Bigger Then a House

I'm at 38ish weeks. The midwife says I'm good to deliver at home, I got my hair cut, my legs waxed, the supplies are ready and waiting, I am in full force nesting instinct thus all we need is the baby to come. Actually, first.......

• Kathie needs to arrive.
• I have to finish nesting- the kitchen needs massive cleaning, etc. etc. If only Maya would co-operate and Luke would not grumble every time I ask him to help. Can I help it the only time to get some stuff done is late at night when it is cool and Maya is sleeping.
• I would really like to paint some furniture.
• Finnish sewing Maya's skirt.
• Make a few more receiving blankets.
• Make some muffins, cookies, meals to put in the freezer.
• Do a massive grocery shop for heavy stuff- again I need Luke to help.
• Complete my last shift at work on Friday.

Hope High school is nicer to you then the bear trying to eat you. Maybe somebody will save you..................but who???

Guilty

Feel slightly guilty parking in the expecting/ new babies parking spots as I feel like I am in better shape then the people who have to walk from the other side of the parking lot....... but then again maybe they should be walking from the other side of the parking lot.

Pay Attention

Now it has come to my attention that because I have babies at home rather then at the hospital people feel that I do not want visitors- that is INCORRECT.

The baby and I will want lots of visitors. If you can't come mail us a note. Are we not worth 52 cents?- or whatever it costs to mail a letter these days. It does not need to be right away- but within the first month. If you read this blog randomly I still expect a note.

When Maya was born we did not get enough visitors- 'close to Christmas,' 'Winter driving' what you really said was 'I do not care'. If we are related there is a special burden for a visit. Remember, this babe may provide a kidney to you in the future.

The Last Summer of You and Me

As I had enjoyed The sisterhood of the travelling pants series by Ann Brashares I was looking forward to see what she could do with an actual geared to adult novel as I had always thought some of her themes were a little mature for younger teens. However I should have not been so eager. I felt she delivered another young adult novel the only difference being her characters were mid twenties. The concept was interesting- but it could have been presented .....more. I felt the climax was a letdown and the follow-up disappointing. Like she had to tie up the lose end as quick as possible. Anyways- disappointed.
As well did not like the title.

$ 105

In preparation for the new babe I have sorted through Maya's old diapers, gathered some 'new' used ones, bought some new ones at an actual in real life diaper store. The Extraordinary Baby Shoppe in Kitchener took $105 from me and I got one all in one- one size bum genius, four kissaluvs newborn diapers, and two bummis covers. Should be able to get good resale value as my purchases all retain their worth. It was great to talk to another person who knew all about cloth, and the answers to my questions.
I aim to have a two-three day supply of newborn diapers with four covers, and 25 newborn diapers. I have also bought a package of newborn diapers to get us through the first few days.

Funny

Here is a Maya licking the beaters from cream cheese icing for our carrot cake and Mango attempting to steal a lick.
But the point of my post was to mention a converstaion we had last night.

A- Would you like to go on a airplane to china Maya?
M- Oh I would be to freaked out to go on a airplane. I would be freaking out.

Hmmmmmm

Second Generation Winner

Maya was the big winner at the fall fair this year. She entered one category and dominated. She had a little help...and the category was for kids age one to three so she is at the upper end but that's my girl!!
She was the sole winner for our family as I was too lazy to enter anything this year. Perhaps I will get my act together for Walkertons.

New Word

I learned a new word the other day.

Wigger- Defined as a person of Caucasian background whom acts as a black person.

Really I do not care if you identify culturally with the black culture and thus want to talk, walk dress as a black person in urban settings typically would....but please do not name your kids typical black names-- it is disrespectful to the black people. Let them have this independent cultural identity and we will keep the boring names.

Five More Pounds...

I can gain five more pounds and four weeks ( I think ) to go. I want to eat shamelessly for five more pounds. Thus total weight gain being 28 pounds. Apparently I was quite slim to begin with and am with acceptable boundaries. I want this baby to arrive around the 10th. My last day of work is the 31 of August. Due to Carrots surgery and unexpected car repairs I really need I can't flake off early.

Interesting point- when pregnant with Maya I developed a Linea negra, this one I'm blemish free. In fact, my stretch marks have not changed either. Feel like I'm a bit more swollen with fluid this time. As well, my right upper quadrant is numb and tingly- same has last time only a little more intense. My midwife assures me this is normal.

Zero for Two

Yesterday, to be a loving wife I bought Luke TWO presents.

1.The new nice white shirt was too big and I don't think I can take it back.
2.I thought a Mr. Potato Head Transformer would be cute and I would get a kiss. The response I did get " Oh you didn't get me one of those did you!!??"

Anne Loses.

Too Much Effort

We are getting maternity/family/ Maya photos done tonight by photography by Charlotte. In preparation I should have gotten my legs waxed but I'm too lazy to make a phone call for to book and appointment so I had to shave. Why do women bother, I have forgotten how much time and effort it takes vs. waxing every 4-6weeks. Now I just have to organize the clothing- again another bother- why can't we all just wear uniforms.

More Daft Punk Pics

This is the position Anne assumed so we were among the first 50 people entering :)

The last pic is awesome. It was just before they lit of the pyramid the first time.

Over the Daft Punk Addiction

So as you can see, Anne and I made to the Daft Punk concert last night. It was amazing.
Since having married her, I have slowly brainwashed Anne into actually enjoying electronic music. I believe after last night I have accomplished that lofty goal. At least if this picture is anything to go by.

We took a wheelchair for Anne, as she is 8 months pregnant and wouldn't have been able to stand for the 4 hours or so we were there and also prevented her from being jostled by dancers. This was a great choice as Anne had the entire wheelchair seating to herself. She looked like they had cordoned off an dangerous offender though, all fenced in like that. :)
This is Sebastian and Kavinsky, they DJed before The Rapture played and afterwards again before Daft Punk. Although I really really enjoyed DP, these guys were the highlight of my evening. They music was very cool and as you can see I was right there seeing them set it up and mix it together. Also it was very raw, where as DP's music sounded more processed. The bass was so heavy my shirt was vibrating. Even Anne really enjoyed it. They were in then centre of the hall with the sound and light technicians, so a lot of the crowd never really realized that the music playing was from them. But the few hundred crowded around the booth was rocking out and having a great time. I really regret not getting more pics or video of them performing. Here is a video of pretty much what I saw though (here's another). Neither give you a real sense of the power of the music. Being 5 feet from them and see how its done was a great experience.
Then finally, Daft Punk came on. It was amazing to see them live. I can't really describe was it is like to see this in person. So awesome and so fun.
I do regret having incessantly see all of every should they have done for the past year, as it definitely took something away from this show, but it was still really really awesome.

Fireworks

Last night Luke and I had a little time to ourselves and there was fireworks- literally. The sinful gaming slots sponsored them for our date.

BOOKS

Got The 100 mile Diet, and Fast food Nation from the library. One to make me feel guilty and the other to make me feel even more guilty.

Kyle, when you do the xgames, don't do this :)

Phone again...

Cause sometimes i'm to lazy to get up and actually answer it. Or i'm nervous it is work and I would have to say no I can't come in.