Weeks 10 & 11..and acceptance

Ok. 24 hours later and although I am not in love with my new car, I've gotten over the sadness/ickiness I was feeling about it. Ironically this morning another dealership posted a Honda Civic, 5 speed. Exactly what I've been searching for. Go figure. So, I went down to look at it..I feel much better now. Things just weren't laid out as nicely as they are in my new Accord and I remembered when Julia was in the back of my Civic, she was sitting up pretty high and it was really crowded. So, I guess the new Mommy car will work. Accord-dom I have landed. Besides. I'm a glass is half full kinda gal. I hate feeling that it's half empty and really try to find the positive in everything. So, with the air conditioning, great price, certification, bumper to bumper coverage, roomy interior all over and a fantastic looking interior at that...I've got a few really good positives to be happy with. Now I just need to get used to the size of the thing. It feels really big after my Civic.

Alright, my pity party is over, and happy Angie is back to share some highlights of the last few weeks before week 12 is over and I have to combine all 3 weeks in one post. Can you imagine how long that sucker would be?!


Anyway..Week 10..hmmmm...sad week that one was. It was my very last full maternity week to spend with Julia and it flew so fast. It seems the closer one gets to a deadline...the seconds and minutes just disappear. It also seems, when you plan to spend lots and lots of one on one time with your little snugglebug life conspires against you and everything happens at once.

We finally, after lots of phone tag, met up with Sophia and received her 1 month photos. I love them. I immediately went out that same day and placed orders for the ones I wanted to blow up. Now I just have to get the ones everyone else picked out as their favorites taken in and blown up for their viewing pleasure!


We also had a visit from my Grandparents, Julia's Greats! Grandma and Grandpa came up for a pool party that Saturday and stopped by our house to see us. Well...I think they really wanted to see Julia but since she comes attached to me..they got a two for one deal!!! We were able to get some really cute pictures outside on Grandpa's camera. I'm anxiously waiting to see them again..a-hem...hint hint Gramps!!!!

Then that Sunday, Jason and I had a small get together to celebrate Mom's, Lakey's, Kameron's and my birthdays. It was such short notice I didn't get a chance to let everyone know about it and even forgot to mention it to Grandma and Grandpa when they were up that Saturday. Sometimes I wonder...does my brain really just stop functioning memory wise...or is it just being playful?

Then..I went back to work and Julia started her daycare. I arranged it so that I am part time for weeks 11 and 12 of my maternity leave. This way, I was able to let me get back into the swing of things at work, get accustomed to being away from Julia for longer stretches of time and her I. I also hoped it would help her transition to daycare easier rather than doing it all at once. So far, all has been good. She seems to really like the stimulation they provide her, I really like the center and instead of hanging out for hours on end like I was afraid of on the first day there...I was ready to go in 20 minutes I felt so comfy with them. The money is well worth it. Now, it's just poor Jason who has to make one of the hardest changes and that's adjusting his sleep schedule so that he can pick her up before they close. Poor guy. Their first night together was not an easy one. Day two went better and it seems they are working out the kinks in the new routine.


Lets see...new car, mini/major meltdown, back to work...ah yes. Our little boogey woogie girl is now rolling onto her tummy when sleeping..frightening but not much we are able to do about it without increasing the risks of something else preventing her from breathing. She's also discovered her hands the last few weeks. I had looked in the rearview mirror one day and there she was..holding her hands like she was just sitting there contemplating the worlds most mysterious mysteries. I love her.

I'm saving a few things for week 12's post so for now..think I'm going to sign off and head to bed....mmmm sleep sounds so good after not getting any last night.


Have a great weekend!

Love, Ang