Project: Room Swap

A project... every woman's need and nightmare right? And as usual it has turned into something bigger than it started. It started a simple moving of one room to another-the office to the spare room so that I could nursery up the office (it's warmer for baby in there). Well as soon as we got one room empty, I, being the nit-pick I am, notice that it needs a few touch ups...some caulking in the molding, perhaps a fresh coat of paint if I find that right color, and well- a carpet clean. I found a really good deal with a carpet cleaner who will let me take a day between rooms... but can't come til monday. So all I can do until then is move the closet crap. (I'm afraid if I paint the steam will affect the paint on the molding). So looking at the 1st step...swapping closets I realize how much CRAP I have... and I admit it is all mine- M'Adam is good about throwing stuff out. Sub-project A becomes a two part project of re-organizing and sorting to keep and toss- anyone want extra junk? Then, when I tried to move the computer and set it up, I found that the internet is only hooked to one room- the other one! Great! But I've already taken that room apart and moved desks that had to be disassembled and reassembled so it's too late to change my mind. So what started out simple has become: Swap closets, move big stuff to living area, WAIT, carpet clean, WAIT, paint, move big stuff into place, call cable guy. And to make it easy on myself, I wait til there is not a whole lot of people around to help- YIKES... but on the upside, I am appeasing my picky nature, being productive (which I can't say for weeks past), and I will end up with the fabulous rooms I envision! HA HA! After that- I'm on a break!

The dead duck day :(

Sigh. I had the cries yesterday... all day. It probably didn't help that I had a full weekend and yesterday morning everyone went to Cottonwood but me. I just didn't feel it. I do ok being alone, but I couldn't start on any of my indoor projects, and it's over 100*- so much for my outdoor projects. I stayed in and picked up a few things...then I got a call from a friend who's never in town and she wanted to hang out- sounded fun so I head to meet her and on the way I HIT A DUCK!...a teeny baby duck... and to make matters worse, it was the momma's last baby duck- I felt terrible! There she was trying to make it get up and dodging all the drivers behind me that kept me from stopping- it was so pathetic that I start totally bawling in the truck... poor ducky. I get to where my friend is hoping for some cheer up, and she's brought people with her- it's like she can't hang out with me alone anymore cuz I'm married and pregnant- us married people must not be any fun. So we shop around one shop and then she "has to go"... no cheering up and no hanging out- thanks. She'd brought me a parting gift though- a cute little towel set for the baby, but what did it have on it? You guessed it- A BABY DUCK! I cried on the way home too. Good thing there was a Carraba's on the way. I love there dang bread and dip...oh and I got gelato too- it was quite a picnic in my living room. That cheered me up a little. Today I bought a recommended book in the Great and Terrible 'series' and I started to read it...I cried before I even got through the prologue. Crying- I must be catching up for all my non-crying years. That, or 'Nancy' really does make people weird.

NUTS!

We recently took a trip to the Grand Canyon...it was M'Adam's first trip! It was quite funny- we got to the first shoulder lookout...we stopped, took pictures and he thought that was it! When he found out there was more he was excited. We visited the visitor center, saw the shops and a lot of great views, we thought about taking a hiking tour, but not 4 1/2 months pregnant- next time.

We had gotten up really really early to go (4am thank you) and by the time we had seen most of the wonder, everyone else had shown up- there was nothing to do with that many tourists...except eat ice cream. M'Adam's fell over- hence the plate, and caught the attention of some "wild" friends. At one point the darn thing was in his lap! It's always nice to find new friends!

Tagged! and the picture saga...

I got tagged- I haven't played that in a LONG time. So thank you Julz.
1-Ten years ago I was: probably thinking about what I wanted for my 13th b-day...and going on a beach vacation with my family (we went every year-good times)
2-Five things I intend to do: have a fabulous backyard, find cute baby boy stuff and make a nursery, get my husband to go on a trip with me, clean my house really good, and learn to truely relax-not just be lazy :)
3-If I were a billionaire: I wouldn't be blogging!-I'd be living in some fabulous villa playing with my huney all over the world, and encouraging him to learn to fly...and I'd have a pony. I'd be Angelina Jolie's 2nd BFF and we'd go do good all over I'm sure. (LOL) pinch me- it won't happen.
4-My bad habits: letting my huney feel the brunt of my frustrations, leaving my hair in a perma-bun, and being lazy...and not speaking like a 'laydee'
5-Places I've lived: Bard, Yuma, Bullhead, Birmingham (1 summer), Chandler, Mesa, Queen Creek... I haven't gotten far :(
6-Jobs I've had: Lifeguard, Dr.'s office, Cell phone sales, Nanny, Waitress, Vet tech, and Office manager... nothing stuck, I think I hate people.
I'm supposed to tag people...hmmm... I guess I could tag my sisters in law-yeah tag them! You know who you are!

AND- I finally uploaded all my pics, I'll have to blog some blurps from the past this week so, if you care...check often! Thanks!

"BOY! definately a BOY!"

If you watch friends you know what I mean...
We got our first ultra-sound today... and it's clearly a boy! We are really excited- everyone needs a big brother right?? I know I always wanted one... anyway after we found out we had to go get some cute boy stuff... but I'm getting frustrated because there don't seem to be too many 'baby' places around here! Anyone know of any good websites to find cool stuff? So far he is totally healthy, and not too big- and really active, he wouldn't lie still for almost any pictures... but we did get a cute one of him sucking his thumb!! (I don't have a scanner-sorry) He is 'due' November 9th and that's creepy because that was my very own due date almost 23 years ago! (But I came early) so we'll see- it will be fun to have a teeny baby at Christmas!

Happy Anniversary!

We were married two years ago in the Mesa, Arizona Temple. Sometimes I think...gee that long? And today it's like that's it??-not in a bad way, I just feel like M'Adam and I have known each other forever...and I'm glad that's how long we have together! When we met M'Adam describes it as 'picking up where we left off'-like old friends who hadn't seen each other in a while. Everything was really comfortable and it was easy to fall head-over-heels...so easy it took only two weeks! 2 must be a lucky number for us. I always say we are perfect for each other because we both share a lot of the same qualities...stubborn, silly, caring, crazy, mean, and sweet...(yes all those) we can read each other well and give each other the support and kick to the butt we often need. I'd like to say it makes it easy to understand each other...but I think he has to throw me a loop every once in a while on principle :) He is my best friend and my favorite playmate- especially when "I win!"-(which I have to do all by myself...there's no letting me win even though he's like twice my size!) We follow each other everywhere...he calls me his 'buddy-Laydee'...I just hope when we have this baby I'm not replaced by 'buddy-Baby'!

I had to call my dad at 5:30am

to be the first daughter to say, "happy daddy day!" (my 3 sisters live with him)
M'Adam and I were both blessed with great fathers. It's comforting to know that in a world of shady characters that we both have role models to look to, friends to count on, and fathers worthy of respect. I remember the first time I respected my father conciously- we did daddy/daughter dates and father's interviews when I was younger, which was great because my father worked shift work, and his schedule didn't always mesh well with ours. After one such interview I realized through our conversation how much my father loved me, how hard he worked for us to have stupid things like jellie shoes, and how much he loved the gospel. My dad wasn't just a dad that day...and his world had more in it than me, but I knew that I was one of it's biggest parts. And I'm sorry to say I forgot that sometimes... gee I knew how to be a brat! But we've maintained a good relationship he and I, and I will always love that funny old man.
M'Adam's father I have only known as long as I've been married, but I know he is a great man too- I had my wisdom teeth pulled out and he happened to be the person to take care of me... I got a milkshake every day! I enjoy the time we spend together and I delight in the fact that we can do that, and have an understanding of each other without having to say much. He instantly made me feel as welcomed into his family as any of his own children...in fact I was informed before we got married that I was in... and needed to think about grandbabies :)
My own husband will make an even better father I think. He has two examples to reflect-and seems to already have a plan! He is so great with children and such a tender heart- our kids will be spoiled rotten I'm sure of it.
wow- I really didn't plan on writing this much! But my father has a saying that I think fits this day: "Daddy do it" - and they all do!

Home again, Home again, Jiggity jig

Yeah! We're home for a few days but that's ok because I just like being teased by my big bathtub and comfy bed. I have a lot to do around here! M'Adam's parents are moving, I have food storage EVERYWHERE, my 'office' looks like a tornado hit it and it has to be moved into the other room so that in the next few months we can get ready for Baby! (I'm halfway done with pregnancy-which I lovingly refer to as 'nancy') so- it's a little soon but with M'Adam out of town for a while I gotta work before I can't touch me toes! And it will take me a while anyway- I'm big on taking breaks and procrastinating :) My sister's are also moving soon, so family in town for a few opportune days, and M'Adam's sister is coming to play with us all the way from Texas! Lots to fill my time in the next little bit. Not to mention, being home means 'motherhood' store shopping for that big boob bra I need. But anyway- you'll hear from us later, we have funny stories about a few things which NEED their corresponding pictures-which I have to figure out how to upload (I'm no comuter genius) and we find out if Baby is a girl or boy on wednesday! So excited!

Heck of a day for pregnancy perks-

Okay- so today is already my day. Last night I spent mostly not sleeping due to pregnancy pains and snoring(not mine). This morning I tried to get cute for M'Adam...I've been kinda a bum, but now that I'm feeling better and he asked my hair to come out of it's perma-bun, I thought well okay. So the hair curlers go in...10 minutes later kinky funky not so curls- so it gets the ol' pull back. Yeah my hair is changing and I'm finally tired of it being short. THEN I tried to get dressed. The first shirt got a wild sunscreen splatter...no better than a stain...and the next 36 have stopped fitting over night- so I put on a good ol' tee. And then the moment of truth. I normally have big boobs...but now they are freakin' huge...so my bra doesn't fit and my short torso doesn't keep them from looking in the middle of my body- time to bra shop. Good luck in Cottonwood...being 32 around and now bigger than my normal DD... they had nothing. So, I can either suffer through my old little bra or loaf boob it in a sports bra...let me just cry right now. Not cute hair- no support- and no fitting shirts. Oh and did I mention I started getting the pregnancy fuzz, dark veins, and I'm showing just enough to still look just chubby? I'm running away- I look like a wild animal anyway...and the forest sounds nice and homey...so as you probably figured I got 'the cries' today too... I just need a hug...and a fat boob bra.