29 weeks and 5 days

I took this pic today, and since I am still in my PJs and looking like a crazy, you only get a tummy shot.

Nursery phase 1

Damien worked all weekend on the nursery. As most of you know, he's a perfectionist, so he put in many hours making sure everything was just right. I wanted so bad to jump in and help him, but couldn't since I am not suppose to be around paint. That didn't stop me from checking in on the progress and visiting with him throughout the weekend.

He finished painting Sunday night around 9:00, and we did the big reveal last night by pulling off all the tape. I cannot wait until we get the furniture and the bedding to finish the room. Once we get the big items, then I can accessorize. My friend Jill, who is a talented artist, is making me a painting for the room. It will have 2 adult elephants and a baby elephant following (a little Alabama representing). I am going to start painting the letters that will go over the crib, so hopefully I will get those done by the weekend and hang them on the wall.

Tyler update

Today, I went to see my newest cousin, Braylin and present him with his baby gifts. Braylin and his mommy live with Tyler and his mommy, so I got to see Tyler as well. Tyler is growing up so fast. He's talking in full sentences and he has been pooping in the potty. (Which I think is amazing since he's not even two yet. However, it's been a little more challenging to get the peeing down.)

He asked me, where's Damien? I said he's at home painting the baby's room. Then he asked about the doggies. While he was sitting in my lap, I was pointing out my baby and telling him that his name was Dylan. Later on, I asked where Dylan was and he lifted up my shirt. He's is so smart.

Here's a little video of him. This is only the 2nd time that I used this feature on my camera, and I didn't realize that you couldn't rotate it (maybe you can and I just don't know how). I apologize for the sideway watching. (In the background is Tyler's mom and his new sister, Kaylie.)

Flashback Friday

This has always been one of my favorite pictures of Damien and me. This was taken back in 2003. During one of my trips to visit Damien, while he lived in Virginia, we decided to go to D.C. for the weekend since he was so close.

We went out to dinner and then walked by this club that had really great dancing music. We pay at the door and entered the club. It was like Seasme Street. I am sure you remember the bit they did where there were 4 things and you had to pick the one that didn't belong. Well, that was us in this club. We were obviously the minority, and by minority I mean the only ones. Things like that have never bothered me as I think I can get along with anyone regardless of race, religion or sexual preference. We made the best of it, and met some really fun people and had a great time. Heck I paid $10 to get in, I wasn't leaving. It was a great night. (FYI I didn't dance.) I wasn't going to have the spotlight on me in that way. Althought I do credit myself as a good dancer. However I may be out of practice now, but Stephanie can get her grove back.

Tax Free - Yipee!

ok so this blog is more an informative blog and not so much about us. Tax Free shopping weekend is coming up soon.

The 2008 Spring Sales Tax Holiday is set for Friday, March 21, 2008 at 12:01 a.m. thru Sunday, March 23, 2008 at 11:59 p.m.

For more information: http://nashville.about.com/od/shoppingservices/a/Tntaxfreedays.htm

Dumbest Commercial of the Year goes to....

Mo Money Taxes....I know that I have told a few people about this commercial as it annoys me beyond belief. Watch it for yourself, and if you have a nominee for the dumbest commercial, let me know.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mGh_3t6XN9I

edit: Ashley asked what channels I have been watching. This commerical comes on during the Judge shows on channel 30.

School's Out

and I was going to have an easy day today. I was only working a half day and I was subbing for a PE teacher. C'mon...oh well, at least I got to sleep in. I have been so tired lately. I give anyone kudos, for working while pregnant. It literally drains me, physically and mentally.

I am excited though as Damien comes home tonight from his guy weekend. He and four of his friends trekked to Colorado to hit the slopes. Damien has been dying to do so since it's been well over a year since he last went skiing and it's his favorite thing to do. Thankfully, no one got hurt and they are all coming home in one piece. On top of that I finally can have my feet and back massaged. I was so tempted to rent a husband to come over and do it, but I thought that might be inappropriate. I know there's such a thing is rental husbands, but I think they do more of the handy work around your house (catchy name) and not so much the pampering of a lady. I think that's called something else.

Have a great day everyone! Maybe the snow will stick (on top of the ice) and we can go sledding.

Wordless Wednesday

Take a Guess!

I have added a link to my baby poll. Make sure you click on it, guess if the little one is a boy or girl (some of you alreay know), when LO will be born, how much LO will weight and how long LO will be. The winner gets baby naming rights....(yea right!).

Wrong again

So I thought that I would not be called to sub today, I was wrong. I got up, walked the dogs and as soon as I walked in the door, the phone was ringing. "Yes this is Heritage Middle, can you come sub today" "Sure what time does school start" "7:30" I look at the clock, oh it's 7:25. Needless to say, I made it there it about 20 minutes. I had 3 classes, as my first class was with another teacher watching a video when I got there.

I taught 1 science class and 2 social studies. After lunch, I had my planning period. Then, it was club day, so kids went to their clubs. My club, flag football, so outside I got to go. Pretty easy overall...thankfully. I only had one incident where a student smacked another student in the face (this was my first class of the day). Needless to say he spent the day in ISS. I had one girl ask if we could be best friends and go shopping, and I think one boy was about to hit on me until he realized I was pregnant. He started off by complementing me and my nose ring it was "tight" (which I need to take out but am scared to) then he looked down for the full body scan and noticed the bump and said, oh you have a baby. I laughed on the inside.

Hopefully all my gigs will go as smooth as today went. I have a feeling I will be busy as 6 other schools called this morning after I already accepted the Heritage Middle one.

Flashback Friday

This picture was taken of Damien and I, in 2004, before we were married. We were on a charter bus with Damien's friends, making our way from Birmingham to Tuscaloosa for my first Alabama game. Notice my long blonde hair that I was sporting. A few weeks after this picture was taken, Damien proposed and I cut my hair....about 10 inches to donate to locks of love. Sometimes I would like hair that long again, but it was way to much to manage.

I'm trained

Today, I completed a training course to be a substitute teacher in Williamson County. It was about a 3.5 hour class, and while it was very informative, being a type A personality, I could have sat there longer and got more information. I like to be prepared and to be honest, I am a little nervous. Sure I was in the corporate world for 6 years were I led conference calls that had up to 200 people on them, and I teach in the children's ministry at our church for 90 minutes, but this is a different animal. I think after my first assignment, I will be less nervous, or so I hope. I could have my first gig as early as tomorrow, but more than likely it won't be until next week or the next seeing I won't be in the system "officially" until then. I signed up to teach in Spring Hill, and Independence high school is my last resort. Not sure if I am ready for that. I remember high school all too much and how the subs were treated. Plus Damien's a little nervous for me, he thinks some kid might get mad and punch me in the stomach, but I don't really have that fear. I prefer the little kiddies as you can always fudge things with them and they are so much more fun to be around. I know that some of my readers are former teachers, so if you have any suggestions for me....I am all EARS!

Call me Mrs Irritable

and I don't mean bowel syndrome. Apparently the further along in my pregnancy I get, the more emotional and irritable I am becoming. Damien can do or say something so minor and for whatever reason, it upsets me. I am trying to think of an example, but for some reason it's escaping me. (See related article) I even asked Damien and he couldn't remember. Since he's not pregnant, I blame his memory loss on old age :) One instance of my irritability is so fresh on my mind, that I can share it.

As many of you mothers may know, when pregnant, you are not suppose to sleep on your back. I asked my doctor about this, as I often wake up and I am on my back. She said that I would know when I can't sleep on my back anymore as I won't be able to breathe. Well last night, Damien caught me on my back when he woke up at 3am with the storms. Vaguely, I remember him saying, you're on your back, rollover, and I then rolling over. This morning he asked if I remembered our pleasant exchange, and I said kind of. He then proceeded to relive the story as I just told with a different ending. Apparently, there was a SHUT UP thrown in there, from me. Whoops! He shouldn't be bossing me around.

Take 2,564,211

Ok so there haven't been that many takes, but it sure seems like it. I can't tell you how many times I have started an online blog and never did more than 3 posts, but maybe this time it will stick. I always have good intentions, but I never follow through. Same goes with journaling. Years ago, I bought like 3 journals, each one had there own purpose: one was a dream journal, one a grateful journal (a la Oprah) and the last one, a plain ole this is what's going on in my life journal. Those journals are still in my nightstand. (Maybe some of my future blog entries will be pulled for those journal entries.) Then my dear friend Margaret bought me a journal and it was like journaling for Dummies. This puppy listed out what you were suppose to write in. For instance: what's the weather like, what's in the news today, news with family and friends, what I am excited about, etc. You get the picture. My first entry in that journal was 12/7/2004. My last entry was 4/30/2006. Now I know what you are thinking, you did a great job journaling, right. WRONG! Let me tell you how many entries there are between those dates - 9...that's not a typo...there were a total of 11 entries.

I am hoping that becoming a mother will give me more to write about and share as I will want something to look back on when Dylan gets older. So I ask that as my readers, whoever you are or will be, will hold me accountable and make me post something at least once a week. Can you do that for me?