Visit from Grandma

Grandma G visited for the last week. I had a great time baking, cooking, playing, and tackling her. Last night she returned to her home many miles away and it was a little disappointing this morning when I woke up to see just mom and dad home.

Gravida Status: No Longer Pregnant

She was born July 12 at 11:40pm (no triskaidekaphobic birthdays for her). She weighed in at 8lbs 6oz and 22 inches in length.

She are now just 11.5hrs shy of being 1 week old. I'm reveling in being able to twist, turn, and bend and A is happily eating, sleeping, and pooping.

What is going on?

Gravida Status: Zeno's Pregnancy

Today is my due date and I now believe in the Dichotomy Paradox. No mater how close I get to the due date, I can't seem to reach the end. In addition, I am moving slower with each passing day!

Parade and Fireworks

I had a great time on the 4th of July! Mom and dad took me to a parade in the morning where I saw lots of firetrucks, cars, and veterans. My favorite moments were when the clown came by, being handed a sucker by one of the campaign floats (what are the implications of that?) and seeing a kid dunked at one of the carnival games.

Then, last night, mom and dad took me to see the fireworks. We discussed the fireworks for over a week at school so I was excited, despite being warned that they would be loud and bright. It was well past my bed time, and we watched a bunch that were being shot from a mile away or so, and I was loosing interest pretty quickly. Then the display started up right in front of us! It was quite exciting.

I really like the ones that shot up high right above our heads! I also surprised everyone by liking the loud ones. But if you ask me directly, I'll tell you, "the green ones were my favorite. And the purple ones were my favorite. And the red ones were my favorite."

Born on the 4th of July??

I spent the 3rd cleaning house with a (very energetic and productive) girlfriend of mine. Good thing too because I woke up at 2 experiencing some pretty strong contractions. This was after a few weeks of very few contractions. I was uncomfortable (and concerned) enough to get up and make sure that all the bags were packed.

But today is July 5th and the baby is still baking.

Gravida Status: Home and Waiting

Had another doctor's visit yesterday and all is well. Maternity leave has begun and the nesting tasks are now my primary focus.

Time to clean the basement and organize photos!