R is becoming a daddy

Last night R and I were lying in bed falling asleep. He had his hand on my belly like most nights. As we were dosing off he whispered "I love you" to me and then tapped my belly and whispered "I love you too". Just had to share. ;)

Also, He spent all weekend reading a car seat manual. (car seat isn't installed yet though!) I think a year ago this time, he was reading much more interesting literature!

Baby wants food

I have done pretty good with nutrition in this pregnancy. I have only gained around 20-25 lbs which I count as good. (considering I lost around 60 almost 4 yrs ago)I am human and have my ice cream and chocolate on most days but still feel good about the majority of my choices.

So what is my dilema?

Well, I packed my lunch today (as I am trying to do more often for health and money) and I have eaten all that I brought with me. Chicken, rice, carrots, broccoli, grapes, pineapple and a couple cookies (of course).

Problem?

Still hungry.

R has called me a gremlin when I get like this. I start out all cute and fuzzy and then the hunger sets in and I get a little crazy looking/acting (see above picture of such creature)

Other problem?

Just a few steps away are a host of eating establishments just looking to take my money and satify baby.

Baby wants food...

Daddy humor

Ok, I just had to post this today. I really am hoping that baby has daddy's humor. I can be funny now and again, but I'll never stand up to my husbands comments and off handed thoughts. A little background...

We are Vikings fans. no if and's or but's about it. So of course our biggest rival is the Green Bay Packers and naturally their quarterback, Brett Favre. Well, an announcement came out this morning about Brett's retirement. I emailed R this news and this is his response:

"You know my thoughts on this. There's gonna be five months of speculation, then three weeks before the season starts, he'll come out and say he's gonna give it one more run. All season, announcers gush over what a kind, handsome, charitable soul Brett is. They speculate that maybe THIS will be his last Monday night away game against a second-place east coast team under a half moon when the temperature is below 45 degrees in a light rain. Season ends, rumors start about Favre retiring. Lather, rinse, repeat.

I'll believe it when I see somebody other than #4 throwing interceptions for the green and gold on opening day."

Too cute!

My sister was around a new baby with her 7yr old yesterday. She asked him if he wanted to see the baby. He replied "ok, but I really want to see C's baby!" Just too cute for words!

33 Weeks

Ugg. I am certainly feeling about the size of a house lately... I get professional maternity pics taken this weekend. Hopefully the photog will use his special lens on me!

Baby Name update

Ok, so we did make a little progress on names this weekend. Nothing formalized yet, but then again it won't be until Baby Bliss makes an appearance and we are able to fit a name to a face. According to the poll for my name choices, Maya came in first and Myla was a close second. William and Karston tied for the boys. Thanks for all your votes. Now you have some new votes...

Check out the poll on the left. Just to explain the middle names a bit. Purtell is my grandmothers maiden name and I have always loved it. It is Irish. Cristine (not sure yet on the final spelling) is a family name from my side and R's sister's middle name. William is my dad's name. The other option for a boy middle name is Paul, R's dad and R's middle name.

Also the names listed are in no particular order nor are they completely agreed upon between R and I yet, just a few of each of our favorites.

So, vote away... Thanks!

Baby name

So naming this kid has proved to be most difficult. I apprectiate the votes on the poll. We may have to just go with which one is winning at the end! R said that names were our weekend project. We hope to have some combined ideas soon and you can vote away!

Purchased a couple of coming home outfits this past week. Can't beat the $5 clearance prices. I just couldn't bring baby home in yellow and green given that is all this kid has for now. So I had to get some cute pink and blue outfits instead. I figure I know enough pregnant friends, that the other outfit will still be put to good use!

After our showers we are taking stock of what we still need. Hard to know without having had a baby before. I think we have most things to at least bring baby home. We are still in search of an affordable glider rocker that is comfortable. That is the one big thing that I have a feeling we will certainly use a lot! Everyone has been very generous though and baby bliss is a lucky kid!