I had another restless night last night. I just can't sleep well unless Brian catches me right as I fall asleep on the sofa and sends me to bed. Otherwise, he can't wake me up. I wake up around 2 am, move to the bed, and toss and turn for about an hour before giving up and getting up. Two new episodes of "Tori & Dean" from onDemand later, I was still awake. The sandman found me around 6. Brian woke up (late) around 8, which means I did, too. I sincerely hope this is a pregnancy thing. Probably more like a getting-ready-for-baby thing. I'm afraid sound sleep is out of my reach for the better part of eight months. Siiiiiiiiiiiiigh.
This weekend's weather was a vast improvement over the previous week. It was in the 70's for four days, and Brian and I took advantage of it Sunday. We went to Pony Pasture for a hike/walk. I've been wanting to get out for walks to get some more activity. We lead a pretty sedentary lifestyle, and I certainly want to change that before the baby gets here. We want to be a good example for our little girl! Back to the subject....we weren't the only one's in Richmond looking for ways to enjoy the weather. The parking lot was packed. It felt really great to be outside, listening to birds and the river. With the pregnancy and the cold weather, I've been cooped up for months.
Brian and I have started playing with the idea of a small vacation this summer to Chincoteague. I'm hesitant for several reasons. First and foremost, I'm not fond of the bathing suit idea so soon after giving birth. I'm also not sure Virginia will be ready for such a trip. Then, there's the dog situation. I think of these things, then think of how desparately I need a vacation. We still haven't had our honeymoon. Money and work schedules were too tight after our wedding. Still, I'm worried this summer is too soon. I have secretly been scouting tropical vacations for December. Virginia should be sleeping through the night by then (I hope). I think I'll also be more comfortable leaving her with grandparents by then. Who knows? This warm weather sure is giving me the travel bug, though!
More to come later. Hope all is well with all of you!
Monday, March 9, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The new nest
Well, we're finally in our new place. For those of you who don't know, we've moved to a new apartment in the same building. It's slightly bigger, a little cheaper, and much quieter. My wall-o-windows is gone forever, and hopefully the heating bill that went with it!
Mom came up on Saturday to help us clean. I'm so glad she did, because I completely underestimated how difficult it is to move five and a half months pregnant. Brian's friend Ted also stopped by to help my husband move the last of the furniture. We were finished with everything in the old place in the late afternoon, just as I was getting my second wind. Brian was a good sport about it. He moved the sofa twice before telling me to sit my pregnant butt on the sofa and relax! We unpacked and organized on Sunday amid talk of snow. Snow in Richmond? It doesn't snow in Richmond! (Sometimes I'm wrong....)
The snow started around five-ish Sunday evening, and immediately began to stick. We took the girls out for walks and enjoyed watching them play. We flipped back and forth between The Amazing Race and the Weather Channel all evening, listening to the forecasts. The local weather called for 3-6" and we ended up with around four or five Monday morning. It was beautiful when I woke up! Snow was still falling, and VDOT had yet to plow any off the streets. Everything was just white and silent. I desperately wanted to get pictures while it was still snowing, but was unable to find the camera. Brian got his wish and had the day off. I spent the morning pulling out all the accumulated baby stuff and organizing Virginia's room. After that, I made chocolate chip cookies and we watched movies all day! I'm just wondering if Brian will have to work today.
That's all the news from our end of the world. Virginia Lynn is kicking up a storm in my belly. Brian can finally feel her move. I'm two weeks away from my third trimester. The end is in sight! Hope all is well for everyone!
Mom came up on Saturday to help us clean. I'm so glad she did, because I completely underestimated how difficult it is to move five and a half months pregnant. Brian's friend Ted also stopped by to help my husband move the last of the furniture. We were finished with everything in the old place in the late afternoon, just as I was getting my second wind. Brian was a good sport about it. He moved the sofa twice before telling me to sit my pregnant butt on the sofa and relax! We unpacked and organized on Sunday amid talk of snow. Snow in Richmond? It doesn't snow in Richmond! (Sometimes I'm wrong....)
The snow started around five-ish Sunday evening, and immediately began to stick. We took the girls out for walks and enjoyed watching them play. We flipped back and forth between The Amazing Race and the Weather Channel all evening, listening to the forecasts. The local weather called for 3-6" and we ended up with around four or five Monday morning. It was beautiful when I woke up! Snow was still falling, and VDOT had yet to plow any off the streets. Everything was just white and silent. I desperately wanted to get pictures while it was still snowing, but was unable to find the camera. Brian got his wish and had the day off. I spent the morning pulling out all the accumulated baby stuff and organizing Virginia's room. After that, I made chocolate chip cookies and we watched movies all day! I'm just wondering if Brian will have to work today.
That's all the news from our end of the world. Virginia Lynn is kicking up a storm in my belly. Brian can finally feel her move. I'm two weeks away from my third trimester. The end is in sight! Hope all is well for everyone!
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