Mama G + Three

First, I'm sorry for the lack of posts lately, things at work are still very busy and I haven't found the time to get my personal "stuff" done. 

Well, seeing today is Christmas Eve Eve and tomorrow is Christmas Eve day - everyone should have received their Christmas card in the mail, which means, I can finally share with all my blog friends as well.

Things have been a little hectic with work lately - that I haven't had time to blog. The move on Friday was successful and I'm happy. I love my new office, so that makes my 35 minute commute less severe. Yes, 35 minutes. I know at first I was thinking - "it's going to take me an hour each way!", but luckily it doesn't. I timed it yesterday morning. Our door to my exit is exactly 30 minutes and once I'm off the highway it's another 5 on the dot. So it's not that bad.
With that said - Stew and I had a little weekend get-a-way planned in the Mountains. I haven't had the time to download any photos - so these are a few from my phone. We had a great time...did a lot of shopping, eating and relaxing by the fire.



Shopping downtown



...and I don't do well with change! No, really. I don't. When I was 25, I finally moved out of my parents house and into Stew's condo. I sat on the floor in our bedroom and cried...cried for hours. I was only about 5 minutes away from my old house, but I couldn't handle the change. I eventually got over it - until Stew and I moved into our first house together. I couldn't figure out the commute to work - I hated it. I didn't have anything in place - therefore, I cried. Luckily, my summer vacation fell over the time we were moving, so I had some time to adjust.

We all know about the changes that are about to happen in April - but I'm excited for those! I'm excited to meet our baby boy - and to become parents. But things in my work life are also changing. New boss, new responsibilities, and a new location. As of Friday - I'll be commuting about 45 minutes each way. GASP! I know! How will I ever do it?!?! Let's be honest - it's not the drive I'm worried about, it's the fact that I won't be able to go to lunch with my Mom every day! For the last 8 years - we've gone to lunch together. I see her every day. Now is not the time for me to NOT see her. I'm pregnant, people! She needs to see me everyday. See - this whole change thing is not good for anyone.

I have decided to take a more adult approach to all these changes - and not just sit in our bedroom and cry. So I'm making the best of it - thinking of the positives. So here we go:  For one - my boss is very cool. Yesterday, he ran an errand and I got text from him asking if I wanted a coffee, tea or hot chocolate. I responded "No, thanks". He brought me a tea anyways and a homemade twinkie from a local diner. Yes, I said TWINKIE. It was to die for.

Over the weekend, we had two Holiday parties to attend. Saturday at 5, we headed to mine first for cocktails. As I mentioned, I have a few boss - that has a printing company. During the hour or so that we were there - I was able to introduce myself to about 15 of the employees. I should be moving my office on Friday - if all goes as planned. I'm not looking forward to doubling my commute, but hey - we'll see how it goes.

After we left my party - we heading to Stew's work party...at a Chinese restaurant. Have I mentioned how much I don't like Chinese food....especially right now? I did my best, but was starving by the time we got home. The peanut M&Ms I devoured helped with that though.

Here we are - off to our work parties:

I hung his robe and towel that my parents got him on the towel rack - I cried. It was so cute.

I can't believe I'm half way through my pregnancy! I almost feel like it's going too quick. I'm/we are so excited to meet our baby boy, but I am enjoying my pregnancy so much - I don't want it to end.

So here we go with a little Q & A:

How far along are you: 20 weeks - 1/2 way there.

How do you feel: GREAT! I haven't felt better.

Food cravings: grilled cheese and peanut M&Ms.

Food aversions: meat - chicken and steak.

Gender: Baby Boy!

Movement: yes, a lot lately. I'm feeling him kick/move when I put my hand on my stomach. I notice it at night after I eat...or in the morning while laying in bed. One of the coolest feelings! I've had Stew put his hand there, but he hasn't felt anything yet.

Best moment this week: So many great things happening - we are making progress on the nursery, we got the first delivery of our furniture. Feeling him move. Seeing how much our family is doing for our baby and the love they have for him already! It's something I can't even begin to describe. And - booking our maternity tour and classes!

Most looking forward to: The holidays with loved ones.

...cracks me up!

We were watching America's Funniest Home Videos on Sunday night. I couldn't stop laughing at one of the videos. Stew said "You've never done that before?" I said "No..." So, last night he decided to reenact what I was laughing so hard at.

As you can see...it still cracked me up! I had tears rolling down my face and was on the verge of peeing my pants! Here is the video of Stew from last night - before the Pats game! Hope this makes you laugh as much as it does me.

Baby G's nursery is getting there. Over the weekend - while I went out Christmas shopping - Stew broke down all the "guest" furniture and cleaned the nursery. We decided to move our spare dresser into the baby's closet for extra storage - and I love it.

Here are a few pictures from this weekend - and the very earlier stages of Baby G's nursery transformation. The first of the nursery furniture is being delivered this week! I can't wait.

My Boy's closet - so far

Nate - so curious as to who is moving in

Little shoes to match his Dad!

I can't tell you how quick this past week went by! I mentioned in an earlier post that my old boss sold my company - I'm doing the same thing...except working for someone new. And that someone just so happens to be one of the coolest boss' I've ever had. Things are busy on the work front, which makes my days very exciting. With that said - it's a great segue into this little story - I don't normally see (in person) a lot of my clients on a weekly or monthly basis for that matter...so believe it or not, not one of my clients knows that I'm pregnant - until now. I was emailing with a client (she's in her 40s and had a baby boy about a year ago) and happened to say that I hoped her son, was doing well and I told her we were having a baby boy in April. She so generously asked if I'd be interested in some barely worn hand me downs! I was/am so excited. No one has offered me hand me downs - probably because all of our friends are either pregnant or planning on a second in the near future. In her words - she's going to drop off a care package the next time she's in town. Oh boy! I can't wait...brand new or barely worn - it works for me.  And speaking of my baby boy - yesterday, I felt two VERY strong kicks. I even looked down to check because I thought the beaded necklace I was wearing was hitting/bouncing on my belly. Nope - that necklace didn't reach my belly. So those kicks were pretty strong. (ahhh...love it)

Tonight, Stew and I have a dinner date at our favorite spot - Common Man. I've got a hankering for their blue cheese and bacon pub chips! This weekend we are going to breakdown all the furniture in the spare bedroom/nursery. The first of our nursery furniture is being delivered next week! I'm also hoping to finish up some Christmas shopping - which I think I'll be able to do on Sunday. My Mom, Sister and I are venturing out to the M-A-L-L. Yikes!

Next weekend, Stew and I have have not one, but TWO work Holiday parties on Saturday. Mine is at a Brazilian Steak House and his is at a high-end Chinese restaurant. So we are stopping by mine for cocktails and then join his for dinner. That Sunday - I'm hitting the outlets with two of my pregnant girlfriends. So fun.

So I'll leave you with a few pictures from this past week - Have a great weekend!


Good-bye Audi - hello "Mom-mobile"



Stew's favorite purchase!



"Big Bro" relaxing on the chair - which he's not allowed to do.

Thursday night - watching Lebron

...for the quality of the photos I'm about to post. I realized that I haven't taken any belly shots lately, so I rushed around this morning prior to leaving for work...and snapped a few. Amazingly - the sun decided to show up this morning, which made it extremely difficult for my camera phone. 

So here we go...I took a quick shot of my baby boy's closet...so far. I decided not to buy any clothes until we knew the gender, so most of this is what we got over the weekend!

I won't even tell you what it looks like at my parents house! They have bought him some of a cutest stuff! I can't wait.

Front view



Side view - much more noticeable

That's all for today! Hope you enjoy the upcoming weekend.