December 8, 2011

It was another early morning for me as Doofus was stomping around again this morning.  He also dropped something that sounded like a 30 lb weight which made me think that Tyler slipped in the shower or Kitten was doing something really bad, either way it was loud.

I joined Tyler for some breakfast and soon he was off to work.  The morning was just lovely so I took full advantage of it.  Since we ate at some friends house last night, there was only about 5 dishes to do so that took approximately 5 minutes to complete.  I then did my daily work out and headed to the shower.  Showers are just so awesome.  I got dressed and headed out for a walk.

I usually go past the hospital and peek into the lab to see if I can pester Tyler at work.  He wasn't there this time so I continued down the road and enjoyed a bit of a chilly walk around town.  I was told by someone I'm sure I've never actually met that I look like I'm about to pop and they asked me the usual questions about Baby J - do you know the gender?  When are you due?  What I find funny is that while this guy thought I looked like I was about to pop, last night a girl said that I have a really small belly.  People are funny that way.  I've also been asked if I'm excited to have a girl because of the way I'm carrying.  And then I've read and heard that women who carry like I am, more sticking out the front, should expect a boy.  I conclude that no one knows anything and you shouldn't listen to old wives tales.

Once back from my walk, I prepared Tyler's lunch and got myself something to eat as well.  I turned on the noon news and waited for Tyler to come home.  He did and we enjoyed some food and time together.  Since he has been studying so much, I feel the need to take full advantage of any time I get with him without his books.  So, as much as I hate being woken up by the lead footed doofus upstairs, I don't hate it so much because that means I get to spend some time with Tyler in the morning.  And at lunch too.  And lunch always goes way too fast and soon enough, Tyler was headed back to work.  He was able to read a bunch today so his study time tonight might not be as long.  But I doubt it.  He has many pages to read and many questions to answer before his final on Sunday so he'll be working hard for a few more days.

I spent the afternoon doing my usual thing.  I cross stitched but then decided I should save my project for when Tyler is home and there isn't anything else to do.  I played some solitare on the computer and I only won once.  Mom called me and we talked about Christmas and Baby J and our upcoming trip home.  It was a nice change up in what would have been a really boring uneventful afternoon.

It's so strange living out on the coast.  It's December 8th today and I am still able to stand outside for about 10 minutes with just a tank top on and enjoy the nice weather.  It's not that warm or anything but it's not so freezing cold that my skin turns blue.  There is just such a difference from my current life and the one I grew up in.  But I can't wait to see snow again.  I have always loved snow and if I can shovel just one drive way this winter, that will make me so happy.

Tyler came home right on time tonight and I started on dinner.  Tonight we had bacon, eggs and toast.  Breakfast for dinner is always so good.  Plus it was an easy meal that was quick and painless to cook and eat so Tyler was able to get right back to studying after we were done.

And here we sit.  Tyler with his boring book to read and me with my cross stitch all ready to go.  I'm pretty sure I wasn't given enough thread for this project so we will see how much of it I can actually get done.

Just 2 more weeks and we should be pulling into the Jarrett's driveway.  I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone again.  And I can't believe that Christmas is in 2 weeks.  Those days are sneaking up on us quickly.  I think this year is going to be the most exhausting Christmas we've ever had.  After traveling for 2 days straight, we have 4 days of family, Christmas meals and gatherings and likely late nights.  I've already dedicated December 27th as a day of rest for us.  We wont be doing anything that day but catching up on sleep.  I just hope we don't get sick afterwards because that's never fun.

Baby J says hi!!

Sonja