1) I confess that it dawned on me yesterday that we only have about seven weeks of this pregnancy left...and I cried. I'm not sad that it's nearly over at all, (although I have really enjoyed it), but I think the reality of all the stuff I still have left to do just hit me like a ton of bricks. It occurred to me at 2:30 a.m. that I hadn't yet ordered Ainsley a car seat. This then sent me into a frenzy of thinking of all the other things I hadn't gotten her yet. (A changing pad for her dresser...that we still haven't ordered, either. Or the much-needed black-out curtains. Or a second baby monitor. Or new tubes for the breast pump.) And just like that, I was sitting at our breakfast table scrawling frantic lists until the wee hours of the morning.
And then I started to bawl because OH MY GOSH, WHEN WILL I FIND TIME TO CHRISTMAS SHOP? AND WHERE WILL WE CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING IF I CAN'T TRAVEL? AND I STILL DON'T HAVE AN OUTFIT FOR A WEDDING WE'RE ATTENDING IN THREE WEEKS...AND HOW BIG WILL THE BUMP BE THEN? WHAT IF I ORDER SOMETHING AND IT DOESN'T FIT?
You know, totally rational and very important thoughts to have in the middle of the friggin' night. (I believe they call this Losing One's Shiz.)
After a little more sleep and a good, strong cup of coffee this morning, all was right with the world again.
Besides, a pregnancy just isn't a pregnancy without at least one good hormone-filled meltdown.
2) I confess that I have been craving (and eating) frozen Eggo waffles...in their frozen state. No, I don't mean I crave the toasted or warmed ones, I mean I've been eating two of the whole grain waffs right outta the freezer every morning like a teething baby. Strangest and most absurd pregnancy craving to-date.
3) I confess that ne'er a day goes by that I don't embarrass myself in some form or fashion. We bought a more family-friendly car, (an SUV, actually), on Wednesday night and when the salesman handed me the keys to the new ride, I walked out the door and walked straight over to...my old car. I had gotten as far as opening the door when Stephen started laughing and brought it to my attention that we had to leave that one at the dealership. Good lord.
Alright, enough of that. I'm ready to hear your confessions this week. What have you got for me?
P.S. - Happy 30th birthday to the love 'o my life! Honey, you will always be the funniest, best-looking, most-Tebow-esque, most-Cutler-esque, most sarcastic, most charming and most enjoyable-to-be-around guy in the room. And, I'm proud to call you mine. Thanks for being born.
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I am dying over the frozen Eggos - it's definitely not the grossest craving I've heard of by far, but it is on the odd side (simply because of the frozen part!) And you are not alone in being prone to embarrass yourself. I could totally see myself doing something like that at the car dealership:) Happy weekend, Leslie! Hoping you guys get a lot accomplished so you can start crossing stuff off those to do lists. Never ending to do lists are the bane of my existence!
ReplyDeleteThis might be your best, um...funniest Confessional Friday post evah! I promise I'm laughing with you NOT at you! Frozen waffles, I'm not willing to try, but I trust you on that one. Middle of the night cry fest...you're not a real pregnant gal until you've had one! I heart the SUV story!
ReplyDeleteHappiest of Bithdays to your Stephen! Hope all his dreams come true!
I just recently stumbled across your blog and I LOVE it!! You are too funny! I am also due (with my first) on Dec 6th and it has hit me this week how much we need to get done/buy before baby is here! How did this sneak up so fast?! We aren't traveling for Thanksgiving either, which is sad bc it's one of my favorite holidays and this year I would REALLY enjoy that plate of mashed potatoes, stuffing, etc! Ughh...
ReplyDeleteFact: I walk to the wrong car ALL THE TIME! I just sort of see one that looks like mine and go for it. One time I did it and tried to open it...and then got really upset when it wouldn't unlock! Oops!
ReplyDeleteYou are too funny! And don't feel bad, I have gotten into a strangers car before... at least you went into a car that you had actually owned! Have an awesome weekend :)
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to give you a little word of wisdom about getting everything done in 7 weeks. Try to relax and take a deep breath, it will get done. At least what NEEDS to get done will get done. 2nd babies always have everything prepared at the last minute. Fact- we moved across country 2 weeks after our 2nd baby was born, so I made sure that we had diapers, a pac n play, and clothes. The end. It's all we needed to survive those first few weeks until our move. And you don't necesssarily need new pumping parts; you may even be able to get them at the hospital. So don't stress there. Hang in there, enjoy the next 7 weeks, and where you are in the moment! It's going to get so busy, and you're going to continue to rock, because you're pretty fabulous.
ReplyDeleteYou seriously made me LOL when you said "losing one's shiz". Haha made my morning!!
ReplyDeleteOh my gracious...I cannot believe that you only have 7 weeks left! I feel like you just announced it. I know you are so ready to meet that sweet baby girl! I have no doubt that you'll get everything accomplished :)
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ReplyDeleteFrozen Eggos?? I'm cracking up. Thats a hilarious craving. I remember craving ice and carbs, so it kind of makes sense :)
ReplyDeleteTooo funny! The frozen eggos just might be the strangest thing I've ever heard! Yay for a new SUV!
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