Can I just start off by saying that Francis is going to be an awesome dad? I tried to give him the best Father's Day. You'll have to ask him if I succeeded. Friday after i finished with VBS, I got all dressed up and we had dinner at Macaroni Grill. It was a nice date night, especially since our usual date night (Tuesday) didn't happen this week.
Saturday, we did the lawn first thing in the morning. It was so hot, but it had to be done. We then went to Lowes and Home Depot to find a long list of items needed for the house or yard. We had Chick-fil-a for lunch (does my husband know me or what?). We went that afternoon and saw Thor. Funny story. We couldn't decide what to see, but three movies were at about the same time so we headed up to the theater. As Francis walked up to the ticket booth, he turned and asked, "Is Pirates 4 ok to see?" I said sure, and he turned to buy tickets. We headed into the theater and got seats. I looked at my watch. "The movie should have started or at least the previews," I said. "No, it doesn't start until 4:20. We still have 5 minutes," he responded. I pulled out my ticket and looked at it. "We are seeing Thor???? I thought you said we were seeing Pirates 4!" Francis laughed. "I changed my mind when I turned around to buy the tickets." I laughed too. "Obviously. Do you realize how confused I would have been when the movie started?" Pirates in space would have been terribly confusing... William went crazy during the movie. I don't know if it was the surround sound or what, but after the movie, both the tops and side of my stomach were soft (he was that low). He kept kicking and worming his way down. Maybe he just wanted to be able to see the movie too! After the movie, we went to Kaleidoscoops, an ice cream shop, and got two scoops of very yummy ice cream (cake batter and birthday cake ice cream). It made the heat almost bearable.
Sunday, we went to church after I gave Francis a card and a onesie that says "If you think I am handsome, you should see my daddy!" We had lunch with Becky and Russ. It was nice to spend time with friends. Francis and I went to Academy to pick up a propane tank (we are now ready to BBQ!), and then came home to let in the dogs. It was already over 100. Do you realize that on average here in Austin, we have only 16 days over 100 on average, but this year we have already had 19 days? And it is only June! What a great summer to be pregnant, lol. Francis's favorite part of Father's day was what I made for dinner: Lasagna. He had the option to try out his new grill, but nothing was going to be as good as Lasagna. I'm glad I make at least one dish that is irreplaceable.
This week will hopefully be a quiet one. I seem to be due for one of those. I will be cleaning the house and preparing for my shower on Saturday. It should be great!
Monday, June 20, 2011
Thursday, June 16, 2011
June 16th
Francis and I have been a couple for 7 years and 11 months today. I just thought that was interesting. Who would have thought that the sweet young man who asked me to be his girlfriend during the credits of Italian Job and I would be having a child in 8 weeks? God is just amazing.
It is VBS (Vacation Bible School) at our church this week, and I am helping out with my favorite age: kindergarten. It's been a lot of fun and William has been very sweet to me. He did start kicking me on Tuesday during one of the classes and it made me jump. The sweet old lady who is in the class also looked at me and shook her head. "You can't go into labor now!" she said emphatically. As if I had any control over it if I did...
The kids have been very funny about me being pregnant. Some kids talk to and say hi to William. One boy went so far as to whisper a "secret" to him. One of the girls went home and told her mother I was going to have the baby that night and bring him the next day. I am SO glad she was wrong. The girls keep asking me if they can hold him when he comes (they keep telling me I will have him by the end of the week). Somehow I don't think that is going to happen. It has been a great week though, and we have a great class.
William likes hockey. He is his father's son. I posted a picture on Facebook a couple of weeks ago of a present Nana gave us: a baby size Toronto Maple Leaves jersey. Francis was more than ecstatic. How do I know William likes Hockey? I'll tell you. Last night was game 7 of the Stanely Cup finals. I was a good wife: I made dinner, set it up in front of the TV and had it all set to the right channel. As soon as the game started, William started kicking. And not just the sweet kicks he does normally. It was like he was practicing slap shots or checking inside the womb. Francis felt it too, and for a time was even more interested in William than the game (an amazing feat considering!). At one point, I thought William was going to break my water, so I stood up tentatively and left the room. As soon as I left, William calmed down and went to sleep. I came back 15 minutes later, and he woke back up and was up to his old antics. This continued back and forth for the course of the game. I am almost glad Vancouver didn't win, because William might have put me into an early labor. Future hockey fan? Yes.
I had another Doctor's appointment on Tuesday. William is head down! His heart rate was 139bpm, and everything looked good. Since there are no more Hockey games this season, I should go full term! My suspicions were correct: he has dropped significantly. He is getting in position and I am right on schedule for being 32 weeks. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I'm going to be a mom! It still doesn't seem real. Maybe after my shower in Austin next Saturday, but it probably won't hit me until he is in my arms. August 13th will be here in no time!
It is VBS (Vacation Bible School) at our church this week, and I am helping out with my favorite age: kindergarten. It's been a lot of fun and William has been very sweet to me. He did start kicking me on Tuesday during one of the classes and it made me jump. The sweet old lady who is in the class also looked at me and shook her head. "You can't go into labor now!" she said emphatically. As if I had any control over it if I did...
The kids have been very funny about me being pregnant. Some kids talk to and say hi to William. One boy went so far as to whisper a "secret" to him. One of the girls went home and told her mother I was going to have the baby that night and bring him the next day. I am SO glad she was wrong. The girls keep asking me if they can hold him when he comes (they keep telling me I will have him by the end of the week). Somehow I don't think that is going to happen. It has been a great week though, and we have a great class.
William likes hockey. He is his father's son. I posted a picture on Facebook a couple of weeks ago of a present Nana gave us: a baby size Toronto Maple Leaves jersey. Francis was more than ecstatic. How do I know William likes Hockey? I'll tell you. Last night was game 7 of the Stanely Cup finals. I was a good wife: I made dinner, set it up in front of the TV and had it all set to the right channel. As soon as the game started, William started kicking. And not just the sweet kicks he does normally. It was like he was practicing slap shots or checking inside the womb. Francis felt it too, and for a time was even more interested in William than the game (an amazing feat considering!). At one point, I thought William was going to break my water, so I stood up tentatively and left the room. As soon as I left, William calmed down and went to sleep. I came back 15 minutes later, and he woke back up and was up to his old antics. This continued back and forth for the course of the game. I am almost glad Vancouver didn't win, because William might have put me into an early labor. Future hockey fan? Yes.
I had another Doctor's appointment on Tuesday. William is head down! His heart rate was 139bpm, and everything looked good. Since there are no more Hockey games this season, I should go full term! My suspicions were correct: he has dropped significantly. He is getting in position and I am right on schedule for being 32 weeks. I am so excited I can hardly stand it. I'm going to be a mom! It still doesn't seem real. Maybe after my shower in Austin next Saturday, but it probably won't hit me until he is in my arms. August 13th will be here in no time!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
New York, New York!
I just got back from a week in New York. What a week! William was a trooper. Francis and I flew up late last Friday into New York City and drove with the rest of his family to the thriving metropolis of Fishkill, NY. After a short night, we attended the wonderful wedding of Jessica Phillips (Francis's cousin) to Jonathan Lawler. The wedding was so sweet. The theme was breakfast and authors and the colors were blue and yellow. It was wonderful to see all of Francis's extended family. They are some of the most wonderful people you could meet! After the wedding, we celebrated Francis's Aunt Andrea's (mother of the bride) 29th birthday. We had pizza and spent much of the night chatting and enjoying good company.
Sunday we hung out with the family at breakfast and at a mall before Franics, his parents, Cyndy, Chris, Abby and I headed into the city. What did we do as soon as we arrived? Headed straight to Time Square, of course!
Monday we visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. I always cry when I read the inscription on Miss Liberty. On the way back to our hotel, we walked down wall street and saw the preview of the 911 memorial which will be unveiled on September 11th of this year. I cried again. Their plan of honoring those who lost their lives is truly touching. I hope to visit again soon to see the real site after it is open. After having the best pizza ever for dinner, we walked down to Rockefeller center and went to the Top of The Rock. The view from there was spectacular. Cried for the third time that day (don't blame the hormones!). I got some amazing photos. We went through Times Square on the way back to see it at night. Also an amazing sight.
Tuesday we went up to central park. We did the met and walked around to see the monuments in the park. We got to eat at the famous Boathouse in the cafe. Then we went over to Trump Plaza (including the Apple store) and FAO Scwartz. My father-in-law and Francis played chopsticks on the famous foot piano. Dinner was at one of the most amazing Greek places. Wednesday after Francis and Chris headed back to Texas, the rest of us went back to Central Park to the zoo and Trump Plaza to get and Ipad 2 for my Father-in-law. The heat was rather unbearable, setting a near record high. NYC schools actually closed early both Wednesday and Thursday due to the heat.
Thursday we tried to go shopping on canal street, but the heat even in the morning was overwhelming both for us and sweet baby Abby. So we aborted the mission and went up to the Museum of Natural History. The air conditioning was more than welcome! My mother-in-law got to see all of the things from Night at the Museum including her favorite "Gum Gum for Dum Dum". We got a picture. Our dinner that night was the most spectacular Italian food. We just kept finding better and better food! William made sure I was always hungry and the food was never disappointing. After dinner was probably the best part of my trip: a Broadway Show! My mother-in-law and I went to see Mary Poppins! I had seen it before in Dallas, but it was even better on Broadway. After the show, I got to have dessert with my cousin Audrey and catch up. I've missed her!
Overall it was a great trip. William now has 5 new outfits and a toy thanks to our many visits to Toys R Us in Times Square and FAO Schwartz. He dropped a bunch this week either due to biology or all my walking. The whole top half of my stomach is now soft and I can feel him really low in my pelvis. I am starting to feel all sorts of pressure very low. My next appointment is Tuesday, so we will see what the doctor says.
I learned that being pregnant is the golden ticket in New York, but not in the way I expected. I always got a seat on the subway, but all but once it was a woman who gave up her seat. I love southern gentlemen! I also could have cut to the the front of the TKTS (half-price tickets) line. The worker who was running the line (which was very long!) motioned me to come to the front. If I had been wanting to buy tickets, I would have been set! This and many little attentions were different from past experiences in NYC. But when I looked around I noticed there are almost no pregnant women on Manhattan. I guess I am a novelty!
"Start spreading the news
I'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it
New York New York!"
Sunday we hung out with the family at breakfast and at a mall before Franics, his parents, Cyndy, Chris, Abby and I headed into the city. What did we do as soon as we arrived? Headed straight to Time Square, of course!
Monday we visited the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. I always cry when I read the inscription on Miss Liberty. On the way back to our hotel, we walked down wall street and saw the preview of the 911 memorial which will be unveiled on September 11th of this year. I cried again. Their plan of honoring those who lost their lives is truly touching. I hope to visit again soon to see the real site after it is open. After having the best pizza ever for dinner, we walked down to Rockefeller center and went to the Top of The Rock. The view from there was spectacular. Cried for the third time that day (don't blame the hormones!). I got some amazing photos. We went through Times Square on the way back to see it at night. Also an amazing sight.
Tuesday we went up to central park. We did the met and walked around to see the monuments in the park. We got to eat at the famous Boathouse in the cafe. Then we went over to Trump Plaza (including the Apple store) and FAO Scwartz. My father-in-law and Francis played chopsticks on the famous foot piano. Dinner was at one of the most amazing Greek places. Wednesday after Francis and Chris headed back to Texas, the rest of us went back to Central Park to the zoo and Trump Plaza to get and Ipad 2 for my Father-in-law. The heat was rather unbearable, setting a near record high. NYC schools actually closed early both Wednesday and Thursday due to the heat.
Thursday we tried to go shopping on canal street, but the heat even in the morning was overwhelming both for us and sweet baby Abby. So we aborted the mission and went up to the Museum of Natural History. The air conditioning was more than welcome! My mother-in-law got to see all of the things from Night at the Museum including her favorite "Gum Gum for Dum Dum". We got a picture. Our dinner that night was the most spectacular Italian food. We just kept finding better and better food! William made sure I was always hungry and the food was never disappointing. After dinner was probably the best part of my trip: a Broadway Show! My mother-in-law and I went to see Mary Poppins! I had seen it before in Dallas, but it was even better on Broadway. After the show, I got to have dessert with my cousin Audrey and catch up. I've missed her!
Overall it was a great trip. William now has 5 new outfits and a toy thanks to our many visits to Toys R Us in Times Square and FAO Schwartz. He dropped a bunch this week either due to biology or all my walking. The whole top half of my stomach is now soft and I can feel him really low in my pelvis. I am starting to feel all sorts of pressure very low. My next appointment is Tuesday, so we will see what the doctor says.
I learned that being pregnant is the golden ticket in New York, but not in the way I expected. I always got a seat on the subway, but all but once it was a woman who gave up her seat. I love southern gentlemen! I also could have cut to the the front of the TKTS (half-price tickets) line. The worker who was running the line (which was very long!) motioned me to come to the front. If I had been wanting to buy tickets, I would have been set! This and many little attentions were different from past experiences in NYC. But when I looked around I noticed there are almost no pregnant women on Manhattan. I guess I am a novelty!
"Start spreading the news
I'm leaving today
I want to be a part of it
New York New York!"
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
May 31,2011
The last day of May! This month went by so quickly. If the next 10 weeks go as fast, William will be here in the blink of an eye. It didn't help that at least two of my friends had babies in the past couple of days. Pretty soon, I will be the next in line.
This weekend was awesome, with only a few minor hiccups. Friday night was quiet. Francis, William and I spent the evening at home. I wasn't feeling well; I had a terrible sinus headache. Francis was sweet though and rubbed my head, brought me ice water and provided me with ice packs. Luckily the headache was gone by morning. It's the first time I have felt poorly in a long time, and I hope it is a long time before I feel ill again!
Saturday we had out Bible Study group over for dinner and board games. Francis made Tortellini, French Onion Soup, and homemade vanilla ice cream served on a hot chocolate chip cookie. Hungry yet? It was delicious!!! The men played Lord of the Rings Risk and the ladies talk. Let's just say the ladies were finished way before the men, and Tracy and Leigh carpooled home with their kids. It was a good thing too, because the men (and Becky and I who were watching them) finished their game around midnight. We were all tired for church the next morning.
We went to church and then out to lunch on Sunday before coming back for a quiet afternoon. Francis started feeling poorly as the evening came, so I told him to go lay down. He did, and around 10pm, he spiked a fever of 102. He was shaking and the medicine I gave him didn't help. About an hour later, we figured out why. Everything Francis had eaten that day came back with a vengeance. But after about 10 minutes of unpleasantness, Francis felt great and his temperature was normal. All we can figure is that he ate something with citrus in it at lunch. Poor guy! Lucky for him, he slept well through the night. I was less fortunate. I kept worrying he would wake up and feel bad again. My fears were unfounded.
Monday, memorial day, we went to a get-together with our Sunday School Class. It was a lot of fun to get to spend time with everyone outside of class. The men and some of the older boys played football, and then all of the kids had a water balloon fight. It was a great way to round off the weekend!
Oh! I passed my glucose test. I don't think I have written since that happened. William will probably be a big baby if he takes after my family, but the doctors won't be able to blame gestational diabetes! They will have to blame genetics.
William is moving up a storm and telling me it is time for lunch, so I guess I will end by saying that he is healthy and everything is looking great. I leave for New York on Friday for a week. I will be attending Francis's cousins wedding, and then enjoying one of the cities I love the best. I might be a little crazy for traipsing around NYC at 31 weeks pregnant, but I am sure it will all work out fine. If you think about it, say a little prayer for me next week. William and I may need it!
This weekend was awesome, with only a few minor hiccups. Friday night was quiet. Francis, William and I spent the evening at home. I wasn't feeling well; I had a terrible sinus headache. Francis was sweet though and rubbed my head, brought me ice water and provided me with ice packs. Luckily the headache was gone by morning. It's the first time I have felt poorly in a long time, and I hope it is a long time before I feel ill again!
Saturday we had out Bible Study group over for dinner and board games. Francis made Tortellini, French Onion Soup, and homemade vanilla ice cream served on a hot chocolate chip cookie. Hungry yet? It was delicious!!! The men played Lord of the Rings Risk and the ladies talk. Let's just say the ladies were finished way before the men, and Tracy and Leigh carpooled home with their kids. It was a good thing too, because the men (and Becky and I who were watching them) finished their game around midnight. We were all tired for church the next morning.
We went to church and then out to lunch on Sunday before coming back for a quiet afternoon. Francis started feeling poorly as the evening came, so I told him to go lay down. He did, and around 10pm, he spiked a fever of 102. He was shaking and the medicine I gave him didn't help. About an hour later, we figured out why. Everything Francis had eaten that day came back with a vengeance. But after about 10 minutes of unpleasantness, Francis felt great and his temperature was normal. All we can figure is that he ate something with citrus in it at lunch. Poor guy! Lucky for him, he slept well through the night. I was less fortunate. I kept worrying he would wake up and feel bad again. My fears were unfounded.
Monday, memorial day, we went to a get-together with our Sunday School Class. It was a lot of fun to get to spend time with everyone outside of class. The men and some of the older boys played football, and then all of the kids had a water balloon fight. It was a great way to round off the weekend!
Oh! I passed my glucose test. I don't think I have written since that happened. William will probably be a big baby if he takes after my family, but the doctors won't be able to blame gestational diabetes! They will have to blame genetics.
William is moving up a storm and telling me it is time for lunch, so I guess I will end by saying that he is healthy and everything is looking great. I leave for New York on Friday for a week. I will be attending Francis's cousins wedding, and then enjoying one of the cities I love the best. I might be a little crazy for traipsing around NYC at 31 weeks pregnant, but I am sure it will all work out fine. If you think about it, say a little prayer for me next week. William and I may need it!
Monday, May 23, 2011
May 23, 2011
Another Monday. Each week William's coming is a little nearer. I am getting agitated and excited at the same time.
Saturday we went down to Houston for Cyndy's (soon to be Aunt Cyndy's) birthday. It was a long drive, and those always get to me. I got to see little Abby again. My little niece gets bigger each time I see her! We had fondue and got to spend some time with family. It was a nice day.
Yesterday, we went to church and then to a baby shower for a couple in our class. Our shower will be next! As the couple opened presents, I couldn't help but think how blessed I am. William will be so lucky to have such a wonderful support system both at church and in his family (not to mention with our friends)!
We hung everything in the nursery last night. It is beginning to look adorable. We also took out all of the things from the shower in Plano and made sure they worked. I now know how to use our stroller and the car seat. I feel more competent already. The dogs are starting to get used to all of the baby stuff being around. I hope they adapt just as quickly to the little being that will be using them!
I have my glucose test this afternoon at the doctor. I hope I pass, but there is always that little bit of doubt until the results come in! I am sure everything will be fine.
Saturday we went down to Houston for Cyndy's (soon to be Aunt Cyndy's) birthday. It was a long drive, and those always get to me. I got to see little Abby again. My little niece gets bigger each time I see her! We had fondue and got to spend some time with family. It was a nice day.
Yesterday, we went to church and then to a baby shower for a couple in our class. Our shower will be next! As the couple opened presents, I couldn't help but think how blessed I am. William will be so lucky to have such a wonderful support system both at church and in his family (not to mention with our friends)!
We hung everything in the nursery last night. It is beginning to look adorable. We also took out all of the things from the shower in Plano and made sure they worked. I now know how to use our stroller and the car seat. I feel more competent already. The dogs are starting to get used to all of the baby stuff being around. I hope they adapt just as quickly to the little being that will be using them!
I have my glucose test this afternoon at the doctor. I hope I pass, but there is always that little bit of doubt until the results come in! I am sure everything will be fine.
Monday, May 16, 2011
May 16, 2011
Wow, a busy weekend. I am not even sure where to start. I guess I will start by saying I am truly blessed. I could do nothing without God and the wonderful blessings he bestows. I have amazing friends and an awesome family. Who could ask for more. I feel very loved.
Friday I graduated with a Master's in Educational Psychology with an Emphasis in Gifted and Talented Education. Try saying that three times fast. The ceremony was on the UNT campus in Denton so we had about an hour drive from my parents' house in Plano. Dr. Phil was the keynote speaker. He actually bumped me walking toward the stage. I didn't realize who he was until after he passed though. As a speaker, I would describe him as entertaining but not inspirational. Definitely not the worst speaker I have ever heard. The ceremony went smoothly. I walked the stage without falling and William didn't kick me too hard, though he made his presence known. Everything was great except that it was just too long. They took forever to hood the doctoral candidates and so by the time it was finally over, half of the Master's candidates had already left and the stands were less than half full. There has to be a way to make that go more quickly. We all (Francis, his parents, my parents, Christian, Danielle, Jamama and Japapa, and I) went to Three Forks for dinner. My steak was delicious and the food overall was very good.
Saturday was my first baby shower. It was held at my mom's house in Plano. William and I looked very cute. We had around 25 people at the shower! I felt so loved to have so many people want to be there. William got some wonderful gifts that both he and I sincerely appreciate! Francis and the boys went out to the range and had some "man time" while the ladies had the shower. I think they had almost as much fun as we did!
Sunday we did maternity photos with Ruth Cooper. I can't wait to see how they turn out! Francis and I went to the park by my parents' house and did a bunch of different cute poses. After dinner we headed back (we couldn't get everything in the car!) and arrived back late last night. It was one of the best weekends ever!
I was going to write more, but how can you top that? Till next time!
Friday I graduated with a Master's in Educational Psychology with an Emphasis in Gifted and Talented Education. Try saying that three times fast. The ceremony was on the UNT campus in Denton so we had about an hour drive from my parents' house in Plano. Dr. Phil was the keynote speaker. He actually bumped me walking toward the stage. I didn't realize who he was until after he passed though. As a speaker, I would describe him as entertaining but not inspirational. Definitely not the worst speaker I have ever heard. The ceremony went smoothly. I walked the stage without falling and William didn't kick me too hard, though he made his presence known. Everything was great except that it was just too long. They took forever to hood the doctoral candidates and so by the time it was finally over, half of the Master's candidates had already left and the stands were less than half full. There has to be a way to make that go more quickly. We all (Francis, his parents, my parents, Christian, Danielle, Jamama and Japapa, and I) went to Three Forks for dinner. My steak was delicious and the food overall was very good.
Saturday was my first baby shower. It was held at my mom's house in Plano. William and I looked very cute. We had around 25 people at the shower! I felt so loved to have so many people want to be there. William got some wonderful gifts that both he and I sincerely appreciate! Francis and the boys went out to the range and had some "man time" while the ladies had the shower. I think they had almost as much fun as we did!
Sunday we did maternity photos with Ruth Cooper. I can't wait to see how they turn out! Francis and I went to the park by my parents' house and did a bunch of different cute poses. After dinner we headed back (we couldn't get everything in the car!) and arrived back late last night. It was one of the best weekends ever!
I was going to write more, but how can you top that? Till next time!
Monday, May 9, 2011
Mother's Day
So, things are really starting to fall into place. For starters, I made a Birth Plan. I don't know if I will stick by it at all, but it was good to think about certain things in advance. I also made a check list for Francis and myself with all important phone numbers and reminders so that we don't forget too much in our trip to and stay at the hospital.
Also, the nursery is coming along. Barring some touch-ups, the nursery is completely painted! My mom, dad and sister Christian came up Friday night. On Saturday, Francis and my dad put up the chair rail. It looks so good!!! I can't wait to hang everything up and get the full picture. I have an awesome Dad and husband. While they were doing manual labor, the girls went shopping. I found a dress for my shower in Dallas next weekend. I am so excited! Oh! And good news for my mother. She finally got to feel William kick! He was up to his old tricks on Friday night. He would move like crazy when Christian touched my stomach, but would stop whenever my mom put her hand on me. I finally called Francis, who is after all the master of making William move, and he jiggled William around a good bit. William then kicked right at my mom's hand. She was very excited. It was a nice early Mother's Day present for her, I think. My family headed back Saturday afternoon so that they could be back at church for Mother's Day on Sunday.
Speaking of Mother's day. I had my first one yesterday. It was a good day. Our church was doing free professional portraits and giving out one free 5 by 7 to each mom. I can't decide which one to order. They came out very nice! Francis took me out for lunch at Carino's and then we went to Target and bought Tangled (something I really wanted!). We completed a bunch of things in the afternoon including hanging the curtains in the nursery as well as two pictures and a mirror that have been sitting on the floor since we moved in. It gave me a great sense of accomplishment to have those things off my list! We watched Tangled in the evening and then when I went to bed, I found a card and little box on my pillow. The card was so sweet, and inside the Zales box was a gorgeous necklace I had said that I wanted. Who could ask for more? It was a wonderful mother's day: one I won't quickly forget. I hope to repay my wonderful husband when Father's Day comes next month!
Also, the nursery is coming along. Barring some touch-ups, the nursery is completely painted! My mom, dad and sister Christian came up Friday night. On Saturday, Francis and my dad put up the chair rail. It looks so good!!! I can't wait to hang everything up and get the full picture. I have an awesome Dad and husband. While they were doing manual labor, the girls went shopping. I found a dress for my shower in Dallas next weekend. I am so excited! Oh! And good news for my mother. She finally got to feel William kick! He was up to his old tricks on Friday night. He would move like crazy when Christian touched my stomach, but would stop whenever my mom put her hand on me. I finally called Francis, who is after all the master of making William move, and he jiggled William around a good bit. William then kicked right at my mom's hand. She was very excited. It was a nice early Mother's Day present for her, I think. My family headed back Saturday afternoon so that they could be back at church for Mother's Day on Sunday.
Speaking of Mother's day. I had my first one yesterday. It was a good day. Our church was doing free professional portraits and giving out one free 5 by 7 to each mom. I can't decide which one to order. They came out very nice! Francis took me out for lunch at Carino's and then we went to Target and bought Tangled (something I really wanted!). We completed a bunch of things in the afternoon including hanging the curtains in the nursery as well as two pictures and a mirror that have been sitting on the floor since we moved in. It gave me a great sense of accomplishment to have those things off my list! We watched Tangled in the evening and then when I went to bed, I found a card and little box on my pillow. The card was so sweet, and inside the Zales box was a gorgeous necklace I had said that I wanted. Who could ask for more? It was a wonderful mother's day: one I won't quickly forget. I hope to repay my wonderful husband when Father's Day comes next month!
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