School is back!

Yes, I have started back to school, and you can see why I haven't written in a while. To be quite honest, I've been a veg on the couch all summer! You would too if you were preggers! I tried to get up a walk but it is too dang hot out there. Yes, I could have gone to the gym to use the treadmill, but that would mean getting out in the heat to my car, which is just too much to ask. :)
But now I have to get out and about (insert Canadian accent) in order to work and get paid. It's not too bad, it's just hard to wrap my brain around the fact that I just can't do everything I want to do. I tried bending down to pick something up the other day, and learned my lesson quick. I also found out that if I squat to pick something up it's near impossible to get back up without help! Help!
I'm tired of sitting in front of my computer all day, I must say. How do people do that in an office job? Huh, Ferrell? I'd go stir crazy. I already am, I'm afraid. See, the beginning of the year for me and my partner in reading Pam is pretty much slow. We can't see kids yet because they haven't been tested yet, and they need to get to know their teachers and classroom routines first. So basically we are sitting in our rooms, checking email that doesn't come all too often, organizing our rooms, and figuring out what needs to be done to make the year run smoothly. Yep. So for me, I sit and stare at my computer, check all of my email names, stare off into space hoping some amazing reminder will hit me. Which it does, invariably. It may take all day, but I will remember the things I need to do. At least today will be busy, I'm helping Pam get the 5th graders tested. Something to do.

Yes, I need to upload pics...

I know, I know. You want to see me in my big belly state. Well tough! Just kiddin'. I just haven't gotten around to taking any pictures. I know I am lazy, but what can I say? I'm enjoying my pregnant life!
So, here are my recent knitting projects that are (gasp!) completed:

Baby hat using pattern from Last-minute knitted gifts in Bernat cottontots yarn.
Baby hat using pattern from One skein wonders in classic elite yarns.
Burp cloth from Mason-Dixon knitting in Bernat cottontots.
wash cloth using lion brand organic cotton and free pattern.
Granny square baby blanket in pink and brown yarns from Vanna White's Lion brand yarn.
Pastel baby blanket using lion brand yarn.
Baby bonnet in same Vanna white yarn.

In progress:
Totally awesome sock from Knitty.com: Monkey! I love it so far! Socks can be so addictive, I'm already looking online for more patterns and yarn! It's so crazy, because I don't know when i will ever actually wear the sock! I don't want to mess them up! I still have 2 other pairs of socks unfinished! I'll get to them soon....yeah, right.

I'll upload pics of my projects soon: like this weekend!

My belly is getting so big, and man is Chloe kicking me! She seems to enjoy it. I love it. Except when I'm trying to sleep....

I am growing so much! I still feel great, though! Lot's of energy. Today I am going to check out the community water aerobics class, and this afternoon I will start pre-natal yoga at the NASA gym. Can't wait! I've even been walking too! I just can't sit still for too long...gotta keep movin'!
So, our aniversary is coming up this month (the 19th), and we are going to do something untraditional (in the traditional sense.). We are going to see Summer Movies!!! I know what you are thinking. Why not a ring, bracelet, or something of value? Well, we all know how expensive movies can be! We already started last week. We saw the new Pirates movie. Very good, I must say. Gotta love that Johnny! Tonight we are going to see either Knocked up (very appropriate, don't cha think?) or Ocean's 13. Plus, we are going to the Star Cinema Grill (my fav. place). Next up will be the Transformers movie. I'll keep you posted on my reviews. :)
I need to upload a pic of myself and my growin' belly! I'll do it soon. I just love my summer! I've already read 2 bluebonnet books, and am knitting baby hats. I'm so glad I got my knitting bug back!

Wiggle Worm

Well, I have a wiggle worm in my belly! No, I haven't felt him/her yet, but I went to my doctor's office for a check-up, and she had a hard time getting the heart beat! We were laughing! It was hard for me to hold it in! Every time she would hear a few beats, the baby would move to the other side! It was really funny! I can't wait to feel it!
School is almost over! Woo-hoo! I can't wait for the summer! Definitely not for the heat, but mostly for the freedom!!! I just want to read, sew (work on my quilt), and relax. Hopefully our A/C will be fixed soon. I know!!! It's not that bad, it gets pretty cool at night. It is just not so great when I get home.
Ferrell comes home today from yet another business trip. I miss him so much!! We are going to Dallas to visit with his brother (and Walter's new wife) this weekend. It will be a nice trip. Oh, and I bought a new journal so I can write down everything that is going on with the pregnancy. Oh, and another thing: I go in for an ultrasound in 3 weeks to find out the sex! Yay! I think it is a boy.

Crawfish and Music Festival in Spring!

Ferrell and I went to the Crawfish and Music festival last night in Old Town Spring. It was really fun. It reminded me of the old carnivals that used to travel to different towns. It was in a park, with straw and rocks laid down to keep the mud under control. I should NOT have worn my platform sandals, but hindsight, and all that. We left late because Ferrell really wanted to see his band The Burden Brothers. We saw them a year or two ago, and he jumped at the chance to see them for $10. They played a mean set. It started at 11, and ended at 12:30! Yes, I was quite tired. Thank God they had chairs. I could see pretty well from where I sat, so it was good. I actually had a better time watching all the drunk WT's. I saw two guys come to blows before the mounted policeman sauntered over to break it up. Then, some old man spit beer at the band, and the guitarist got so pissed he started yelling at the guy! I love the drama! Plus, I was far from it :). I had my staple carnival food: funnel cake! Ferrell had boudin balls and well, let's not discuss the after effects....
Overall, it was a fun weekend. My old friend Vickie from Amsterdam (and soon from Switzerland) is on her way over with her baby Wyatt. Can't wait to see them!

Second Trimester, here I come!

Okay, so I finally made it through the first Tri. Luckily, I didn't get sick! But I was really sleepy. Now, my belly sticks out! People are noticing now! My belly "popped" last weekend when I was in Austin for a conference. I was just thinking to myself "Man, my belly sure is harder today." Interesting...but true. It feels like a rock! So, now I officially have to keep my pants unbuttoned all day! I borrowed some maternity clothes from my friend Natasha, so I am set. I also bought some things at the outlet mall on the way to Austin. I had no idea the Gap had maternity clothes!
So, life is good. I'm very happy! And most important of all.....the school year is almost over! Countdown...18 more days!!! Woo-Hoo!

I'm Preggers!

Woo-hoo! I have been CRAZY busy since I found out! And I found out on my birthday!!! I am so excited! WE are so excited! Ferrell is convinced that it is a boy! I hope so too, either way I will be very happy. My first trimester has not been so bad. I'm in my 11th week! I have a pudge, but really I already had one before all this happened, it is just pushed more up and out! I haven't been sick, but I have been very tired. I don't even want to knit anymore!!!! NOOOOO!!! All I want to do is read, read, and sleep. My pants are getting tight! No!!!!
I have a doctor's visit this Monday, so I will have more info! I will hopefully hear the heartbeat!
More info when it happens!