okay, I completely & totally surrender to life all around me right now and take a bit of pause from blog land!
here’s an update~
:: my health is great overall, contractions have kept at bay—but tests did just reveal that gestational diabetes is now a part of this pregnancy journey at 31 weeks. I am bummed since watching carbs & sugars was already a part of my routine; just now will be even more so. I’ve already started re-adjusting meals & menus to fit this new reality.
:: THE LIST (things to do before baby arrives) has dwindled down to almost nothing, and I am grateful. de-cluttering top to bottom, spring cleaning and rearranging rooms have all taken place. the garage & shed need attention, but umm…that’s my hubby’s area! we’ve added to the pile of needs for the babe—blankets, clothing, car seat—the essentials are here.
:: this past weekend and the weekend before was full of family reunions on both sides, a birthday party for my father and lots of laughs as I caught up with relatives not seen for a while. much enjoyment, but both were out of town so we pack & unpack quickly.
:: only to re-pack this week as our family joins our church family for a camping weekend! oh, camping. you & I have an odd relationship do we not? it’s a low cost vacation break and this annual event is fun! if I just didn’t have to pack the whole house and kitchen sink up before Thursday {alright, that is a major exaggeration…but still}.
:: and I have to pick a few fresh strawberries right? I think that is going to get scratched off fairly quickly from this week’s priorities. *sigh*, we’ll see.
so, I slip away from this space for some time to focus on the tasks at hand. be back soon enough!
Hey Daniele
Enjoy the break. I'm glad that your pre baby to do list has dwindled to almost nothing. See you when you return to blogland. I am praying for a safe delivery.
Wow! You are busy as ever. And to think I had envisioned that you would slow down by now. 🙂
Blessings for the glorious coming of the new wee one. 🙂 Not much longer! 🙂
I keep forgetting to mention this. I think you should write professionally! You are engaging, eloquent (sp?), witty, etc. I see you writing children's books and articles and / or books for mom's. 🙂
thanks Toby for the encouragement & kind words! what a big compliment. I've actually been working on that–publishing & such. what a world to understand, whew. I'll update as things move along. 🙂