Two Exciting and Important Things...

...Happened to Me Today.

One. Al Franken became our Senator representing Minnesota. Finally. It's only been 8 months since the election...but who is counting. Not that I am saying that I voted for Franken. But I am happy...I'm just saying..

Two. I thought I found a HUGE new mole on my chest and completely FREAKED out. Upon further investigation, it turned out to be dried hot fudge. Whew, that was a close one.

xoxo,t

We're blowing this pop stand...

The girlies and I are leaving on a jet plane...don't know when we'll be back again.

Okay, we'll be home in 10 days.

Off to Indiana because my large pregnant body really needs more heat and humidity.


I am leaving the girlies for the weekend to go have a 40th birthday party with 9 of my closest high school girl friends. I will try not to do too many shots. Geesh, I hope I am not the only pregnant 40 year old there...wouldn't that be embarrassing.

Let's hope little Miss doesn't arrive while we are on vacation. Wait, are there hospitals in Indiana?

If I decided not to check-in with you. Have a happy 4th and have a cold one on me.
xoxo,t

Such a Jock...

So, Eloise started t-ball yesterday. She is on the Mets(whomever they are?). Anyway, her jersey is Orange. It isn't too bad really. Most other teams are blue. I don't like girls in blue...especially navy blue.

When her coach called, my first question to him was "what color are the tee's" - he said "tee's? - you mean jerseys?" Whatever. I just needed to know the color so I could buy shorts to coordinate. Not that it matters since the jerseys are made for 10 year olds and will cover any properly matched shorts you buy for your sweet girl. Geesh. I also needed to know if they were getting hats, so I knew how to do her hair for games.

Eloise and I went to Gymboree(shhh, I have been there on occasion to buy PLAY clothes), and we purchased a pair of embroidered denim shorts for $12.99. She has been begging me to wear them all month, but I told her denim shorts from Gymboree are for t-ball ONLY and she can find a nice Oilily or Matilda Jane sundress to wear in the meantime.

Turns out she could be just wearing her underwear since the "jersey" is so big. ..and you know what, Eloise is the TALLEST player on her team - you should see the gowns the short kids are sporting. It is a complete fashion nightmare out there. I tried to talk her into belting it like a tunic or tying a knot on the side, but she liked it gown style. Crazy kids.

I wonder if the league is looking for a fashion coordinator?

Speaking of fashion, I do have to say I am very impressed with our teams 1st base coach. Look at this cute little shift dress she is wearing with the gorgeous flats. I am assuming as Eloise was holding down 1st base, that this coach was admiring Eloise's Hello Kitty necklace. It pays to accessorize.

Oh, and yes, Eloise did bat and did actually hit the ball and she got 4 balls when she was in the field(with her cute little pink glove).

She is rocking the t-ball circuit this Summer. I love sports.

xoxo,t

34+ weeks...

When I go back and read this post of mine just 4 short weeks ago, I realize that it was probably the biggest bunch of crap that I have ever written.

Now I do realize that was like 500 pounds ago and it was like 200 degrees cooler back then...and perhaps I had just watched some sappy chick flick and was hormonally happy. Things like that happen you know...to the best of us.

It is 100 degrees this week, I am huge, tired and just plain HOT. I love my old home, I hate that my old home doesn't have air conditioning. I can barely move and I am not fun to be around. I think I am just about ready for this baby to be on the outside.

I wonder if she is just about ready? She is probably thinking it is much cooler where she is too and should wait until this hot spell is over. I told her that hospitals have air conditioning - it would be like our little spa weekend away. For now, she is not buying it.
xoxo,t
(..and thanks Kristi for the sweet photos you took..xoxo)

The Simple Woman's Daybook, June 22

For Today, June 22,2009...

Outside my window... The rain has passed. Let's hope for sun today.

I am thinking... that I really need to grocery shop today.

I am thankful for... how sweet my girls are and how much they love each other

From the kitchen... nothing - a quick picnic lunch for swimming and then we must get to the store for dinner items.

I am wearing... a towel - just emerged from the shower. I think I need bigger towels for my belly.

I am reading... the Sunday paper again.

I am hoping...to go to Indiana this week. I want to see my nephews play baseball.

I am creating...pillows for the porch. I actually worked on it this weekend. It will be fantastic.

Around the house... quiet - except for the meowing cat wanting to go outside. Does anyone want my cat?

One of my favorite things... fresh summer lemonade.

A few plans for the rest of the week... swimming lessons, packing for our trip, finishing the porch, putting away laundry, haircut and gray covered.

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you...

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Jed is in big trouble...

..and better start preparing to be a dad of 3 teenage daughters...

I look at her at 6 and see the window to 16 already.

Oh heaven help me now.
xoxo,t