11/25/12 D-day

Well Jack, today is your due date. It was a gorgeous day. The sun was shining, it was 60 degrees, and it really feels like fall. There is hardly any humidity and the leaves are gorgeous. Your dad and I spent the day getting things done around the house and running errands. I have really enjoyed getting ready for you over the past week.

Yesterday I went to get a manipedi and enjoyed that so much. Your dad has been tending to his "daddy-do" list which includes hanging pictures, moving boxes, taking things to goodwill, packing the car, washing his car, etc. We are both so excited to meet you.

On Friday, we got our baby wagon, a beautiful Ford Explorer. It is black with navigation, leather interior, heated seats, a third row, and automatic everything. I love it. We are so looking forward to all the long trips we'll take it on to see grandparents, go to the mountains, tailgate, etc. It's just perfect and the first thing we did when we got home was put your car seat in. Now we're all ready for you.

Everyone is coming into town on Monday evening. We're scheduled for an induction on Tuesday. You seem to be taking your time getting here, which is fine with us, but our physician doesn't want you to go too long and it seemed easier to schedule the induction than to have to come back in for frequent checks, ultrasounds, etc. I keep thinking you'll come before Tuesday but that would only leave tomorrow.

Your room is all ready, the house is clean, and we are super excited to meet you. I was in your nursery today while on the phone with grandma. I don't think I'll ever be able to put you in it. It seems too far away from us.

Well that's all for now, I hope you are enjoying your last few days in there. You have the hiccups now and have been stirring all evening. I think you liked the big dinner I made for your dad. We had stuffing (with sausage for your dad's), mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted balsamic brussel sprouts, and apple-cranberry crumble.

I know I'll miss being pregnant with you so I'm trying to just really endulge in every move and wiggle. This has been a very easy pregnancy and really enjoyable for the most part. A little heartburn and nausea in the beginning is nothing to complain about. Your dad has been so wonderful, very encouraging and supportive the entire time. He is really excited for you to be here too. See you Tuesday, hopefully no later than Wednesday little Jack! We love you!

Thanksgiving 2012

Since baby Jack's arrival could be any day now, we won't be traveling for Thanksgiving. I'm a little sad to miss out on seeing everyone but I don't travel well anymore...i.e. I swell up like a puffer fish :) And since we could very well be birthing our little Thanksgiving turkey, Justin and I decided to lay low and have our own Thanksgiving dinner a little early. 

Brief side story: we had Justin's "coach present" (the watch) sized yesterday and joined Costo. I could write an entire blog on the Costo experience alone. We felt as if we were being inducted into a wholesale cult of sorts. It was an odd experience seeing food, electronics, clothes, you-name-it stacked to the ceiling and hundreds (literally) hundreds of people buzzing around carrying 5 gallon drums of mayo and 10 pound bags of Cheerios. We really did enjoy ourselves though. And had so many samples that we didn't even need to eat lunch. :)

Back to our Thanksgiving dinner. To make it extra special, we broke out the wedding china.

Mom bought glasses for my china last Christmas so we are finally able to enjoy entire place settings! They sparkle so pretty!

We came home and while Justin watched the Clemson vs NC state game, I made dressing, crock pot mac-n-cheese, green bean casserole, mashed potatoes and gravy, and rolls. I tried to talk Justin into getting a little rotisserie chicken at Costco but he wasn't interested. Either way, dinner was so yummy. 

You can guess which one was mine (the one with the milk). ;)

For dessert we enjoyed pumpkin cake and coffee. I was full as a tick and we'll have left overs (the best part) for days! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Ahoy matey!

It's been a while since the last post (I feel like I start every post that way) so there is a lot to share. We are t-7 days until baby Archie's due date, or D-day. :) Mom came down two weekends ago and we finished up registries and decorated the nursery. There is still a good bit to do with the nursery. I need to get a rug and a rocker but those things can definitely wait.

The changing table and night stand are below. We changed out a few of the knobs with pretty glass knobs that have old maps printed inside (if that makes sense). The chair will go in the corner where the end table is. The nautical flags are so cute. Just need to finish organizing the shelf above.

We got a wooden sailboat mobile for above the crib. It's hard to see in this picture but it makes the prettiest shadows on the wall.

Side view of the crib. We have wooden letters to spell Jack still left to hang and I'd like to find an old map of the Charleston waterway or harbor to frame and hang in his room too.

His shelf with all the pretty baskets, books, and Clemson piggy bank from uncle John.

 Aside from a few little accessories left to hang, the room is all ready for baby Jack. If it weren't raining, I'd be out walking the bridge :) Can't believe we are going to meet our fella in a matter of days!