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Friday, 05 June 2009
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Water Bottles Everywhere
It's really nice that my parents only live less than 10 minutes away from where I work. It's almost the end of the school year--2 weeks left. I am left exhausted after work, so I crash out on my mom's sofa before commuting back to my house.
Thankfully, no morning sickness (yet)! I really eat slow now, instead of scarfing down my meal in less than 10 minutes. I've been eating a big breakfast and then have healthy snacks throughout the day. By dinner time I have no appetite left, so my husband knows the routine. He fixes his own dinner while I lay down on the couch and put my feet up.
Funny how everwhere I go I have a half-full bottle of water. My husband says I'm worse than that kid from the movie Signs, if there ever was an alien invasion to happen here on Earth--I'm well prepared. I leave half-drank water bottles in my car, in my classroom, at the kitchen, in our office, in the bedroom and one in my purse! Drinking more water has been a pain because my natural inclination is to drink iced tea, soda, juice and Gatorade. I don't really like to drink plain water, but I have to make sure that I drink at least 3 bottles before the end of the work day. To tell you the truth I have no idea how well I'm doing in meeting my own personal quota. I have to "trick" myself to do it by popping in an Icebreaker sour in my mouth while I drink the bottle. Cutting a lemon wedge or dicing cucumbers and dropping it into the bottle doesn't do it for me anymore. What other tricks are there to get more into the system H2O?
Earlier this week my mom offered to grocery shop at Costco for me this week. That's really nice, since it's like a 3 ring circus at Costco during the weekends. It saved me from suffering through the crowded parking lots and long lines. Have you ever noticed that whenever you go to Costco, you can easily spend $200 if you don't watch what you pile into your cart?
Although some folks are beginning to catch on about my pregnancy and my family has known, we still haven't told my in-laws that I'm pregnant. We're going to wait until after our 1st doctor's appointment. I'm sure my MIL has lots of questions to ask us, since she's really inquisitive.
Saturday, 30 May 2009
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God, You Know What I Think About Being Pregnant?
Dear Lord,
Thank you for helping me these past 6 and a half weeks of pregnancy. So far it's been such a blessing. There are things that I am learning about my pregnant body and learning how to adjust through all the changes.
First of all, I have had the best sleep ever. REM sleep is so good! I haven't slept this great since elementary school. My dreams are so vivid and outrageous. This morning, for instance, I was dreaming that I won a brand new pink Ford Mustang from a raffle drawing. Now I have an even better reason to be ready for bed by 9:30pm. Sleep has never been this exciting!
Second, I've gained a real obsession for pepperoni pizza and cold, sweet watermelon. It's funny how I notice all the hole-in-the-wall pizza restaurants, pizza coupons and commercials that I never even noticed before. I've always liked pizza, but NEVER this much. The other food craving: watermelon. Watermelon is fortunately in season. I've sent Erwil out to by a watermelon every time he goes to Costco. I love the fact that they come seedless, and I don't have to spit out annoying black seeds anymore. Thankfully, no morning sickness has struck me just yet...but I'm prepared to endure that long season as well.
Third, the baby bump is a little bit obvious now. Am I really showing a bump already, or is this just how a bloated stomach looks like? Either way, it's fine with me. I accept that it's not really in Your will for me to enjoy a $210 pair of Joe's Jeans in my maternity size. I guess that would not be a good example of Christian stewardship. Also I feel like I'm 10 years old again, but in a good way I guess. Is it me, or does Maidenform need to start making B+ cups. In any given scenario, I know that this is all happening for a very good reason.
I just want to praise You for being under control of everything. I know that I've experienced being heartbroken from the last miscarriage, and I am reminded that You make everything new. My hope is in You. You are sovereign. I don't need to worry anymore about being pregnant, or if this pregnancy will survive the first trimester. I can hand everything over to You, knowing that Your Will is powerful and far greater than mine. You promised that I can live my life abundantly. I'm already praying that this little one will also know You and love you, if it may be according Your will that I raise this little one. I'm really humbled by Your mercy, that You foreknew and chose me to become a mom to someone very special to You.
If this is what pregnancy is about, then I embrace the good and the bad of it--I'm learning that my faith and obedience remains in You regardless of the outcome.
Monday, 30 March 2009
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Road Trip to Seattle
My husband and I are leaving for Seattle this weekend. We're DRIVING there, then flying back. This will be our Spring Break vacation. I don't know if my butt can handle 18hours, let alone 5 hours of sitting as a passenger. I don't know about you, but it's so hard for me to fall asleep in the car. I'm a control freak, so I have to stay awake with the driver.
We haven't planned out everything. I like to plan a little, and leave a little bit open ended. Are there any suggestions you can give us? We're driving through the I-5. We definitely stop at Harris Ranch off the I-5 for steak and prime rib. We're staying in Shasta over night.
What else is there between Los Angeles to Seattle?
Friday, 27 March 2009
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Parent Conferences, Last Day
Friday...It's about time! I'm hoping those parent conferences will jet by. I scheduled all the Spanish conferences for today. There's no budget for Spanish translators, so I've asked my TA to work for me under-the-table. He agreed to do it. Now I have to figure which giftcard to get him. Maybe iTunes? I don't know yet.
Thursday, 26 March 2009
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The Cup And The Glory
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Whooohooo! I ended parent conferences early today. I love these kind of days when all I have to take home is my car keys and my purse. No papers to grade, no laptop to drag around, no extra errands to run after work. I am a free woman!
The nicest part is that I was able to spend time at home reading my magazines before Erwil gets home. I subscribe to Real Simple and In Style. It's almost the end of March and I still haven't read the newest issue. I found some great recipes to try out in the last issue of Real Simple, not to mention some new ideas on how to clean the house!
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I'm going to the LA Zoo today with 2 families. Hope traffic is good today!
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My husband has taken control of the kitchen--or shall I say backyard grill. I'm looking forward to his BBQ dinner tonight!
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There's so much work to do in the classroom. I like my class this year. I actually look forward to getting to work earlier these days.
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Wedding season over. Attended my last wedding event of the year last night. Now let the Christmas season begin!
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It's been so busy this time of the new school year! I miss blogging on Xanga and being able to read updates. Will catch up on it soon!
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Back to working on my classroom again! Can't believe summer's almost over. Time to meet a new batch of kids on Sept. 3rd.
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Packing for our trip to Oahu! I can't wait!
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I'm taking the NBC assessment...then I can finally have my life BACK!
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My sleep schedule is messed up.
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Pimples! Ugh! I hate 'em so much! I just wanna wear a paper bag over my head.
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