Ready for a three day weekend...

And some football of course. I sure wish I could be in South Bend...I can't believe it's been 10 years since I was there. Hopefully the Jackets will finally get a much deserved victory against ND after losing 2 heartbreakers. We'll in Athens for the weekend as the Dawgs open against OK State. Right now there is a 50% chance of rain but I'll take that over the 100 degree temps. I just won't wear anything white!

I am tired and sore from the weekend. I had 2 good 3 mile run/walks and then we had to move my office upstairs (it's now across from the nursery) and put the bedroom furniture in the basement (that was once in the nursery). That will be Grandma Cheryl's room when she dog sits for us this weekend! We already have one guest bedroom set up but the basement has alot more space as mom is also bringing her dogs over. It will be romper room for sure. 5 dogs going nuts in my poor house. I woke up this morning with an aching back and feeling exhausted. Instead of going to the gym I just did an easy walk in hopes of loosening up a bit.

We also (finally) got the ball rolling making purchases for the baby! On Saturday we ordered the furniture, purchased the stroller, car seat, and bedding. I felt like I had finally accomplished something! I haven't decided on a pack n play yet but I have it narrowed down. So while we still have a ways to go, at least we made a dent in the list!

Hope everyone has a wonderful holiday weekend! Jules, have a great time in Chicago and make sure Tech wins! I am holding you responsible ;) Go Jackets!

Latest from the Doc

I had my 25 week appt this morning and everything is going well. Heart rate is 150 and I am measuring 25 cm - that's about the extent of the appt. Besides drinking that nasty glucose drink - ick. It did not taste like Sprite as promised! More like a melted green popiscle or a really bad shot (one of the fruity ones) you would get at a Buckhead bar.

We took a childbirth class over the weekend. It was basically an overview of everything, condensed into 6 hours. You know, the videos and all of that stuff. Since I am planning on using technology to it's fullest (ie bring on the epidural) I don't think we'll go to any other childbirth classes. I may take the breastfeeding class later in the fall and we may also go to the infant cpr class. Other than that we really need to start buying some things for this child. So far we've done nothing although we finally looked at furniture over the weekend. I keep telling Marsh that we need to knock this out before Sept 1st...otherwise we'll be missing games to shop!

My mom will be here Saturday night so we'll help her get settled on Sunday. Hard to believe how fast the summer has gone by - my brother moved into his dorm yesterday and starts soccer practice today. I think he'll be used to the heat being a Florida boy...it is so hot here this week. By far the hottest of the summer. I am running indoors most of the time but this past weekend I ran outside and thankfully I was up very early to avoid the heat. My days of running around the neighborhood are about over though...darn bladder pressure! The treadmill I use at the gym is right next to the ladies room...much more convenient!!

Nothing else too new and exciting going on for us. Hope everyone has a good week and try to stay cool!