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Friday, March 28, 2008
Easter
Landon and I had a great Easter. The Easter Bunny gave Landon clues and made him hunt for his candy. We then traveled to the pole barn to have a big family Easter feast. The food was delicious! As you can tell in the picture with everyone at the table, my belly looks like a balloon sitting on my lap, so I got enough to eat :) Here's the after shot with my belly compared to my cousin's, Andrea. I won the eating contest! Later that evening, we played "Around the World" - a version of ping pong that made us run around the table to make it a little more challenging. See how fast Landon is? He's a blur!
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Tuesday, March 18, 2008
32 weeks
Here's my headless lineup of 27 weeks to 32 weeks pregnant (I take these pictures in the morning, when I haven't gotten ready yet). I'm beginning to feel big and worry about what the next 8 weeks will bring to my belly. I've officially gained 8 inches to my pre-pregnancy waistline. I have felt the baby move more than ever in the last week. I feel like a human pinball machine with him inside. I think he's taking after Landon's energy. Supposedly at this point, he weighs about 4 pounds, and will be gaining a half pound each week for the next several weeks. Which means I'm supposed to gain about a pound a week for the next several weeks. Last Wednesday, at my prenatal class, I saw the labor and delivery floor of the hospital. It felt surreal and, honestly, scary. I hope that when I go for the real thing, I'll be more comfortable since I've already been there.
In the last week...
I've been meaning to post a few times in the last week. I'll just do a lump post. (That sounds funny)
Last Wednesday, I went with my mom, sister, and her kids to Orchestra Hall to hear the Minnesota Orchestra perform. It was a "Young People's Concert" which was recommended for younger elementary age kids, but I loved it, too. Plus, the length was about an hour - perfect in my mind. I recognized some of the songs they performed. Being present when something is played live is always more powerful than hearing a recording. Thanks Melissa for inviting me! By the way, I had several pictures, and Marin was doing something funny with her face every time :)
Last Friday, some of my Rochester friends had an Easter egg hunt for their kids. They were kind enough to invite me (I'm the only one who doesn't have kids, yet - but I guess I can call myself a mother in training right now). I have had such a great time getting together with these friends the last few weeks and it's definitely made my life more enjoyable. I am so glad to have such a great group of friends.
Yesterday, my brother Rob, his wife Marla, and my brother Bri came to Rochester for a quick Mayo appointment for Rob. Afterwards, Landon and I met up with them at Noodles. It was great to see them and this was the first time that Bri had seen our house and been to Mayo. He was really impressed with the Clinic.
Last Wednesday, I went with my mom, sister, and her kids to Orchestra Hall to hear the Minnesota Orchestra perform. It was a "Young People's Concert" which was recommended for younger elementary age kids, but I loved it, too. Plus, the length was about an hour - perfect in my mind. I recognized some of the songs they performed. Being present when something is played live is always more powerful than hearing a recording. Thanks Melissa for inviting me! By the way, I had several pictures, and Marin was doing something funny with her face every time :)
Last Friday, some of my Rochester friends had an Easter egg hunt for their kids. They were kind enough to invite me (I'm the only one who doesn't have kids, yet - but I guess I can call myself a mother in training right now). I have had such a great time getting together with these friends the last few weeks and it's definitely made my life more enjoyable. I am so glad to have such a great group of friends.
Yesterday, my brother Rob, his wife Marla, and my brother Bri came to Rochester for a quick Mayo appointment for Rob. Afterwards, Landon and I met up with them at Noodles. It was great to see them and this was the first time that Bri had seen our house and been to Mayo. He was really impressed with the Clinic.
Monday, March 03, 2008
My Favorites
Wow, it's been a long time since I blogged. Most days, I just feel like I don't have anything exciting enough to blog about. On my sister's blog, I saw she had a list of her 'favorites' and I decided that I wanted to blog about that. So here I go...
1. Peter Walsh's book "It's All Too Much". I first found out about Peter from watching Clean Sweep. Then, I realized, I didn't really like the show as much as I just liked his part where he goes through people's things and helps them declutter. It's only been a few months since I've gotten better about getting rid of things I don't use. Let me tell you - it gives you a high that can be addictive. The same kind of feeling you get after exercising, or getting a haircut. You just feel light - like you've lost weight. And, the great thing is, you don't end up feeling like you have less stuff. You end up feeling like you have QUALITY things that you really like. I look around now and think, "I really like my stuff" instead of seeing so much junk.
2. Dippin' Dots. I'm not sure when I first tasted Dippin' Dots, but I love them! The only problem is that they're so expensive. Luckily, I have a few places where I live that sell them: the movie theaters and the mall. My favorite flavor is Banana Split. I got excited one day to see Wal-mart selling a similar item for only $.99 and of course I had to give it a try. It was so gross I didn't even think it was worth the calories to finish the rest of it. What a disappointment :( Oh well, I'll save my money and get them as a special treat.
3. Running and running shoes. I really hated running when I was younger. I think I was in my teens before I even ran 1 mile. I didn't like it because I wasn't good at it and got so winded and tired. "How can people LOVE running?" I wondered the first few trys. As the years past, my dad got our family excited about triathlons. I wanted to love running, so I started doing it more. It must have been somewhere among the family triathlons and official triathlons that I ended up logging enough miles to finally break through and enjoy running. It's another thing that gets addictive because you love the way you feel (and begin to look) after you run. Sadly, I can't run much now with the little back pain I've been having, but I'm looking forward to this summer!
4. Noodles and Company. This is probably embarrassing to admit, but when Landon and I were deciding where to match for residency, the few things I'd check on Maps.Google is if those locations had a Noodles and Co., Target, and Olive Garden. And I got my wish! (These, of course, weren't the most important things, but I would always check on them). I love the Wisconsin Macaroni and Cheese at Noodles... yum...
5. L'Oreal Feel Naturale. I love this foundation/powder combination. I'm too minimalist (or lazy) with my makeup to have foundation AND powder (basically because I haven't found individuals of those that I love) and I really like how this powder feels.
6. LOST. This is the only show that our Media Player (like TiVo, but from the computer) is currently recording. Landon and I love LOST - though, not as much as my brother, who can tell you everything about it! I've been so excited lately that Jack has been expressing his feelings for Kate! Oh, they'd be so cute together! Though, don't get me wrong, I like Sawyer, but Jack's just so cute.
7. "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" Anyone who really knows me, knows about my obsession with Disney. How I wanted (or should I say want) to work there, how I went on my honeymoon there, how I want to go there basically every day :) This book is one of my favorites because it is so detailed on how to visit the park and get the most from it. It explains the traffic patterns in the park, what are the best times to visit each attraction, what day of the week is best for each park, what time of year is the best for lowest attendance and hotel rates, etc. There's even a link to a website that tells you their estimated attendance at each park on a daily basis (on a scale of 1-10 where the numbers represent the peak wait times for attractions.) Ah, most of what I know of Disney and how to get the most from a vacation there, comes from this book. Although, you'll never be quite the same afterwards. It's hard to eat during 'normal lunch hours' when you know you could have eaten before 11 or after 2 and not be standing in such a long line. Or, going to an attraction and knowing it was better if you had been there before 10AM. So, in some ways it gets you a little more intense, but, on the other hand, you get to see and do everything you want. You even have time to go back to the hotel for a nap during the middle of the day!
8. Rosetta Stone. I borrowed this from the library and it's been a fun way to learn French - though they have it in many languages. I've gone through a few different software programs over the years, and this has been the most fun. Though, I have to admit, it's not all fun in games. I guess like anything worth learning, it still comes down to putting in the time and work and some days you still don't WANT to do it. I wish there were some magical fastpass way (to speak in Disney terms) to learn a language. I'd recommend getting it from the library, because to buy the program is over $200.
1. Peter Walsh's book "It's All Too Much". I first found out about Peter from watching Clean Sweep. Then, I realized, I didn't really like the show as much as I just liked his part where he goes through people's things and helps them declutter. It's only been a few months since I've gotten better about getting rid of things I don't use. Let me tell you - it gives you a high that can be addictive. The same kind of feeling you get after exercising, or getting a haircut. You just feel light - like you've lost weight. And, the great thing is, you don't end up feeling like you have less stuff. You end up feeling like you have QUALITY things that you really like. I look around now and think, "I really like my stuff" instead of seeing so much junk.
2. Dippin' Dots. I'm not sure when I first tasted Dippin' Dots, but I love them! The only problem is that they're so expensive. Luckily, I have a few places where I live that sell them: the movie theaters and the mall. My favorite flavor is Banana Split. I got excited one day to see Wal-mart selling a similar item for only $.99 and of course I had to give it a try. It was so gross I didn't even think it was worth the calories to finish the rest of it. What a disappointment :( Oh well, I'll save my money and get them as a special treat.
3. Running and running shoes. I really hated running when I was younger. I think I was in my teens before I even ran 1 mile. I didn't like it because I wasn't good at it and got so winded and tired. "How can people LOVE running?" I wondered the first few trys. As the years past, my dad got our family excited about triathlons. I wanted to love running, so I started doing it more. It must have been somewhere among the family triathlons and official triathlons that I ended up logging enough miles to finally break through and enjoy running. It's another thing that gets addictive because you love the way you feel (and begin to look) after you run. Sadly, I can't run much now with the little back pain I've been having, but I'm looking forward to this summer!
4. Noodles and Company. This is probably embarrassing to admit, but when Landon and I were deciding where to match for residency, the few things I'd check on Maps.Google is if those locations had a Noodles and Co., Target, and Olive Garden. And I got my wish! (These, of course, weren't the most important things, but I would always check on them). I love the Wisconsin Macaroni and Cheese at Noodles... yum...
5. L'Oreal Feel Naturale. I love this foundation/powder combination. I'm too minimalist (or lazy) with my makeup to have foundation AND powder (basically because I haven't found individuals of those that I love) and I really like how this powder feels.
6. LOST. This is the only show that our Media Player (like TiVo, but from the computer) is currently recording. Landon and I love LOST - though, not as much as my brother, who can tell you everything about it! I've been so excited lately that Jack has been expressing his feelings for Kate! Oh, they'd be so cute together! Though, don't get me wrong, I like Sawyer, but Jack's just so cute.
7. "The Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World" Anyone who really knows me, knows about my obsession with Disney. How I wanted (or should I say want) to work there, how I went on my honeymoon there, how I want to go there basically every day :) This book is one of my favorites because it is so detailed on how to visit the park and get the most from it. It explains the traffic patterns in the park, what are the best times to visit each attraction, what day of the week is best for each park, what time of year is the best for lowest attendance and hotel rates, etc. There's even a link to a website that tells you their estimated attendance at each park on a daily basis (on a scale of 1-10 where the numbers represent the peak wait times for attractions.) Ah, most of what I know of Disney and how to get the most from a vacation there, comes from this book. Although, you'll never be quite the same afterwards. It's hard to eat during 'normal lunch hours' when you know you could have eaten before 11 or after 2 and not be standing in such a long line. Or, going to an attraction and knowing it was better if you had been there before 10AM. So, in some ways it gets you a little more intense, but, on the other hand, you get to see and do everything you want. You even have time to go back to the hotel for a nap during the middle of the day!
8. Rosetta Stone. I borrowed this from the library and it's been a fun way to learn French - though they have it in many languages. I've gone through a few different software programs over the years, and this has been the most fun. Though, I have to admit, it's not all fun in games. I guess like anything worth learning, it still comes down to putting in the time and work and some days you still don't WANT to do it. I wish there were some magical fastpass way (to speak in Disney terms) to learn a language. I'd recommend getting it from the library, because to buy the program is over $200.
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