Nursery Items

I have been thinking a lot lately about how I want to do our nursery, because I want it done yesterday. We were thinking red and white, because I always wanted a Western room. But I have all kinds of WKU things that I want in my Western room, and that just wouldn't work for a nursery. My other idea was a beach theme. And then I got all excited about adding some Hawaiian-inspired items. So here are some pictures of things I really like.

I want some turkey already

Three names you go by:
1. Christina
2. Baby (sure it sounds sweet and endearing, but it's usually in the form of Nick yelling, "Hey Baby, where's the ______?" "Hey baby, where did you put the _______?")
3. Mommy (with the dogs)

Three things you are wearing right now:
1. Black pants
2. Tealish cashmere sweater
3. blank tank top

Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. Thanksgiving and a 4 day weekend
2. to go back to Hawaii (not happening)

Three people who will probably fill this out:
1. Andrea already did it, so nobody
2.
3.

Two things you did last night:
1. Had social with our Crown class
2. Watched WKU game and finished decorating the Christmas tree

Two things you ate today:
1. salad from Outback
2. leftover French Toast from Cracker Barrel

Two people you last talked to on the phone:
1. Parents
2. Nick

Two things you are going to do tomorrow:
1. Go to work
2. Finish addressing Christmas cards

Two longest rides you have taken:
1. From Bowling Green, KY to California
2. From Bowling Green, KY to St. Pete / Tampa, Orlando / DC (not sure which one was longer)

Two favorite beverages:
1. lemonade
2. sweet tea

Change

So, this week has been an interesting week. Nick is changing jobs, which is for the best. But still hard, especially as Nick has a hard time with decisions and change of any kind. So it's probably a good thing he didn't really have to make the decision himself. But anyway, things are a little weird at our house right now.

It's really cold outside, which I don't like. It snowed tonight, but not much. Which is good, because I can't drive in snow. It's even cold at work, only really just in my area. So I have to bundle up every day.

I got my flu shot, and now my arm hurts. I'm going to be really angry if I get the flu now. I've never had it before. We also had our 2nd doctor's appt, and we did get to hear the heartbeat. That was pretty cool. The doctor said it was ok that I haven't gained any weight yet. Why some of my pants are tight and yet I am the same weight is beyond me.

I'm hoping to get most of our Christmas shopping done Saturday. I don't want to wait until after Thanksgiving, because then everyone is crazy and the stores are packed. The dogs' presents are supposed to arrive Saturday also, so we'll get to try wrapped presents under the tree. That will be fun...I'm sure the dogs won't eat them. I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week...I'm so ready to eat lots of food.

Christmas Time

We got our tree up tonight. It's a new one that we bought on clearance after last Christmas, and it's bigger than our last tree. It takes up a lot of our living room, and we don't quite have enough ornaments yet. But still, I'm excited. This is the earliest I've ever had my tree up and decorated. We don't have a mantle, so I picked out a shelf at Lowe's to hang our stockings on. I started my shopping this past weekend too. I'm not sure why I'm wanting to do everything so early this year, but I do. My Christmas cards are just about ready to go out.

I go back to the doctor Thursday. I hope we get to hear a heartbeat. Also I hope she tells me it's normal that I haven't gained any weight yet. I know it is if you've been sick a lot, but I haven't. Well, at least not to the point where I can't eat. I eat a lot. Also (sorry, this is kind of gross), I've been gagging a lot. If I look at the computer screen or even the TV for too long, it makes me gag. I thought this was the time that stuff was supposed to go away.

Long Weekend

I took of this Monday, and was off today for Veteran's Day. I love being at home. The dogs behave so much better when they're not alone all day and I got tons of stuff done around the house (and I actually don't mind doing it when I'm not tired). So I'll only have a 3 day week at work, which will be nice. Nick and I go to the doctor again next week, and I'm hoping we'll able to hear the heartbeat. I bought my first pair of maternity pants today; they're black for work and comfy! Yesterday my mom took me shopping and bought me some bigger clothes that hopefully I'll be able to wear all winter. And I got black and brown shoes with hardly any heel, so maybe my back won't hurt as much. I feel like I need to do a lot of things at home...I'm ready to start painting what will be the nursery, and buying furniture. I think I'm a little early.

8 Things

8 Favorite TV shows:
1: Grey's Anatomy
2: Desperate Housewives
3: Brothers & Sisters
4: Jon & Kate Plus 8
5: Gossip Girl
6: One Tree Hill
7: Dirty Sexy Money
8: How weird is it that I can't list 8 tv shows I like?

8 Favorite Restaurants:
1: Olive Garden
2: Mariah's
3: Mancino's
4: The Cheesecake Factory
5: Cracker Barrel
6: Chik Fil A
7: Red Lobster (but only the shrimp cocktail)
8: Outback (only the salad w/ tangy tomato dressing)

8 things that happened yesterday:
1: Got up late
2: Went shopping
3: Ate Chick Fil A
4: Watched last week's Gossip Girl since apparently I forgot about it in all the election excitement last week - Me too!
5: Did some laundry...and the dishes
6: Cooked dinner
7: Went to a new doctor
8: Looked at some cool baby furniture in a Penney's catalog

8 things to look forward to:
1: a 3 day work week
2: The weekend
3: Christmas
4: Thanksgiving
5: Christmas shopping
6: Mailing & receiving Christmas cards
7: buying clothes that are stretchy and comfortable
8: getting paid on Friday

8 things I love about fall:
1: hot chocolate
2: being cold and snuggling in my really warm bed
3: putting up Christmas lights
4: Christmas shopping
5: buying new sweaters
6: good food
7: no more bugs!
8: picking out what I want for Christmas

8 things on my wish list:
1: Wii Fit
2: cashmere cardigan from J. Crew
3: new toys for the dogs
4: vaporizer
5: for my cough to go away
6: the deck to be fixed
7: lots of cool baby stuff
8: food

Finally, a good election outcome

http://kerussocharis.blogspot.com/2008/11/dad-is-world-coming-to-end.html
I like this post. I think many Christians have been extremely ridiculous about this election. Honestly, I think our entire state is somewhat stupid. Which makes me feel smart:-) But seriously, how cool is it to (soon) have an African-American president? And really, just that there was diversity in this election (Palin and Hillary)...although it's also sad that that can be considered diversity, since in reality our country is much more diverse than just women and black people. But still, it's definitely a change from the typical white, male, old president. And I won't have to ever explain to my kids why only white people can be president. And I'm not just happy because he's black; mostly because I totally agree with most of his ideas (which they are, and hopefully now he can implement them)...especially compared to McCain's. So it's cool to wake up on the day after the election for the first time in 12 years and be proud of my country. Also I hope that Obama will involve Bill Clinton, because I think the man might know something about the economy (and also foreign policy and maybe a few other things).

I've been looking forward to, at some point, getting a prenatal massage. I looked at Bella's webiste, and apparently I have to wait until after the 1st trimester, and I also have to have a doctor's note. To get a massage? Seriously? So my husband's attempts (while falling asleep halfway through) will have to do for now at least.

Election Day

Finally it's Election Day! I'm going to vote this afternoon, and I'm hoping that there isn't a long line. My polling place is usually kind of dead. But I've also never voted there in a presidential election. Hopefully the results will be in by tonight (and without me having to stay up all night). Also, this is just all around a fun time of the year. Nick and I did our pictures for Christmas cards last night. That's always an adventure, but the dogs were exhausted, so they behaved pretty well. I ordered the cards already, so I will hopefully have plenty of time to address and send them. Now I just need to start Christmas shopping.

Can't wait until this election is over!