Thanks to all who made our baby shower wonderful! I came home from church and brunch to a houseful of friends and family. What a great surprise! Everyone was so generous. We now have a great collection of baby gear to bring our little boy home.
It was especially nice to hear women-in-the-know say things like, "she's carrying low" or "not long now"! It makes me think there's not much more time now until we will meet this little person. I am hoping we will meet him before February 21, but I will be patient!
I can't wait to create the baby's next video to tell him about all the great people who were here to welcome him!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Reflections on Having a Baby...
It's hard to believe that I am (one-day shy of) 35 weeks! I look back and I can hardly understand where the time went. It feels like just yesterday I was taking the test and running to Barnes and Noble to buy What to Expect When You're Expecting, thinking that I had such a long road ahead of me, and now, here we are months and months later, and there is a baby about to be born. It is truly amazing how time plays tricks on us.
So we are waiting for our little son to be born, and I couldn't be more excited to meet him. I talk to him everyday about life "on the outside" and how much he will love the world. Chris and I have both been writing little messages to him in a journal throughout the pregnancy, and recently, I began to work on video journal entries for him. I feel like there is so much I want him to know about life, and us, and the world. Even though I'm no expert on these things, it's starting to feel like my responsibility to keep him safe and on the right track in his life, which begins so soon!
Looking down at my belly, it is sometimes really hard to believe there could be a baby in there, but then he kicks or moves or wiggles, and I am reminded of how lucky I am to be able to experience this. At this stage of pregnancy, it's difficult to move, sleep, and get around, but I can't complain. I want to remember every little feeling I have and to be thankful for this little boy.
So we are waiting for our little son to be born, and I couldn't be more excited to meet him. I talk to him everyday about life "on the outside" and how much he will love the world. Chris and I have both been writing little messages to him in a journal throughout the pregnancy, and recently, I began to work on video journal entries for him. I feel like there is so much I want him to know about life, and us, and the world. Even though I'm no expert on these things, it's starting to feel like my responsibility to keep him safe and on the right track in his life, which begins so soon!
Looking down at my belly, it is sometimes really hard to believe there could be a baby in there, but then he kicks or moves or wiggles, and I am reminded of how lucky I am to be able to experience this. At this stage of pregnancy, it's difficult to move, sleep, and get around, but I can't complain. I want to remember every little feeling I have and to be thankful for this little boy.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Visiting the McLaffertys in Durham, Thursday, July 2 through Saturday, July 4
Unfortunately, I spent most of Thursday sick in the passenger seat of our rental car, although it was probably more painful for Chris!
When we finally arrived at our destination, we were warmly greeted by Ken, Margaret, and George. We had a lovely dinner (some of which I ate, although I wish I could have been well enough to eat more) followed by a very early night.
Friday was a traffic-ridden drive out to Newcastle for the best fish and chips meal I've ever had! Totally worth the traffic! We also went for a short stroll around Durham. The university's graduation ceremony was held in the cathedral, so we were unable to go in, but we did get a photo posing outside. And we even caught a glimpse of Bill Bryson while there!
Outside Durham Cathedral
Me and Ken posing along the River Wear
Ken, Me, Margaret, and George on a rainy Durham day!
Early Saturday morning, we said our goodbyes, and off to the airport at Newcastle for our flight to Barcelona....
When we finally arrived at our destination, we were warmly greeted by Ken, Margaret, and George. We had a lovely dinner (some of which I ate, although I wish I could have been well enough to eat more) followed by a very early night.
Friday was a traffic-ridden drive out to Newcastle for the best fish and chips meal I've ever had! Totally worth the traffic! We also went for a short stroll around Durham. The university's graduation ceremony was held in the cathedral, so we were unable to go in, but we did get a photo posing outside. And we even caught a glimpse of Bill Bryson while there!
Outside Durham Cathedral
Me and Ken posing along the River Wear
Ken, Me, Margaret, and George on a rainy Durham day!Early Saturday morning, we said our goodbyes, and off to the airport at Newcastle for our flight to Barcelona....
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Visiting the Dodds in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, England - Tuesday, June 30 to Thursday, July 2
On Tuesday, we left Notting Hill for a short drive out to the countryside to visit his sister and her lovely family. Chris and I arranged to pick up the girls at school. We took Frances home, while Rachel stayed after for dance practice. We met Susanne back at the house, and Frances (yes, the seven-year-old!) cooked us a delicious dinner of salmon and mixed vegetables. Afterwards, we attended Rachel's school show where she performed vocally and on the recorder. Great job, Rachel! See photo below.
Chris, Susanne, and I spent a fairly lazy Wednesday afternoon relaxing and drinking tea. After picking up the girls, we went for a short hike in the Chiltern hills a short drive from their family home.
Rachel (clearly very hot) in the pink hat, and Frances (chose her own hiking cloths) in the multi-colored dress
A lovely dinner on Wednesday evening, prepared by my wonder sister-in-law! Delicious cheeseburgers and home-made "chips" (thick-cut French fries for my American blog audience).
It was a lazy afternoon!
Rachel performing at her school summer concert. What a ham! I love her!
Chris, Susanne, and I spent a fairly lazy Wednesday afternoon relaxing and drinking tea. After picking up the girls, we went for a short hike in the Chiltern hills a short drive from their family home.
Rachel (clearly very hot) in the pink hat, and Frances (chose her own hiking cloths) in the multi-colored dress
A lovely dinner on Wednesday evening, prepared by my wonder sister-in-law! Delicious cheeseburgers and home-made "chips" (thick-cut French fries for my American blog audience).
It was a lazy afternoon!
We said goodbye on Thursday morning before the girls went to school. It was another day on the road for us, but we were glad to get up early and say goodbye to the nieces!
Visiting Paul and Marion, Notting Hill, London
No pictures here, but we had a great visit. Marion made a delicious spaghetti Bolognaise. Chris surprised Paul by setting up a wireless Internet connection for his birthday. Brotherly love!
Fair Oak Farm, Mayfield, East Sussex, England - Friday, June 26 to Monday, June 29
We stayed at Fair Oak Farm, consisting of a converted barn, cow shed, and feed store, pictured above. Over the course of the weekend, 14 friends from Chris's university years stayed and enjoyed the festivities. By festivities, of course, I mean eating, drinking, and playing croquet.
Chris's shirt reads "Prose before hos" with a portrait of Robert Burns. What a catch!
At Bewl Water, a lake near Fair Oak Farm. We lost the friends on the country roads on the way to the lake, so we had a few hours to ourselves in the English sun!
Chris, Gilles, and Kathryn during the croquet wars.
Two of the guests joining us for every meal. Pure white peacocks. Only in England!
Vacation 2009
Chris and I are just back from our trip to Europe. I have carefully outlined each portion of our trip in its own post with pictures.
Enjoy!
Enjoy!
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