Showing posts with label list. Show all posts
Showing posts with label list. Show all posts

Friday, January 21, 2011

Five on Friday...

Confessions...

1). I have stooped to the very low level of watching The Bachelor. It happened by accident, but I got sucked in and now I cannot stop watching. It's like a train wreck of ridiculousness. And, I love it. Sorry. In all actuality, I hate the concept and lack of morals portrayed on the show. Every week it reminds me of how blessed I am to have Ryan. By the way, Emily is my favorite. Hate Michelle.


2). I have also been sucked into the Taylor Swift world. I can't help it, she's a catchy little writer. I'm not saying I think she's a good singer, I just can't get the darn songs out of my head! I also think her love life is a bit of a train wreck. Perhaps she should try out for the bachelor?!

3). I think I am completely abusing the "breast feeding diet." I'm pretty sure that I will regret being in the habit of eating ice cream and gobs of peanut butter everyday when I am no longer burning tons of calories. For now, it is nice to eat whatever I want and still lose weight. Did I mention I'm starving all the time?

4). I'm ready for a vacation. I love my job, and I'm glad to be back at work. But I definitely miss just sitting and holding my baby all day. That's the most fun job of all! It's a good thing I have three weeks of vacation to use by October. I need to start taking some long weekends!

5). There is a fine line between wanting your child to grow and thrive and wanting them to stay tiny forever. If you saw my last post, you can probably guess which side of the line I'm on lately. On the other side, that tiny little baby didn't coo and laugh and smile his head off at me!


Also, I just realized I never published my final pregnancy highlights post! Click here to see it!

Saturday, September 4, 2010

A List...

I am a list lover.  And since today marks 30 weeks into my pregnancy with 10 weeks to go (holy cow), I thought it was high time to make a list of things to do before baby arrives!  To make myself feel better about how behind I feel like we are, I have added some things that we have already completed just so that I could cross them off!  Neurotic?  Yes, but necessary for sanity!

Before Baby Bird Arrives:
Tour hospitals
Pick a hospital
Pre-register at hospital
Take childbirth classes (registered, they start Tuesday!)
Take lactation classes (registered)
Pick a pediatrician
Put together storage shelves in laundry room
Move upstairs closet contents to storage shelves
Find a place to store extra furniture from baby's room
Purchase a crib & set it up
Clean & organize our bedroom to make room for pack & play
Set up pack & play in our bedroom
Wash all baby bedding/clothing & find a place to store it
Teach Gus "off" & "shut up"
Write & mail all thank you notes from all showers
Send in FMLA/Short-term Disability papers
Save $ for during Short-term Disability
Clean out freezer & come up with storage solution for breast milk
Get a prenatal massage
Celebrate 4 year anniversary
Practice Bradley Method exercises daily
Finalize birthing plan and discuss with Dr. Haney
Pack hospital bags
Purchase & install car seat

There ya have it!  I am sure there is more that I could add to this list, but I am going to stop now before I have a panic attack.  I am hoping to get some things accomplished today and I know that Ryan will work on some things while I am away next week.  I should also be able to cross some things off after the consignment sale!