Midweek Randoms/Recap

• The first of two incredibly busy, jam-packed weeks is complete. This coming week is the busier of the two but I can do this. I can and I will and I'll even have fun. So there.

• Crickets have taken over my office. It's gross, loud, and did I mention gross? Ick!

• I'm over the political mumbo jumbo but I did get the biggest kick out of these. Funny. I don't know why but the ones with the Clintons crack me up the most.

• Well, Heather came over for a bit of Criminal Minds watchin' last Wednesday. That particular episode took place in Kansas. Of course they had all these people speaking in funky accents on there. Come on now. We don't talk like that.

• Thursday, I went to a forum for our local candidates. It's part of the KIDS Vote program we do with the help of the Optimists every four years. It was hard for me to sit in the uncomfy chairs for too long so I ended up leaving early and hitting the recliner instead. Thursday was also this crazy windy day complete with dust storms and everything. Wild.

• Friday, I met Kayla and her girls at Grave's for lunch. That evening, Dac and I went out to eat then I went to Kayla's 31 Bags party. I may or may not have ordered a couple. We ended the night with a little 24-watchin'. 

• Saturday was a big long day. We got up early so we could get gas, grab a bite to eat, and head to dun dun dunnnnnnnnn - birth class up at Wesley. I was a bit skeptical about the class b/c I'd heard, in general, these types of classes aren't useful and I was afraid it'd be real cheesy and ridiculous. BUT - this particular class came highly recommended by my doctor and a couple of other people I know who have taken it there. I must say, it was actually kind of fun. The other couples in the class were all pretty cool, it was laid back - lots of laughing - and there was lots of hand, feet, and back massages being given so, for that reason alone, I'd call it a success. haha! =) We also learned some things too though. Lots of stuff I'd read about but it's different to have it told/shown to you. Over lunch a lot of us went to Jimmie Johns. It was like a prego parade up in there. haha! Kinda funny. 

• After the class we had a photo session with a past bride+groom. It was toasty out and we walked around in their neighborhood to get pictures with their pups - then hiked around downtown taking some more. Oh my. I was downright exhausted afterwards. It was kind of pathetic - it was hard for me to move and to top it off, I got bad blisters on my heels. =( Sad panda. I was also having some uncomfortable contractions. We still had lots of shopping to do, so needless to say even though neither of us were real hungry, we hit up Old Chicago anyway, just so I could rest a bit. We shared the fish and chips (LOVE THEM) and spicy fried pickles and even that was too much. Also not the smartest move for someone with raging heartburn. Anyway, it was good and nice to chill. Then we went to Target where I had a huge list of things to get but I couldn't bring myself to work that hard. So I got the bare necessities (including some Tums) and  that was that. We ran into Kohl's for just a minute and skipped Babies-R-Us altogether, opting for a Quik-Trip stop instead before heading home. I was miserable. And paid for it the next day too. I've got to learn to take it easier. I don't know how to do that exactly, but something has got to give.

• Sunday, we were LAZY. I mean BAD. There was some 24 watching, then lunch. Then more lazy. Then getting ready for our maternity session. I had a major hair crisis. It was seriously so bad. Note to self - don't try an awesome new pinterest tutorial for the first time on picture day. Duh. In fact - just don't try them ever. You don't do hair well and will most likely always be disappointed. Note taken. Photos were fun though and it was great to catch up with Laura. I don't know if it will ever NOT be kind of weird to be on the other side of the camera. It's weird but really fun too! =) It was SUPER windy and I think that may have worked in my hair's favor! ha! Laura got some beautiful shots and we are just thrilled to death with them! =) Here's just a little sneaker for ya. I'll share more later!

• After pictures we went to Braums for supper and ice cream. Nice end to the weekend.

• Monday = work and a board meeting. 'Nuff said. I went to the chiropractor that morning which was very helpful except that I still hurt super bad. So much so that I ended up leaving work a couple hours early to lie down before the meeting. Thankfully the meeting was short b/c I was sitting in a tiny kids chair. Yikes! The nap must have did me a little good, because I was at least able to get through some photos when I got home.

• Yesterday I didn't feel real good either. Major upset stomach. Thankfully it improved a little as the day went on. I was able to go visit my friend Tabitha and her sweet new baby girl - who has a head full of blond hair just like her mama! =) Then I ran a quick errand with Dac and Val, visited the Deill fam, held a baby, and ate a double dip cone. (cookies-n-cream and hot chocolate ice cream) After a day of toast, it was totally acceptable! We watched a couple episodes of 24 when we got home and then I actually got a pretty good night's sleep. SO thankful.

• It's Arkalalah week and I'll be missing most of it. =( Kind of makes me sad. October has just been so full of stuff that it's hard to really catch and enjoy any of it. I have a work conference the next couple days, our final birth class, and a couple sessions this weekend and next week. After that, things slow down a bit... you know, except for having a baby and all. =)