Gardening

We had perfect weather this weekend. On Saturday Gilbert had the day off (for Krista's wedding) and it was so nice for both of us to have the day off. That hardly ever happens!! We ran tons of errands - including a trip to Lowe's to buy a few new plants and some stuff for the lawn. After church on Sunday, we got to work. Well, Gilbert did most of the work. I sat outside and worked on my tan while Gilbert mowed the lawn. And then I supervised him planting our new plants. I did a little work myself - which involved him dumping mulch in the flower bed and me spreading it around. And I also watered the new plants. I tried to contribute!!! Then I had to go inside so Gilbert could treat the yard for weeds. We both decided that I shouldn't breathe any of those chemicals. If it isn't safe for dogs, I am sure it isn't safe for pregnant women!! Gilbert did a fantastic job - let's just hope we can keep the new plants alive:)

Krista's Wedding

On Saturday we went to Krista and Alex's wedding at Texas Old Town in Kyle. I had never been out there - and it really is a beautiful location. They got married outside and had the reception inside. The weather cooperated and the food was great! Gilbert and I held out at the reception so we could dance at least once - Gilbert had to go and request a song - because there was no way I was going to do the chicken dance or YMCA!

Krista walking down the aisle

The newlyweds - the sun was not in my favor!

Susan

The reception. It was a 100% Texas wedding complete with tasty BBQ.

Susan & Gilbert
Susan, Gilbert & Me

My belly

A word of advice for those that have not been pregnant. Telling a pregnant lady how big she is or how she looks like she is going to pop is not a compliment. Try to think of something else - anything else instead.

32 Weeks

On Thursday I had my 32 week check-up. Everything went well - my blood pressure is the same as what it has been the entire pregnancy (low!) and my weight is right on target (total gain of 19 lbs). The only negative is that I am pretty low on iron and have to take an iron supplement. I guess this is a reflection to my pregnancy aversion to broccoli! The nurse told me I could take a sleep aid - although she suggested an over-the-counter medicine, which was basically a double dose of benedryl (after I told her I can't handle benedryl!!). I tried it anyway last night and it had the same effect that benedryl has on me. So I called today and the doctor phoned in some Ambien. I wish I could have just gotten that in the first place! I am looking forward to my first good night sleep!! Now I start going to see the doctor every 2 weeks and will have my final ultra-sound in 4 weeks.

I think the white shirt really shows how big my stomach is!

Getting the Nursery in Order

On Friday morning Gilbert and his friend went to pick up the dresser and bedside table. We spent Friday evening and Saturday washing all of the baby clothes, towels, sheets, etc and putting them away. We are both very happy with how the nursery looks and can't wait until the crib arrives. Hopefully it will be here in the next few weeks.

Organization Station

Ever since I found out I was pregnant, I have been reading and subscribing to various pregnancy and parenting magazines. I read Fit Pregnancy, American Baby and Parenting - and just subscribed to Pregnancy and Newborn. I am all about information overload.

When I see an article that I like, I have been turning down the page and telling myself that I will be able to find it when I need it. But a stack of magazines has accumulated on my coffee table and I realize that I am not going to have time to flip through tons of magazines to find the article that I want once the baby is here.

My solution?? The binder.

Make fun of me all you want, but I am really excited about what I have put together. I went back through all my magazines this past weekend and tore out all the pages that I wanted to keep. I then organized it into 5 categories - Play & Sleep, Baby Health, Exercise, Breastfeeding, Misc.

I have also been using a pregnancy organizer that I received for free from my favorite store - Baby Style. 2 of the sections I really like are the one that lists all items to register for, the price, where they are located and if received - and the other is a listing of gifts received and items borrowed.

My due date is drawing near, but I am trying to combat my anxiety with a little organization station!

Easter BBQ

Sunday afternoon we went over to Nikki and Brad's for lunch. Brad's birthday is tomorrow, so we celebrated that as well.

Nikki made a chocolate mint cake. It was delicious!

Singing Happy Birthday to Brad

Katie read Brad's card from his Dad out loud. It was very sweet (and she is a great reader!).

Nikki and Brad sent the kids upstairs so that Gilbert and Brad could go outside and hide eggs. The big hit was the confetti eggs. I didn't get involved - because I didn't want to be on the receiving end! But everyone else had a great time mashing eggs on each other! I guess the confetti was pretty clean compared to what Gilbert and Nikki used to do. They used to fill the eggs with ketchup, flour and all kinds of nasty stuff. I can't imagine!

Even Randy got hit!

Nikki taught Gilbert and I a little trick about Easter baskets. Recycle treats every other year - the kids never remember:)

There is this fart stuff that is similar to play-dough except it makes fart sounds. Gilbert loved it. I think he is turning 12 this year.

Easter Morning

We knew that church was going to be packed because of Easter, so Gilbert and I left early for church. I guess other people had the same idea because by the time we got there, it was hard to find parking and seats inside!! The service was wonderful - they had Gilbert's favorite male singer and my favorite female singer - they pulled out all the stops!

After we got home from church we took a few pictures outside. It was such a pretty day - sunny and in the 60s. Beautiful!

We changed clothes and Gilbert helped me make potato salad to take over to his sister's for lunch. He also helped me with laundry (I hate putting away clothes!) and we organized his closet as well. We found a pair of boxers and Gilbert thought that Ricco would look great in them. Ricco was not happy about it, but he was a good sport!

The boxer shorts say "stud" on the back.