84 Days to go -- yikes!

Last week was by far the best week of my pregnancy so far. While I didn't feel great most of the week, I felt more connected than ever to that tiny baby growing in there.

Allen was out of town a few nights last week, which gave me and the baby a few quiet nights alone. He's been really active lately and I've found ways to play with him. Just talking to him or gently poking at my stomach is enough to get him spinning and kicking like crazy. It's too funny to watch my stomach shifting and contorting out of control.

In other news we got an early shower gift this week from Allen's mom -- the glider and ottoman! I love it and now the nursery feels complete. I've already sat in there a couple times rocking and talking to the baby, though I can't wait to rock with him in my arms.

Today I am 28 weeks pregnant. I can't get over how fast this pregnancy is going by. My goal is to really enjoy these final weeks with Allen before we become a family of three. I know our lives are going to change so much soon. While that's a very welcome change, it's just been the two of us for the last 6 years and I'm going to miss that, too. Allen is an amazing husband, partner and friend and I'm so lucky to share my life with him.

Nursery sneak peek!

After a lot of work (thanks Allen!) the nursery is mostly finished. We still have a few bare walls to tackle, but it's really coming together. I can't believe how real everything seems now! We're going to have a baby in just 13 weeks!!! Here's a sneak peek of the nursery.


Check out our "art" I was able to frame pictures from a calendar and saved a ton of $

It says "I'm Yertle the Turtle, oh marvelous me. For I am ruler of all that I see"


This one says "You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.

Bragging for a moment

It's December 1 and 90-95 percent of my Christmas shopping is finished (and most of it's wrapped) and my house is decorated. I have never been THIS organized before. I'm feeling so proud of myself. Of course my main motivation is that we have so much else to do this month in getting ready for the baby, but just for this moment I want to revel in the fact that I'm ahead of the game on something. This is all :)