Overpacking

I'm overpacking for my child already! There are 5 outfits for potential wear! Depending on what "he feels like"! Hah! Well, I'm sure he's bound to pee or poo on 1, but seriously, 5? Well, to make myself sound better, 2 are outfits with matching caps for hospital pics (if we decide to do that) and 3 are potential coming homes - 2 onesies of different sizes and 1 little outfit, but it looks like it might be a struggle to put on! Its not like he's a Cabbage Patch Kid and I can contort his stuffing filled legs to fit into something!

Oh, and lets not forget about the diapers, wipes, and burp cloth I have packed for the 11 mile drive!

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star...

Hooray! We put the finishing touches on the nursery last night and we met with a Pediatrician we really like today!

I sure hope Jack like "Grover" & elephants!

And now, since the NBA draft is on, I'm off to pack my hospital bag!

Family Fun

The past two weekends Mark and I have been spending lots of time with our families. We went to Oglebay Golf Resort in Wheeling, WV with the Bruns' for a weekend of, well, mostly golf! Unfortunately the weather wasn't conducive for much sun time but once the rain disappeared the golfers were able to golf and Katie and I were able to take Maddie swimming for the first time. But brrr...the water was cold! We all did play a little put-put and I'm officially the worst golfer in the family!

Then we were in Columbus! Elizabeth & JB made their yearly trip to Ohio so there was lots of laughter, wining, chatting, belly rubs, and golf!

And, my best girlies hosted a baby shower! We got lots of fabulous necessities and Laurie & Dana outdid themselves!

All of the ladies & 1 little gentleman!

Hostesses with the Mostesses

Jack's Friday Night outfit!

Uncle Dave's famous "Sam the Lamb" story

Oh the horror...

I HAVE STRETCH MARKS! Stretch marks! Ugh!
Mark noticed them last night when he was saying goodnight to Jack. I can't see them because they're below my bellybutton, but sure enough, I ran upstairs to grab a hand mirror and much to my dismay, there they were. I was so close to making it through without getting them. *Sigh* Now all I can hope is that they'll go away so I don't have to be one of those Mom's, buying bathing suits at Lands End with little skirts that match.

Becoming Rational

Over the past few weeks I've gotten a few things done and my mind is beginning to settle! Being out of town 3 weekends in a row is enough to stress me out, under normal circumstances, but with the CrAZzIEs, its a tad extreme! Jack's bedroom is basically done! We just have some decor that needs to be hung. We went to a flooring store this weekend and found a remnant that is being bound. And I've picked up a few necessary items on trips to the grocery store. Mark mentioned packing the hospital bag last night, so I think against my will, I'll be doing that this week. And, I've been tackling other "to do's" a little at a time during the evenings while Mark is coaching football (yes, I know, its the spring...)! And Mom has decided to come down this week to help do a few things! She volunteered (long ago) to wash windows so I'll be sure to pull out the bucket for her! I of course am now trying to jog my brain on a few other tasks she can help us with!

Mr. Jack is growing by the day and I think has run out of space to kick!

31.5 weeks