So, what have we been up to? Trying to get ready for a baby and working daily on little (or big) house projects.
Remember from one of my previous posts that we had an uninvited critter in our house while we were away? It hung around for a month. Turns out it was a RAT! Opening up walls and disturbing its habitat apparently brought it inside our house for snacks and comfort. For a bit we thought it was a squirrel, then a mouse, but then after several weeks of trying to catch it in a cage or mouse trap to no avail, we put a rat trap in the attic. Not 30 minutes after putting it up, we had a dead critter on our hands. That heavy duty rat trap snapped its neck right in half. We could hear it writhing around trying to die for a bit and all I could do was laugh while Scott sprinted upstairs. Then I heard him beating it to death with a board, saying "die you stupid idiot!" I don't normally encourage that kind of talk around Baby R, but I'm sorry, I didn't feel sorry for it. That's what you get for coming into my house! After much disinfecting and sanitizing, I think I am finally feeling a little less violated in my own space.
Yes, yes, it's true, I am growing a baby whale! But, I am feeling great! During the past several weeks I had been dealing with round ligament pain, but it has seemed to have dissipated for now. I am getting weekly chiropractic adjustments to keep all lined up. Baby R is constantly moving around and growing. I had an appointment with the midwives last week. Everything checked out just perfectly. Baby is head down and pushes off the right side to stick its little booty out on the left. The kid has some strength. We folded hand-me-down and some new baby cloths last night. I put Scott in charge of folding the socks. We are pretty sure some of those socks would barely fit on his big toe! I am looking forward to fixing the antique dresser that a friend gave us so that we can put these cloths away. Sounds like a weekend project....amongst many others, including painting the baby's room and putting the shelf back together under the kitchen sink where they tore it out to do the plumbing several months ago. I have gotten used to living in a bit of disarray around here.
Remember from one of my previous posts that we had an uninvited critter in our house while we were away? It hung around for a month. Turns out it was a RAT! Opening up walls and disturbing its habitat apparently brought it inside our house for snacks and comfort. For a bit we thought it was a squirrel, then a mouse, but then after several weeks of trying to catch it in a cage or mouse trap to no avail, we put a rat trap in the attic. Not 30 minutes after putting it up, we had a dead critter on our hands. That heavy duty rat trap snapped its neck right in half. We could hear it writhing around trying to die for a bit and all I could do was laugh while Scott sprinted upstairs. Then I heard him beating it to death with a board, saying "die you stupid idiot!" I don't normally encourage that kind of talk around Baby R, but I'm sorry, I didn't feel sorry for it. That's what you get for coming into my house! After much disinfecting and sanitizing, I think I am finally feeling a little less violated in my own space.
Yes, yes, it's true, I am growing a baby whale! But, I am feeling great! During the past several weeks I had been dealing with round ligament pain, but it has seemed to have dissipated for now. I am getting weekly chiropractic adjustments to keep all lined up. Baby R is constantly moving around and growing. I had an appointment with the midwives last week. Everything checked out just perfectly. Baby is head down and pushes off the right side to stick its little booty out on the left. The kid has some strength. We folded hand-me-down and some new baby cloths last night. I put Scott in charge of folding the socks. We are pretty sure some of those socks would barely fit on his big toe! I am looking forward to fixing the antique dresser that a friend gave us so that we can put these cloths away. Sounds like a weekend project....amongst many others, including painting the baby's room and putting the shelf back together under the kitchen sink where they tore it out to do the plumbing several months ago. I have gotten used to living in a bit of disarray around here.
Daddy R has been keeping busy other such house projects too. He installed Baby R's closet system. We finally got the right paint delivered today after waiting more a couple of months. This weekend he is going to paint while I enjoy friends and fun at another baby shower.
He was also very proud of himself for installing a vent in the living room ceiling this morning. He is working in the attic to get the air flow and duct work just perfect before we put the flooring back down up there. It is at least 10 degrees warmer upstairs than down. My massage room is upstairs and I am quite sure it is getting to the upper 80's while I work. Dripping wet is not a good feeling to have while giving a massage. I think once Baby R's room gets painted, I will move back downstairs to work through May until I cannot do massage any longer before the baby comes.
I got inspired and started making more baby shoes again. A few for friends and I am sure Baby R will end up with a few as well. I also found some cute new and easier patterns that I am going to try too.
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Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
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