Almond Joy

You might notice that Mike has been added as a contributor to Milk and Os. That is so he can add pictures to the blog, since I am unable to do it 99.9% of the time. We took a 35 week belly shot, which he'll get posted as soon as I teach him how this whole blogging thing works. We have a prenatal appointment not this week, but next, and then we start the weekly appointments. I can't believe it's all of a sudden gone so fast, after feeling like I've been in the second trimester forever. One thing I've been lucky to experience with this pregnancy that I didn't with A's is hiccups. They are so funny, and this baby has them all the time! Also I've been getting very strong urges the past few days for an Almond Joy candy bar, which I never really eat otherwise, but I can't help myself now! I already got my A.J. fix this morning at Target.

Wobby

Today A and I were out running some errands, and our last stop was to be the library. I should have been suspicious when at 11:40, I pulled into the parking lot and had my choice of spots, but I got A out of her carseat anyway, and we proceeded to the front door. The darn library isn't open until 1:00 pm on Mondays!!! A was ramping up, and full hysterics were on the way. Over and over, she kept saying "wobby, wobby (library, duh)." Accompanied by big tears rolling down her face. Now that's a meltdown a mommy can be proud of- her kid just wants to get to the library, and feed her love of books. My librarian friend B would be proud. I salvaged the situation by quickly driving to the nearest Hennepin County library, and we got a good supply of books for the week. Although we couldn't find any good Max and Ruby books, which A was requesting the whole drive to the library, "Max, max, max..."

The deadline for getting A sleeping in the big girl room is Wednesday, March 1st. Mike is going to touch up the paint today, and I bought curtain rods this morning, so we are well on our way. I'm pretty nervous about the first night we try her in her bed, but I'll be sure to let you know how it turns out.

Double trouble, double the fun!

Here is the anticipated, glorified Central Park DuoGlider LXI!!!

Productive Weekend

Mike is back! Unfortunately, we didn't allow him any time to decompress after his business trip. On Saturday we went and picked up our new DuoGlider LXI, as well as a twin mattress and box spring for A's new room. Saturday night we got the room painted, and it looks really nice. A loves to go in her new room, and climb on her new bed. We have to get some blinds on the windows, but will get that done soon, and I imagine she'll be sleeping in her new room sometime this week.

Last night, A went to dinner at my mom and dad's, and Mike and I went to Sul Lago for a nice, relaxed, fancy adult dinner. I had a wonderful Tuscan style sirloin that I had been craving for way too long.

I love that Mike was home yesterday, and that we only have 4 days to go before the weekend again!

One more night without my Valentine...

I am so grateful to Danielle for coming over last night and helping me to prime A's big girl bedroom. Danielle is an expert painter, and we were done in no time!
Block time today was fun, I didn't really do much, just got to the Mall of America before it opened, enjoyed a cold Mountain Dew, read the paper, and then did some shopping just for me. I bought a new pregnant shirt, as my current supply is starting to feel a bit short, and a breeze is often shooting up the front. I promise to get a belly picture posted, now that I am 34 weeks. I have to run down to the coffee shop on the corner to use their DSL, until I get my own set up.
This weekend, we (I should say, I) am planning on buying our double stroller. Of course I have to have very specific opinions on the stroller I want, and used just will not do. I am lusting after the Graco Duoglider LXI stroller in Central Park. The central park pattern is really cool, with black toile and black and cream gingham. I love toile!!! I almost bought yet another pair of pajamas, which I plan on wearing most every day after the baby is born, at Gap today, simply because they were a lovely toile print. I have totally ignored the fact that our infant carrier will not match the Central Park pattern of the stroller, but I can't bring myself to buy a brand new carseat just for the sake of matching, when I already have two perfectly good car seats. Maybe I could make a blanket out of black toile fabric to throw over the car seat when I have it attached to the beautiful stroller, to cover the grotesque non-toile pattern of the carrier. I shouldn't even post this rambling- it makes me sound a little bit pregnancy-crazy.

Challenging...

Now I'm glad I write this blog, because just reading my last entry renewed my will to push on as the mother of a now 22 month old. I could relive the happiness I felt last week when A was a pure joy. That's helping me through the past few days... not that she's BAD, she's just---two. The whining could be used as a form of torture. I am anticipating the opposite reaction at block time this week, as Mike left this morning for three days in Phoenix. My heartburn has been spectacular, otherwise not much to report on the pregnancy front. I have an OB appointment next week, where my main objective will be to guarantee a prompt epidural upon my arrival at the hospital, no matter how many centimeters dilated I am!

My Happy Kid is Back!

We have been having a wonderful day so far. A is in a terrific, cheerful mood. The drop off at block time could not have gone more smoothly. All smiles, and she even held her arms out to be passed to the child care worker. Mike and I have been busy cooking and cleaning the house for a baby shower we are hosting for Bridget and Steve on Friday night- oh sorry, not a baby shower. "Dinner and drinks"- very manly.

A on the Farm

We were down in Okabena this weekend to see Grandpa and Grandma. A loved going out to the yard with Grandpa to see the ducks, geese, cow, and sheep. We had a wonderful drive back home on Sunday, with A taking a nap the whole drive home!

Separation

A is going through a stage of separation anxiety. I thought we had avoided it, but I guess it just caught her late in the game. Naptime is very traumatic. Yesterday I wasn't able to get any naptime at all, although surprisingly today, I put her down at 1 pm, and she had a nice 2 hour nap.