrie threatened to put a pregnancy test on my desk. That would have been mortifying!
Thankfully, with my hour drive to work every day, I didn't have to get up earlier and spend time puking, or pull over for that fact. I have been really lucky! I was dizzy a bit in the afternoon, but a small snack would help with that.
I truly can't believe that I am already 7 months along. I am anxiously awaiting to find a new home, so that I can get settled in and decorate the baby work. There isn't room in the house here in Chillicothe. Yes, it's 3 bedrooms, but I don't want to give up the beautiful desk that I have and private area for my studies. I like to have the time alone on the computer, grading papers and lesson planning. Also, I don't want the living room and the computer to be together. Eric likes the TV too loud!
The process of buying a home has hit a bump. We found a great home in South Bloomfield (about 20 min. from GC). It was too good to be true and I am glad that we found out before it was too late. It had water damage in the basement, therefore creating mold. So, with the time crunch, unless the miracle house comes along (yeah right), I just want to move to GC and rent for a year. I am shocked that even my mom thinks that is a better idea!!!
As I hit the 7 month mark, I am sure people are sick of hearing me brag about not being in maternity clothes. But, I am pumped! It's nice to know I haven't had to buy a whole new wardrobe. Again, to Carrie's dismay, who thinks I should be showing this baby belly off. I think a lot of it has do that I am eating much more healthy than I normally would. Well, I still have some crud food sometimes though. Also, my shirts were always bigger because I dislike having tight clothes.
I do miss having Iced Tea and Chocolate. Even though I was drinking Decaf tea about 6 months prior to actually getting pregnant, I was using Sweet-n-Low. Now I have to use Splenda and it just isn't the same. So, I drink my one Sprite a day for lunch, and drink a lot of water. Carrie turned me on to putting lemon in the water and a Splenda. It tastes like Lemonade (ironically before being prego, I hated Lemonade!!). I am unable to eat much chocolate because Carson doesn't like it. About 20 min. after eating, even a small Hershey's or snickers, the little boy is kicking. I guess he will be like this father and big brother and not be a big sweets person. That has to come from the Grey side of the family!!!
John has played an instrumental part in the pregnancy. He was the first one to find out what we were having. Eric thought it would be neat to have John see the picture, and then tell us. He wanted a little brother really bad, so his face was so bright when he said "It's a boy". He was able to help go pick out clothes etc. for the registry. He told us that day it was more fun than playing a video game. I love my Halo 2 too much to agree with him on that one, but I am glad that he enjoyed himself! He thinks it is really neat to hear the updates of Carson growing and feeling him kick. He will be an EXCELLENT big brother. I look forward to seeing their interaction together.
I have made this blog rather long. Every Sat. tends to be relaxing day. I don't sleep enough during the week and my body is run down. My voice is gone, I feel like crud and the rain doesn't help the situation. However, there are papers to grade and laundry to do, so I am going to end this.
Hope you enjoyed the lengthy first blog! Tip your glasses to many more!
Marie uses it a lot because she has three bundles of joy (all girls) and with that many babies at one time, there is no way she can e-mail or call everybody and keep them updated.
So, with that said, here is my first blog!
The road to getting pregnant was much more difficult than it has been being pregnant for sure.
Eric and I tried and with the help of Clomid (only one month) thankfully, we found out a cute one would be on the way. I was really shocked to say the least. I almost didn't believe it was true, so had to run down and show Eric's aunt Barbara and his mother. I should have waited for EG to be home to do it, but I honestly didn't think I wasn't pregnant. I would have waited much longer to find out, had my best friend Carrie threatened to put a pregnancy test on my desk. That would have been mortifying!
Thankfully, with my hour drive to work every day, I didn't have to get up earlier and spend time puking, or pull over for that fact. I have been really lucky! I was dizzy a bit in the afternoon, but a small snack would help with that.
I truly can't believe that I am already 7 months along. I am anxiously awaiting to find a new home, so that I can get settled in and decorate the baby work. There isn't room in the house here in Chillicothe. Yes, it's 3 bedrooms, but I don't want to give up the beautiful desk that I have and private area for my studies. I like to have the time alone on the computer, grading papers and lesson planning. Also, I don't want the living room and the computer to be together. Eric likes the TV too loud!
The process of buying a home has hit a bump. We found a great home in South Bloomfield (about 20 min. from GC). It was too good to be true and I am glad that we found out before it was too late. It had water damage in the basement, therefore creating mold. So, with the time crunch, unless the miracle house comes along (yeah right), I just want to move to GC and rent for a year. I am shocked that even my mom thinks that is a better idea!!!
As I hit the 7 month mark, I am sure people are sick of hearing me brag about not being in maternity clothes. But, I am pumped! It's nice to know I haven't had to buy a whole new wardrobe. Again, to Carrie's dismay, who thinks I should be showing this baby belly off. I think a lot of it has do that I am eating much more healthy than I normally would. Well, I still have some crud food sometimes though. Also, my shirts were always bigger because I dislike having tight clothes.
I do miss having Iced Tea and Chocolate. Even though I was drinking Decaf tea about 6 months prior to actually getting pregnant, I was using Sweet-n-Low. Now I have to use Splenda and it just isn't the same. So, I drink my one Sprite a day for lunch, and drink a lot of water. Carrie turned me on to putting lemon in the water and a Splenda. It tastes like Lemonade (ironically before being prego, I hated Lemonade!!). I am unable to eat much chocolate because Carson doesn't like it. About 20 min. after eating, even a small Hershey's or snickers, the little boy is kicking. I guess he will be like this father and big brother and not be a big sweets person. That has to come from the Grey side of the family!!!
John has played an instrumental part in the pregnancy. He was the first one to find out what we were having. Eric thought it would be neat to have John see the picture, and then tell us. He wanted a little brother really bad, so his face was so bright when he said "It's a boy". He was able to help go pick out clothes etc. for the registry. He told us that day it was more fun than playing a video game. I love my Halo 2 too much to agree with him on that one, but I am glad that he enjoyed himself! He thinks it is really neat to hear the updates of Carson growing and feeling him kick. He will be an EXCELLENT big brother. I look forward to seeing their interaction together.
I have made this blog rather long. Every Sat. tends to be relaxing day. I don't sleep enough during the week and my body is run down. My voice is gone, I feel like crud and the rain doesn't help the situation. However, there are papers to grade and laundry to do, so I am going to end this.
Hope you enjoyed the lengthy first blog! Tip your glasses to many more!
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