Thursday, April 08, 2010

He's Ready

I really appreciate my Husband's characteristics. At times, we are truly opposites...I can be such a procrastinator when he is such an efficient planner/time-manager.

Yesterday, he said that we should pack our hospital bags today. I've been studying since I woke up (and my to-do list keeps growing longer as I continue to procrastinate!). When he woke up, he asked me if I have already written our Birth Plan. Uh, no, not yet...but I'll get to it this week.

After his coffee, he pulled out 2 carry-on luggages, and I heard him in the bedroom, opening dresser drawers and closet doors.

Just now, he walked out with his little suitcase, put it by the door, and said, "I'm packed! Let's go have the baby now! I'm ready!"

I can't help but laugh.... :)

On the other hand, he may be ready, but I'm not! =X

Tuesday, April 06, 2010

First Outfits

I meant to do a lot more studying and working out today, but since Husband had a whole afternoon to spare, we went out to run errands after I got my car back from service. We ended up going to Wal-Mart, Target, and Babies R Us...and we found our first outfit for our baby!


It's a 3-piece set with two kimono-style tops. We've been looking for kimono tops since we've read and heard that they are the best for newborns (instead of pulling tops over our baby's head), and we also wanted long sleeves with mittens to prevent scratching.

Above practicality, I appreciate the significance. We have already received a number of adorable outfits from our loving friends, but I really wanted to pick an outfit out with Husband to bring our little guy home in.

When we got home, Husband took it out of the bag and laid it on the sofa in the nursery. Just looking at it gets me all giddy. :)

~33 more days!

Monday, April 05, 2010

Happy First Anniversary to Us!

Today, we celebrated our first anniversary! :)

We originally had plans to go down to where we got married and walk the grounds, but when we woke up, we heard the rain pitter-pattering! So we spent the morning deciding what we wanted to do and where we wanted to eat.

By the time we headed out for a late lunch, the skies had cleared up into a beautiful day, but we decided to just stay local to play it safe. We enjoyed a nice meal at Houston's in Manhattan Beach, and then Husband suggested I get my hair done today (instead of tomorrow). So as he boxed at his gym nearby, I got my hair and brows done. That was a very nice pampering session since I love Vicara/Aveda salons.

In reflecting on this past year that we have been married, all I think about is how much more I love my husband (even though I didn't think it was possible).

And there is no better first anniversary gift to give each other than a baby. :)

Tonight, we're going to try some of our wedding cake from a year ago! Hope that goes well! =P

Update:
Husband and Bro's Partner were not willing to partake in the tradition, but Bro and I sure did! It wasn't bad at all!

However, in retrospect, I should have just had the top layer of our cake served at our wedding last year (and maybe save a slice for our 1st year anniversary)...because now I'm stuck eating a whole 6-8" cake by myself! Well, I guess we can say that Baby-Boy-to-be is helping me eat it, too! :)

Friday, April 02, 2010

Overheard

I can't believe I'm 34 - 35 weeks! Since I am noticeably rounder, I am constantly stopped and asked how much longer...and then I get funny comments.

So far, I've received:
"You're on the last stretch!" (Like it's a marathon?)
"Happy Labor Day!" (My favorite)
"Wow, it's getting serious!" (Just plain comical to me...it's been serious from the get-go!)
And when I leave for the weekends, I usually get a comment like, "Have a great weekend...don't go having your baby yet!"