This is old news now that Hailey is here, but here’s a Week 40 update. We went in for an ultrasound on Monday 9/10 since that was the original due date and doc wanted to get a weight estimate on our baby girl. She’d been insisting that I had a big baby for a couple […]
By the end of week 39, I was ready to have this baby. It occurred to me that maybe she wouldn’t come early because I hadn’t invited her out. So I did that, reassuring her that we will still feed and care for her and carry her around. It would just be easier to carry […]
1 bag of frozen wings (Meijer bulk section), defrosted. Soak for at least 4 hours (overnight is best) in the fridge in: 1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar water to fill container Fan Friendly Rub: 3 parts Garlic Salt 2 parts Chili Powder 1/2 part Cayenne 1/2 part Cumin 1/2 part Paprica 1/2 part Black Pepper […]
Week 38 was interesting because everyone is trying to guess when I’ll have the baby and so many people act surprised every day that I show up for work or at the gym for water aerobics. I had my appointment on 8/29 and was still hanging out at 1cm with Baby Girl down low. I […]
A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan was our November book club read. I listened to the audio book, but I wasn’t crazy about this one. It’s one of those books that examines different characters and then weaves their stories together, but I thought the stories were so out there that I guess I […]
Thank you to my Fit for Delivery (prenatal water aerobics) groupies for the congratulations to Baby Girl on making it full term. Wild. I am loving this class more and more and have really enjoyed getting to know these other mom-to-be’s. This week I felt significantly more stiff, sore, and swollen at times, and going […]
Having a kid will make you think about your finances like never before. It’s amazing how excited placing your hand on your wife’s stomach can make you feel. Why does a person that is only 3% of my body weight require twice as many pieces of clothing than what I own? Some day, I’m going […]
This is a down and dirty update for my preggo ladies out there who have told me I’m way too optimistic and am painting a very easy picture of pregnancy. So if I were to peel back the joys of feeling a baby moving inside of me and learning how miraculous it is that the […]
I know this is overdue. Can’t believe two weeks have gone by….I think I say that every couple of weeks! I am big and awkward. My feet and hands have been swelling a bit this week. I am trying to watch my diet and keep chugging water. Baby Girl is moving a ton. Today especially. […]
I really enjoyed Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. I always seem to enjoy books that involve Asian culture, and this one is about a Chinese family and a Japanese family in the 1940s. This has been my favorite fictional read with the book club.
I am so lucky to have an awesome bunch of coworkers at Baptist. Lori was an awesome host for the girl-only shower on 8/3. And Derrick set up a fun lunch for the whole team, and even invited Dan. Thank you all for spoiling us!
Not much new this week. Just getting bigger and starting to make Dan do chores that require bending over a bunch. Dan has been really helpful!
This year, we mad our first trip to a Home-a-rama. And now, the home improvement itch has hit. Elaine commented that it was the closest thing that she’s come to actually shopping for a home. Which may be true. I had already purchased this house prior to her moving to Louisville. And who really shops […]
Did another two weeks really just go by? These two weeks really made me realize something: I am pregnant 🙂 I’ve really had this attitude of “Yes, I know I am growing a baby inside of me, but that doesn’t mean I can’t do x,” where x might be staying out at the bars in […]
Thank you, Irena for hosting a fabulous shower with my Louisville friends. And friends, thank you all for being a part of the celebration! I had a blast hanging out with the girls. You are all fabulous! We also enjoyed an awesome weekend with Dan’s parents. We dined at Captains Quarters, hung out at Johnny […]
From my childhood, I have memories of cookouts where a marinade similar to this was often used and the recipe closely guarded. Looking back on how much I enjoyed this, I attempted to recreate it. This is my version, satisfying my craving for the “secret chicken sauce”. There are two versions: one for the marinade, […]
As easy as it gets… mix all of the items in a bowl. Store in a sealed container. Should be ok for about 6 months. 4 Tbsp Brown sugar (pack it in there) 4 Tbsp Smoked Paprika 3 1/2 Tbsp Coarse Sea or Kosher salt 2 1/2 Tbsp Coarse Black Pepper 1 Tbsp Chilli Powder […]
Me: (looking at an empty bag of chocolate chips) Did you eat this whole bag? Wife: “No.” Me: “The bag is empty.” Wife: “Yeah, I ate it.” Wife: (belches) “It was the baby!” Wife: “Today, my shoes are in the bathtub. And my other pair, in the shower, of course.” (Spoken as if this was […]
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot is an excellent nonfiction read. I recommend the audio book.