The ScienceCenter!

Just the other day we went to the Ithaca ScienceCenter. They had some awesome exhibits - one on Japan - that was so much fun and quite realisitic. I liked how they had very interactive exhibits and also learning stations too.

Graem really loved this station that was all about camping and bugs. They also had a canvas tent set up where the kids could crawl underneath and play with a halogen lamp and sleeping bag.

At some point we're really going to have to get the kid into camping. Of course, I think I might want to do this before I get too big and uncomfortable!

Softball?

Every year I play softball and/or at least coach. Last year our team was absolutely horrible - but somehow we were able to get a few trophies!

We gave one to the local sponsor and our coach kept the other trophy.

This year I'm debating actually coaching since my due date is right in the middle of the season. I can just see my big, pregnant, self out there telling people where to run and what to do!

I never thought I'd like...

bracelets, rings, and necklaces. However, I feel so comfortable in them and I like to have that little extra when I'm trying to look nice.

In fact, I've been lost without my watch lately because the battery is dead and I have yet to get it fixed.

I also really love my gold bracelets that I picked up in Mexico. I got them for a dime and so far they have yet to turn a funky color or break!

Such a good night sleep.

Lately, I've been sleeping so good! I think it's because I'm going to the bathroom at a maximum of 2 times per night and I absolutely love our memory foam mattress!

It was seriously one of the better investments that we've made and it's as sturdy and comfortable as the day they delivered it.

Of course, it took us about seven other mattresses for us to realize that the memory foam was the right option for us!

I'm quite proud of myself...

I've finished everyone's Christmas shopping! I was even able to pick our neighbors up some chocolates the other day at the grocery store and giftcards for Grammy's teachers today at Target.

Of course, the hard part for me is always keeping Margot's Christmas gifts a secret. She's totally into name brands like Dewalt, Craftsman, and festool when it comes to her tools.

But I think she's going to be pretty darn happy with the gifts I've chosen this year and if she isn't then she can return them!

Not so bad.

I must admit that I'm pretty proud of myself for not gaining a whole lot of weight during this pregnancy. I'm trying to eat better but that's pretty hard because I've really been craving sweets and protein!

At some point I might look into going to a lapband ventura! I looked into gastric bypass surgery at one point and it seemed way too invasive and I didn't want to go that route.

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Darn appointments.

I've really been trying to work my schedule where when Graem goes to daycare Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday I'm out there subbing. Since blogging has been few and far between I figure I need to work on bringing in extra money that way.

Of course, I can't help it when we have appointments that can't be altered. The midwife appointments are pretty hard to get into and so I basically have to take what they have available. Then of course, I have to schedule bloodwork which seems pretty stupid.

Today I have an appointment at 2:30pm which means that I can't take a job since most schools don't end til 3:00pm!

I'm going to try and schedule the homestudy lady to come out and I might also see if I can get into the chiropractor today.

Might as well get it all out of the way!

Vegas?

I can't imagine that we'll be going to Las Vegas anytime soon but you never know! We had a pretty decent time last trip that we made out to Vegas. In fact, it's really a great place to check out for a long weekend or a few days and you can't go wrong with the hotels in Vegas!

In fact, you get accomodations at a really nice place for a dime!

Cleaning house!

I just had someone come and take the couch that we had upstairs. We had to move the couch up there because it wouldn't fit in our living room when we moved into our house almost 5 years ago! To say the least...the room upstairs is pretty empty now and all we have is the furniture, mattress, and television!

It seems like we have half of the room available.

Of course, I can imagine that will all be filled up soon enough with baby junk!

Our bathroom remake?

Our bathroom has been falling apart for some time. We have finally gotten to the point where we are realizing that we need to do something about it before the whole darn celing caves in.

We don't have to worry about the bathroom vanities or any of the fixtures because they are still in good shape.

However, our friend Martin, is helping us with the ceiling situation and replacing all of the drywall and getting a new fan that will help with ventilation!

Take me away!

I'm ready to take a break! Seriously.

I know we just got back from New York...but I'm dying to get out of here and just spend time with the three of us. Especially, before the baby gets here.

Unfortunately, M's boss has made it pretty clear that she is to take no vacation time before the baby gets here because they need her!

I've been eyeing these great Pigeon Forge cabins for quite some time and a while back one of our friends went and had a great time with the whole family.

Hook me up!

After the market crashed a few months ago we have been looking for something new to invest our wealth into. We've looked at international markets and they're really unstable.

At this point I'm ready to invest some of my funds into gold bars. The one thing about gold, silver, and other precious metals is that year after year they offer a consistent investment.

Not to mention, their demand always higher than the supply. Obviously, by using basic laws of economics you can see that this might be a good idea for the future!

Monex is an industry leader with gold, silver, and precious metals. You can buy the metals in many different types of ways and even store them through the provider.

This is a noteworthy investment and a great way to diversify your portfolio. Especially during these unstable market times.

A working day?

Not really.

I woke up this morning to the phone call from my doctor's office. They were calling to reschedule my afternoon appointment because the roads were too bad.

Of course, I still had Graem in bed with me and had no idea that we had received more snow last night OR that the roads were all that bad.

Now it's mid afternoon and we haven't done a thing. I just took my shower and put on new clothes and Graem is hanging out on the couch in her PJs and eating a corndog.