No costume for me this year. =) Just a cute t-shirt and my little guy.
The kiddies in their cute costumes are makingme all weepy tonight. So far my favorite was a sweet little Dorothy costume. I always wanted to be Dorothy so Gypsy could by my Toto.
Outdoors October 30, 2008
I finally got to spend some time outside and enjoy fall. I took the time to breathe in the smells, and soak in the colors and textures. Beautiful. I also got to spend some time with my camera. Here are some of my favorites.
30 Weeks October 29, 2008
I almost can’t believe we are really here. It has been 30 long, beautiful, stressful, joyful weeks. As I sit here Colin is kicking and moving in my belly. He makes me so happy.
We went to the doctor yesterday and everythng is still wonderful. That heartbeat is stong and beautiful. We are now talking about when my stitch will be removed – 6 more weeks! We will also have another ultrasound in the next few weeks. Corey and I also decided to do one of those 3D/4D ultrasounds too. How exciting!
quick – because it will only last a minute October 24, 2008
Right now I am debt free.
This morning I paid off all my credit cards. I have no car payment and I have no mortgage. I want to enjoy this for a minute. Because next week I am taking my car in to make sure it is ready for winter. And in approximately 77 days, not taking into account the way these things sometimes go, I am having a baby.
Whoa.
My due date is 77 days away. That’s all.
My little guy is in there rockin’ out every day. The last 3 days he has been moving up a storm – it is so funny. Pretty soon he will be tearing things up around here and I just can’t wait. Well, I can wait. I don’t want to rush him. But I am looking forward to it so much I can’t even express it. I am just squeezing out great big joy vibes all over.
Anyway, back to the money thing. I was going to start looking for a new car in August. But for most of August I was either worried or tired. And then I noticed I was SO CLOSE to having my cards paid off. I haven’t been there since May of 2004. It has been my goal to get rid of the debt before the baby comes. So I decided to wait until I paid off the cards to buy the car.
That’s when reality set in. When I go on maternity leave, I will be taking a pay cut for 2 months. Do I really need a car payment at that time? I don’t think so. So I am going to save as much as I can right now, and just invest in making my car safe for winter. And then when my pay goes back to normal I can think about a new car. And in the meantime I can think about leasing. I don’t know much about that route, since I never considered it before. But now that I don’t commute an hour each day, it might be something to consider.
So far now, I am going to be all happy. And hope the winterizing can be paid in full, instead of on credit.
crafty rock star October 23, 2008
When Becky Higins moved to town I was trying to explain to Corey who she was. I equated her to a rock star, only for scrapbooking. She was the first person I had ever heard of who was famous for scrapping. Since then, of course, I recognize a whole lot more names and faces. Over the years I have come to decide that Tiem Holtz is probably the biggest craft star out there. A friend of mine was telling me about a class she attended several year ago and it sounded like he had groupies and everything. Crafty ladies swooning in the classroom aisles. Over the last year, after becoming a regular reader of Tim’s blog and viewing his artwork I have come to realize that he really deserves all this acclaim. His artwork is incredible, his products are innovative, and his teaching skills – on video, in writing, and in person are phenomenal. The class I took with Tim was THE BEST class I ever took. It was funny, well-paced, and I learned a ton. I left there with a finished product, zero frustration, motivation to make more art – AND the energy to make stuff. I have spent some crafty time every day since the class. I have tried new techniques and everything. I am so excited about a set of ATCs I am making right now. I will post them when I am done. In the meantime, here is my picture with my favorite crafty rock star, and then some photos of my project.
Distressing October 18, 2008
I signed up for a card swap several weeks ago. The time has flown. I knew what I wanted it to look like, but I have not been able to capture it at all. So, I did a little research online, and I found this video that taught me how to use my distress ink pads and blending tool. After all, I don’t want to be a total spaz when I go to my Tim Holtz class. I was also inpsired by this post on Tim’s blog – crackle paint wasn’t part of my original plan. So anyway, I made stuff today. Well, it’s taken a few days. And I hooked up my new scanner and wasn’t paying attention when I used it, so you can see the tag but not the card back. It is just a simple brick-red card slightly bigger than the tag.
Thank You October 18, 2008
Thanks to all of you who lit candles on Wednesday. It really meant alot to Corey and I.
Corey, Mom, and I have spent much of this week getting the house ready. The way it goes is:
1. I have energy at work so I come up with a lit of what I want to do
2. My energy wanes before I l eave work and I have a freakout
3. when I get home I tell Mom and Corey what I want to get done
4. They do it for me
5. I get so tired I can barely stand
Thank goodness they are so nice to me. We have gotten most of the stuff out of the nursery, but there is still a little more to do before we clean. When I was in high school and college I was not allowed to use tape to hang posters and stuff, so I used that fun-tak crap. It won’t come off. It is a disaster! We also got the attic and closet cleaned out. Tons more stuff was trashed, sent to goodwill, or sold to half price used books. Sweet! Our neighbor is doing the same thing – so she gave us a bunch of baby stuff! Amazing timing I think. In my head I can see little Colin playing with the toys. =)
I spent some time working on my baby shower invitations today. I love how they look, but I am not 100% committed yet. They are concert tickets, lol.
People always warn me that being pregnant turns you stupid. I thought I was avoiding it. Today I drove an hour out to Amherst for my class with Tim Holtz. I have been excited about this for days.
The class is tomorrow.
I did stop at Archivers on the way home. And gas was much cheaper there than here. But still….
Please Light A Candle October 15, 2008
Today is October 15th. We never, ever, ever forget any of the babies we have lost. Our three beautiful angels. But today is a special night of remembrance and I ask each of you to light a candle at 7 PM.
I Just Love Him – part one October 9, 2008
Corey is my current favorite-person-on-earth. As I type that his son has decided to rearrange himself in my belly – my mom said I rolled all the time and I think Colin has decided that will be fun for him too. It kinda freaks me out because I think he is trying to get out through the front of my stomach, but I am pretty sure he’s just getting comfy. But anyway, Corey sometimes worries that when our new-mutual-favorite-person-to-be arrives on earth I won’t care about him anymore. So I try to let him know as often as I can that I love him, and why. Part two of this post will be photos of a little book I made him, so he has it in writing when I can’t pay attention to him later on. =)
But in the meantime, I want you all to head over to his blog and read his latest post. It just melts my heart. And after you read it, please tell him how he will be the best daddy ever. And also tell him how your children have survived your own parenting apprehensions.
And when you are done, check out Corey’s guest post on Matt’s blog, for Corey’s take on the New Kids show.
