Well, I think that it is the most beautiful cradle ever made! Below are the photos of the cradle my step-father, James Huey, made with his own two hands! It is now in its place in the corner of our room and near ready for Thayer Dean! Grandma is still working on the bedding, but she is in the works. Draped over the back is one of my favorite blankets that Auntie Pat knitted for little Thayer!

PLEASED TO ENJOY: Thayer's Handcrafted Cradle!

I am pleased to say that I have not "popped" out the hip in 4 days (knock on wood) and I think that I am finally learning what I can and can not do. I call on Chris a lot to pick up things off the floor and move things - but at this stage I do not think that anything is wrong with that.

My dad called last night and said that he was going to start researching flights to fly into town in August - I am wondering if it is around the time that Resident Evil: Extinction comes out - if so, I think that I might ask grandpa to babysit for a couple of hours so momma here can get her zombie on!

I received my newsletter today from the American Pregnancy Association it the first thing that it says is "7 more weeks until your baby arrives!" wait - what - how many?!?! I still have so much to do - only 7 weeks! ZONKS!!! The newsletter also mentioned that Thayer is approximately 15 ¼ to 17 ¼ inches long and weighs between 4 ½ to 5 pounds. Which makes me feel a lot better about the 19 lbs weight gain. I get weighed again tomorrow at the docs and after a week long of ice cream attacks and lazy couch evenings - I am sure that I have gained a bit more.

Chris and I had a really fun weekend (I thought) and we even Karaoked on Friday night, something I have not done in 8 months, and I still got it! The longer notes were harder to hit due to lung capacity, but I still received standing ovation for my rendition of All That Jazz. Some of Chris' friends had brought along ladies that they were trying to impress or get approved and they were shocked by my brilliance! hahahaha... On Saturday night I drug my hubby to a topless bar to watch the UFC fight (yeah, he has a tough life) and my pick of Rampage Jackson won! YES! Chuck "Glass Jaw" Liddell (as I now call him) went down in the first round at about a minute and a half. I think that I was the only one in the club that was cheering for Jackson! Anyways, the steak was cheap but the diet cokes outrageously priced at $4.50! A special thanks to Amy for coming and enjoying the evening with us and who received a shout out from the DJ! Niiiicccee Amy!

More updates later!!! House is getting prepped for Thayer's arrival and nearly all the plugs have little covers on them. I did arrange the cradle last night and I will snap and post a photo of that in the next couple days!

and I think it's going to rain today.... - to quote the Divine Miss M

Well, the memorial day plans of soaking in the sun and playing outside might be put on hold due to rain. Which in all candor, I do not mind b/c these days I have been feeling nothing but a big helping of lazy and the idea of 3 days straight with naps in them does not sit poorly at all. I just need to get some sort of house work done! The kitchen looks great - I cleaned it on Tuesday and it is still lovely! That and Pirates 3 opens this weekend - we will hit that one up!

May I say, that I finally saw Ms. Henderson Presents last night with my fav British actress Dame Judi Dench and it was wonderful! I loved how she described things as "delicious" and I have decided that I will start to do so as well! It was a good movie, not knowing what I was getting into the nude scene with Bob Hoskins' wiener was a bit shocking and may I say - I am not all that impressed. Good movie though, really had a point (i thought) and Judi should have won the Oscar for that...we stupid Americans keep nominating her and never giving it to her even though she deserves it!

Anyways, baby is good. Hip is worse and doctor said that the only thing that might help is physical therapy - but then she added that it probably won't help b/c it is due to pregnancy. So, for the next 2 months I will live in intense pain with my hip popping out. At least I found that laying flat will pop it back in - only problem is that I was stuck on the floor for 15 minutes yesterday at work in an empty conference room unable to stand. Not the best thing - but hell - what can I do!? Seemingly nothing.

Sorry for the venting, maybe I should finish with Thayer is "delicious" and I can't wait to see what he looks like, give him a hug and a lot of kisses!

You know what I just noticed? I am now at the point of the pregnancy that I am no longer counting what week I am at, but how may weeks I have left. I am thinking that I want to start counting down the days too. Not that I am having a miserable time, but being prego is not my favorite thing in the world - but the outcome is worth it. I find myself at work having to get up and have a stretch more often than I used to - and to kee kee b/c of all the water that I am drinking. I have a distinct waddle in my step these days and the tummy can't be hidden any longer. I am to the point where peeps are touching the belly - I give a kind yet firm "please do not touch" but there are other folks at work that I do not mind b/c I work with them daily.

I did not do any work yesterday on getting the cradle in place - perhaps I can place that on the list of to do's this afternoon when I get home. A little laundry, a little sweeping and a little CSI - there is nothing better to get the end of the day wrapped up!!!

Week 31 and 3 Days

It is really hard to believe that I am in the third trimester and nearing the end - less than 9 weeks to go! This pregnancy has been FLYING by! If I can take a moment to mention that I am totally exhausted and I have not cleaned my house since the baby shower 2 weeks ago. There is still confetti on several tables, bottles that I want to clean before putting up and here and there bits and bobs that need to be put away. Thank goodness for my hubby and his ability to do dishes, laundry, putting cradles together, kitty litter...the list goes on and on! Thank goodness for my mom too who helped pick up and put away before her flight took off - if she did not, I am sure that stuff would still be sitting around the house.

On another note, the cradle arrived from James Huey (mom's hubby) on Friday and it is a gorgeous handcrafted oak! What was amazing to me as Chris was putting it together was that it reminds me of the quality crafting that the pioneers had and not this cheap particle board/plastic mix that stores are selling these days. This piece could last hundreds of years and maybe will be used great-grandchildren of Chris and mines! ZONKS! Once it is set up and in position, I will snap a photo and post it. I need to move a full length mirror, dresser and chair in our room to make way! Well, maybe Chris will shift the furniture and I will direct traffic! The only thing that remains is the cushion for the cradle - I know mom wants to make it, but I might do it in spare time, if I have the energy!

Change in subject again! Went to the community pool twice this weekend and my hip feels GREAT! It only popped out 3 times this weekend, but I was able to pop it back in myself! In hopes to hit up the pool 3 times a week to work it out and get a little exercise!

More later! FYI, Thayer is about 16 inches long ands weighs about 3 pounds - so the websites say! Can't wait to see him and pinch his little cheeks!

Just a quick update to all my readers!

Nothing much is going on these days - busy at work (and I mean really busy) but that will make the next two months fly by (I hope). I am really tired and do not feel like cleaning the house at all - so laundry is quite backed up. I should really at least fold something when I get home today and throw some dishes in the washer. I spoke with Dr. Orth yesterday and she agreed that if I have not delivered by the 20th of July that we will induce on the 23rd so that momma (grandma) can spend as much time as she can with Thayer. I am thinking that we will probably head down that path as I was 9 days late when I was delivered - but who knows really - except Thayer! All I can say is this - my last day at work is July the 20th and I will need the break and I will need to be packed for the hospital by week 36, per class directions.

I have attached a photo from the baby shower! All I can say is this - I wish that drink was "adult" - but sadly...no. Notice Grandma in the background - I wonder if her drink was adult?

Allow Us to Reveal....The Babies Room!

Now that we have had the baby shower at the house and the family has seen it in person first - we are pleased to reveal the babies room via the Blog!!!!

PLEASED TO ENJOY - Thayer's Room

Jenn, do not let your nursing friend steal all my ideas now that she has my bedding!