Today my feet are not swollen but every other day in the last week, they have been. So, I’m counting my lucky stars right now. What makes this happen? How can I prevent it? Doesn’t someone know? Ugh. Oh and I’m T.I.R.E.D. Like exhausted. Is this partly my fault for staying up too late every night? Probably. But still, I can be standing in the kitchen doing the dishes and a wave of tiredness just over takes me. And I kinda wish I could nap like ALL day.
Ok, promise the complaining is over.
My favorite place right now? The pool at the club we joined. I can float and feel weightless (well mostly…) and COOL OFF! The boys and I have been there A LOT lately and even ran into one of the ladies I had lunch with Tuesday. I actually knew someone at the pool! It was so cool! : )
Speaking of lunch. I had a great lunch with some other moms in town that I have been emailing with. I don’t know if I posted about the fact that on one of our flights out here before actually moving, Tim and I met a woman my age with friends living here that are my age and have children. She hooked me up y’all. Her friends have advised me on all of the doctors, schools, etc. out here and they are all SO NICE!
Warning!! Subject change…
The boys have a total love/hate thing going on right now. One minute the big one is screaming in the face of the little one or the little one is biting the big one and then the next minute they are next to each other on the couch “discussing” trains and hugging. Gotta love the sibling thing.
I made this cobbler last night (recipe per someone’s tweet, sorry I don’t remember!) and it was SO good that I coulda eaten the whole pan myself. With ice cream of course.
My parents are here for a visit and I think now that they are here it feels more like home. The fact that I know it’s not THAT bad of a drive for them and that they are more than willing to visit makes me feel so much better. I was so happy to see them drive up into the driveway yesterday…
Next weekend I’m going back to our previous home town for a baby shower that my friends are so nice to host for me. And although the shower part is most exciting, I honestly can’t wait to see my friends. And I’m assuming there will be cake, so that’s a major bonus.
I’m freaking out a little that school starts NEXT WEEK for my first child. But on the other hand I know he’s bored around the house lately and is ready to go. I’m just not that prepared, as I have yet to buy ANYTHING except for labels. Yeah, that’s all I got so far. I plan to go supply shopping tomorrow. Wish me luck.
Guess that’s all for now. Probably taking the rest of the week off from blogging (in other words, no post tomorrow) since my parents are here and I want to enjoy them. And well, I just need to slow down a little.
Happy Weekend Everyone! (obviously I’m starting early…)
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I love baby showers and cake, but who doesn’t really. So glad your feet aren’t swollen. My husband used to just stare at my ankles when I was pregnant both times in sheer horror/amazement at how they could oh so quickly explode.
The cobbler looks yummy. Have a great day!
Yea! It sounds like things are falling into place for you! Enjoy your time with your family!
I have no clue about the swelling…maybe elevate your feet at night a bit?
I will make that cobbler this weekend…..yummm..
There is nothing like family visits…enjoy every moment! Now that you live away I will bet these times will be extra special.
62 days left go go? 62? How did that happen? I know you feel like you’ve been pregnant forever, but it feels to me like you just announced it yesterday. Swollen feet already seem like a far off inevitability!
I’m so glad your parents are there visiting right now. I moved a lot when my kids were young and I would just be making friends and off we’d go again.
You enjoy your week off from blogging!
Yay for your baby shower! Enjoy your time away with your family…I hope you all have lots of fun!
Miss you!
Enjoy the time with your family! I hope love every second of your baby shower. I wish I had some words of advice about the swelling. It was really bad with my 4th child. Put your feet up whenever you can.
Family, baby showers, sibling rivalry, and cobbler! I am in heaven with you!
I am glad that your parents got to visit. I hope you have fun with them. We are looking forward to your visit next weekend and yes, there will be cake at the shower. Claudia confirmed it. See you next Saturday.
yay for random 🙂
and honey for the love of peter pan, take a nap!! seriously pop in a little elmo and i won’t tell if you close your eyes!!
Hey Elaine, I’m sorry I haven’t stopped in here lately … I have been reading, but trying to cut back on time spent commenting.
I’m so glad to hear that you are starting to feel more settled and getting to know some people in the area. Enjoy the visit with your parents; it’s great that they can come and visit you more easily now.
Oh, and take care of yourself! Try to rest when you can (hard when you have 2 boys, I know).
i still say tired pregnant is pretty much the worst tired. although the new born days are no picnic. i think you are amazing– moving with two little guys and pregnant. and making new friends? amazing.
I’ve been really appreciating the pool, too. First because it exhausts my 2 year old, and second because I don’t feel like an orca when I’m in the water. I realize that statement comes with a bit of irony.
The only thing I know to keep your swelling down is to elevate your feet. I had a doctor tell me to drink lots of water, but that not only seems counterproductive to me but it never seems to work. My feet are already starting to swell just the smallest bit when I’ve been sitting for too long, now. Ugh!
I think the swollen feet/ankles thing is cause by, or at least contributed to significantly by, eating salt. I tried to avoid it as much as possible when I was pregnant and that made a big difference.
Good luck with the supply shopping and the start of school! My kids loved going out and learning and hanging out with all the other kids.
my kids are doing the love/hate thing too… all. of. the. time!
can’t wait to see you for your baby shower! have a safe trip in!
enjoy your parents!