Nothing overly exciting. I did not gain any weight since last week (yay!), blood pressure is still good and all that. My doctor said that she generally does not like to let people go too far beyond their due date. I am to go back next Friday (one day past my due date) if the baby hasn't arrived, but she will be on vacation the following week...so if I still haven't given birth she will induce me Tuesday, April 7, 2009.
I'm hoping to be able to announce a birth story well before April 7th though!
Friday, March 20, 2009
I saw that on TV for $9.99!
This was just an adorable moment that I wish I had on video. Yesterday the spouse had a table at a career fair and came home with a couple of items for me that was handed out at a different table. Spray hand sanitizer and a book light. This tells you a lot about me in itself, but anyway, as we all sat down on the couch to watch Ariel's Beginning I thought I would use my nifty new book light to read some literature about what to expect after the birth.
I'm reading when all of a sudden I hear a little gasp followed by an excited, "You've got a book light! I saw that on TV! I saw that on TV for $9.99!" I explained that Dad brought it home for me and she went on to say, "That is so cool of Daddy to bring you a book light!!! That was so nice of you Daddy!"
It was just a priceless moment and her excitement was so genuine. She has become very interested in the products advertised in commercials. Unfortunately she thinks the Snuggy is one of the greatest things ever.
Anyway, I'm very thankful for my Robo Reader Book Light (that did not cost $9.99), a spouse that knows I like to read and live germ-free, and a little girl that shows such delight in even the minor things.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Which one is larger?
This is the most recent photo of me. I'm huge, but don't think I've gotten any bigger. I might have a pic taken tomorrow and replace this one with it though. I'm so ready!
So, do you think I'm larger the second time around?
Here I am carrying Clara Grace the weekend before she was born on Monday.
Here I am carrying Clara Grace the weekend before she was born on Monday. 
Thursday, March 12, 2009
Get Up and Boogie!
Clara Grace was asked to go tidy up her room. Shortly afterward she popped in a cd of kid's disco tunes. I couldn't resist checking out the cleaning progress and thought I would share. Needless to say, the room is still not clean.
Keep in mind this video was taken on my phone, so not the best quality.
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Eating, Entertainment, Enlargement
Clara Grace is enjoying the incredibly delicious cake balls we made over a two day period. My friend Jamie shared this delightful treat idea and I could not resist. All you do is bake a cake (are you surprised we selected chocolate), crumble it up in a bowl and stir in your favorite frosting (again, chocolate here) and cool in the fridge. Then you make balls out of it, dip it in something melted and roll it in something yummy. I actually skipped dipping, but we did roll them in sprinkles and they are fantastic! 
Below you will see Clara Grace playing her first real video game. Charles has an XBox360 racing game which you of course need a steering wheel for...and CG has been wanting to play with it...soooo in a moment of lunacy I went online and discovered they have a couple of games for youngsters, told Charles about it and home he came with a Mater National game (for those that do not know, this is Mater from the Disney/Pixar movie Cars). I was literally laughing out loud as CG drove. We watched her just batter the tar out of her car until Charlie finally assisted her a little with steering. It was good fun.
Do you think I ate a few too many cake balls? Just kidding. Someone indicated the picture CG took a few days ago was fuzzy so I asked Charlie to take one on Sunday. This is evidence that you should take pictures before you leave the house because I promise I didn't see this same image in the mirror. This is me at 37.5 weeks along. Today I have 15 days until the due date. I think I'll have him take a picture of me in another week and post it with the picture we took the weekend before CG was born (she was born on Monday, at 39w1d) so we can compare.
Below you will see Clara Grace playing her first real video game. Charles has an XBox360 racing game which you of course need a steering wheel for...and CG has been wanting to play with it...soooo in a moment of lunacy I went online and discovered they have a couple of games for youngsters, told Charles about it and home he came with a Mater National game (for those that do not know, this is Mater from the Disney/Pixar movie Cars). I was literally laughing out loud as CG drove. We watched her just batter the tar out of her car until Charlie finally assisted her a little with steering. It was good fun. 
Do you think I ate a few too many cake balls? Just kidding. Someone indicated the picture CG took a few days ago was fuzzy so I asked Charlie to take one on Sunday. This is evidence that you should take pictures before you leave the house because I promise I didn't see this same image in the mirror. This is me at 37.5 weeks along. Today I have 15 days until the due date. I think I'll have him take a picture of me in another week and post it with the picture we took the weekend before CG was born (she was born on Monday, at 39w1d) so we can compare. 
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
You're going to Guam, right?
Ok, I just cannot resist blogging about this particular experience. I'll have to go back and check to see if I shared this, but I was a little concerned when I registered the pets at the vet clinic on base and she kept telling me that results would be sent to them and Guam. I didn't know where Guam fit in the picture.
Fast forward to today when both pets were scheduled for a rabies vaccination and Blaze got a microchip. Charlie took them in since they do not allow children in under 12 years of age. When we got home (we also squeezed in having our passport photos done this morning since it is right beside the vet) he had some conflicting information than what the lady and I discussed at registration. So, I gave her a call. Here is a portion of the conversation:
First, there is a brief discussion where we discussed each animal's prior rabies shot history (both are current but there is a little concern with the process since Blaze just had the microchip and one of Jackson's certificates has him named as Taylor although it was changed to Jackson at some time prior to our adoption).
Lady: Let me double check. You are going to Guam, right?
Me: No. Japan.
Lady: Oh, ok. I'll be right back.
(I'm put on hold for a few minutes with some very strange sounds, not music at all but close to the sound of testing an alarm.)
Lady: Everything is on just as we originally discussed. The FLVN can be drawn on the 31st for both animals. You are going to Guam, right?
Me: No. Japan.
Lady: Oh no. I checked for Guam. I'll have to go back and check for Japan, but it is getting busy. Can I get your number and call you back?
I cannot help but chuckle over this! For some reason this lady has Guam on the brain! Of course, part of me is slightly annoyed because I want to make sure all is in order...I'm not big on surprises of this nature. So, keep your fingers crossed that we are 100% in order at some point today when she gets back with me.
Fast forward to today when both pets were scheduled for a rabies vaccination and Blaze got a microchip. Charlie took them in since they do not allow children in under 12 years of age. When we got home (we also squeezed in having our passport photos done this morning since it is right beside the vet) he had some conflicting information than what the lady and I discussed at registration. So, I gave her a call. Here is a portion of the conversation:
First, there is a brief discussion where we discussed each animal's prior rabies shot history (both are current but there is a little concern with the process since Blaze just had the microchip and one of Jackson's certificates has him named as Taylor although it was changed to Jackson at some time prior to our adoption).
Lady: Let me double check. You are going to Guam, right?
Me: No. Japan.
Lady: Oh, ok. I'll be right back.
(I'm put on hold for a few minutes with some very strange sounds, not music at all but close to the sound of testing an alarm.)
Lady: Everything is on just as we originally discussed. The FLVN can be drawn on the 31st for both animals. You are going to Guam, right?
Me: No. Japan.
Lady: Oh no. I checked for Guam. I'll have to go back and check for Japan, but it is getting busy. Can I get your number and call you back?
I cannot help but chuckle over this! For some reason this lady has Guam on the brain! Of course, part of me is slightly annoyed because I want to make sure all is in order...I'm not big on surprises of this nature. So, keep your fingers crossed that we are 100% in order at some point today when she gets back with me.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Random Pics
Not much has been happening with us lately that is interesting enough to report, however I've been told I've really slacked on providing pics of the girl. Soooo, here are a few random pics snapped over the past week.
Clara Grace wanted to help clean the floor. I would be crazy to tell her no!
Look at her working so hard!
Oh, my girl is getting so big. She dressed herself completely this morning which includes picking out her clothes. Lovely ensemble eh? Too bad she will have to change before we can actually go in public.
Clara Grace snapped this picture of Jackson herself. In her honor I'm including it.
Ok, she could have done better snapping this one, but we'll cut her some slack since she isn't five yet. This is me at 37 weeks. Like CG, I'll have to do something to my appearance before leaving the house today.
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