7 Weeks Left

We are getting so excited to meet the baby. It's kicking and moving like mad now and I'm hoping that means it wants to come out a little early. I'm really enjoying preparing for the baby, and I don't want to go back to work...I wish I could take the next 7 weeks off too! It's so nice being able to sleep in, wash baby clothes, nap, read, walk, etc. Yesterday John and I took advantage of the sunshine and had a little picnic in the park. We are cherishing our moments of relaxation - the calm before the storm. Check out John's new glasses.

Spring Break...Party!!!!!

We are officially on our spring break. It is so wonderful waking up in the morning whenever I feel like it and taking a nap during the day. I love knowing that I have a week more of this ahead of me. Instead of our usual travel plans, this year we are getting things ready for baby and (I am) sleeping. Those are the only plans we have.
John has been busy. He's set up the crib, assembled new bookshelves, re-arranged furniture...and its only Sunday! There won't be much left to do if he keeps up at this rate.

On the way to yoga class

Meg was on her way to yoga class (I usually go, but stayed home to grade papers, its finals week) and I grabbed this quick photo op. I love the way this shirt hugs her baby belly. She looks so good. The other night we were out at a reading and we saw some friends of ours who are also pregnant, very much so, like they could be having the baby right now. I was taken aback at the size of her baby belly. I can't believe that Megan's will like double in size from what it is in this picture. Lately we have been taken to watching the baby move in Meg's belly. You can practically see it rolling over in there! Its really cool to watch. The baby is so active. I wonder if it will stay that way after its born? Chances are it will. There are so many babies being born around here right now. A fellow student of mine in the soils department just had his first two days ago, its really an exciting time. My new office mate Gesa has a baby girl seven months old. Everywhere we go, babies!

happy st. paddy's day

Instead of the day's usual activities, we decided to celebrate in a g-rated style. We are starting to get the baby's room really ready now. I got all excited to have everything done and then realized that I couldn't really do a lot of what we need (moving furniture, painting, assembling the crib, etc.). So, John has taken advantage of our sunny day and is sanding, scraping, and re-painting our bookshelf for the baby's room. It is bright white now, which we think will look great against the green walls.

Shopping Spree!

Grandma and Grandpa-to-be are here visiting. When we picked them up at the airport, we decided to stop at Babies-R-Us and we stocked up on all kinds of things that we think we will need. I feel much more prepared for the baby now. I'm feeling more excited than anything else. I have 9 weeks left!

I asked my Dad how long he thought the baby is now. He guessed 10". It's actually over 15! So, I guess I'm not as big as I thought I was. I feel pretty huge, but I'm amazed that there's something that big inside of me.

Everyone at work knows that I'm going to stay home with the baby next year. It's so nice to be able to talk about my plans openly. I don't like keeping all these big secrets from people for so long.

We'll have a new belly picture coming soon...be patient!